Our values and way of life will prevail - terrorism will not.

I have seen the times when the grassroots has moved the Congress. We listen way more often to our constituents than the lobbyists. And the grassroots are going to have to do it.

Terrorism first and foremost is a psychological weapon aimed at undermining policies and values. It's a tough balance.

And our pessimists think this has taken too long. Our pessimists believe that too many Americans have died. Our pessimists believe that we have lost the war.

Our soldiers have nobly fought to protect freedom since our country's birth, and have fought to protect those that could not protect themselves, even in foreign lands when called upon.

I haven't given up on the possibility that sweet reason will prevail.