Written by: Beck

Former NYC police commissioner Bernard Kerik is speaking now. Not exactly a political heavyweight, but he was certainly the man for his time a few years ago. Can't go wrong with the NYPD/FD. This follows on the heals of a pretty cool film & music tribute to the armed forces.

"We didn't ask for this war, but faced with an evil whose only mission was to destroy this country, we had to respond. We had to fight this war abroad, and we have to fight this war at home." Followed by comments about the DHS and the increases of funding its received. Very lukewarm applause.

"Saddam will be held accountable." More applause there. I'd be happier to hear, "Osama bin Lauden will be held accountable."

"The fight takes decisiveness, not contradiction... not votes against spending to support our first responders and troops."

Not a bad speech for a cop.