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The Single Most Important Factor In Determining America's Success In The 21st Century Will Be Maintaining Our Ability To Be An Innovative And Creative Society.

As Founder And Co-chair Of The Upper Mississippi River Congressional Task Force, I Have Long Sought To Preserve The River's Health And Historical Multiple Uses, Including As A Natural Waterway And A Home To Wildlife, For The Benefit Of Future Generations Of Americans.

As The President Reviewed The State Of The Union And Unveiled His Second-term Agenda, He Fell Short Of Adequately Explaining How He Intends To Set America Back On The Course Of Fiscal Responsibility And Secure The Fiscal Health Of The Nation.

Over The Last Few Years, The World Has Become A Smaller And More Integrated Place With Technology That Is Leveling The Playing Field Like Never Before.

We Can All Be Proud Of Our Men And Women In The Military Who Are Following Their Orders, Carrying Out Their Missions And Sacrificing So Much To Give The Iraqi People A Chance For A More Peaceful And Prosperous Future.