I want to say how proud I am to work with the caliber of people involved in the conservative movement in Illinois. I used to worry that our country was headed in the wrong direction; but after meeting and working with you people I no longer am. Family, tradition, honesty and a pride in our country are still alive and thriving in our state. The recent setbacks we have experienced are a necessity to have the change we have worked so long for. Our goals are within our reach as long as we continue to push our agenda forward. Sometimes it feels as though we are just running in place. Remember, it is difficult to see the changes while you are involved. It takes stepping back and looking from a distance, like those old pictures, to see how our far we have come.

From humble beginnings came the person who would change the world, not with guns and armies but with love and sacrifice. I hope each and every one of you find the peace and love that you are looking for. Weather you are a Christian or not when I say Merry Christmas to you and your family I am giving the most sincere wish I can think of giving.

So I will say Merry Christmas!

==>Gospels according to Luke