We are indebted to the men and women serving in our armed forces for their dedicated and unselfish service to our country.

The terrorist attacks of September 11th and the courageous actions of our armed forces in Afghanistan and Iraq remind us that friends of tyranny and enemies of freedom still exist.

Our men and women in our armed forces are the real heroes in this conflict.

Where he is placed is a matter of professional decision by the Secret Service and others and something that is properly in their hands and not in my hands. Whatever decision is necessary for his and the nation's safety, I'm for.

Firefighters are essential to the safety and security of our local communities. We owe it to these men and women to provide them with better training and equipment so they can do their jobs more effectively and safely.

“Unsung Heroes are the men and women of our armed forces who defend us every day at the cost of family separation, and sometimes their very lives."