That was something in the past we just took for granted, that everybody had a way off the island. I think (Katrina) has opened up our eyes definitely and given us a different perspective on dealing with the evacuation.

We really like the steady pace versus the bubbles that we have had in the past. We like moving from a state of irrational exuberance to a state of rational, healthy optimism.

It is within that spirit that this meeting has taken place, ... We have over these past hours re-affirmed our commitment to these values. We have reviewed our common histories and shared experiences: The Bahamas accomplishing majority rule in 1967 and South Africa in 1994.

He looks more relaxed this year than in the past. He's a complete player. His aggressive style really helps him and the kids he plays aren't used to that.

But she knew that no matter what beauty lay behind, it must remain there. No one could go forward with a load of aching memories.

In the past, when gas got real high, it helped us, ... People can't justify owning their own boat or driving from a long ways and hoping they catch fish.