George Bush's charm offensive did work. It was aimed at governments and he did well at that level - that is important because foreign policy is decided by governments, not by public opinion. He did talk up the EU and they did shift slightly on Iran and the Middle East.

Germany will not be able to restore its position as one of the EU's natural leaders so long as its economy continues to stagnate.

If just one kid sees where I've been and sees how far I've come, and that makes a difference in that kid's life, that's what matters to me.

It made me feel like I was in New Orleans again. I think that's what we really needed for us to get that spirit back. The fans here in San Antonio are just great. The atmosphere here was wonderful. I hope we have it like that every game we play here.

This is a symbolic break with the Delors era.

You opened your arms to Paul. Helping people builds character, leadership, family. America needs a lot of family and friends. Without family and friends, America wouldn't turn the way it turns.

That game we won last week was for pride, dignity and the city of New Orleans. That's how we have to finish the season, with that same mentality.

Then again, we go back to the old Saints where we made a couple mental mistakes - let them get out there on a long run,

Islamic terrorism is a much bigger problem in Europe than in the U.S. because you don't have the relatively large Muslim community that we do. What the war in Iraq has done is radicalize these people and make some of them prepared to support terrorism. Iraq is a great recruiting sergeant.

During the last three years, Schroeder has revived Germany's close relations with France in ways that damaged ties with the United States, the UK and the countries of central and Eastern Europe.