Freedom of expression, innovation, and choice drive our economy.

The 1st Congressional District contains almost half of the biotech and biomedical companies in Washington, and my job often allows me to meet the people responsible for this exciting research.

I am excited about focusing full-time on talking about my job-creation agenda and building a new economy for Washington state. We have a great chance to seize our own destiny, build our own industries, and create our own technological revolutions right here at home.

There is no excuse for this administration shielding information about Iraq and the fact that we have great difficulties there from the American people.

In the United States, whatever you may think of Julian Assange, even people who are not necessarily big fans of his are very concerned about the way in which the United States government and some companies have handled Wikileaks.

I've spent the better part of my career in politics and public policy working on and fighting for education reforms.

We are very optimistic about our opportunities in China. Our toothbrushes continue to sell very well, while the growth of private hospitals diminishes the risk of government preferring domestic suppliers.

The idea of entrepreneurship applies as much in politics, religion, society and the arts as it does in business.