I have written a book. This will come as quite a shock to some. They didn't think I could read, much less write.

It was much easier for me to endure the belittling than it was to watch my dad get belittled.

I've got a dad who jumps out of an airplane.

The lesson of September the 11th is: Take threats before they fully materialize.

Faith is the framework for living. It gives us the spirit and heart that affects everything we do. If gives us hope each day. Faith gives us purpose to right wrongs, to preserve our families, and to teach our children values. Faith gives us conscience to keep us honest, even when nobody is looking. And, faith can change lives; I know first hand, because faith changed mine.

Our goal in Iraq is victory. Our goal is for a young democracy to be able to sustain itself, govern itself, and defend itself and serve as an ally in the war on terror.

Islam is a faith that brings comfort to people. It inspires them to lead lives based on honesty, and justice, and compassion.