Feb 24 2012

Today's 'Friends of Syria' meeting in Tunisia of more than 60 countries and international organizations establishes a long-overdue and welcome forum for ending the Assad regime, stopping his relentless campaign of violence, and bolstering the legitimate forces of opposition to Assad's rule.

Feb 13 2012

Larry Abernathy was one of the most dedicated public servants I have ever had the pleasure of working with.  He truly loved Clemson and provided steady and strong leadership during his time as Mayor.

Feb 09 2012

This is a major step on the road to a nuclear renaissance in the United States.  NRC approvals will allow us to move forward as a nation in building new reactors for the first time in more than 30 years.

Feb 09 2012

The Obama Administration's insistence that religious organizations violate their beliefs will be rejected by the American people.  Religious organizations should not be required to provide health care services that violate the pillars of their faith.

Feb 08 2012

The conflict in Syria is entering a critical new phase.  Assad's slaughter of people in Syria, including dozens more killed today, is only increasing and growing more ruthless. 

Jan 30 2012


The Obama Administration's decision to delay construction of the Keystone XL pipeline was irresponsible.  Keystone XL will create thousands of jobs in the United States and also help reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East and Venezuela.


Jan 25 2012

I disagree with President Obama.  Washington's problem is not that there is too little revenue.  Washington's problem is that it spends too much.  Tonight was more about political theater than problem solving.

Jan 19 2012

I am a strong supporter of protecting intellectual property rights, which is vital to the American economy.  Online piracy is a direct threat to the competing principles of copyright protection and web freedom.