Over the last few years, the world has become a smaller and more integrated place with technology that is leveling the playing field like never before.

We believe that economics does not necessarily have to be a zero-sum game; it can be a win-win proposition for everyone involved so long as they have the tools in which to succeed.

Finally, the ecological health of the Mississippi River and its economic importance to the many people that make their living or seek their recreation is based on a healthy river system.

More important is the fact that embryonic stem cell research could lead to new treatments and cures for the many Americans afflicted with life-threatening and debilitating diseases.

In a time of serious budget deficits, immense war costs and a sluggish economy, we cannot afford to grant such outlandish subsidies to some of our Nations largest corporations.

The one thing we can do is invest in the quality of education, especially higher education.

Judicial review has been a part of our democracy in this constitutional government for over 200 years.

We should see the leadership from the White House setting dates certain for certain goals of achieving greater alliance on alternative and renewable energy sources, but we are not.

Most of the locks and dams on the upper Mississippi River system are over 60 years old and many are in serious need of repair and rehabilitation.

Most of the scientific community believes that for the full potential of embryonic stem cell research to be reached, the number of cell lines readily available to scientists must increase.

In addition, the oil royalties the Federal Government does not collect from big oil will starve the Land and Water Conservation Fund of critical financial resources.

The happiest people don’t bother about whether life is unfair. They just concentrate on what they have.

They will only care when you're gone.

What one heart finds in Him is so different than what another discovers, yet none less true.

Next to God, Family is the best thing.

My father said to remember your enemies as well as your friends, and don't trust either of them.

The whole global warming thing is created to destroy America's free enterprise system and our economic stability.

collections are amusing only in the making; afterwards they are like sporting prints without the sport. The sons of collectors inherit only the corpse of their fathers' satisfied passion.

Being impeccable with your word is the correct use of your energy; it means to use your energy in the direction of truth and love for yourself.

Washington, one feels in Washington, is the spoiled child of the republic.