My grandmother was not a U.S. citizen. Growing up along the border, you see the real human side of immigration - not the picture often drawn by politicians far removed from the border.

One of the things that ties people together, whether they live in a rural or urban area, is the really big number of people who have served in the military. Veterans issues are very important in the district.

The policy of the future cannot forever be determined by the politics of the past - or even the present.

For me, the issue is if I'm your advocate, if I'm your representative, my job is to stand up for you and talk about you and defend you.

Our ability to make a decision about the declaration is hampered by the British government being reluctant to give us the clarification which we require.

You have the God-given right to kick the government around - don't hesitate to do so.

National security needs to be priority number one and if you're willing to play politics with our national security then you have no business serving in the Senate or the House.

The United States are a political state, or organized society, whose end is government, for the security, welfare, and happiness of all who live under its protection.