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.

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.

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.

Understanding breeds empathy.

I love to have more books since it keeps me busy reading.

The greatest obstacle to international understanding is the barrier of language

I love story songs. It's just, for me, they're harder to write, and sometimes they sound too intended or something.

Selfless giving has a lot to do with what happens to you in the future. There is karma, both good and bad.

White... is death. It's hospitals. It's my terrible nurses. White is absolute horror. It is just the worst.

At times, my nostalgia for our family life as it used to be--for our own imperfect, cherished, irretrievable past--is nearly overwhelming.

'Faith' Him When You Can't Feel Him.

Most writers, I'm afraid, live very boring lives sitting in front of a screen. However, having said that: every writer puts a bit of themselves into the characters to bring them alive.

When I was younger I was trying to do what I wanted to do, not what the game wanted me to do.