We want to make not just Americans, but the entire international community proud. It's not enough to hold an average Olympics.

We are being encouraged to bid.

Japanese Americans operated it for many, many years. There was a little consternation in the community about a Chinese American taking over the Japanese Tea Garden.

Part of this river is the Native Americans and the people we took it from. These kids never had that as part of their experience, so why not throw that in?

The community was very generous,

Americans from every community in the country have selflessly donated millions of dollars to help those who so desperately need food, water and medical attention. When Congress had its chance to support the effort, Congressman Flake opposed it.