I just admire Father Ritter and what he's doing, and you guys for fighting -- and trying to do something.

And accordingly, I would like to commend our three mayoral candidates, Rudolph Giuliani -- Rudy -- [laughter] -- Ron Lauder, and Herb London -- for offering their considerable abilities to the voters.

Have you been in the drug scene a little bit?

And to all here tonight: Thank you, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.

Crack is getting more and more, I gather, around here.

Can you ever make friends, or is it you're always worried about doing that, even?

Did you have your hand up when I mentioned the drugs thing?

What do you want to say?

I want to thank Pat Barrett, my brother John, and Joe Fogg, outgoing chairman -- my friend Tony Colavita.

America's greatness rests on the goodness of her people.

From now on any definition of a successful life must include serving others.

Prosperity cannot be truly enjoyed unless the Points of Light about which I've spoken shine on every American in need.