Our nation's infrastructure needs are tremendous, and they're growing.

Freight mobility and movement, while not a sexy policy issue, is a highly important one. Capacity constraints and congestion on our nation's freight rail system create many problems.

On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.

I am committed to working with Speaker Hastert and the other members of the Illinois congressional delegation to do all that I can to ensure that Illinois' funding needs are adequately met.

Speak up! We live in a democracy. We all need to make sure our voices are heard and our opinions are known.

Through the centuries, over 1.2 million brave men and women have given their lives for our nation.