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.

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.

We have already seen evidence that, notwithstanding the addition of substantial resources, we are experiencing great stress in recruiting and not inconsequential retention problems.

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.

Americans have an expectation that the Postal Service will abide by its well-known, although unofficial, motto - a commitment to deliver.

As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.

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.

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.

Aquatic invasive species are destroying the environment, damaging fisheries, and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars annually.

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.

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.

You can really never give birth to anything in this world without solitude. Everything precious comes out of solitude.

You never have to change anything you get up in the middle of the night to write.

I need nothing. I seek nothing. I desire nothing.

Many a humble soul will be amazed to find that the seed it sowed in weakness in the dust of daily life has blossomed into immortal flowers under the eye of the Lord.

If you don't know what you're being asked to do, make sure you clarify. I think people in every business are afraid to ask questions.

To science, not even the bark of a tree or a drop of pond water is dull or a handful of dirt banal. They all arouse awe and wonder.

We can grow economically and restore America's leadership in the world, so that everybody has a chance to rise up.

Every murder or other injury, no matter for what cause, committed or inflicted on another is a crime against humanity.

There is nothing as strong as tenderness, And nothing as tender as true strength.

Racism is very painful. That's life. It never ends.