I am proud to be an American, and proud that such beliefs are at the core of our country and its citizens.

Let us also reflect on the honorable service of our men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces currently serving our country overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan, and around the world.

The American patriots of today continue the tradition of the long line of patriots before them, by helping to promote liberty and freedom around the world.

In fact, things are moving along rather well in Iraq. Nothing is perfect, of course, and freedom is messy work. The cooperation of the three major interests in Iraq has been remarkable.

It is simply a fact that the birth rate of our illegal immigrants exceeds that of our legal residents.

Mexico takes a hard line on immigration, demanding that visitors to her shores enter lawfully, and show her respect during their stay.

In just three years, Iraq has achieved immense progress. It has had three successful elections in which 80% of their citizens voted, even while being threatened with death.

The American people want economic prosperity, high-quality goods and low prices, all of which I support.

The U.S. Forces are winning in Iraq. It is to be hoped that they will win at home also.

The voters in my district, and around the country, have demanded that Congress get a hold on the influx of illegal immigrants and tighten the security around our borders.

Our values and way of life will prevail - terrorism will not.

Predator and prey move in silent gestures, on the seductive dance of death, in the shadows cast by the vultures of the night. ☥

Each metal has a certain power, which is different from metal to metal, of setting the electric fluid in motion.

Somehow Photoshop and the ease with which one can produce an image has degraded the quality of photography in general.

One truth I know for sure is that I am so blessed in my life.

The surrender of life is nothing to sinking down into acknowledgment of inferiority.

A civilization is always judged in its decline.

If you're in the so-called public eye you have to watch your P's and Q's.

I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ

My fans like to be romantic. I feel like I'm creating at least at the same level or even a higher level of creativity than I was at twenty-one. I've gotten better as an artist.