The devastation in the gulf states is one of the greatest national tragedies. It demands the support of us as they rebuild their lives.

As a nation of millions, we must never be cowered by the actions of a few.

Historically, it would have been wonderful to save those buildings. Being that there was no groundswell of support (to save them), I'd rather see them down than to have them left in the condition they were left in.

Basically, we're looking at a wartime president now. Basically, they have more support.

It's clear they had a big support network and one that has managed to function without creating any chatter that the security services picked up. And almost certainly, this is only the tip of the iceberg. They can strike again.

Your even-handed support and wise counsel continues to be an invaluable resource to us for our search for lasting peace,