I am pleased that seven fire departments in our district applied for and will receive funds from the Homeland Security grant program.

I fear that CAFTA will accelerate the demise of these domestic textile jobs.

The closer Iraq approaches freedom and democracy, the more impediments and barriers the terrorists will erect.

I agree with the President that second-guessing is not a strategy, but at the same time, I want to continue the dialogue that ultimately will lead to bringing all of our troops home.

Eliminating the Death Tax will continue to restore consumer confidence, spur capital investment, and create new jobs which are critical components of economic growth, particularly within the small business community.

The question is how much the security forces can take and the cease-fire can hold. There are powers and elements that do not want peace within this country.