Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars read more

Instead of forcing new, draconian vehicle emission standards on Oregonians, why not take the high road and encourage cleaner cars and fuel? ... As chairman of the House Environment Committee, I heard from all sides of this debate. My conclusion: Incentives to reduce pollution are better than forcing motorists to live with a de facto car tax which won't make cleaner air.

Genius is mainly an affair of energy, and poetry is mainly an affair of genius; therefore a nation whose spirit read more

Genius is mainly an affair of energy, and poetry is mainly an affair of genius; therefore a nation whose spirit is characterized by energy may well be imminent in poetry - and we have Shakespeare.

We don't think it was a mistake to open early for Katrina victims, and if we have to close for read more

We don't think it was a mistake to open early for Katrina victims, and if we have to close for a month to regroup, I'll be glad to do it.

The acquisition is significant because it contains stunning ancient redwood trees in an area of the redwood range where there read more

The acquisition is significant because it contains stunning ancient redwood trees in an area of the redwood range where there is relatively little old growth left.

Significant improvements in pricing, particularly for our North American brands, more than compensated for increases in fuel costs.

Significant improvements in pricing, particularly for our North American brands, more than compensated for increases in fuel costs.

I'm really proud of the way we played today. These were the toughest conditions we've dealt with all year, yet read more

I'm really proud of the way we played today. These were the toughest conditions we've dealt with all year, yet we scored our best.

At no time was I involved with any negotiations or lobbying of the United Nations with regard to the oil-for-food read more

At no time was I involved with any negotiations or lobbying of the United Nations with regard to the oil-for-food program inspection contract. I and others have stated this fact repeatedly. I am not aware of anyone who states otherwise.

That was a huge conference game for us. We needed that bad.

That was a huge conference game for us. We needed that bad.

The NFL is a fraternity,'' Rudd said.

The NFL is a fraternity,'' Rudd said.