we see it in julio medina, a former inmate who leads a faith-based program to help prisoners returning to society. we see it in staff sergeant aubrey mcdade, who charged into an ambush in iraq and rescued three of his fellow marines. we see america's character in bill krissoff, a surgeon from california. his son nathan, a marine, gave his life in iraq. when i met dr. krissoff and his family, he delivered some surprising news, he told me he wanted to join the navy medical corps in honor of hisson. this good man was 60-years-old, 18 years above the age limit. but his petition for a waiver was granted, and for the past year he has trained in battlefield medicine. lieutenant commander krissoff could not be here tonight, because he will soon deploy to iraq, where he will help save america's wounded warriors and uphold the legacy ofhis fallen son. in citizens like these, we see the best of our country, resilient and hopeful, caring and strong. these virtues give me an unshakable faith in america. we have faced danger and trial, and there's more ahead. but with the courage of our people and c