The beliefs expressed in the Declaration of Independence remain a standard for our nation today. They also remain a standard for those nations across the globe striving to achieve democracy.

The current system punishes communities which make the investment in creating landfills, only to have them filled by states which refuse to adequately address their waste issues.

The lack of health care coverage has remained very important to me during my time in Congress and as a member of the House Subcommittee on Health, I am working hard with my colleagues to correct these inequalities.

We must have a relentless commitment to producing a meaningful, comprehensive energy package aimed at conservation, alleviating the burden of energy prices on consumers, decreasing our country's dependency on foreign oil, and increasing electricity grid reliability.

We should not forget, no matter how we quantify it: 'Freedom is not free.' It is a painful lesson, but one from which we have learned in the past and one we should never forget.

While not widely reported, our victories in Iraq are plentiful. National elections, a democratic parliament and the drafting of a constitution are just some of the victories throughout this embattled country.

While there are many influences on gas prices in America, I believe the passage of a national energy bill will help relieve this burden on our country.

The fact is, almost every year since the founding of these United States, our government has lived beyond its means.

As the cost of gasoline rises and our dependence on foreign oil continues to increase, the effect of sending over $100 billion each year to OPEC nations hurts every American.

In order to effectively protect our loved ones, we must provide the American public with unfettered access to know who these dangerous criminals are and where they are living.

Enrolling in the Medicare Prescription Drug Program will be a great savings for most senior citizens.

Following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, $3 per gallon gasoline became common and our nation has come under considerable strain.

I represent the views and the values of the people of the district.

In addition, each barrel of oil we save through conservation further decreases our dangerous reliance on unstable Middle East oil.

In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, our nation has been put under considerable fiscal pressure.

In this life and death case, I felt Mrs. Schiavo should receive the fullest due process from our legal system.

It does seem fair to give them the option of a better return.

It has been a top priority of Congress to reduce the drug costs of all seniors.

The Declaration is a magnificent document.

The Declaration of Independence is a sacred part of American history.