We're quickly moving to the point where we will have no military bases in the Northeast, and this undermines support for the military. We are a nation of citizen soldiers.

Soldiers can sometimes make decisions that are smarter than the orders they've been given.

The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program and a variation of the Thrift Savings Plan, the Military Savings Plan, being opened up to active-duty military personnel were the result of AFAP initiatives.

I will vote against any bill that takes Social Security tax dollars and diverts them to any other purpose than Social Security benefits.

The next benefit will be even bigger and will have some surprise musicians and guests. Our support for the NVF is unwavering, and we will continue to help in any way we can,

It's wonderful [the affirmation]. We want to support the Soldiers any way we can.