Van Taylor: “And, you know, while right now we are in a crisis which necessitates spending to keep our economy going, our Federal…”

the discussion we are having about whether or not to reauthorize a program that continues to be appropriated for really underscores the brokenness of the Federal budgeting process.

I think if we are going to begin with that fundamental right of a parent's decision about faith, that faith should extend even if they give the child up for adoption.

I am worried that you are talking about taking money from my voters and giving it to other places that were not well-run.

I was very happy that this legislative session the Governor of Texas and the Speaker/Lieutenant Governor made it an emergency item and said, 'This is something really important; we are going pay teachers more.'