“I understand how difficult this health care debate has been. I know that many in this country are deeply skeptical that government is looking out for them. I understand that the politically safe move would be to kick the can further down the road – to defer reform one more year, or one more election, or one more term
But that’s not what the moment calls for. That’s not what we came here to do. We did not come to fear the future. We came here to shape it. I still believe we can act een when it’s hard. I still believe we can replace acrimony with civility, and gridlock with progress. I still believe we can do great things, and that here and now we will meet history’s test.
Because that is who we are. That is our calling. That is our character.”
Great speech, Mr. President. Now let’s get this thing done.
Sign the 
One of my favorite comedies intersected with the unbelievable Congresswoman Michele Bachmann today. Throw in a little SNL and the Minnesota Senate race and the story just gets better and better. Please tell me she just had Al Franken’s Stuart Smalley on her mind and really does know the difference. I can’t wait to hear what she says next. It will be tough to top her statements about Swine Flu. You can follow along with the fun at 
Always a favorite reporter for so many years. The brains, the bow tie, and the “R”. Here’s a great article about him from the 
