] TIM ROBBINS: Thank you. And thanks for the invitation. I
] had originally been asked here to talk about the war and
] our current political situation, but I have instead
] chosen to hijack this opportunity and talk about baseball
] and show business. (Laughter.) Just kidding. Sort of.
]
] I can't tell you how moved I have been at the
] overwhelming support I have received from newspapers
] throughout the country in these past few days. I hold no
] illusions that all of these journalists agree with me on
] my views against the war. While the journalists' outrage
] at the cancellation of our appearance in Cooperstown is
] not about my views, it is about my right to express these
] views. I am extremely grateful that there are those of
] you out there still with a fierce belief in
] constitutionally guaranteed rights. We need you, the
] press, now more than ever. This is a crucial moment for
] all of us.

Great speech.