John M. McHugh Quotes

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John M. McHugh

Profession : Politician

Birth : September 29, 1948

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.

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Aquatic invasive species are destroying the environment, damaging fisheries, and costing American taxpayers billions of dollars annually.

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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.

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Americans have an expectation that the Postal Service will abide by its well-known, although unofficial, motto - a commitment to deliver.

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The Army's always had a special place in my heart.

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Unlike then, the mail stream of today has diminished by such things as e-mails and faxes and cell phones and text messages, largely electronic means of communication that replace mail.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength.

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We have closely monitored the ups and downs of recruiting and retention trends for many years and have been quick to sound the alarm when challenges came into view.

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This election is a critical step in that overall plan - transforming the Iraqi government into a fully constitutional one, able to secure its own borders and ensure the safety of its citizens.

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We have already seen evidence that, notwithstanding the addition of substantial resources, we are experiencing great stress in recruiting and not inconsequential retention problems.

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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.

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Postal service of today is far removed from that of 30 years ago when reform was last enacted.

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The men and women of our armed forces played an instrumental role in the election process - securing polling sites and providing security - that allowed so many Iraqis the opportunity to vote freely for the first time ever.

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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.

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The more we focus on using renewable fuels, the less we are dependent upon foreign oil.

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The bottom line is, winter navigation on the Seaway is a bad idea.

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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.

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