Edward M. Kennedy

Without basic reform, the burden and the cost of treating these chronic conditions will not be sustainable for future generations.

The Nation is facing a worsening health care crisis that demands our immediate attention.

The passage of this legislation would allow correctional facilities to operate a wireless jamming device to jam cell phones.

Throughout her career, Representative Hilda Solis has demonstrated a strong commitment to working families across the Nation.

It's an honor to join in welcoming Bill back to the Senate Armed Services Committee, and I look forward to his confirmation.

He did an outstanding job as my legislative assistant on committee issues from 1987 to 1993.

I strongly support his nomination, and I look forward very much to his confirmation by the Senate.

This compelling array of defense skills across government, industry, and the national security community and commitment, will greatly benefit the Obama administration, and I strongly support his nomination.

I remain concerned about the Navy's long-term shipbuilding plan and overall strategic direction.

The Department of Defense and the Nation will benefit from Bill's extraordinary level of experience, expertise, and integrity on matters of vital importance to our Armed Forces and our national security at this critical time in our history.

I commend President Obama and Secretary Gates for selecting him for this important position in the Department of Defense (DOD).

We must do a better job of investing our time, money, and energy in strengthening and expanding programs that help our youngest children enter school healthy and ready to learn.

Secretary-designee Duncan has developed the necessary experience and skills in his career managing a large, complex public school system.

I look forward to continuing our work together to improve our Nation's schools.

I write to endorse Arne Duncan's appointment as U.S. Secretary of Education.

Without reservation, I encourage you to confirm Arne Duncan as U.S. Secretary of Education.

I extend my strong support for Senate confirmation of Arne Duncan as U.S. Secretary of Education.

Reforming No Child Left Behind is long overdue--the law has been implemented in a manner that is inflexible, and many times, unreasonable.

I look forward to the impact Mr. Arne Duncan will have on the educational system nationwide.

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I write this letter of recommendation for Arne Duncan to support his appointment and confirmation as the Secretary of Education for the U.S. Department of Education.

I urge the Senate to confirm his nomination as quickly as possible.

I believe you have the experience and heart needed to excel as Education Secretary, Mr. Duncan.

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), on behalf of our 2 million members, is writing to express our strong support for the nomination of Arne Duncan.

As the Nation's longest-serving urban school system superintendent, Arne's unique talents have translated into real results for children.

He is a team-builder, a first among equals, someone who shares the credit, the type that does what he says he is going to do.