While some sit on the sidelines and fail to offer any practical solutions to address high gas prices now, the House is once again taking action to meet the energy needs of the American people.

Immigration is not just compatible with but is a necessary component of economic growth.

Congress has an obligation to protect our country's natural beauty, embodied in our nation's parks, rivers, and breathtaking landscapes.

Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security, we must also recognize the economic importance of immigration reform.

As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving others as well as those who appreciate the rule of law and honor it.

In fact, street gangs are the primary distributor of illegal drugs in the United States.

Ensuring Americans have access to adequate medical care should be a priority for all of us.

I believe that everyone can appreciate the right of a family to grieve the loss of a loved one in peace, regardless of anyone's position on the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

I came to Congress to help reduce spending.

I have faith the men and women of the Coast Guard will immediately rise to the challenge and see the people hit by Katrina through until the storm has truly calmed.

It does not make sense that we are allowing known potential weapons, not unlike those the 9-11 hijackers used to overcome the crews of four airplanes, to be taken aboard passenger aircraft.

There's something in everyone only they know.

Stop talking about how you will build an empire, and start building it right at this very moment. Time never waits for anyone to feel perfectly ready.

The biggest twist in fiction might be a story ending exactly how you thought it would.

If thou wouldst marry wisely marry thine equal.

By 1990, no Australian child will be living in poverty.

Big sisters are the crab grass in the lawn of life.

Take courage. We walk in the wilderness today and in the Promised Land tomorrow

Every Christian should be both conservative and radical; conservative in preserving the faith and radical in applying it.

The power of the future lies not in the hands of those who believe in scarcity but of those who trust God's abundance.

Quality has always been the overriding factor for us. But you also have to have happy people working for you.