Rep. King: "We are a nation at war, and we should act like it. We need to pull together, remain vigilant, and send a clear signal both to our friends and our enemies that this government will stop at nothing to protect our homeland. Thats how America sets an example for the world."

Rep. Pence: "The American people know we can't borrow and spend and bail our way back to a growing economy. ... Republicans have proposals to get our economy moving again, to achieve energy independence and lower the cost of health care."

House Republicans discuss Afghanistan, the economy, and health care after their weekly conference meeting.