Marriage is a core institution of societies throughout the world and throughout history. It's something that has provided permanence and stability for our very social structure.

D energy – Domestic jobs; Domestic energy; Deficit reduction.

The first thing we did was increase the amount we bring back to Louisiana, ... We have been and still are what's called a 'donor state.' For every $1 of federal gasoline tax that we spend, we get less than $1 back in federal highway funds. That's wrong, particularly because we are very needy and are considered a relatively poor state.

greatly enhance the economic development of the area.

by far the best organized parish in the state.

I really think the biggest challenge is to convince those in Washington that we have a smart, bold plan to rebuild in the right way,

I just think the state is going to have to be involved in that helpful way, ... I just want to express my deep frustration about folks in Baton Rouge who apparently are completely focused on why this can't work instead of figuring out how to make it work so we can get these communities through these very crucial next several months.

I'm very excited to be at least some small part in the effort, ... This is a great, state-of-the-art facility that can be used for many events, especially the equestrian and 4-H activities. It also is a broader resource for education and economic development.

I'm very happy and focused right now on this job,

I'm really pleased that the President has named a single, focused federal coordinator for the hurricane recovery effort, ... to begin an important dialogue about just what leadership and focus is needed on the ground in Louisiana.