As a Member of Congress, I've continued my family's tradition of focusing on education.

But the best thing Washington can do for education is realize that our role is limited. Washington must keep its promises, but let those who know our childrens' names- parents, teachers and school board members- make education decisions.

Few things are more important to each individual's future success or to our nation's prosperity than education.

Too many vital education dollars that should be spent in the classroom are bouncing around in the federal bureaucracy.

This enemy of peace in the world today is unlike any we have seen in the past, and our military is learning from, and building on, previous successes while carrying peace and freedom into the future.