Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security, we must also recognize the economic importance of immigration reform.

While some sit on the sidelines and fail to offer any practical solutions to address high gas prices now, the House is once again taking action to meet the energy needs of the American people.

Immigration is not just compatible with but is a necessary component of economic growth.

Congress has an obligation to protect our country's natural beauty, embodied in our nation's parks, rivers, and breathtaking landscapes.

As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving others as well as those who appreciate the rule of law and honor it.

In fact, street gangs are the primary distributor of illegal drugs in the United States.

Ensuring Americans have access to adequate medical care should be a priority for all of us.

I believe that everyone can appreciate the right of a family to grieve the loss of a loved one in peace, regardless of anyone's position on the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

I came to Congress to help reduce spending.

I have faith the men and women of the Coast Guard will immediately rise to the challenge and see the people hit by Katrina through until the storm has truly calmed.

It does not make sense that we are allowing known potential weapons, not unlike those the 9-11 hijackers used to overcome the crews of four airplanes, to be taken aboard passenger aircraft.

I have never learned to hate. Don't let my first lesson come from you.

Shouldering the blame for failure and conferring credit where it is due comes rarely to most.

It's a major part of world history that men are trying to kill each other. It's just one slaughter after the other. We talk about it, but no one's really listening.

Maybe I should drive a hybrid. I do have a shirt that says, 'Go Green.'

American workers won't be able to compete fairly for jobs until companies have to pay higher wages in countries like China and India.

Tithing is not a matter of money, really; it is a matter of faith—faith in the Lord. He promises blessings if we obey His commandments.

Being a successful person is not necessarily defined by what you have achieved, but by what you have overcome.

America did not invent human rights. In a very real sense human rights invented America.

I would have loved to have played for Joe Gibbs. Look at his record of winning three Super Bowls.

I was always the kid on scholarship, I was a soloist with my company, I'd been working with the symphony since I was 14.