I have always thought that Israel, as an independent and sovereign nation, had a right to defend itself.

Well, we want to make sure there's not securities fraud.

I think there's bipartisan support in the Senate to pass a good reform bill.

But the federal government, our collective government, has responsibilities that none of these other levels of government can fulfill; and chief among these is national defense.

I want to compliment The Heritage Foundation for its work on behalf of a strong national defense.