“Every American knows there are government expenses that are absolutely not neces…” — Jeff Miller

The democratic process is only as great as the people who participate in it.

That future depends on the values of self-government, our sense of duty, loyalty, self-confidence and regard for the common good. We are a diverse country, and getting more diverse. And these virtues are what keep this great country together.

Second, the facility at Guantanamo Bay is necessary to national security.

Reconciliation is a special budget procedure to change entitlement and tax laws. It cannot be filibustered and requires only a simple majority in the Senate to be passed. It is primarily intended for deficit and mandatory spending reduction.