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This CYA email was in my message box when I returned from my grocery trip this afternoon:

Subject: Moving America Forward In The 109th Congress

Thomas Jefferson once said: “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.”

We – Republicans – have stood on principle in the 109th Congress. And the results are plain to see …

We’ve secured America’s ECONOMIC STRENGTH by passing:

Deficit Reduction Bill – Because, like everyone else in America, Washington needs to tighten its belt and learn how to do more with less.

Tax Cut Extension – Because now is NOT the time to raise taxes on hard working Americans.

Comprehensive National Energy Policy – Because we MUST begin to reduce our dangerous dependence on foreign sources of oil.

SMART Grants – Because we need to better prepare our children to compete in the global economy of tomorrow.

Highway Funding Bill – Because we need to fix our broken infrastructure system and rebuild our highways and ports.

Central America Free Trade Agreement – Because we need to eliminate barriers and open the doors to 44 million new consumers of American goods.

We’ve secured America’s Homeland and Commitment to the Military by passing:

Patriot Act Extension – Because America’s safety comes FIRST, and we need to give law enforcement the tools they need to track suspected terrorists and break up terrorist cells.

Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief – Because we need to rebuild the Gulf Coast and help our fellow Americans return to their homes.

Defense Authorization– Because we need to ensure that our armed services have the resources and authorities they need to protect America.

Prohibition on Torture – Because we will do what is necessary to learn what we need to know to protect America, but we will not mistreat the people we have in captivity.

Emergency War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations Bill – Because America will not relent in the fight to spread freedom in regions of the world long plagued by tyranny and fear.

We’ve secured America’s sound government by:

Confirming Chief Justice John Roberts – Because he’s a man of principle and integrity who understands the importance of judicial restraint and judicial independence.

Confirming Seven Obstructed Judicial Nominees – Because the President’s nominees deserve the courtesy and the respect of a fair, up or down vote.

Passing Twelve Appropriations Bills – Because Government should work for the people and respect the taxpayer’s hard earned dollar … finding efficient, effective solutions that maximize freedom and opportunity for all Americans.

We’ve secured America’s Responsibility Culture by passing:

Class Action Reform – Because frivolous class action lawsuits were bankrupting small businesses, punishing consumers and increasing the cost of doing business in America.

Bankruptcy Reform – Because too many Americans came to look at bankruptcy as a first stop, not the last resort that it was intended to be.

Gun Liability Bill – Because greedy trial lawyers were unjustly targeting the gun industry with frivolous lawsuits – almost ALWAYS found to be without merit and dismissed – costing U.S. firearm manufacturers $200 million in legal fees, and putting the jobs of hard working Americans at risk.

We’ve secured America’s Health by passing:

Health Care Information Technology – Because we must commit to developing a 21st Century system for the delivery of health care information that is ACCURATE, INTEROPERABLE and easily ACCESSIBLE.

Avian Flu Legislation – Because an avian flu pandemic is no longer a question of if, but when. And while we don’t need to panic, we DO need to be prepared.

Cord Blood Legislation – Because cord blood technology is a proven means for producing cures and has the potential to improve the lives of millions who suffer from a variety of diseases, including sickle-cell anemia, Krabbe's disease, and other lethal illnesses.

The list goes on.

We passed legislation to help protect the Boy Scouts from baseless ACLU attacks; we passed legislation that will help combat America’s #1 drug problem – Crystal Meth; and, on the border front, we’ve taken dramatic steps to protect our nation from those who seek to illegally enter it.

Leading on principle … we are facing our challenges; we are taking action; we are governing with meaningful solutions for the American people.

In the days ahead, we will remain vigilant in the War on Terror; we will work to protect our borders; and we WILL confirm Judge Alito to the Supreme Court.

My friends, with your steadfast support, we are making a difference. We are securing an America that is safer, stronger, healthier, more prosperous and FREER than ever.

And for all that you have done to help us along the way, I thank you.

Bill Frist, M.D.