I'm very proud of her and her friends in the fact that they have made a decision that's probably unpopular at this day and age, but a decision that is for their future.

Part of it is being a parent. I see so many kids that make some choices that maybe aren't very healthy. I would like her to get some leadership responsibilities.

There are a lot of kids smoking. I'm surprised at the (amount) prior to age 13.

This is another example of President Bush's powerful corporate friends doing his dirty work,

We understand the decision he had to make. He and I are great friends, and we've been playing for a long time. We all know he wants to be out there with us, but he's got big things ahead of him. If it was me and the doctor said I needed six weeks with those plans he has, it would not even have been a choice.

The fact that my two best friends are going there in '07 as well just made the decision that much easier.