We believe that America's military strength is superior in every respect and we are committed to making sure it remains that way.

We must either reduce the number of our engagements or increase the number of our troops.

Unless action is taken soon - unless we can display the same vision of that earlier period - we will lose the treasure of California's open space and environmental beauty.

Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night.

Some argue that recognition of the genocide has become even more problematic now, when the world is at war with terrorism and the United States cannot afford to offend the sensibility of our Turkish ally.

And in this community, as in all others, the Golden Rule still applies - we must be act toward other nations as we would have them act towards America.