It does not matter what party you are a member of in this great Nation of ours. Accountability and competence are characteristics that Americans value throughout our great land.

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I fully support global commerce.

I fully support global commerce.

For decades, Japan has been a friend and reliable trading partner with the United States,...

For decades, Japan has been a friend and reliable trading partner with the United States,...

Should we attempt border security first, which I believe we should, we still need to...

Should we attempt border security first, which I believe we should, we still need to...

Our current energy policy is bankrupt.

Our current energy policy is bankrupt.

Sadly, every year hundreds of children are victimized by a convicted sexual offender. Convicted predators...

Sadly, every year hundreds of children are victimized by a convicted sexual offender. Convicted predators...

This Department of Treasury, run by this administration, using the same tried and true accounting...

This Department of Treasury, run by this administration, using the same tried and true accounting...

In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's...

In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's...

We have for too long put vast oil and natural gas reserves off limits to...

We have for too long put vast oil and natural gas reserves off limits to...

Mrs. Parks was a shy, soft spoken woman who was uncomfortable being revered as a...

Mrs. Parks was a shy, soft spoken woman who was uncomfortable being revered as a...

As a matter of fact, if you do not take into account, as Congressman Ross...

As a matter of fact, if you do not take into account, as Congressman Ross...

In addition, to punishing sexual offenders and protecting our children, we must also provide services,...

In addition, to punishing sexual offenders and protecting our children, we must also provide services,...

Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce...

Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce...

Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated,...

Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated,...

Conservation is an American value, and it is lacking from this bill.

Conservation is an American value, and it is lacking from this bill.

The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be...

The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be...

Too often, Indian tribes are at the mercy of the shifting political winds of State...

Too often, Indian tribes are at the mercy of the shifting political winds of State...

Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on...

Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on...

As Taiwan's friend and ally, I believe it is important for the United States to...

As Taiwan's friend and ally, I believe it is important for the United States to...

Water is a finite resource that is essential in the advancement of agriculture, and is...

Water is a finite resource that is essential in the advancement of agriculture, and is...

In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog,...

In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog,...