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Oregon — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:09:00 GMT

Read This Voters.... It's stunning that Clinton will lie her way into any thing... This woman is sick!!

Clinton Decries China's Acquisition of Indiana Company -- Ignoring Her Husband's Role in the Sale

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=4757257&page=1

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Dan, Madisson, WI — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:09:08 GMT

ABC News reported Hillary lied about Indiana company Magnequench.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/story?id=4757257&page=1

When will MSNBC cover this expanding story?

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Go ahead a switch in the Fall, Im begging you to. — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:11:02 GMT

Here comes the fire from the Clinton supporters. ----------Charge!!!!!!!!!

I love being a Republican in 2008. There are Dems willing to vote for my candidate even many of my fellow Republicans find trouble in doing the same. But I'm glad to know we will have a candidate who wont raise our taxes in office in 09'.

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kathy, Quincy, MA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:11:17 GMT

The Clinton campaign has practiced 'OLD' politics throughout this process. I expect no less from them. For me, the pure dissappointment that I feel is for our country & media's overreaction to Rev. Wright. First, the reverend is not running for office. Next, you have never heard, read or seen any type of that stuff from Barack Obama. Third, why is Obama's church under scrutiny? Finally, the clear crossing of church & state line should make every religous devout to the atheist American completely outraged! Every church has the right, as every person, to critique our government & policies, but if & when all our politicians are held accountable for a religous group's views, we all will suffer.

We are a better country than this. For goodness sake, it's 2008, MOVE ON!

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Dave, CA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:11:39 GMT

I like someone acting on the courage of his convictions, particularly for the good of the party and the country.

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Daniel, NY — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:11:42 GMT

Meanwhile, Obama suffered from a terrible wave of polls, with the latest poll from North Carolina showing CLINTON in the lead; also, g-e polls from FL and OH have Clinton outpacing Obama by more than 10%! Full roundup: http://www.campaigndiaries.com/2008/05/obama-suffers-worrisome-wave-of-polls.html

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Michael, Dallas, Texas — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:12:16 GMT

And who is this person and why is he relevant?

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Gerry Carter, West Pam Beach, Florida — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:13:43 GMT

Help us Hillary Clinton! Run as an independent, Blue Moose II, and save us from Obama.

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The Truth Hurts — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:13:59 GMT

Obama is has "more appeal to moderate, centrist America." -Andrew

What are you smoking Andrew?

Obama is the most liberal Senator in the Senate having never crossed the Senate aisle to vote for a bipartisan bill like Clinton and McCain.

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Jeanie in Oregon — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:14:27 GMT

You can read his entire insperational letter at Huffingtonpost.com, this man wrote so well why we need Obama for our next President.....

CAHNGE AND HOPE 08

OBAMA 08

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Denise.Dennis,Philadelphia — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:15:11 GMT

Didn't Obama also get the endorsement of Texas DNC member John Patrick? This was reported on Halperin's TIME blog)

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Concern Citizen, Chicago, IL — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:15:59 GMT

Here is the real truth people, read this ABC and why no one in MSM has pick this up.

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Vote2008/comments?type=story&id=4757257

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NObama — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:16:10 GMT

Speak for yourself, Mr Andrew. The man is a fake, a fraud and a user. And, quit trying to rob people of their right to vote.

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Paul Miller, Woodbridge, VA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:16:31 GMT

The last paragraph is intriguing. For the last 15 months, I've had the feeling an unofficial arrangement was in place for - assuming a Clinton nomination - Evan Bayh to be the running mate. Did Joe Andrew just validate this notion?

Whether he did or didn't, I agree Bayh would be a good short-list consideration for Obama. In the end, I suspect Obama will go another way, but Bayh should be considered.

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Sarah, Columbus OH — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:16:55 GMT

What an incredibly brave man, though I fear for him. Hope he doesn't end up in Fort Marcy Park like Vince Foster.

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Paul, Indianapolis, Indiana — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:17:41 GMT

At noon today it was reported on the news that the latest poll by teleseach shows Hillary Clinton with a 10 point lead over Obama 48-38 percent among likely voters in the Indiana primary. Maybe the voters have a different opinion!

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NObama-MI — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:17:48 GMT

Other sites are writing about this guy being smashed with e-mails and phone calls.Curious why so many dems are trying to end the process.Does it have anything to do with the the fact that the Rezko vacant lot is entirely owned by Obama,not just a piecce?Or Newsmax announcing another lobbyist pating Obama thousands when he was broke?Those webs are weaving from Obamas decievings.I must commend Boston Legal for outing the Democratic party in all its crazy rules and elitism.

