Immigrants have faced huge obstacles to achieving the American Dream, yet have persevered to overcome them.
We all want a simpler code, but tax reform is about much more. It is about ensuring that everyone pays their fair share. The tax code is also used to promote behavior that we as a nation support, such as home ownership or charitable contributions.
Thousands of people may have been killed by hurricane Katrina and many more could die in its aftermath because of the President's refusal to heed the calls of governors for help in repairing the infrastructure in their states.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was indeed a vital instrument of democracy, ensuring the integrity and reliability of a democratic process that we as a Country hold so dear.
Encouragement of higher education for our youth is critical to the success of our collective future.
When thousands of men and women work full time but need food stamps to put food on their tables, when they can't get health benefits, when they can't get paid sick days, then we must do whatever we can to stand up for them.
The Affordable Care Act has been designed to provide health security by driving competition, lowering premiums, and protecting families.
The War Powers Act requires presidents to seek the consent of the American people, through their representatives, before sending our troops into war. It is the responsibility of Congress to deliberate and consult with the executive branch before involving ourselves in a military conflict.
The promise of the American Dream requires that we are all provided an equal opportunity to participate in and contribute to our nation.
A quality education grants us the ability to fight the war on ignorance and poverty.
Honoring the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of Veterans Day.
