Once they are past some of their immediate issues, which are the work force issues, we need to sit down and have that kind of discussion.

We tried to zero in on how to better market the educated work force.

Unemployment has increased over the past few months, so consumer confidence is in danger of weakening with the work force feeling more insecure. This is a problem because that is the main engine of growth at the moment.

I want to force the other drivers to find a way past me.

A safe but sometimes chilly way of recalling the past is to force open a crammed drawer. If you are searching for anything in particular you don't find it, but something falls out at the back that is often more interesting.

We have a powerful military force in the Gulf ready to protect our interests there. We have in the past used a variety of military assets, including Tomahawk (cruise) missiles and aircraft, to protect our interests. And we will be able to do that in the future.