I try to listen to people. The older I get, the more I see that it's the little things you do that make a difference to people. Even just saying hello can brighten someone's day.

She fought back. She kicked the guy as hard as she could, which is why he eventually left the store running. To me, this is the ultimate insult, the ultimate injury. I think it's a reminder too, though, of how good people have to stand up and take their community back, about what we, the law-abiding citizens, need to do to protect our corner of America.

My life has been blessed by tremendous experiences. I pledge to serve this great community for as long as I can.

This has everything to do with making sure we have people who have the skills to carry out our mission. It does not signal any change in our strategy.

I could go on and on about the little things that people did that made a big difference.

It's so comforting to know that there are so many people in this world sicker than I am.