Long gone are the days when hospital stays and surgeries made up the bulk of seniors annual medical expenses.

By ending the Hussein regime, the United States has taken away yet another incubator of terrorism.

The Hussein regime's support for terrorism, within and outside of its borders, its appetite for the world's most dangerous weapons, and its openly declared hostility to the United States were a combination that was a gathering and growing danger to our country.

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.

Since the events of September 11, weve rightfully changed our military strategy so were now taking the fight to those individuals who aim to do us harm, rather than waiting for another atrocious attack to happen.

Today, its expensive prescription medications burdening seniors on fixed incomes with thousands of dollars in yearly out-of-pocket costs.

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.