Failure is not an American habit; and in the strength of great hope we must all shoulder our common load.

That's how we'll prevent the drug and insurance industry from defeating our reform efforts like they did in 1994.

I believe that America's free market has been the engine of America's great progress.

I commend Senator Clinton for her health care proposal.

We must take steps to avoid that at all costs.

But despite all the progress we've made together, we know that there is more work to be done.

Let's end this war in Iraq now and turn the page on the failed policies of the last seven years that have left Latinos, and so many other Americans, behind.

With the energy the Latino community brings to our democracy and our economy, we can be assured that America's future will be bright.

So this month and every month, let's reaffirm our shared history as a nation of immigrants dedicated to prosperity and opportunity for all.

What has always distinguished the Latino community - and what distinguishes us as Americans - is our belief that with big dreams and hard work, anything is possible.

This month, I join all Americans in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the achievements and sacrifices of Hispanic Americans.

I am pleased that the Louisiana state appeals court recognized that the aggravated battery charge brought in this case was inappropriate.