Over The Last Five Years, The Administration

I Worked With The March Of Dimes To Enact Legislation For A National Birth Defects Prevention Program To Provide Surveillance, Research And Preventive Services Aimed At Reducing The Rate Of Birth Defects.

In Fact, In 2002, The Secretary Of Defense Authorized Such Support On A Reimbursable Basis To Organizations Formerly Components Of The Department Of Justice And Department Of The Treasury And Currently Components Of The Department Of Homeland Security.

While I Believe Our Constitution Allows For State And Local Governments To Execute The Power Of Eminent Domain For Those Purposes That Specifically Serve The Public Good, Condemning Property Solely To Implement Economic Development Plans Is Not Serving The Public Good.

This Congress Has Promised All Manner Of Border Security And Port Security To The Tune Of Billions Of Dollars... Yet We Have - To Date - Funded Our Promises For Port Security At Only $900 Million. That's Quite A Distance Between What We Say And What We Actually Do.

The Peace Corps Is An Outstanding Organization That Promotes Peace Through Helping Countless Individuals Who Want To Help Build A Better Life For The Community In Which They Serve.