of sounding like a fan girl (I am a fan, but haven't been a girl in a long time), thanks Keith. We needed that. Specifically, this:
The idea that even the most cynical and untrustworthy of politicians in our history -- George W. Bush -- would use the literal form of terrorism against his own people -- was dangerous territory. It seemed to tempt fate, to heighten fear.
We will not fear any longer.
We will not fear the international terrorists -- we will thwart them.
We will not fear the recognition of the manipulation of our yearning for safety.
We will not fear calling out the vulgar hypocrites in our government.
We will not fear George W. Bush, nor fear because George W. Bush wants us to fear.
It's been a long haul on the FISA fight, and we're not done yet. You've been an invaluable ally, and I thank you for sticking with us. We need you.
But tonight, let's savor another small victory, and the new spine in our House Dems. Tomorrow we'll start figuring out how to to inject it into the Senate.