...we serve others because we're Americans, and we want to do something for the country we love. Our nation is the greatest force for good in history -- and we show our gratitude by doing our duty. (Applause.)
Patriotism is expressed by flying the flag, but it is more. Patriotism means we share a single country. In all our diversity, each of us has a bond with every other American. Patriotism is proven in our concern for others -- a willingness to sacrifice for people we may never have met or seen. Patriotism is our obligation to those who have gone before us, to those who will follow us, and to those who have died for us.
He also refused to meet with Syrian Foreign Minister following last week's bombing in Israel so the dude had to cancel his trip to DC next week. LOL.
He also asked Iraq to remove one of its U.N. diplomats for "activities incompatible with his diplomatic status,". Apparently, in diplomatic-speak that means the man is a spy.
Our plain spoken President continued to condemn terrorist and Iraq. With Rumsfield on a 10 day tour of allies and the Middle East the President has kept criticism of Iraq front and center this week. Such as:
"When we see evil — I know it may hurt some people's feelings, it may not be what they call diplomatically correct — but I'm calling evil for what it is," Bush said this week. "Evil is evil, and we will fight it with all our might."
What did the dems do today..... ? Uh, nothing. Although, I'm certain Daschle said before some camera, somewhere, I'm concerned..... LOL.