The American people should not wonder where their military leaders draw the line between military advice and political preference. And our nation's soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines should not wonder about the political leanings and motivations of their leaders.

From the depths of the Pacific to the deserts of Iraq, more than a million American soldiers, Airmen, midshipmen, and Marines have laid down their lives for their friends, their families and our nation.

These soldiers over there and these Marines are very special people, ... They care about these people.

The American people want to have trust in their leaders.

Malden Mills is providing our military, particularly those soldiers and Marines who are stationed in and around Afghanistan, with the best possible cold-weather gear, ... Moreover, it is clear that Malden Mills will continue to play an important role in the economy of Lawrence, the Merrimack Valley and Massachusetts.

Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.