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amy of il — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:17:50 GMT

So what I've been saying all along!! Most people in this country want someone with experience and I'm not talking YEARS of legistlation but years advocating for working class american. We need a President for all of America and I think the choices that Obama has made in his life have proven that he will be divisive. If you don't subscribe to black separatism then whey on earth would you be a member of a black separatist church? That would be like me saying I've attended KKK meetings for 20 years but I don't support everything they say. That just doesn't ring true with most people. I think it's more likely that Wrights explanation (the guy who's known him for 20 years verses his supporters who've only been acquainted with him for a little over a year) hit the nail on the head when he said that Obama said what he said denouncing Wright's comments because he is a politican and says what he says to get elected. That makes sense a lot more then his denunciation ONLY after being personally affected.

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gman — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:18:38 GMT

WOW!!!!! This says it all!!! People in the Clinton Camp jumping ship speaks volumes about what the Clintons really are. First Richardson, then the Fundraiser guy, now Joe Andrew. And this is the strongest language I have heard from any of them. Take this as a lesson all you Clinton supporters.

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Andrew Jones, Philadelphia, PA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:18:46 GMT

This is great to hear. I really liked both candidates going in to this, but it is time for us to have a candidate. Since Obama is winning by every measure, I agree with the choice. I think the Clintons (and hopefully her supporters) will rally behind Obama when the time comes.

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End Game — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:18:49 GMT

Drip. Drip. Drip. Another Super from TX has announced for Obama. Today's score: Obama 5 Clinton 0 (1-1).

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Alan, NJ — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:19:36 GMT

To Mr Andrew.

"The National Republican Congressional Committee this week began using Obama's image to attack Democratic special election candidates in Mississippi and Louisiana, where polls show district residents view the Illinois Senator unfavorably by about a two-to-one margin. In response, one of those candidates, Travis Childers in Mississippi, has sought to distance himself from Obama."

I also disagree with you when you analyze the voting patterns of the primary, HRC has won majorities in more demographics than BO. In fact without 90% of the black vote he would not be winning. He will not be getting my vote in November. I see him as aloof and remote. Some call it zen-like. I see it as cold and passionless. He approaches problems from an academic point of view with very little emotion. He is in my opinion an intellectual snob who looks down on people.

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Rob, San Diego, CA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:19:40 GMT

Wow! Well said!

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New Wave — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:19:40 GMT

FirstRead - where is the news on the convition last Friday of Clinton's former pastor on child molestation charges?

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garyd, amherst, nh — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:19:55 GMT

What about Hellary's latest fabrication about Mangequench??? This really needs to be brought to the country's attention. They jump on Obama about a flag pin when the Clintons could have prevented Mangequench from going to China and now Hellary has an ad saying that it's Bush's fault. She cannot and will not be president of this country.

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Harris, Miami. F: — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:20:05 GMT

Wow!!

This is HUGE!!!!

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A New America — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:20:24 GMT

Finally someone NOT afraid of the Clintons, and willing to stand up for the American people. Thank you Mr. Joe Andrew.

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Elliott, Los Angeles, CA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:20:59 GMT

To call the man a "Judas" would be too kind. Talk about political pandering...the man thinks Obama is going to get the nomination and he wants to be on the right side...how unfortunate for him when Hillary wins and wins the presidency. Crawling on his knees will not help him then.

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Steven, Highlands Ranch — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:21:08 GMT

WOW!

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Sandy, Schenectady, NY — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:21:20 GMT

I have watched Hardball since its inception - if Chris Matthews doesn't stop beating the Wright issue to death - I'm done with him. It's over, Chris, it's over. Let it alone.

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Ismael, Weslaco TX — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:21:21 GMT

In a nutshell, he is tired of the same old political BS that HRC will continue if she is elected.

Wow, this coming from a former DNC chairman appointed by Bill.

I like his letter pre-addressing Clinton's surrogates because they will attack.

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clairton, pa — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:21:25 GMT

Smack Down!

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SRG — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:22:25 GMT

Courageous, thoughtful, intuitive and spot-on. Well said, Mr. Andrew. Enough of the spin...real problems deserve real solutions. Obama is fully engaged, ready and will be right on 'day one'.

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Waiting for Obama, NC — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:22:28 GMT

An amazing tribute. It is reassuring to know that we still have people like this in politics.
"Innuendo is easy, truth is hard"
"Sound bites are easy, solutions are hard"
"Spin is easy, struggling with facts is complicated and hard"
Pretty damning stuff for the Clinton campaign, especially coming from someone like Joe Andrew.
Richardson, Reich and now this.

