I first realized what a provocative orator George W. Bush was back in 2000, after listening to a rousing speech that he delivered from La Crosse, Wisconsin. The highlight of the presentation came when he opined, “Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream."

I was so overcome by the magnitude of his sensitive portrayal of that universal reality that I nearly wept.

Later, in September of the same year, I was once again compelled to ponder his insightful wisdom from my porcelain throne when he keenly noted, “I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully."

However, in 2004, long after the tragic events of 9/11, he gave the American people an all inclusive explanation that characterized current events so precisely that it eclipsed even his most brilliantly conceived statements from other golden moments during his Presidency.

He offered, “Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people …and neither do we."

AMEN!