One of the most frustrating things serving on that committee that I have observed is the American public doesn’t understand the need for infrastructure, and they’re not willing to pay the price,

We desperately need these new satellites to allow us to do an even better job of forecasting,

Tax increases are a dirty word, but the question is if the public would be willing to accept a small surcharge on their taxes to cover the cost of Katrina,

Don’t assume that federal employees will do this job perfectly. Remember how frustrated we have been with the FBI over the last few years in several instances. We are dealing with humans, and humans make...

For our firms to compete today and in the future, we need more research and development into how to manufacture things better, faster and cheaper,

I am very proud to claim Mrs. Parks as a resident of Michigan and to help lead the effort to honor her in this way, … Rosa Parks was a great woman of immense courage...

Globalization is rapidly changing the way business is done, and our small and medium-sized firms in particular are at the mercy of this process and the exposure to increased competition it brings,

Our first priority must be to get to the people and ensure their safety, … There is no question that the situation is an enormous challenge and we must get this aid to the areas...