Whether they served with the Reserve Forces or the Air and Army National Guard, each of them has my personal gratitude and the respect and admiration of a grateful Nation.

A free and peaceful Iraq will have historic consequences.

Employers of guard and reserve members make possible the contributions of our citizen soldiers.

We are the guarantors of the rights of returning service members under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

Our guardsmen and reservists are showing great skill and courage, and America honors their unselfish dedication to duty.

America needs the Guard and Reserves more today than we have had in decades.

Our will will remain strong.

That is what this is about.

Important progress is being made, while fully recognizing that there are difficulties and dangers that remain.

I view them as allies in this important issue as well as allies in helping us keep the peace around the world.

The best way to provide our seniors with modern medicine, including prescription drug coverage and better preventative care, is to give them better choices under Medicare.