"The minimum wage was due for an increase, but it was important that we offset its cost to small businesses."

"Chavez made a compete fool of himself in front of the entire world while giving the U.N. a black eye. But the real losers are the Venezuelan people who have to put up with this unstable character every day."

"Our growing, robust economy is able to provide the average American citizen access to the best social program there is - a steady job."

"Producing fuel cells and solar panels requires high tech facilities and produces high paying jobs. The industry is booming in Arizona. The state already has about 100 firms in the solar industry and has grown 20% since 2003."

"The American people demand results, not rhetoric, especially when it comes to national security issues."

"A fair question could be posed in this fashion: If people are not obeying existing laws, what makes us think they would obey any new laws?"

"When you have a country that can boast that more than 95 percent of its eligible workforce is employed and pumping money back into economy, that's exceptionally good news, especially as we prepare to observe Labor Day."

"The American people are not just being taxed to death; they're being taxed after death. But, no one should have to sell the life's work of a parent or a loved one just to pay the federal government."

"Low unemployment numbers are clear indicators that Republican tax relief and economic policies are spurring growth and helping businesses hire new workers while providing American families with job security."

"As in any war, there have been dreadful mistakes and civilian casualties. The difference is when Israelis kill innocents they apologize; when Hezbollah kills innocents they celebrate."

"The tax relief package enacted in 2001 was central to pulling the economy out of the post 9-11 recession. It's the reason we've got low unemployment and have created more than two million jobs in the last year."

"Ensuring that high quality water is provided to all Arizona's citizens is the responsibility of elected officials at all levels and I am happy to do all I can to assist the city's efforts."

"We know over very national survival is at stake; and we believe that we should support our troops, yes, and work for an outcome that results in victory."

"The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority."

"Recent economic data shows that our economy is robust, growing and headed in the right direction. The numbers don't lie. Americans are currently enjoying falling gas prices, low unemployment, increased job creation, and a stock market that has reached an all-time high."

"The problem we are dealing with at the border is not a Democratic problem. It is not a Republican problem. It is an American problem."

"You see, party labels do not ensure unanimity any more than trying to cast the challenge we confront as a people through a partisan prism."

"Solar power is clean, renewable and cost effective, but it also needs time to develop."

"New technologies such as solar systems or hybrid cars aren't created overnight. By extending these tax credits we are giving this industry time to grow, branch out and succeed."

"Here are the facts we confront. No one is against conservation. No one is against alternative fuel sources."

"The American people likewise want to see enforcement first, no tricks, no triggers, no amnesty, enforcing existing laws and closing loopholes to reaffirm that our great Republic is, in fact, a nation of laws."

"Those who have heard me speak from time to time know that quite often I cite the observation of that great American author, Mark Twain, who said, history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes."