Occupation: U.S. Representative Birth: December 24, 1949
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the definition of a marriage as between one man and one woman..
The Pledge of Allegiance reflects the truth that faith in God has played a significant role in America since the days of the founding of our country..
The weekend brought good news for our friends in the cattle industry. At long last, Japan has taken the steps needed for American beef to make its wa….
When regulations on the housing industry are reasonable, the cost of housing goes down. Regulatory relief is needed to make housing more affordable t….
In addition to a soaring stock market, 6.6 million jobs have been created since tax relief measures went into effect in 2003. Our deficit situation h….
Small businesses are the number one job creators in America. Therefore, it is important that the federal government creates an environment that helps….
However, as our brave men and women continue to return from the battlefields of the War on Terror, Congress must respond by enacting policies that me….
Thousands of years and many civilizations have defined a marriage as the union between one man and one woman. With few exceptions, those civilization….
The Secure Fence Act, which authorizes the construction of 700 miles of security barriers along the southwest border, has now been sent to President ….
Although housing sales and starts have cooled to more typical levels, the housing market remains strong and sound. Without the expansion of homeowner….
We can fight the War on Terrorism in other places around the world or we can fight it here in America. The right choice is to fight those terrorists ….
Forty-five States, as the gentleman just said, have determined by people that were elected by the people of that State that marriage is the definitio….
President Bush's emergency declaration for the State of Texas is great news for the people and communities that have experienced the devastating wild….
Housing has led our nation's economic expansion over the past few years, accounting for 16 percent of our Gross Domestic Product. New housing starts ….
When rough times have fallen upon our state in the past, Texans have always responded with generosity and an eagerness to help. The compassionate res….
While only one day of the year is dedicated solely to honoring our veterans, Americans must never forget the sacrifices that many of our fellow count….
More Americans own their home than ever before. Nearly 70 percent of American's are homeowners. So it is a good time for us to asses the positive imp….
At a time when we are dealing with unpredictable suppliers of energy abroad and higher gas costs at home, the decision to increase domestic energy ex….
President Bush has a track record of making the right decisions when it comes to national security..