But reducing harmful emissions, abating our dependence on foreign oil and developing alternative renewable energy sources have benefits that go beyond environmental health, they improve personal health, enhance national security and encourage our nation's economic viability.

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Democrats are committed to mapping a new direction in Iraq, and we will work with...

Democrats are committed to mapping a new direction in Iraq, and we will work with...

Environmental protection doesn't happen in a vacuum. You can't separate the impact on the environment...

Environmental protection doesn't happen in a vacuum. You can't separate the impact on the environment...

Democrats have laid out a program that, if adopted, would make us independent of Middle...

Democrats have laid out a program that, if adopted, would make us independent of Middle...

We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and...

We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and...

I'm heartened by the growing awareness of global warming among important communities and organizations in...

I'm heartened by the growing awareness of global warming among important communities and organizations in...

Pharmaceutical companies are enjoying unprecedented profits and access with this Administration. Yet the Republicans' prescription...

Pharmaceutical companies are enjoying unprecedented profits and access with this Administration. Yet the Republicans' prescription...

The bottom line is that five million low-income Americans working full time for minimum wage,...

The bottom line is that five million low-income Americans working full time for minimum wage,...

We have stabilized our economy. We took over a very sick economy, and we were...

We have stabilized our economy. We took over a very sick economy, and we were...

I have no problems with private schools. I graduated from one and so did my...

I have no problems with private schools. I graduated from one and so did my...

We are hopeful about the opportunities ahead, and stand ready to join this President in...

We are hopeful about the opportunities ahead, and stand ready to join this President in...

Democrats are fighting for a new direction that includes protecting Social Security as well as...

Democrats are fighting for a new direction that includes protecting Social Security as well as...

In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial.

In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial.

Our top priority is our troops, who are making the extraordinary effort to fulfill the...

Our top priority is our troops, who are making the extraordinary effort to fulfill the...

I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterday's...

I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterday's...

Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one...

Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one...

The president and Republicans in Congress have repeatedly promised to revisit Social Security privatization after...

The president and Republicans in Congress have repeatedly promised to revisit Social Security privatization after...

Two new reports indicate that, under Bush, the Army is overstretched and under enormous strain....

Two new reports indicate that, under Bush, the Army is overstretched and under enormous strain....

The President's call for more math and science students is not being heeded by his...

The President's call for more math and science students is not being heeded by his...

Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government...

Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government...

Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing...

Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing...