We must ensure that every worker has healthcare and is able to save for their retirement. We must ensure that our workers have safe and health working conditions.

Iowa is home to teachers, farmers, lawyers, factory workers, and many others who work hard every day to provide the best for their families and their future.

The American work ethic is something to be admired. Our workforce, regardless of position, works hard to produce the best product and serve customers to the best of their ability.

The American Dream is one of success, home ownership, college education for one's children, and have a secure job to provide these and other goals.

The March on Washington affirmed our values as a people: equality and opportunity for all. Forty-one years ago, during a time of segregation, these were an ideal.

Our nation's military and law enforcement personal work hard to protect us. We must thank them for their continued vigilance. Without their sacrifice we would less capable of protecting our nation.

It is clear we can make reforms to better ensure we are giving law enforcement all of the tools they need while maintaining the appropriate safeguards to protect the very freedoms we cherish.

As the third anniversary of the September 11th attacks draws near we must ensure our nation is prepared to handle the continued threat of violence and terrorism on our country.

I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.

In World War One, they called it shell shock. Second time around, they called it battle fatigue. After 'Nam, it was post-traumatic stress disorder.

Gansey knew enough people with secrets not to be dazzled into easily using them as currency.

I like to encourage people to give locally. It's easy to find and call a local no-kill shelter and see what specific things they need, and believe me, all of them are always in need of something.

The hand that controls the supper dish rules the world!

Americans tend not to distinguish between political rhetoric and real intentions, which can lead to great misunderstanding.

I like old tunes when I'm driving. They're fun and uplifting. Billy Ocean, that kind of thing.

For the deeds of a man, not the words of a prophecy, are what shape his destiny.

In my home state of Indiana we prove every day that you can build a growing economy on balanced budgets, low taxes.

Male penguins are unfaithful up to an advanced age, a phenomenon sometimes attributed to the sea air.