Evan Bayh: “I also believe a strong interagency plan for Afghanistan can help adjust the demand on U.S. forces.”

We are paying a macroeconomic price for the delay in resolving this issue.

if there are Americans who are willing to lay down their lives for our country and make that kind of sacrifice, and we can enable them to be that kind of patriot without harming our national security, not only is it better for them, it is…

I had no idea until I was talking to Senator Bennet yesterday about his father's long commitment to public service.

we should not discriminate against them. We should honor that service, honor that patriotism, the way we do the service and patriotism of any American who is willing to put on the uniform of this country.