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Bill Johnson, Anaconda, Montana — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:22:52 GMT

Let's end this thing now.

Go Obama

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BL, Cincinnati OH — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:23:43 GMT

Talk about laying the smack down!

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Juanita, Syracuse, NY — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:24:05 GMT

The Wright issue is over. Now is the time. Obama's super delegate backers need to step forward right NOW and create the momentum to make Indiana and NC decisive.

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Obama 08 — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:24:31 GMT

THANK YOU JOE ANDREW!!!!!

MORE delegates.
MORE votes.
MORE states.
PLAYS BY THE RULES.

Obama 08

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steven, ca. — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:24:47 GMT

Former DNC chair and superdelegage Andrews has penetrating insight into the old and new.
He has shifted from the old to the new.
From Hillary to Barack
This bodes well for Indiana and America.

We hope the Clintons don't start attacking him for a principled decision.

And Evan Bayh should be on the short list of V.Pl.'s for Obama as he was for Clinton.

Thank you

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Robert, Madison, WI — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:24:50 GMT

I think this endorsement will really make a difference for Obama. Not only because he is from Indiana or being a former Clinton supporter, but how he basically categorizes Clinton as decisive candidate who hurts the party at this stage in the game.

Lack of real response after the announcement was made by Clinton camp speaks volumes.

Hillary should drop out of the race on Tuesday. Regardless of what happens.

I am not saying that because I am Obama Supporter but she needs to see right or wrong - this is what best for the party she represents.

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Vnd, Long Beach, NY — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:25:02 GMT

So you know, Mr. Andrew ends his letter with gooey lines from a speech he repeated again and again during the (failed) 2000 election, including:

"The difference between the Republican Party and the Democratic Party is that you are always welcome in the Democratic Party. Because Democrats don’t care if you are black or white or brown or a nice shade of green, you are welcome in the Democratic Party."

The difference between the Republican and Democratic parties is that they WIN and we LOSE.

Mr. Andrew is a wimp just like his "new" candidate. Peace-hope-love doesn't win elections and doesn't make our country stronger. Yes, Democrats should embrace everyone but the DNC leaders must insure the right candidate gets nominated so that our Democratic platform can succeed. Democrat-Wimpy vs. Democrat-Strong, liberal vs. moderate. Look to the past; it's easy to see where we've gone wrong. We need a candidate who can succeed. We need power so we can make the changes we all want to see happen.

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Georgia Independent — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:25:10 GMT

May 01, 2008
Categories: Barack Obama

A Texas super for Obama

An AFL-CIO official, John Patrick, endorses the senator.

Release after the jump.

TEXAS SUPERDELEGATE ENDORSES BARACK OBAMA

31 year member of the United Steelworkers, DNC Member John Patrick Backs Obama

CHICAGO, IL -- Today, a Texas superdelegate backed Barack Obama, citing his record of standing up for working families and opposing trade deals that fail to protect American workers. The endorsement by Texas DNC Member John Patrick, who is also a 31 year member of the United Steelworkers (USW) as well as a Vice President of the Texas AFL/CIO, brings the total number of superdelegates to endorse Barack Obama to 249. Senator Obama is 283 delegates away from securing the Democratic nomination.

John Patrick said, "Senator Barack Obama has spent a lifetime standing up for American workers, and he will be a crucial voice for us in the White House. Senator Obama chose a career as an organizer on the streets of Chicago, fighting for working families who lost their jobs, specifically those families in neighborhoods devastated by steel plant closings. He has consistently opposed unfair trade deals that fail to offer protection to American workers - like NAFTA. Senator Obama has a real plan to put money back in the pockets of working families by restoring the manufacturing base in America."

One more for Obama!!!!

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chris, SC — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:26:08 GMT

It's refreshing to see someone like Joe Andrew change his endorsement to Obama and say no to the "old world" Clinton politics. I think this could be big. Andrew is scheduled to make an announcement some time today which can only amplify the effect. So much for the tide turning.

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Steve, San Diego — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:26:36 GMT

One can only hope these words resonate not only in Indiana, but throughout the land. This is one of the better descriptions of Senator Obama's abilities.

