For Tom.

Avian influenza poses a complex threat, having the potential to cause a significant health crisis and to cripple the global economy. Containing the disease's spread and mitigating its impact requires a multi-pronged approach. To better provide sound policy solutions for combating avian influenza's challenges, CSIS has aggregated its many resources into one location.

You may question my selection of topic for this entry. I will simply say that humans do not hold a monopoly on evil. And as a free people, it is our solemn obligation to confront and obliterate such evil wherever it may threaten to exist.

I realize that these flu-ridden birds are something of an extreme offshoot and that they are not representative of the vast majority of their culture, which is naturally peace-loving and vaguely libertarian, notwithstanding their strong sense of territoriality.

Nevertheless, our obligation remains clear. I look forward to establishing a strong and lasting partnership with moderate leaders of the avian community.

Thank you, and God bless.