Any man can seem to have courage when they are free to run in whichever direction the wind blows. It is a true hero to stand against the wind and to yell at the top of their lungs for the wind do its worst, because he is ready to fight it. It is easy for the Philistines in this life to have the great mass proclaiming their generosity. It is for the generous man to give in such a way that nobody will praise him, because few realize the depth of his compassion. Any fool can build a large house that ruins the environment around them and then pontificate and hang banners proclaiming their support for the environment. It is a true environmentalist that builds a house that is friendly to the environment and then makes nothing of the accomplishment.

President Bush, you and the people in our military have had courage beyond my imagination. You have been compassionate to many in Africa, just because it was the right thing to do, not in order to gain the praise. You have been an environmentalist in your own life.

I wish to thank you for being our President.

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