It will allow for a more organized understanding of the assets and liabilities of the community now and give us a vision and plan for the next 10 or 12 years.

I'll never forget what my community has done for us. She's going to be OK.

Over time, obviously, we'll be creating a neighborhood where the housing will have a greater density to it compared to what existed before we began our work.

We are excited that David Brooks will be joining us because he has a very wide and deep understanding of history and culture. The fact that he is a conservative will add to the 'marketplace of ideas.' Then again, many of his columns and appearances on the 'News Hour' reflect other views. He is an independent thinker.

Understanding how the parasites function, develop and survive will allow us to explore new vaccine and drug options. Many of today's drugs are becoming less effective due to the buildup of resistance within parasite populations. Research concerning population structure and genetic mutations will teach us about the parasites' long-term reactions to drugs.

This community will have to work very, very hard to find someone to fill his shoes. They will have to search very hard.