I know the veterans. I know them well. And I know that they know that I'll take care of them. And I've been proud of their support and their recognition of my service to the veterans.

I am confident, with the leadership and the backing of the American people, President Obama will turn this country around.

It's the only way that I see that it can be done," McCain said. "Obviously, it has failed in the past, but I also notice there is a somewhat changed attitude on the part of the American people about this issue.

I will veto every single beer, um, bill with earmarks.

Cindy and I are adoptive parents. We know what a treasure and joy it is to have an adopted child in our lives.

In our blessed and mostly peaceful society we're not as familiar with courage as we once were. We ascribe the virtue to all manner of endeavors that only really require skill, fortitude and a little daring, the qualities Pat Tillman showed on the football field. Pat's best service to his country was to remind us all what courage really looks like, and that the purpose of all good courage is love.

We were pleased to hear the President state his firm commitment that he will do whatever is necessary to accomplish this important goal.