After careful deliberation, I voted today to reauthorize the Patriot Act.

It is in times of great tragedy when the true spirit of our wonderful country unites as one.

Estuaries are coastal bays, harbors, sounds and lagoons, places where rivers meet the sea.

Not only is Rip Hamilton an outstanding basketball player, he is also known for giving back to his community.

On Jan. 30, millions of Iraqis will cast ballots in the country's first fair and free election in decades, marking continued progress in Iraq's transition toward a country built on the pillars of democracy and freedom for all.

Had the United States not acted in Iraq, Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi would likely not have declared his weapons programs, submitted to international inspections and voluntarily dismantled its programs.

United States and Coalition forces will remain in Iraq and will operate under American command as part of a multinational force authorized by the United Nations.