Since far fewer people are recruited to serve in a voluntary military, the connection between America and its military is increasingly tenuous and less personal. John M. McHugh More Quotes by John M. McHugh More Quotes From John M. McHugh As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars. John M. McHugh memorial-day war america Throughout the history of our young nation, we have seen our military go bravely into battle, armed with courage and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice. John M. McHugh sacrifice military courage But the fact is, Mr. Chairman, for all the challenges the Postal Service of the 21st century faces, it still retains its traditional place as a key cog in how American businesses conduct their affairs and how Americans all across this land communicate. John M. McHugh land keys challenges My hope is that we continue to do an even better job in terms of our nation's energy policy, so that we may even further reduce our reliance on foreign sources of oil and take better care of our environment in the process. John M. McHugh oil energy jobs The Army's always had a special place in my heart. John M. McHugh army special heart As long as we're dependent on those fossil fuels, we're dependent on the Middle East. If we are not victims, we're certainly captives. John M. McHugh burning-fossil-fuels fossils long Aquatic invasive species are destroying the environment, damaging fisheries, and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars annually. John M. McHugh destroying dollars environment One only has to look at the performance of the economy to understand how it shapes the perspective of America's youth about military service. John M. McHugh perspective military america We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength. John M. McHugh marine army growth We are particularly interested in the mental health programs and policies that support our troops and their families before, during, and after deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. John M. McHugh deployment iraq support The more we focus on using renewable fuels, the less we are dependent upon foreign oil. John M. McHugh oil fuel focus In the Armed Services Committee, we endeavored to put forth proposals that would help alleviate some of that stress, both for the troops and for their families. John M. McHugh troops stress helping We have already seen evidence that, notwithstanding the addition of substantial resources, we are experiencing great stress in recruiting and not inconsequential retention problems. John M. McHugh resources stress problem For the freedoms our founding fathers not only dreamed about, but made into reality. It is that same pursuit of freedom today that is helping to make our world a safer place. John M. McHugh our-world father reality Americans have an expectation that the Postal Service will abide by its well-known, although unofficial, motto - a commitment to deliver. John M. McHugh well-known expectations commitment Last month, the Iraqi people went to the polls, voting in their first free election in more than 50 years. John M. McHugh voting people years The study also included the disturbing revelation that most of the troops who reported having mental health problems also reported that they did not seek or did not receive care for their problems. John M. McHugh troops care study One in seven Americans lives without health insurance, and that's a truly staggering figure. John M. McHugh staggering seven figures With nearly all students leaving public high school having taken some vocational education, this bill continues to provide communities with the funding necessary to give students an edge on career training. John M. McHugh training high-school education school Now that this legislation has passed the House, I look forward to the vote in the Senate that will bring us to Conference, where we can resolve any outstanding issues and make this postal reform reality - for the Postal Service and for all Americans. John M. McHugh look service vote reality
