Regarding the editorial "Congress, Do your job now," Aug. 26, well said. I found the conclusion particularly forceful and appropriate: "It's time for Republicans ... to pull out those pocket Constitutions so many of them proudly carry around. And read. And remember the oath they took. And then act like they meant it."

Would that everyone who holds a national office remember that it is the country and its people who are to be served, not a political party or any other self-serving interest.

Bill Pollack