John M. McHugh

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“Now that this legislation has passed the House, I look forward to the vote in the Senate that will bring us to Conference, where we can resolve any outstanding issues and make this postal reform reality - for the Postal Service and for all Americans.”

“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 Army's always had a special place in my heart.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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