Access to basic quality health care is one of the most important domestic issues facing our nation.

Make health care a right, not a privilege.

While I do not hesitate to applaud certain aspects of the resolution honoring the sacrifices of our courageous soldiers who are risking their lives in Iraq, I cannot be supportive of capitalizing on these very sacrifices for political gain.

I will support legislation that benefits the American worker and prevents the outsourcing of American jobs.

Although I voted against the initial resolution approving the war in Iraq, I have consistently voted to support our troops with much-needed armor and supplies.

Access to basic quality health care is one of the most important domestic issues facing our nation.

I will continue to support legislation that provides American families and Seniors affordable health care.