Lee Metcalf: “I have opposed U.S. military action in the Balkans without a declaration of war. There are no vital U.S. interests now…”

the greatest naval disaster in the United States during World War II was the sinking of the USS Arizona. 1,177 were killed. The Arizona has been memorialized in the national consciousness. On November 26, 1943, however, a loss of American…

2 days ago a mighty 35-foot long gray whale washed up on the beach in front of my home on Whidbey Island in Washington State. As a vociferous opponent of killing whales or the expansion of whaling worldwide, and as a lifelong advocate for…

tonight I address the House and the Nation for what is probably the last time. I am proud of the accomplishments during my tenure here. Welfare reform instantly comes to mind. Effectively dedicating the gas tax fund to transportation was…

in February this year, China's army threatened long-distance missile strikes against the U.S. Later that month, its defense minister threatened to attack U.S. aircraft carriers if they came near the Taiwan Strait. In April, the Chinese…