It's not easy to fill the gap left by Tom DeLay but all of our team is going to come together like we've never come together before,

I think largely because of his effectiveness as a leader, [DeLay] became a target, ... We all believe that he'll return once this indictment is out of the way. That's what the rules call for.

We all believe that he (DeLay) will return once this indictment is out of the way, and be the leader again.

Whether you're managing the finances for a household of one, a business of a thousand, or a government of several hundred million, there's no more important statement of fiscal intent you can make than putting together a responsible budget - one that acknowledges its available means, and makes a reasonable attempt to live within them.

If we're going to talk about economic fairness, or about fairness, one of the most pressing economic issues facing families, seniors, and job creators in Missouri and across America is the strain of skyrocketing gas prices.

Putting together a sustainable budget requires that we all work together, that we focus our scarce resources on key priorities, and that we strengthen our capacity to deliver the best product we can for the American people. And that takes money.