John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

I am sure the House will wish whoever is elected President of the United States well in the very onerous responsibilities he must carry into office. It appears President Bush will be returned, even though 250,000 ballots might not be opened for 11 days. There may be a long wait for the final result, as was the case in 2000.

This morning on radio we heard the famous words of President Kennedy when he was inaugurated with regard to what one's country could do for one. As these words are well known, I will not repeat them. He went on to say something that was perhaps just as significant, if not more so. He said the world should not ask what the United States could do for it but what the world together could do for peace. Perhaps these words are something the incoming President of the United States might think about. Perhaps he should understand that might is not always right and there is a responsibility to listen as well as to speak.