A Congressional Budget Office study estimated that gulf energy infrastructure repair costs will be between $18 billion and $31 billion, just from the damages the hurricane created.

Social Security is one of the greatest achievements of the American government, protecting our elderly against poverty and assuring young people of a more secure future.

Pointing fingers, trying to catch each other in scandal does not bring honor to this House.

If Turkey is prepared to acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, then its leaders can proceed immediately to direct dialogue with its counterparts in Armenia to define a common vision for the future.

I think one of the unique aspects of Catholic school education is the opportunity to care for the material and intellectual needs of the child in a community atmosphere.

For example, in my district there are visitors from all over the world who are drawn to our beautiful beaches, recreational lakes, habitat wildlife preserves and golf courses.

The travel and tourism industry is the lifeblood of many states around the country - including Florida, California, New York and Nevada, to name a few.

Parochial schools in the United States are also responsible for educating students from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds, including many who are non-Catholic.

In search of a complete education with the ideals of trust, faith, understanding and compassion, many families are turning to the structure, discipline and academic standards of Catholic schools.

It's an absolute abomination. Whether intentional corruption or mismanagement , it seems like FEMA is just a money pit.

Domestic travel and tourism-related spending has reached $1 trillion a year.

Saying good-bye when you know it's for the last time is like no other sadness you will ever experience.

We are perishing for lack of wonder, not for lack of wonders.

If I am right about the big picture, I will be rewarded for my patience.

In serving the wicked, expect no reward, and be thankful if you escape injury for your pains.

I'm confident that people will be able to relate to my music.

My personal opinion is that truth, like honesty and non-harmfulness, often are at odds with one another.

The camera relieves us of the burden of memory.

I have not found a single good man in government; I have found good only in the people.

Words have incredible power. They can make people's hearts soar, or they can make people's hearts sore.

I remember I picked up a person from the street who was nearly eaten up with maggots, and he said, I have lived like an animal, but I am going to die like an angel, loved and cared for.