As an integral part of the Department of Agriculture, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service monitors our Nation's agriculture to protect against agricultural pests and diseases. Votes: 31
As the Pentagon makes plans for the largest troop rotation since World War II, I will work with the Armed Services Committee to help make this proposal a reality. Votes: 28
I can only hope the federal aid made available today will be sufficient in our recovery efforts, and pray that our citizens continue to be safe from the fallout of this dangerous natural disaster. Votes: 24
Although I may find the type of programming seen during the 2004 Super Bowl and the 2003 Golden Globe Awards disgusting and disturbing, we must always work hard to defend the cherished freedoms so clearly outlined in our Constitution, including a healthy and free press. Votes: 19
The Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004 helps address the continuing degradation on the broadcast airwaves and helps send a clear message to the broadcast industry that Alabama families, like the rest of American families, have had enough. Votes: 18
I'm the chairman of the intelligence committee. We don't only get formal briefings, but we collect our information from the intelligence community in a variety of ways. Votes: 16
Honda opened its first assembly line in Lincoln in November 2001. Votes: 15
Brown v. Board is the foundation by which all Americans can look for hope - hope for their children, hope for their families, and hope for a better future. Votes: 15
Alabama seniors all across the Third Congressional District continue facing high drug costs. Votes: 15
If you're an Afghan village leader in a small town down around Kandahar somewhere, and you know that the footprint is getting smaller for your security, and the Taliban saying don't forget, I'm going to be back real soon, who is your loyalty going to go through? Votes: 14
Alabama citizens, like the vast majority of Americans, respect and value the meaning of decency, and appreciate public institutions that reflect the common values of our society. Votes: 14
Women and children were slaughtered by the Taliban. You are going to sit down and negotiate with these folks? They never lived up to an agreement. The Pakistanis tried in '08, the Russians tried it when they were there. George Bush tried it in '05. It has never worked. Votes: 14
Brown v. Board helped unite us all, and gave us all great pride knowing we all are truly E Pluribus Unum - one people out of many. Votes: 13
CBS's halftime show during the 2004 Super Bowl was a new low for television. Votes: 13
Like the vast majority of my constituents, I continue to be concerned about record profits reported by petroleum companies at a time when consumers are paying record high prices for gasoline. Votes: 13
Beginning in June, Alabama seniors previously without prescription drug coverage should begin to see savings of between 10 and 25 percent on their medications. Votes: 10
Given Ivan's size and power, we must remain vigilant. Votes: 9
Most of all, our troops from Alabama said they appreciate the care packages from folks back home. Votes: 8
I'm not going anywhere. I will be here for a very long time. Votes: 7
Most of all, we should remember all of us are capable of individually helping advance the spirit of equality for all. Votes: 6
In our post-9/11 world, our Nation's military deserves, at least the same access to institutions of higher education that any other major employer might enjoy. Votes: 5
The truth is this is a very dangerous world. Votes: 4
I've got a lot of folks who want to get rid of TSA, a bunch of them. Votes: 4
Let me be clear: I am not an advocate of censorship. Votes: 4
I told them I would work to strengthen and secure Medicare for generations to come, and I told them I would fight for a new prescription drug benefit under Medicare. Votes: 4
Until the Chinese decide to compete fairly it will be up to us to do what we can to further protect our manufacturing base, and ensure we keep the good paying jobs we already have. Votes: 3
We promised new benefits to seniors like preventive screening and diabetes testing. We kept that promise. Votes: 3
It is hard to imagine 10 years is not quite long enough to learn a lesson. Votes: 3
You can get a lot of design testing of your missile program, and you can do a lot of - there's other ways other than physically to develop your weaponization program to get you very close to the real deal. Votes: 2
Our military is doing everything it can to equip Iraq's forces so our troops can come home as soon as possible, but we cannot leave until the job is done. Votes: 2
Alabama farmers want a chance to complete fairly in Japan, but they can't if the Japanese won't let us in. Votes: 0
I am proud that we worked so hard to improve seniors' lives. Votes: 0
I look really bad in one of those orange suits with the numbers on the back. It doesn't do anything for me. Votes: 0
I would argue, by the way, if the French citizens knew exactly what that was about, they would be applauding and popping Champagne corks. It's a good thing. It keeps the French safe. It keeps the U.S. safe. Votes: 0
Intelligence is playing a more important role in policymaker decisions than I think I've ever seen in my time in Congress or before. Votes: 0
Taxpayers don't need any more big government mandates that have proven to be disastrous. Votes: 0
Well, I'm a former FBI agent. Votes: 0
You can't have your privacy violated if you don't know your privacy is violated. Votes: 0