"None of the four wars in my lifetime came about because we were too strong. It's weakness that invites adventurous adversaries to make mistaken judgments. America is the most peaceful, least warlike nation in modern history. We are not the cause of all the ills of the world. We're a patient and generous people. But for the sake of our freedom and that of others, we cannot permit our reserve to be confused with a lack of resolve."
Ronald Reagan (1984)
There is so much to love about this, I hardly know where to begin. Brown is adorable (of course) Lurch looks glum (did you hear Brown, not Lurch, got Ted Kennedy's super fantastic, plush, luxury offices?!? I wonder if he goes home and whines to Tereza about it) and Biden totally flubs the oath.The more things change, the more they stay the same, my friends. May G-d bless Senator Brown and keep him safe.
I also saw a picture where his wife was holding the daughters' Bibles for him. (They actually look worn--like someone read them!) Are there two ceremonies??
Posted by: KS | Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 06:40 PM
I saw him holding those bibles and it tugged at my heart. I don't think there are two ceremonies but when you have two kids, you have to take both bibles, I guess!
Posted by: Nora | Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 09:11 PM