I am often asked: What is the greatest threat facing this country right now? And it is not climate change.

With regard to regulations, there is legislation called the 'Regulatory Accountability Act.' Senator Johnson is very interested in this bill.

We have a budget that is now approaching over the next 10 years, we were just told by CBO today with their new baseline, $1.4 trillion a year deficits in 10 years.

Clearly, that is unsustainable. It is something that the Federal Government have to grapple with.

Clearly, focusing on economic growth is the number one component to the solution.

Despite my frustrations about the anti--business climate here in Washington, D.C., I am extremely confident in America's entrepreneurs who are innovative and tenacious.

I think we can certainly get north of 3 percent growth if we do all the elements of the President's program.

To me, our number one priority has to be to grow our economy, to make sure that we realize the full potential of this marvel we call the American economy.

I have never understood why any administration, we have done this in a bipartisan fashion, would force a friend, an ally, to sit down and negotiate with those that refuse to acknowledge their right to exist.

I think economic strength is inextricably linked to national strength.

I am concerned that some not well-designed sanctions can actually solidify Vladimir Putin's standing within Russia.

Our policy should be to help strengthen our friends.

I think had we honestly upheld our oath of office, that vote on my amendment deeming that a treaty should have been 100 to 0.

It is certainly what happened in 2009 with Secretary Janet Napolitano. I think that is exactly what should happen with General Kelly.

I cannot think of a more qualified individual at this point in time to serve as the fifth Secretary of Homeland Security.

America has been a phenomenal force for good, you know, how proud we all must be when there is devastating floods in Pakistan, it is American foodstuffs.

Croatia has been a strong supporter of NATO, including providing troops for the NATO mission in Afghanistan.

The work done by USAID, funded and overseen by this Congress, is critical to advancing security and democracy around the world.

We took action in dealing with the manipulation of China's currency. You were there. You voted on it. It passed 100 to nothing, if my memory serves me.

I agree with you on the value of exchanges generally in fostering engagement and dialogue.

Is it really true that a majority of Palestinians are being held hostage and would really like a peaceful coexistence with the Israeli State?

There is a tremendous opportunity in Croatia to build a natural gas terminal off the Island of Krk in the Adriatic.

We can certainly address the human needs. It is all about building bridges in opinion and making the human connection.

I think the concern about China is real as I have said publicly when I was a U.S. Senator.

America is always best served when we lead and reach out to the rest of the world, not turn inward.