But the fact is, Mr. Chairman, for all the challenges the Postal Service of the 21st century faces, it still retains its traditional place as a key cog in how American businesses conduct their affairs and how Americans all across this land communicate.

The study also included the disturbing revelation that most of the troops who reported having mental health problems also reported that they did not seek or did not receive care for their problems.

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

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.

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

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

One only has to look at the performance of the economy to understand how it shapes the perspective of America's youth about military service.