The economic impact of illegal immigration on taxpayers is catastrophic.

Millions of Americans each year use our national forests to go hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, swimming, horseback riding, and canoeing.

You can lead a bureaucrat to water, but you can't make him think.

I represent Orlando, Florida, the world's number one vacation destination.

Illegal immigration costs taxpayers $45 billion a year in health care, education, and incarceration expenses.

On my recent trip to the Mexico border, Border Patrol agents in California told me they have arrested the same coyotes 20 times, but they are not prosecuted.

Common sense and history tell you that rewarding illegal behavior will only encourage more of it.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities, or HBCUs, have played an important role in enriching the lives of not just African Americans, but our entire country.

I believe the American people are entitled to some straight talk when it comes to higher education funding.

Finally, we need more Border Patrol agents. Although Congress has already tripled the number of Border Patrol agents since the late 1980s, more are still needed.

If we don't act, drilling will be allowed only 3 miles off Florida's east coast beaches.

When you graciously accept something from someone else, you are giving to them in return. By accepting their gift, you're allowing them to act upon what is in their heart.

The way I saw it, if my students were willing to pretend I was a teacher, the least I could do was return the favor and pretend that they were writers.

Think about finding out when you're 13 that your dad is not your dad. It's like, okay, take it on the chin and keep going. No choice, really.

Give role players love. Praise can be most valuable when it’s merited by someone whose supporting role is often overlooked

Suffering is overated.

I felt for a really long time, "When I grow up I want to be an actor." And now I'm like, "Oh, this is it now. This is my life."

I look upon Phrenology as the guide to philosophy and the handmaid of Christianity. Whoever disseminates true Phrenology is a public benefactor.

I think those little laundry detergent capsules are an amazing thing to have.

Blushes cannot be counterfeited.

I enjoy all forms of music - pop, classical and opera.