If we are to give working mothers, fathers and their children an opportunity to live the American dream we must invest in their future.

We go to foreign countries and say, 'Our farmers will do what is right,' but turn deaf and dumb when those countries do not play by the same rules.

This crisis has shown just how important this safety net is to our nation,

Spending and tax cut decisions must be both fiscally responsible and fair to our working families. I believe that fiscal responsibility is the way to create prosperity for America and secure the retirement of America's seniors.

I believe that the fight against crime starts in the home. Parents must take responsibility for their children and show them love and guidance from an early age so they learn to respect the rights of others.

It certainly makes no sense to enact more laws if we cannot, or do not, enforce the ones we have.