Our government makes the simple promise of a secure retirement to every American who works for many years and contributes to our retirement benefit system.

With the enactment of the bipartisan No Child Left Behind Act, we have taken an important step toward achieving federal education policies that will allow students to learn and achieve at the highest possible level.

Every bit of money that we can bring from our federal transportation budget in Washington back here to Stewart Airport will benefit our local economy and our local residents.

The sacrifices made by veterans and their willingness to fight in defense of our nation merit our deep respect and praise - and to the best in benefits and medical care.

Our government makes the simple promise of a secure retirement to every American who works for many years and contributes to our retirement benefit system.

I remain committed to improving the government services to which Hudson Valley veterans are entitled.

As a former teacher and a mother and grandmother, I know firsthand the importance of a quality education.