The key battleground in the war on terrorism, therefore, is in the minds of the American public.

I believe that successfully addressing our national security needs while protecting our basic freedoms and civil liberties requires continual Congressional oversight, and I will continue to work to assert the role of this body in carrying out this grave responsibility.

Democrats believe that government should reflect the sense of community that Americans demonstrated after Katrina - the sense of community that has defined and united America throughout its history.

Moreover, as the leadership of the House confirmed last year, the Administration remains opposed to a congressional resolution on the Armenian Genocide due to Turkish objections. This approach sends absolutely the wrong signal to Turkey and to the rest of the world.

In our pledge every day, we pledge one Nation under God with liberty and justice for all.

My mother is still battling alcoholism.

People are going to keep getting prescribed medication that is counter to what their real disease state is, which is addiction.