The sapphire reserves in Madagascar are the largest known in the world. (It) is the major source of sapphires today.

Communication is so fast today. During the second World War you would hear the news and it would be 12 hours old. Now you hear what is happening in Iraq, and the information is five minutes old. It's not always correct. They tell you something, and then they correct themselves the next day.

I'm satisfied with the presentation today. Col. Jestin covered alot of ground and the current concerns that we had, he covered those, and what concerns we have we won't know until they get that stuff dug up and know what it actually is.

We're definitely stronger today than we have ever been, and I think that is a direct result of the changes we have made.

Before this distinguished assembly and the world, the bells today proclaim the joyous tidings of the completion of this quietly soaring tower.

Today is our chance to say 'thank you' for the way you brightened our lives, even though God granted you but half a life,