In today's global economy, however, it is important to raise the bar of excellence even higher. Today's students must be prepared to compete effectively on an international level.

In order for America to remain a global leader in innovation and opportunity, we must give our children a solid foundation in math and science.

Last year I traveled to the Middle East to visit with troops in Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

To be a success in business, be daring, be first, be different.

Unfortunately a Constitutional amendment that would have empowered Congress to make desecration of the United States flag illegal failed to pass by one vote.

There is no reason not to support energy exploration in ANWR.

Stable energy prices and enhanced national security will only come when we increase domestic energy resources, which was accomplished today with the opening of ANWR.

In our Nation, approximately 22.5 million children ride school buses to and from school each day, which accounts for 54 percent of all students attending grade school.

This country was founded on a core set of family values. These values should not be discouraged and blatantly undermined by the airing of offensive material on broadcast television and radio.

The U.S. now imports over half of its oil supply from the Middle East. This dangerous dependence on foreign energy sources is an issue of national security.

The Coastal Plain of Alaska has great potential for energy development. Americans have paid record-high prices for oil and gas in the year 2005.

The world is round so that friendship may encircle it.

Said Hamlet to Ophelia, I'll draw a sketch of thee.What kind of pencil shall I use?2B or not 2B?

People are priceless. A chance meeting with a loving human being was worth more than any amount of money in the world. I felt rich.

The nature of heaven is to provide a place there for all who lead good lives, no matter what their religion may be.

I'd rather make a good run than a bad stand.

Rude people will now & then ask me why I think I know so much about Politics. I tell them it's because I'm Smart... But that is a lie: The real reason is because I'm an incurable Gambling addict.

God did not burden the United States with a diversity of backgrounds, ideas and religions, He blessed America with them.

It matters not what you are thought to be, but what you are.

Christianity is about learning to love like Jesus loved and Jesus loved the poor and Jesus loved the broken.

I don't spend the day writing. I'll maybe write fresh copy for two hours, and then I'll go back and revise some of it and print what I like and then turn it off.