We need a positive economic agenda that invests in the innovation and growth that will create jobs for middle class families and ensure that America remains the world leader.

Our ability to effectively engage China and the Arab world rests on shared economic and political interests and mutual understanding.

Methamphetamine is a highly dangerous drug that is wreaking havoc on families and communities throughout this country. The drug's use is spreading across the United States.

We need safe communities that are free from methamphetamine and a federal commitment to stand next to state leadership and law enforcement in the fight against this epidemic.

I have heard repeated stories of meth users leaving their children unattended for days as they cook, use and then sleep off the intense effects of methamphetamine.

Children are often the silent victims of drug abuse.

Today's global landscape is increasingly interconnected. China and the Middle East play critical roles towards international peace and security.

As the first Member of Congress from western Washington to serve on the House Agriculture Committee in over 50 years, I am proud to represent the needs of our agriculture community.

And we need to maintain our foothold in the fight against terrorism and terrorist groups and respond to any degradation of Iraqi security or stability.

As a co-chair of the State's 2010 Olympics Task Force, I am working to make sure our border crossings are ready to handle the risks and benefits the Games will bring.

Now more than ever, America needs an agenda for real change.

Children are the only bold philosophers. And bold philosophers are invariably children.

They tell us, love, that eternity awaits.

Even when I wasn't playing, I always had a smile on my face because if I acted sad or mad, it wouldn't help me.

Imagining and fantasizing did nothing but break her heart.

The more attention that is drawn to any of the fighters, especially in a positive way, is good for the sport.

When you live in a city with no stars to wish on, you have to wish on each other.

But when’s the last time you took a chance? Or didn’t do what someone else expected of you? Or did something you really wanted to, even though you probably shouldn’t have?

You will lose what you value most, so treasure it while you can.

Time is the one thing that is given to everyone in equal measure.

The doctrine of a material hell in its effect was to chill and deaden the sympathies, predispose men to inflict suffering, and to retard the march of civilization.