The undisturbed coastal plain is home to a wide variety of plants and animals and is the only wilderness sanctuary in North America that protects a complete range of the arctic ecosystem.

On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.

More than 70 percent of seniors are asking for more time. It is long overdue for Congress to listen and make sure that seniors have a prescription drug plan that works for them.

Yet, despite our many advances, our environment is still threatened by a range of problems, including global climate change, energy dependence on unsustainable fossil fuels, and loss of biodiversity.

The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a unique and biologically special place that should be preserved.

Reliable data on the outsourcing of American jobs is sorely missing from the debate on globalization.

Right now too much American time and resources are spent dealing with situations caused by our dependence on oil that we import from unstable countries.

With courage and character, American soldiers continue to put themselves on the line to defend our freedom, and so many have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

The hydrogen powered car, with its high fuel mileage and zero emission rate, is just one example of the products under development that will help increase our energy independence.

Drilling in ANWR fails to lower energy prices today and sets no long term energy strategy for tomorrow.

As we explore ways to bring price relief and bolster our country's energy independence, one significant energy source has emerged as a potential solution, hydrogen fuel cells.

when river reaches for my hand, he actually grabs me by my heart. it’s always been like this.

Agreements about what is good or not, are usually not worth much. It is very much like art, is it not an art to lead a good life?

In fact, I don't think I'll ever make anything that will feel as divinely dropped in my lap as the opening of 'Wall-E.'

I've felt depressed many times in my life, so I can draw on those times in my life when I need to.

It's good they're holding the Olympics in the East End of London. Means the athletes will have to use extra skill to work out which gunshot is the starting pistol.

It's unbelievable I'm swimming so fast. I went in with no expectations. I just went out hoping to get a personal best. I went out there with a smile, just to have fun and see what would happen.

It is strange how in some things honest people can be dishonest without the slightest compunction.

Usually, guys, when something bad happens, they punish someone else.

Adversity is the midwife of genius

All my life I've always spoiled the things that meant the most to me.