You can judge an individual by how that individual spends his or her money. And you can judge government by how that government spends the taxpayers' money.

Because ensuring that children and their families have access to high-quality, comprehensive services that help the children develop cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally enables them to succeed in school and in life.

Last month, in his address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama set a goal of ensuring that every child has access to a complete, competitive education from birth forward.

I agree that Congress should look at ways through which we can support the work states are currently doing to guarantee our youngest children are provided the early learning opportunities they need to succeed in school and in life.

I strongly support both bills. ... I believe that these bills will bring justice long denied to the Lumbee and Virginia Tribes.

I take an oath every two years to uphold this Constitution. I don't take any oath to uphold what any bureau may say.

I think all of us up here take an oath each year, every two years, to follow the Constitution.

Those words weren't put there just willy nilly. Our founding fathers really were trying to figure out a way to position the Federal government vis-a-vis the Indians.

Congress, not faceless bureaucrats. Congress shall have the power.

I passionately support the recognition of the sovereignty of the Lumbee Tribe and the Virginia tribes.

the process is broken