I think there has to be a debate; there has to be some good discussion, ... There has to be some opportunity for the people to be heard. ... Congress needs to be equal and full partners in this discussion, and ultimately in the decision.

ram through divisive provisions and pork spending that could never win the support of Congress on their own.

I can't think of anything that would divide this nation more quickly, right off the bat, than to impress upon the Congress the importance of passing a tax cut of that magnitude,

OK, we'll take the first step. This is as crucial as it gets.

There really is no more important issue Congress should be working on this year, and in this time of unprecedented economic growth there is no reason why we shouldn't be,

This is a Congress that is much more interested in investigating than legislating,

The Congress shall have the power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.