The entire transition, from the January 6th sale through the employee move, has been smooth, We are very pleased with manner in which our two organizations have come together. Our number one goal is to continue the fine tradition of customer service the Davis Duke clients have known ? and we're achieving that.

I believe it is time for me to begin a new chapter in my life by spending more time with my family and exploring new opportunities here at home in Arkansas.

Before September 11, 2001, our law enforcement officers caught criminals and locked them up, our firefighters put out fires and saved lives and property, and our emergency medical personnel cared for those injured in accidents. We now live in a new era. Our police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel now have an added responsibility as the front line troops for hometown security.

I support health care reform in this country, but the current bills we have before us are too big, too costly, and the people who send me to Washington to be their voice are opposed to them and this process.

If there ever is government-run health care, the first ones to sign up should be the president and every member of Congress, including myself. You should be able to keep the insurance you've got today, if you like it, and always choose your own doctor.

I have no problem with him coming in and scoring the game-winning touchdown. He came into the game fresh and he's very tough to tackle. It doesn't matter to me who carries the ball or scores, as long as we win.

I'm one of those that have said, one of my key principles is I will not support a health care reform bill that is not deficit-neutral, period.

I'm from Las Vegas and all my tricks are magic.

I never believed that my service in the U.S. Congress should become a permanent career.

It will likely result in not only maintaining the jobs we have, but potentially growing the jobs and economic opportunity we have at the Pine Bluff Arsenal,