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As long as we're dependent on those fossil fuels, we're dependent on the Middle East. If we are not victims, we're certainly captives.
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We have closely monitored the ups and downs of recruiting and retention trends for many years and have been quick to sound the alarm when challenges came into view.
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In providing this $5,000 tax credit for those purchasing rural homes, we're offering an important incentive to encourage people to live in smaller communities - and perhaps even stay in a community they might be considering leaving.
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My hope is that we continue to do an even better job in terms of our nation's energy policy, so that we may even further reduce our reliance on foreign sources of oil and take better care of our environment in the process.
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We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength.
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This election is a critical step in that overall plan - transforming the Iraqi government into a fully constitutional one, able to secure its own borders and ensure the safety of its citizens.
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We are particularly interested in the mental health programs and policies that support our troops and their families before, during, and after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.
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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.
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Aquatic invasive species are destroying the environment, damaging fisheries, and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars annually.
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The Army's always had a special place in my heart.
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For the freedoms our founding fathers not only dreamed about, but made into reality. It is that same pursuit of freedom today that is helping to make our world a safer place.
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We have already seen evidence that, notwithstanding the addition of substantial resources, we are experiencing great stress in recruiting and not inconsequential retention problems.
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One only has to look at the performance of the economy to understand how it shapes the perspective of America's youth about military service.
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Postal service of today is far removed from that of 30 years ago when reform was last enacted.
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Americans have an expectation that the Postal Service will abide by its well-known, although unofficial, motto - a commitment to deliver.
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Last month, the Iraqi people went to the polls, voting in their first free election in more than 50 years.
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The study also included the disturbing revelation that most of the troops who reported having mental health problems also reported that they did not seek or did not receive care for their problems.
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As one of the voices of rural New Yorkers in Congress, I am committed to supporting efforts such as these that will make a real impact in people's lives.
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The more we focus on using renewable fuels, the less we are dependent upon foreign oil.
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Unlike then, the mail stream of today has diminished by such things as e-mails and faxes and cell phones and text messages, largely electronic means of communication that replace mail.
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Throughout the history of our young nation, we have seen our military go bravely into battle, armed with courage and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.
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One in seven Americans lives without health insurance, and that's a truly staggering figure.
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As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.
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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.
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