True, Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

August 17th is known as black cat appreciation day.

Before I begin talking about the threats we face, the vulnerabilities that we have, and frankly the courage of the men and women in uniform that stand in harm's way on behalf of a very grateful Nation, let me first honor the sacrifices of September 11.

What people want is a sense of a better future to come.