Issues

Despite President Bush’s best efforts the so-called cease fire is gone (as if it even really existed), with terror a still regular occurrence from Palestinian terrorists.

I just got back from a few weeks out of the country and you’re probably wondering what’s my take on recent events.

Despite the hand wringing by Democrats and some of the left-wing media, a special session on the above subjects is a good idea.

This is what I wrote just before we lost our tax cap: “Congratulations to Representatives Dwayne Bohac, Martha Wong, Senator Kyle Janek, and Tax Assessor Paul Bettencourt for their tenacious advocacy of a cap on property tax increases.”

Give Lt. Governor Dewhurst credit, he is certainly not shying away from tough issues. While many whispered he was an executive and not a legislative leader, they’ve already been proven incorrect.

As I write this, the highly active part of the war for Iraqi Freedom is about over. I just finished reading Time magazine of April 7th detailing all of their flawed assumptions. I guess they went to the press too soon.

I hope you missed me, we’ve been off line for a few weeks due to being out of the country with business travel and a trial. A lot has happened so this will be a larger than normal issue.

President Bush’s State of the Union address made clear Sadaam’s days are numbered. The war to remove this state sponsor of terrorism is critical.

I don’t think I’ve been prouder of a Republican President on domestic issues in quite a while as I am of President Bush.

I want to wish all who read TCR a happy and healthy new year. 2002 has been a year of hope and challenges. 2003 figures to be the same.