At kitchen tables across our country, there is a concern about our economic future. In the long run, Americans can be confident about our economic growth.

Some may deny the surge is working. But among the terrorists there is no doubt: al Qaeda is on the run in Iraq, and this enemy will be defeated.

The temptation will be to load up the bill. That would delay it or derail it. And neither option is acceptable. This is a good agreement that will keep our economy growing and our people working and this Congress must pass is at -- it as…

Look, I hear you. I feel your pain. I think this is something we need to work together to address.

Know this: America will confront those who threaten our troops. We will stand by our allies, and we will defend our vital interests in the Persian Gulf.

This package has the right set of policies and is the right size.

I'm confident Congress and the administration will reach a deal on an economic stimulus package.

Our nation is shocked and saddened by the news of the shootings at Virginia Tech today.

We've worked hard and in good faith with the Democrats to find a solution, but we are not going to put our national security at risk.

It would amount to the largest tax increase in American history.

It is clear that we need to change our strategy in Iraq.

It is clear that we need to change our strategy in Iraq.