In times of war, it is often best to look to our history to see how past generations of Americans dealt with the loss of their countrymen in just causes.

There is an abundance of misinformation, exaggeration, and blatant lies being spread by interest groups regarding the prospects for embryonic stem cell research.

The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world.

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on you.

From a parent's right to know what their children are doing, to protecting citizens across the country from the growing threat of gang violence, the House Democrat leadership is simply out to lunch.

China's idea of fair trade is government subsidies of its textile and apparel exports to the United States, currency manipulation, and forgiveness of loans by its government banks.

Democrat leaders are not only out of the American mainstream, but are also out of the Democratic mainstream.

If we do not make tough decisions now, future Americans will have to make even tougher ones.

The number of kids affected by obesity has tripled since 1980, and this can be traced in large part to lack of exercise and a healthy diet.

China is crippling our manufacturing economy and eliminating our jobs by illegally flooding our markets.

Democrats believe they can win at the ballot box by obstructing, and they would rather win the next election than move America forward.

The best way to appreciate life is to be grateful.

Friendship may sometimes step a few paces in advance of truth.

Have pity, Lord, on those who love and are separated.

Everybody has to be somebody to somebody to be anybody.

Health is not a condition of matter, but of Mind; nor can the material senses bear reliable testimony on the subject of health.

If your imagination leads you to understand how quickly people grant your requests when those requests appeal to their self- interest, you can have practically anything you go after.

Politics is not like an ocean voyage or a military campaign... something which leaves off as soon as reached. It is not a public chore to be gotten over with. It is a way of life.

If you look for the best in your employees, they'll flourish. If you criticize or look for the worst, they'll shrivel up. We all need lots of watering.

He who endeavors to please must appear pleased.

I like to think of my son as having an extra puzzle piece rather than missing one.