Our economy is facing hard times. I have worked with my democratic colleagues to pass an economic stimulus, to extend and expand tax incentives for renewable energy, retain and create hundreds of thousands of green jobs, spur American innovation and business investment, cut taxes for millions of Americans.

With high energy prices continuing to squeeze American families, I have supported legislation to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and promote energy efficiency, and to close loopholes allowing corporations and executives to avoid U.S. taxes by shipping jobs and investment overseas -- it is time to focus on creating jobs and encouraging business investment here at home.