There are always, of course, job losses of a cyclical nature in a recession.

The Long Island Sound is an environmentally unique estuary that needs to be protected.

Amtrak offers riders a cost-effective way to travel throughout the country.

We need to get serious about combating gang violence on Long Island, and the entire nation.

In this time of budget cuts, we cannot forget that basic science is a building block for scientific innovation and economic growth in the information age.

Transportation spending is a win-win proposition.

In my district, the budget scales back and eliminates several long-term shore protection projects important to the safety and economic security of Long Island.

It seems to me morally a decent society will try to take some of the increased benefit and use that to alleviate the pain of the few who are bearing the cost that made it possible.

We need to send a clear message to gang members that violent crime will not be tolerated.

Our nation and those of the developed world must offer our own resistance to despot leaders who seek to commit murder on the basis of religion or race.

The residents and elected officials of Long Island have fought vigorously for many years and spent millions of dollars to preserve the quality of life that the Long Island Sound offers.

Treat every connection, communication and collaboration as part of a continuous relationship.

Never give up. If you don’t give up, you will get there in the end.

I don't think there is anybody who's watching television right now who wants to see something because it looks good rather than feel something because it feels right or familiar or new or whatever.

I'm sure if you could survey the unborn they would prefer the chance for life over the options of solar power.

I have to believe that when I finish a project, that I will not only grow as an artist, but as a person.

My potential is what God gives me - that's His gift to me - what I give back to Him is what I do with that potential.

It would be spiteful to put a Jellyfish in a trifle.

Man shall find his anchorage in self-recognition.

I do believe that the Kingdom of God is present wherever Jesus is king. That's my definition of the Kingdom of God.

I'm happy to be considered desirable. I love it!