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

The more we focus on using renewable fuels, the less we are dependent upon foreign oil.

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

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

Since far fewer people are recruited to serve in a voluntary military, the connection between America and its military is increasingly tenuous and less personal.

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

In the Armed Services Committee, we endeavored to put forth proposals that would help alleviate some of that stress, both for the troops and for their families.