The American people reject the idea of giving Washington a blank check to increase the debt limit.

The cost of energy is directly related to the cost of hiring workers and running a business.

Though the views of members of the House and Senate are as divergent as the people we represent, we bear the responsibility to work through our political differences and get things done. That's our job.

We cannot tax the same people we expect to create jobs. That is a recipe for keeping people out of work.

I had this perception based on my own frustrations with Washington, but I didn't realize until I launched this campaign how much people are looking for a new generation of leadership and a new approach in Washington.

Most people - including business leaders - want a healthy future for their children.

Poor leaders have a certain style and that's the only style they have.

I'm sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great leap backwards to the familiar territory of command and control.