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

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.

We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength.

What is left when there is no love? A rope and rock.

Ruth wiped her eyes. Successful at a price? Forgiven but damaged? She wished so much more for her baby sister.

Even now one rarely hears of people achieving great things unless they first stumble in some respect.

You should tell the truth as often as you can, but in such a way as people don't believe you or think that you're being funny.

Cause there's only one reason for doing anything that you set out to do. If you don't want to be the best, then there's no reason going out and trying to accomplish anything.

If you're going to play together as a team, you've got to care for one another. you've got to love each other.

I don't really want to retire. I intend to go on working as long as I can because I still have a huge amount of energy.

Confidence, of course is an admirable asset to a golfer, but it should be an unspoken confidence. It is perilous to put it into speech. The gods of golf lie in wait to chasten the presumptious.

I sing, and I really should've stuck with it, because it's really what I love to do. It's probably what I'm best at, too.

Yes, here I am returning, the woman who bore herself to the bottom and back. Who wanted to swim like dolphins, leaping waves and diving. Who wanted only to belong to herself.