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AMG --- Richmond, CA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:26:39 GMT

This man is sooooooo right! Every reason he gives for endorsing Barack Obama is 100% sound. The haters out there will dwell on Reverend Wright, but if Clinton were to become our nominee, the mud slinging by the rabid right wing would be 100 times worse. They hate HRC and former President Clinton and would drag the country back down into four more years of scandal-mongering and forcing us to relive all the nastiness around Bill Clinton's sexual predator reputation, deserving or not. I can't bear the thought!!! Besides, after 8 years of Bush/Cheney, who wants another damn fool president who threatens to OBLITERATE another country and bring upon us the ridicule of the entire free world? I've had enough of that nonsense, haven't you?

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unionsalt, ny — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:27:25 GMT

Dear Joe Andrew,
Politics is a contact sport.
Get over it!
Do you think YOU or Obambi can unilaterally dictate to the GOP!
GET REAL!!!

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shirley, san jose, ca — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:27:28 GMT

Hillary's comment she would "obliterate" Iran is undefensable. Iran filed a formal protest with the United Nations, why isn't this considered front page news?

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Loving it — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:27:29 GMT

I felt that G-D was waiting until the very last second to drop the New England Partiots on their arrogant, unrepentant heads, when they continued to win after they were caught cheating.

Has the same kind of humiliating punishment been ordained for Hillary?

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Don-Carlos — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:27:44 GMT

BRAVO, WELL SAID!!

No Games, lets be a part of a change we can be proud of

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V,CA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:28:26 GMT

Another politic opportunist! Voters know their motivations. Shame on him!

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CJ — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:29:11 GMT

Wow..this is the most dramatic stance I've seen a superdelegate take in this primary. Actually I believe this is exactly what Howard Dean was talking about. I agree, these familiar Kabuki mask politics were slowly beginning to take hold again. John Mcain becoming a faux democrat, Clinton mimicing the GOP in order to woo Reagan Democrats. Negative ads, pandering, and tabloid journalism spawned from right wing influence on the media seemed to drown out Obama's message for the last month but just maybe.....

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Gregory Peek, Birmingham, Alabama — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:29:11 GMT

The candidate to take a principled stand on an issue, any issue, is clearly Barack Obama. The issues in this election are too important for anything but a principled stand.

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Jaime, Boynton Beach, FL — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:29:53 GMT

Awesome!!!!! Tellin' it like it is!

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Rod Dale, Anthem, Arizona — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:30:49 GMT

A great day for Democracy in America and the Democratic Party!

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Thu, 01 May 2008 16:30:56 GMT

Thank you Mr. Andrew.

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LJ, Atlanta — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:30:56 GMT

Joe Andrew, thank you for showing the kind of courage needed during this troubling time. Sending your letter, proactively and with detail supporting your reasons, I hope will reach many trying to decide what they should do. Strength and grace were evident in your words.

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MANDY, CA — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:31:04 GMT

Nicely said, Mr. Andrew. And welcome!

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COL.[retd]A.M.Khajawall — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:32:41 GMT

Dear Fellow Americans and Hon.Joe Andrew

Our Great-grand Nation, the United States of America is and will face very critical "Challenges" in coming, months, years and decades.

In my professional opinion the critical characters of next would be our President are summarized as under.

1. Vision and true believe.

2. Character and compassion.

3. Presidential Temperament and Judgment.

4. Past versus future.

The one candidate among the remaining three candidates how meets all these characteristics is Senator Obama.

As an independent registered voter since 1974. I voted for Carter, voted for Reagan, voted for First and second Bush in 2000. Last interest and stopped voting.

This time we can not afford to stay on side lines and Washington stay the same. We can not afford our Greatgreat Nation to become less than what are. I need the sent message to the world, 24 hour corporate media
and minor hateful partisan media to deprive, dupe, and derail us from getting right it this.

The family, fellowship, friends, faith, funds, with freedom and fairness and without fear and favor what is at stake this time. We can do it and I am sure the people of our Greatgrand Nation will do it.

God Bless our Great grand Nation, its diverse people. Our future needs stability, security, safety, and restoration of our due status in this Global World.

yours truly,

COL.[retd] A.M.Khajawall
Forensic Psychiatrist.
Disables American Veteran.
Las Vegas Nevada.

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Steve L. — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:33:14 GMT

A voice of reason in the wilderness--Amen. It is clearly apparent that Sen Obama can unite the party in ways Sen Clinton cannot. And, the Dems need to come together now if they want to beat McCain in November. The stark reality is now that the numbers don't lie, and the process has nearly been completed. And, the Clintons need to stop the divisive political games--it's just about over for her. There will be time to fix all that went wrong in the process, especially for MI and Fl. This election is about the future our country, not the past Clinton legacy. The Clinton/Bush era must stop here and now if we are to regain our status in the world as a great nation.