Rosa Parks was a woman of strength, conviction, and morality. Her action on December 1, 1955, to defy the law made her a leading figure in our nation’s civil rights history.

I do believe that God’s word is infallible, unchanging, perfect.

Illinois corn farmers are the Nation’s number two exporter of feed grains.

The earth will end only when God declares it’s time to be over. Man will not destroy this earth. This earth will not be destroyed by a flood.

These funds will benefit the children attending public schools in our area by expanding a program that helps families deal with domestic violence. We must take advantage of all options -- including educating the parents-to reduce domestic violence directed at children.

The 'life' in 'pro-life' denotes not the quality of life, but life itself.

So, if we decrease the use of carbon dioxide, are we not taking away plant food from the atmosphere?

The earth will end only when God declares it's time to be over. Man will not destroy this earth. This earth will not be destroyed by a flood.

But, also, before I even go on the Medicare prescription drug debate, I always tell the folks in rural Illinois, and I represent 30 counties south of Springfield down to Indiana and Kentucky, that in this bill is the best rural package for hospitals ever passed.

As we all know, no crude oil refineries have been built in the United States since 1976. During that time, close to 100 ethanol refineries have been built.