The regional security in the Middle East cannot be further compromised by an Iranian loose cannon.

The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act is an important authorization for our country and for our citizens, as we have seen so vividly in the last few weeks.

Congress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted for inflation.

Americans are also feeling the effects of soaring energy prices at the gas pump. The double burden of these added expenses will be far too much for many families.

There is little doubt that Iran is on a mission to rebuild its nuclear weapons and use that capability to wreak havoc and destruction on Israel and others throughout the world.

It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act.

The American people have every right to be outraged with the administration's approval of the UAE port deal. It is time the people's House make the security of our Nation's ports a priority.

It is irresponsible for this Congress to not investigate the President's lack of an exit strategy, and the fraud, waste, and abuse of U.S. tax dollars.

6.6 million people will benefit from a rise in the minimum wage.

The U.S. Coast Guard is a shining example of how well a Federal agency can perform with its flexibility, speed, and expertise.

We know that in 2001 it was believed 78 stem cell lines existed. But now we know there are only 22 that are viable, and they have been contaminated with mouse stem cells.

Death is just the birth of yet another odyssey.

Adoption isn't just a childhood experience, it's a life-long experience.

Faith in thy self is mustard seed of success.

I'm not the girl to keep all the emotions I have inside. I guess I have to pay lots of fines because that's the way I am.

The imperative need of this nation at all times is the leadership of Uncommon Men or Women.

Sometimes you need to stay in touch but be out of reach.

Mutual, respectful, enduring love is completely attainable as long as you swear you won't settle for less.

It is my first preference to do films with social significance. Art cinema has given me credibility and status as an actor, but commercial cinema has given me a comfortable living.

faith without doubt is addiction

If this is long delayed, weapons are blunted and morale depressed.