During a trip to Iraq last fall, I visited our theater hospital at Balad Air Force Base and witnessed these skilled medical professionals in action and met the brave soldiers whose lives they saved. – Melissa Bean
Many seventh graders I know in Illinois, as well as around the Nation, are studying the Constitution. I was pretty impressed with the quality of education our children are receiving because they had not expected me to ask them about it. – Melissa Bean
I am excited to rise today to support National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day. This celebration honors the husband and wife business owner teams whose work helps drive the economy and fuel job growth. – Melissa Bean
If we want to truly regain the publics trust, we can provide greater accountability and transparency with a simple step. Lets start by communicating to our constituents about the votes we take. – Melissa Bean
Quite frankly, Barack Obama knows what its like to pay a mortgage and student loans. He knows what its like to watch a beloved family member in a medical crisis and worry that treatment is out of reach. Barack Obama knows our struggles. And, my friends, he shares our values. – Ted Strickland