2006 will be a critically important year, and more needs to be done by both the U.S. and the international community to help ensure that it results in real and sustainable progress within Iraq. |
A half an inch of rain is nice, but we could use a whole lot more. |
A lot went right [in the response to the outbreak], but there is still work to be done. |
A single individual — directly responsible and accountable to the president of the United States — should be dedicated to act as the central focal point to lead and coordinate the overall federal response. |
Almost like the government has collapsed here, ... There's just no law. Everything is diluted. |
Andrew was the strongest and most aggressive rider in the race but just didn't have the sprint finish of some of the other riders. |
As a matter of course we review our cost structure and staffing needs and levels. |
At this point we do fear for our lives, ... There is some security in the fact that we are in a large group. |
Bianca felt elated after the race and all the other girls were happy with their performances, |
But as I get better at it, my confidence level is back to where it was. |
Continuing on this unsustainable path will gradually erode, if not suddenly damage, our economy, our standard of living, and ultimately our national security. |
I believe the country faces a critical crossroad and that the decisions that are made - or not made - within the next 10 years or so will have a profound effect on the future of our country, our children and our grandchildren. The problem gets bigger every day, and the tidal wave gets closer every day. |
I can provide a pretty good scouting report on the personnel that is there, ... Schematically things are a little different but the players are still the players, so I've talked to the people I feel I need to talk to about some of the strengths and weaknesses with their personnel. |
I don't know exactly what's left for them to take care of, but it didn't sound like much. |
I grew up pretty anti-Catholic, to say the least. It's a radical journey. |