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North Carolina, particularly the 8th District, has long played a key role in our Nation's military forces.

I have been to Iraq on a number of occasions. I was with the first group that went in.

Our law enforcement must be given every tool available to protect children from predators and parents need to know who is living in their community.

We in the majority have worked hard to empower people to create opportunities, to make jobs, to do things that turn America into a place where people can achieve their dreams.

As we are all aware, Special Operations Forces, SOF, are playing an increasingly essential role as we continue to fight and, more importantly, win the war on terror.

Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.