We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength.

Last month, the Iraqi people went to the polls, voting in their first free election in more than 50 years.

We are particularly interested in the mental health programs and policies that support our troops and their families before, during, and after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.

One in seven Americans lives without health insurance, and that's a truly staggering figure.

Americans have an expectation that the Postal Service will abide by its well-known, although unofficial, motto - a commitment to deliver.

We have already seen evidence that, notwithstanding the addition of substantial resources, we are experiencing great stress in recruiting and not inconsequential retention problems.

For the freedoms our founding fathers not only dreamed about, but made into reality. It is that same pursuit of freedom today that is helping to make our world a safer place.