I understood early on that the freedom of America is what made our way of life possible and that we should help other people live in freedom, too.

We are so blessed to be here in America. We have freedom and opportunity unlike anywhere else in the world.

I was raised to believe that America was a force for good in the world and that it should take its leadership role seriously.

We were asking a variety of sources on the ground for firsthand information. We understood that the situation in New Orleans was a major emergency and were continually demanding information.

Humans can make friends easily if they are open to it and are interested in other people.

The president has said that Lance is an incredible inspiration to people from all walks of life, that he's a true American champion, so I think they'll enjoy their visit on Saturday.