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September 11 Impressed Upon Us That Life Is A Precious Gift. Every Life Has A Purpose. And I Think We All Have A Duty To Devote At Least A Small Portion Of Our Daily Lives To Ensuring That Neither America Nor The World Ever Forgets September 11.

Social Security, A Critically Important, Great Program Which Does Serve As The Cornerstone Of Support For Senior Citizens, Now Faces Challenges That Threaten Its Long-term Stability And Well-being. The Facts Are There. The Facts Are Crystal Clear.

Personal Savings Accounts To Me Are One Of The Most Powerful Things, Not Necessarily In Saving, Solvency, Or Bankruptcy Of The Program, But In Guaranteeing, The Words I Used A Few Minutes Ago, A Safe And Secure Retirement For Our Seniors.

Just Two Weeks Ago, Millions Of Iraqis Defied The Threats Of Terrorists And Went To The Polls To Determine Their Own Future. I Congratulate The Iraqi People For The Courage They've Shown In Making These Elections So Successful.

As A Physician I Have Sympathy For Patients Suffering From Pain And Other Medical Conditions. Although I Understand Many Believe Marijuana Is The Most Effective Drug In Combating Their Medical Ailments, I Would Caution Against This Assumption Due To The Lack Of Consistent, Repeatable Scientific Data Available To Prove Marijuana's Benefits. Based On Current Evidence, I Believe That Marijuana Is A Dangerous Drug And That There Are Less Dangerous Medicines Offering The Same Relief From Pain And Other Medical Symptoms.