Society changes every day, and every group brings a different flavor. We want to promote a dialogue, let the community leaders know we are here, that we care.

For our district, extending the AMT provision is very important. In Bergen County in particular, people pay extraordinary property taxes and state and local taxes, and they need alternative minimum tax relief.

Obviously, it's good. Overall, there are lots of questions on the deal. It gives us more time to get the facts.

We believe that decisions about where to position troops are best left to the experts, which are the generals and military leaders who are on the ground and have the experience to know best.