I believe that everyone can appreciate the right of a family to grieve the loss of a loved one in peace, regardless of anyone's position on the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

While some sit on the sidelines and fail to offer any practical solutions to address high gas prices now, the House is once again taking action to meet the energy needs of the American people.

Immigration is not just compatible with but is a necessary component of economic growth.

Congress has an obligation to protect our country's natural beauty, embodied in our nation's parks, rivers, and breathtaking landscapes.

Going forward, as we work to strengthen our border in the interests of homeland security, we must also recognize the economic importance of immigration reform.

As a former cop, I respect and appreciate those who've dedicated their lives to serving others as well as those who appreciate the rule of law and honor it.

In fact, street gangs are the primary distributor of illegal drugs in the United States.

Ensuring Americans have access to adequate medical care should be a priority for all of us.

I came to Congress to help reduce spending.

I have faith the men and women of the Coast Guard will immediately rise to the challenge and see the people hit by Katrina through until the storm has truly calmed.

It does not make sense that we are allowing known potential weapons, not unlike those the 9-11 hijackers used to overcome the crews of four airplanes, to be taken aboard passenger aircraft.

It is my belief no man ever understands quite his own artful dodges to escape from the grim shadow of self-knowledge.

Perform your task and I shall know you. Perform your task and your genius shall befriend the more.

There are two futures, the future of desire and the future of fate, and man's reason has never learned to separate them.

Between calculated risk and reckless decision-making lies the dividing line between profit and loss.

The way you treat yourself sends a very clear message to others about how they should treat you.

...from the same principles, I now demonstrate the frame of the System of the World.

I had crushes on several attractive girls who either didn't know I existed or didn't care I existed.

We are going to learn more by what we see than by what we hear. Our actions speak so loudly that we don't have to say a word.. Words only account for about seven percent of our communication.

Change happens through movement and movement heals.

My life has been a dream. If someone had to write a story about it, it would seem a little unreal. It's the kind of story I would read and say, 'Nah, that's not possible.'