Kay Bailey Hutchison is retiring from Congress after 19 years in office leaving this word of advice for her colleagues, “You, the elected representatives of today, are just as smart, creative and patriotic as our ancestors and must take the mantle of responsibility to keep America strong.”
Lugar Talks about Political Environment and Challenges Facing the Republican Party in Speech to The Ripon Society.
In 2000, the presidential election came down to the votes of one state – Florida. In 2012, the election may hinge on the votes of the Old Dominion.
Youth suicide is a national crisis as well – especially in rural America and among our native populations.
I am a Republican because I believe in the core party principles of individual responsibility, personal liberty, federalism, and a strong national defense.