if the court goes back to the d.c. circuit in april, it is going to be a tough job. they will think that they are trying to evade what this decision told them to do. if you go to another circuit, and that is entirely possible, you can expect there to be more than one party suing the fcc. we did not get everything we wanted. >> and how quickly will this come to court? >> depends on when the rules are issued and put into the register. i believe we have 30 days after that to appeal. some parties may seek reconsideration by the fcc itself. i do not know why they would do that. i do not think there is any

wiggle room to change that much. it is either 30 or 60 days after the order is published in the register when folks can start to go to the courts to get this appealed. >> the courts are not a short- term solution. i think what is likely to happen more quickly as compass getting engaged. in addition to focusing on net neutrality, we both agree we need to do something about universal service. we need to do something about spectrum, particularly on the mobile side. there is legislation percolating in congress that has bipartisan agreement. i would strongly encourage that we deal with that issue weather is 100% agreement. >> your council in august was

the host at some these side meetings being held between google, verizon, and activist groups. did what came out of the fcc yesterday reflect your decisions in august? >> it did, but it reflected any bald version of our discussion. those discussions took place in the summer. they were followed up by additional discussions with chairman waxman. the process moved and finally resulted in the order and from work that we saw yesterday. yes, it was part of the process but not the end. >> did you invite gigi sohn to those discussions? >> we did.

the points of agreement became clear. rather than continue to have a debate where it appeared to be big business versus small business, we both agreed it would be useful to have folks in the room to start talking about where we agree and where we can reach resolution and a road map for moving forward. proposalan waxman's was a baseline. it was only supposed to be a base line. he and his staff were clear and it was supposed to be the floor and not the ceiling. unfortunately, i think it was more the ceiling than the floor. some minor changes were made. a complete process was put in there. that is very important. -- a complete process was put in there. that is very important. it did not go as far as we would like. the waxman process kick things off. there were meetings facilitated

by the fcc that we were not part of. verizon and google came out with their agreement. it was roundly criticized just about everywhere. those did not have as much impact. the waxman -- the power of henry waxman to bring people together in a room was what got it started. i wish it had not ended there. i wish it had gone further. >> the discussion continues here on "the communicator's" as well. thank you for being on here to discuss neutrality. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2010] >> next, our "washington journal" interview with juan williams. the president and first lady to deliver the weekly address.

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community. is washington your way. the c-span networks are now available in more than 100 million homes. provided by cable services as a public service. juan williams was a guest on "washington journal." this is 35 minutes. host: mr. williams, there is a headline about president obama launching a charm offensive. is this the strategy going into next year? >> i think it has to do with the fact that the one running the president's campaign when he was running for the presidency is not going to take over. i guess his role will be running the communication division of the white house. i think he will be doing that with an eye to the narrative,

getting the president's message out, bursting him out of the white house public so that he is much more involved without reached and -- out reach and special interest group attention. that is as opposed to having rahm emanuel or axelrod. i think what you will see now is an effort to prevent republicans from taking apart things like obama health care and wall street reform. that is to prevent them from repealing the legislative accomplishments. i think the president will focus on his reelection efforts and on defending some of those legislative accomplishments. host: how would you describe the accomplishments of the last two

weeks? the last couple of votes, especially with don't ask, don't tell. guest: over the last two years or last two weeks, there has been an historic level of legislative accomplishment. i think you have to go back 60 years or more to see anything comparable in terms of the last two years. the record of the congress legislative activity and in terms of the lame duck sessions, the fact that they got so much done there was unprecedented. it is an incredible record. if you ask me what it boils down to, i would say that they got a lot done but it was not necessarily anything that made the democrats or president obama more popular with voters. to the contrary, it looks like president obama is weaker than

he was when he came into office. he was much more popular. he was seen as a transitional figure. i think the air has gone out of that balloon. he is seen as someone who has been working hard but has had failures. he clearly does not have the level of rock star excitement that attended him previously. he is seen as a hard-working politician for better or worse, a bright guy. some people do not like him. host: before he left for vacation, he held a press conference in characterize what he accomplished. we want to play a little bit of that and then get your comments. >> as i said after the midterm elections, we took a shellack ing. i take responsibility for that. i think what has happened over the last several weeks is not a victory for me. it is a victory for the american people. the lesson i hope that everybody takes from this is that it is possible for democrats and

