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Over and over, we hear politicians say they can't spend our tax dollars on environmental protection when the economy is so fragile.

In a time of serious budget deficits, immense war costs and a sluggish economy, we cannot afford to grant such outlandish subsidies to some of our Nation's largest corporations.

Let's shut down the EPA.

A devastating commentary on the war in Iraq is that we have been unable to spend money on infrastructure.

Our traditional oil and gas philosophy does not have conservation as a crucial component, and we can ill afford to continue to spend billions of dollars which are not reflected in the improved human capital of our country.

When the EPA says that property owners, farmers, and livestock producers must stomach higher costs, longer delays, and bigger headaches, it's up to Congress to put up a roadblock.

As policymakers, we need to foster an environment that allows U.S.-based innovators and entrepreneurs to compete and to flourish. Excessive regulations and bureaucratic red tape dramatically increase the cost of doing business and create uncertainty for companies.

We cannot afford idleness, waste or inefficiency.

We can get rid of red tape.

We cannot afford to leave the poor behind.