The more we focus on using renewable fuels, the less we are dependent upon foreign oil.

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.

We have already seen evidence that, notwithstanding the addition of substantial resources, we are experiencing great stress in recruiting and not inconsequential retention problems.

As long as we're dependent on those fossil fuels, we're dependent on the Middle East. If we are not victims, we're certainly captives.

Americans have an expectation that the Postal Service will abide by its well-known, although unofficial, motto - a commitment to deliver.

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

We are particularly interested in the mental health programs and policies that support our troops and their families before, during, and after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan.

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.

Aquatic invasive species are destroying the environment, damaging fisheries, and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars annually.

In the Armed Services Committee, we endeavored to put forth proposals that would help alleviate some of that stress, both for the troops and for their families.

One only has to look at the performance of the economy to understand how it shapes the perspective of America's youth about military service.

Whoever study the Holy Scripture, shall find the sacredness of the Holy WORDS.

A diminished self-image will cause you to slouch, to avoid meeting others, to avoid looking others in the eye, to be unassertive, and to be indecisive.

I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down'.

Everything that I do has a certain mechanical logic to it, and follows my definition of design--which is function with cultural content.

I've tried to find a new elegance. It's not easy because people want to be shocked. They want explosive fashion. But explosions don't last, they disappear immediately and leave nothing but ashes.

Prayer is when you talk to God. Meditation is when you're listening. Playing the piano allows you to do both at the same time.

It is important not to copy other people's careers but set the tone of who you want to be. My father's always encouraged me to do that.

Last week I did a piece for Style on advice to Laura Bush about how to help her husband. This week it's religion. It just depends on what I find interesting at the moment.

No matter where you go and what you do in America, you turn the tele on and you're confronted with violence.

Each book can make a life or a fragment of it more beautiful.