Oh, great for the state. Great for America, but this would have been a terrible blow to our state economically.

It is time for President Bush to deal with the fiscal crisis facing America, but cutting education is the wrong way to fix it.

intended to forestall any more immediate response.

I share the anger, but, ultimately, to govern this country, it takes more than anger. It takes experience. It takes positions that reflect the best values of the American people.

In this era of uncertainty and conflict, the United States - blessed with the world's strongest military, most ingenious economy, and most tolerant society - remains a model and leader to the world.

I hate to see that, but maybe if we're successful with our efforts to bring the president back together with his EPA administrator.