I worked with the March of Dimes to enact legislation for a national birth defects prevention program to provide surveillance, research and preventive services aimed at reducing the rate of birth defects.

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As a father and grandfather, I have witnessed firsthand the joy of new life entering...

As a father and grandfather, I have witnessed firsthand the joy of new life entering...

To honor our national promise to our veterans, we must continue to improve services for...

To honor our national promise to our veterans, we must continue to improve services for...

The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who...

The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who...

In addition to serving overseas, the Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Volunteers have helped their fellow...

In addition to serving overseas, the Peace Corps' Crisis Corps Volunteers have helped their fellow...

Over the last five years, the Administration and the majority in Congress have appropriated less...

Over the last five years, the Administration and the majority in Congress have appropriated less...

This Congress has promised all manner of border security and port security to the tune...

This Congress has promised all manner of border security and port security to the tune...

When no other schools in the Southeastern Conference or the former Southwestern Conference would award...

When no other schools in the Southeastern Conference or the former Southwestern Conference would award...

To date, nearly 100,000 Hispanics have died with AIDS. Since Hispanics are the fastest growing...

To date, nearly 100,000 Hispanics have died with AIDS. Since Hispanics are the fastest growing...

Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career...

Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career...

Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know...

Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know...

In South Texas, we understand how vital port security is and we fear the day...

In South Texas, we understand how vital port security is and we fear the day...

As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear -...

As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear -...

Teachers are our greatest public servants; they spend their lives educating our young people and...

Teachers are our greatest public servants; they spend their lives educating our young people and...

This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the...

This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the...

Supporting the troops has got to mean more than bumper stickers on pickup trucks, my...

Supporting the troops has got to mean more than bumper stickers on pickup trucks, my...

Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in...

Education is the key to success in life, and teachers make a lasting impact in...

In fact, in 2002, the Secretary of Defense authorized such support on a reimbursable basis...

In fact, in 2002, the Secretary of Defense authorized such support on a reimbursable basis...

While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power...

While I believe our Constitution allows for State and local governments to execute the power...

For my constituents, owning a home is the culmination of many years of hard work...

For my constituents, owning a home is the culmination of many years of hard work...

It matters not what your individual position is on either war we are currently prosecuting...

It matters not what your individual position is on either war we are currently prosecuting...