Too many of our brave men and women, our heroes, are falling through the cracks,

For three years now, our brave men and women in uniform have done everything their country has asked of them, yet President Bush still does not have a plan to win the peace in Iraq and bring our troops home.

We pray for our fallen heroes, our protectors and defenders, ... The men and women of Georgia who made the ultimate sacrifice in the cause of duty, honor, country. We gather to remember and to honor them. To give thanks for their service and for their lives. And to comfort, uphold and support their families, who have lost so much.

Regrettably, it has become clear that torture of detainees in United States custody is not limited to Abu Ghraib or even Iraq. Since Abu Ghraib, there have been increasing reports of torture.

Recently, lobbyists for the pharmaceutical industry wrote a prescription drug bill that increased their profits and did nothing to help seniors. The result: seniors are stuck with a confusing prescription drug plan that does little to help them with their costs.

It is never too late to regain our credibility around the world.