Israelis can be proud of the vibrant democracy that they have created, and I know that many Rhode Islanders share my deep appreciation for the close friendship between our two nations.

I had supported Governor George W. Bush over Senator John McCain in the 2000 Rhode Island presidential primary.

American education is still the wonder of the world, and we must open the schoolhouse doors, not close them.

On the issues that I care deeply about - the environment, Roe vs. Wade, the war in Iraq, with no weapons of mass destruction, the tax cuts that are now leading to deficits, I've got some deep issues with the president.

U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee said yesterday that, contrary to a statement from a campaign aide, he would refuse to vote for confirmation of any Supreme Court nominee who will not pledge to uphold the Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision.

By the virtue of its thoroughness, the local application was successful,