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We thank him for his service to our state as he was at the helm during the solid Republican majority years in the state legislature. It is, however, good that he realizes it is time to step aside. He has been in the office since 2000 when George W Bush became president and then Lt.…

Egypt needs our support right now as the people demanding more democratic reforms move forward. Cutting off aid is not the way to go. The military clearly runs the show and they need our aid to stay afloat. It would ensure that America has a seat at the table and protect our interests in the…

I know Catherine and have blogged for her True the Vote summits. She is a strong, gutsy woman with a very supportive husband. It is inexcusable that in America, political opponents to the occupant in the White House are singled out and put through such abuse. Her family business, a small manufacturing business outside of…

The GOP led House can repeal whatever it wishes to repeal, mostly to simply make a statement. It is, however, an exercise in futility. The Democrat led Senate and the Democrat in the White House will never move the repeal into place. Even if the Senate was led by Republicans, we still have a Democrat…

I think we will hear some troubling accounts from the new panel of witnesses. John Bolton said he was surprised by the high ranking of these witnesses coming forward to testify. Some congressmen are now of the belief that the a possible military response may have been possible but they were told to stand down.…

To not inform staff that a drill will take place is not acceptable. Children have enough to deal with, they don't need unnecessary trauma.

I attended a town hall last evening with Cong John Culberson -my U.S. Rep in D.C. He is one who has called for a special panel to investigate Benghazi. It will be up to Speaker Boehner to put it into place. Culberson is convinced that this administration allowed those men to die while support was…

Yes, some Planned Parenthood facilities perform abortions. Not all do, however, and the vast majority of services performed by the agency pertain to wellness examinations and annual tests, birth control distribution, and the like. The majority of clients do not go there for abortions, they go there for low cost exams. For women without health…

Jeb Bush is a good man, a solid GOP leader, successful former governor and articulate speaker. However, I don't think America is ready for another Bush to run for president. Like many, I think it is unfortunate that he didn't run in past years but that is the history. I think he is a good…

I'll be interested in watching how this administration treats the passing of other elderly, ill statesmen/women. For instance, do any of us think that an official delegation from this administration will not be attending the funeral of Nelson Mandela - probably the president himself. The former GHWB administration officials are the ones leading those attending…

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