We want to make sure that Social Security is fixed for those people who have had that promise and there's something in the future for our younger workers. And we're not about to do a welfare program.

When Medicare was created for senior citizens and America 's disabled in 1965, about half of a senior's health care spending was on doctors and the other half on hospitals.

You know, when companies who have made a commitment and have legacy costs and all of a sudden want to walk away from that commitment and lay it on the federal government, that's a problem. It's a fiscal problem for us.

You see, we all want the same things. We want to be able to take care of our families, provide for our children, to have a roof over our heads and a good-paying job.

Priorities like winning the War on Terror and providing tax relief that will keep our economy growing strong.

What makes America great is that we can come together during times of national tragedy.

At the end of the day, my hope is that when the new Medicare- Prescription Drug Law gets up and fully running a lot more seniors will pay a whole lot less than they do today for their much-needed medications.

It's estimated for every $1 billion we spend on road construction, nearly 48,000 jobs are created.

Unfortunately, opponents of online speech have decided to punish our changing technological world.

Cagey trial lawyers have figured out there's a pretty good likelihood their case - no matter what its merit - will literally get its day in court because of favorable judges.

Just like families must live within their budgets, the Federal Government must live within its means. We have passed appropriations bills that have been fiscally responsible while recognizing our national priorities.

With more than 67 percent of the Nation's freight moving on highways, economists believe that our ability to compete internationally is tied to the quality of our infrastructure.

Death just shouldn't be a taxable event.

Our economy is creating jobs and giving businesses the conditions they need to invest and succeed.

Our world has evolved and grown more technologically savvy. Lawmakers need to adjust to these changes.

Today, nearly 40 percent of a senior's healthcare spending is on pharmaceutical medications.

Too many employers have said that they are unable to find skilled workers.

You can't jam change down the American people's throat.

America's economy is resilient, and I am confident that Republican pro-growth policies will continue to keep our economy growing - just as it has since after the September 2001 terrorist attacks.

But, if you don't like your current Rx coverage or don't have any coverage to begin with, you'll now have the choice to add this new affordable option to your current Medicare plan.