An America that inspires hope in its ideals must complement an America that inspires awe in its strength.

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

Unquestionably, the world is better off without Saddam.

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.

But it is equally incontrovertible that if our intelligence gathering process is seriously flawed, we had better find out and find out fast if we are to avoid another Sept. 11.

Americans are blessed with great plenty; we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine.

Winning the war on terrorism will also require a level of moral clarity that can provide a vision for struggling people and nations everywhere.