I wish to note that intellectual property theft by a government represents the very essence of organized crime. |
The atmosphere is different in Congress after September 11. Terrorism is no longer an abstract issue, but a real, tangible threat. |
American foreign policy has been - and must continue to be - based on unequivocal support for Israel's right to exist and to be free from terror. |
It is longstanding U.S. policy that we will talk to the Iranians anytime, anywhere, on any subject, with no preconditions. So far, they have not taken us up on our offer. |
Iran has a dismal record on human rights. |
Since we enacted the PATRIOT Act almost three years ago, there has been tremendous public debate about its breadth and implications on due process and privacy. |
How much greater would their contributions to the U.S. economy be if U.S. copyright owners could access foreign markets otherwise dominated by pirate product? |
Iran is central to our foreign policy in the Middle East, a major player in global energy markets, and a key country in terms of our interaction with the Muslim world. |
The focus should not be on talking. Talk is cheap. It must be on action. |
It is wrong to say the U.S. should "not take sides" in the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. |
Steroids can seem necessary to compete at the highest levels, and the quick rewards can outweigh the long term consequences to the user's health. |
Iran is actively pursuing the development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles. |