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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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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

I fully appreciate the fact that George W. Bush won 49% of my district.

I fully appreciate the fact that George W. Bush won 49% of my district.

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...

Our current energy policy is bankrupt.

Our current energy policy is bankrupt.

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...

But we must take other steps, such as increasing conservation, developing an ethanol industry, and...

But we must take other steps, such as increasing conservation, developing an ethanol industry, and...

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...

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,...

The Crime Victims Fund is distributed to service providers who assist millions of crime victims...

The Crime Victims Fund is distributed to service providers who assist millions of crime victims...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...