Our rule of thumb is we want to sit down and exchange information and ideas with our constituents. When the intent is simply to embarrass the congressman or get publicity for a group or a cause, we will not participate in that.

In order to serve our constituents, we have a standard policy of setting up an appointment. We had no idea you were coming.

The Senate needs to take action on it, and it could change while in committee.

It's disappointing to see the resources of township government exploited so that a few individuals can advance a partisan agenda, regardless of what it is.

I think that speaks to the validity of the Vanity Fair report.

The bottom line is every aspect of the federal government has been working to help those devastated by Katrina and to get the Gulf Coast back on its feet. This is an unprecedented natural disaster, and Congress has responded in kind — but full recovery does take time.

This debate isn't about civil rights and the contributions of immigrants. It's about how we address the millions of undocumented residents in a way that respects our laws and those who are waiting to enter the country legally.

The congressman shares their disdain of smoking. He's not prepared to support the legislation because there are a lot of questions. That's why it's important when these presentations are made in classrooms that all of the information is provided for them.