As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.

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.

My hope is that we continue to do an even better job in terms of our nation's energy policy, so that we may even further reduce our reliance on foreign sources of oil and take better care of our environment in the process.

One in seven Americans lives without health insurance, and that's a truly staggering figure.

I've given it my all. I've done my best. Now, I'm ready with my family to begin the next phase of our lives.

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.