Advances in technology will continue to reach far into every sector of our economy. Future job and economic growth in industry, defense, transportation, agriculture, health care, and life sciences is directly related to scientific advancement.

History's lesson is to make the most of reform opportunities when they arise because they do not arise often and they do not last long.

Change is tough, people don't like it, but it is necessary. Take two aspirins and call me in the morning.

Misdirected focus on paperwork, on procedures, and on bureaucracy frustrates teachers and fails to give children the education they need.

Discount my partiality, but my report is that so far The Winds of War is looking good.

Iraq and Afghanistan will, over time, become stable. But the War on Terror will continue long after Iraq and Afghanistan have had success in standing up their own governments.

Islamic extremism is the prime enemy of civil society and social peace, both in Italy and in Israel.

Remaining vigilant toward this ever-present threat means constantly learning how better to protect ourselves. But primarily it reminds us that we must fight and win the war on terror, so that we do not have to fight it here in America.