Those who have heard me speak from time to time know that quite often I cite the observation of that great American author, Mark Twain, who said, history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.

When you have a country that can boast that more than 95 percent of its eligible workforce is employed and pumping money back into economy, that's exceptionally good news, especially as we prepare to observe Labor Day.

The American people are not just being taxed to death; they're being taxed after death. But, no one should have to sell the life's work of a parent or a loved one just to pay the federal government.

We know over very national survival is at stake; and we believe that we should support our troops, yes, and work for an outcome that results in victory.

A fair question could be posed in this fashion: If people are not obeying existing laws, what makes us think they would obey any new laws?

Here are the facts we confront. No one is against conservation. No one is against alternative fuel sources.

Our growing, robust economy is able to provide the average American citizen access to the best social program there is - a steady job.

Our ports and our borders are the most unprotected fronts in the war on terror.

Solar power is clean, renewable and cost effective, but it also needs time to develop.

The American people demand results, not rhetoric, especially when it comes to national security issues.

The minimum wage was due for an increase, but it was important that we offset its cost to small businesses.

The problem we are dealing with at the border is not a Democratic problem. It is not a Republican problem. It is an American problem.

The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority.

You see, party labels do not ensure unanimity any more than trying to cast the challenge we confront as a people through a partisan prism.

And if we are honest we have to make a distinction between a democratic Israel that wants to live in peace and the terrorists who want Israel wiped out. The Israelis were told to give up land for peace; they gave up the land, but got no peace.

As in any war, there have been dreadful mistakes and civilian casualties. The difference is when Israelis kill innocents they apologize; when Hezbollah kills innocents they celebrate.

Chavez made a compete fool of himself in front of the entire world while giving the U.N. a black eye. But the real losers are the Venezuelan people who have to put up with this unstable character every day.

Enforcement is the long overdue step to protect our Nation from external threats in a time of war. And then once we do that, we can effectively discuss a guest worker program.

Ensuring that high quality water is provided to all Arizona's citizens is the responsibility of elected officials at all levels and I am happy to do all I can to assist the city's efforts.

Low unemployment numbers are clear indicators that Republican tax relief and economic policies are spurring growth and helping businesses hire new workers while providing American families with job security.