I've said it many times but our dependence on foreign oil threatens not only our economic security but also our national security.

has thought been given about raising the renewable fuel standard to reflect the fact that we're actually doing better than we might have anticipated

But we have to do more.

I have repeated many times that our dependence on foreign oil is not just an economic security issue but also a national security issue.

Absolutely.

If we're not talking about how our values inform our public policies, then we are going to be vulnerable to the accusation that we are secular and can't speak to the things that are important to people.

The politicians have come, and they're clapping kind of off rhythm. To the choir. We don't need that.

I think we make a mistake when we fail to acknowledge the power of faith in people's lives.

Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that the buck stops here. Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. America deserves better. Therefore, I intend to oppose this effort to increase America's debt limit.

The VA had made management efficiency claims which make up over $1 billion in this year's budget, but the [Government Accountability Office (GAO)], at least, says haven't been and can't be proven.

I believe firmly that the Constitution calls for the Senate to advise and consent.