After they were appointed, the Dems immediately knocked these seasoned veterans as "Bush Loyalists", holdovers from his father's administration.
Bush had denied the usual political newbie payoffs. He wanted experienced people and we're very fortunate. They have become perhaps the best teachers that the "newbies" will have.
At the helm, caught in a storm of a turbulent sea with seemingly no end to the clouds on the horizon, they remain calm, vigilant, strong and comforting as they fulfill their destiny.
My deepest respect goes to this administration. I do believe they are a "gift" from God and they re-affirm my own faith.