While some people are certainly seeing economic benefits, many others are unemployed, underemployed, without health insurance and struggling to make ends meet.

With faith and courage, generations of Armenians have overcome great suffering and proudly preserved their culture, traditions, and religion and have told the story of the genocide to an often indifferent world.

This was a tragic event in human history, but by paying tribute to the Armenian community we ensure the lessons of the Armenian genocide are properly understood and acknowledged.

Pope John Paul II brought hope to all corners of the world, to people of all faiths and backgrounds, with his powerful belief in the human spirit.

Almost 70 percent of U.S. ag exports travel the upper Mississippi River and the Illinois waterway system.

Coal is absolutely critical to our nation's economic health and global competitiveness.

Every day more Americans watch their jobs being shipped overseas.

Every day, hundreds of thousands of men and women protect and serve, often putting their own lives at risk.

It is clear that the economy has not gotten better for everyone.

Maintaining clean, safe water remains one of our greatest national and global challenges and responsibilities.

Make no mistake, our troops will be in Afghanistan and Iraq for a long time.

The attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 completely crippled our Pacific Fleet.

The United States transportation system is the envy of the world.

This Nation has realized significant environmental improvements over the last three decades.

Through these adversities, Israel has endured with continued strength, conviction, and faith.

Train service is particularly vital for the students and employees of Southern Illinois University.

We have an extensive system of highways, ports, locks and dams, and airports.

Amtrak is extremely important to the economy of Southern Illinois and I will continue to work with state and local leaders and my colleagues in Congress to secure the necessary funding to maintain full service.

As Members of Congress and people of conscience, we must work to overcome the indifference and distortions of history, and ensure that future generations know what happened.

In addition to the clean coal provisions, the energy conference agreement contains provisions instrumental in helping increase conservation and lowering consumption.