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" In providing this $5,000 tax credit for those purchasing rural homes, we're offering an important incentive to encourage people to live in smaller communities - and perhaps even stay in a community they might be considering leaving. "

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" As one of the voices of rural New Yorkers in Congress, I am committed to supporting efforts such as these that will make a real impact in people's lives. "

John M. McHugh

People

I Am

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" Postal service of today is far removed from that of 30 years ago when reform was last enacted. "

" Last month, the Iraqi people went to the polls, voting in their first free election in more than 50 years. "

" We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength. "

" 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. "

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

John M. McHugh

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Oil

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

" The men and women of our armed forces played an instrumental role in the election process - securing polling sites and providing security - that allowed so many Iraqis the opportunity to vote freely for the first time ever. "

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

" The study also included the disturbing revelation that most of the troops who reported having mental health problems also reported that they did not seek or did not receive care for their problems. "

" 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. "

" This election is a critical step in that overall plan - transforming the Iraqi government into a fully constitutional one, able to secure its own borders and ensure the safety of its citizens. "

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

" The bottom line is, winter navigation on the Seaway is a bad idea. "

" With nearly all students leaving public high school having taken some vocational education, this bill continues to provide communities with the funding necessary to give students an edge on career training. "

" 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. "

John M. McHugh

Courage

Sacrifice

" 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. "

" We have closely monitored the ups and downs of recruiting and retention trends for many years and have been quick to sound the alarm when challenges came into view. "

" 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. "

" Unlike then, the mail stream of today has diminished by such things as e-mails and faxes and cell phones and text messages, largely electronic means of communication that replace mail. "

" 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. "

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

" But the fact is, Mr. Chairman, for all the challenges the Postal Service of the 21st century faces, it still retains its traditional place as a key cog in how American businesses conduct their affairs and how Americans all across this land communicate. "

" The Army's always had a special place in my heart. "

" For the freedoms our founding fathers not only dreamed about, but made into reality. It is that same pursuit of freedom today that is helping to make our world a safer place. "

" 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. "

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