republicans to have principled disagreements, to have lengthy arguments, but to ultimately find common ground to move the country forward. that is what we did with other things. those arguments have not gone away. it does not make sense for us to provide tax cuts to people like myself who do not need them when our deficit and debts are growing. that will continue into 2011. i know the republicans feel just as strongly on the other side. we are still going to have disagreements in terms of spending priorities. it is vital for us to make investments in education and research and development, all of those things that create an innovative economy, while at the same time cutting the programs that are not working. there will be debates between the parties on this issues. we have shown that we do not

have to agree 100% to get things done to enhance the lives of families all across america. if we can sustain that spirit, then regardless of how the politics played out in 2012, the american people will be better for it. that is my ultimate goal. host: mr. williams, he used the term "sustain us. ." guest: in the lame-duck session in particular, there is an effort towards finding common ground. if you consider what happened, the best example would be the passage of the bush tax cut extensions. you see democrats and republicans finding ground where they were previously polarized. you can extend that into talk about don't ask, don't tell.

you can talk about some of the other efforts that proved successful, even the 19 judicial nominations that went through the system. you have a lot going on. people were able to find common ground. the start treaty is another example. you had 16 or so republicans join in to gain passage. people speak up and say this is in the best interest of the united states. i think what started to dawn on many republicans is that it was beneficial for them politically to be able to say that as we gain more power, we're getting something done with the government. the government is not just posting a highly polarized and rhetorical angry debate. i think the republicans appreciate it. president obama said before he left town that republicans are starting to understand that with

greater power, they also have greater accountability. as they now take over the house and take the seats in the senate, they will have to change their approach to dealing with president and obama and the white house, even as president obama and the white house will have to change their approach to dealing with congress. this has been a highly polarized time. mitch mcconnell said his goal was to prevent president obama from having a second term. now you are more locked into an idea that we have strong points of opposition with president obama. there are those of us who want to use health care to defeat him and the democrats going into 2012. but the difference here is the republicans will say what they stand for. president obama will stand up and say what he stands for.

the dynamics are fascinating. the president obama white house is all about focusing on middle- class virtues, values, protecting the american middle class, especially those who have been subjected to tremendous amount of job loss due to the economic recession. what you are hearing from republicans is not so much about the middle class but about the idea that we have to maintain america's commitment to innovation. this is common ground with obama. but also give people a sense that they can climb the ladder of upward mobility and we should not be punishing people who are about innovation and invention. we have to take care to make sure that we remain an innovation economy. what else have we got? host: juan williams is our guest until the end of the program. the numbers are on the screen. you can also reach us on twitter.

tim is on the democrats' line. caller: i would like to get the speaker's opinion on the attack on labor recently. this country was built on the backs of labor. our industry and manufacturers have strived on the progress we made on the infrastructure with strong labor. for some reason, they think that turning around and giving more money to our corporate giants who are not reinvesting in the infrastructure in this country and continue to want to attack labor -- we cannot compete globally with economies that did not use labor for years to build the infrastructure. now we have to equally compete with these people. they want to attack us. we continue to see the higher

executive levels reach higher and higher levels of income while the lower levels continued to decline. what is your opinion on this? guest: this is part of the untold story of what is going on in america. there have been many structural changes in terms of the economy. so many people are being left out and left behind. when you are talking to me about labor unions and the criticism we see of labor unions increasingly -- give me a moment to go off in another direction. this is been really harsh in terms of the relationship between organized labor, teachers, and schools. that is an ongoing story of crisis in terms of quality of the public-school education and school reform. overall, you are seeing people who have been involved in blue- collar industries watched their jobs be outsourced. in some cases, they have disappeared. they do not know what to do or say.

clearly, they believe in labor unions. labor unions go back to the 1930's and 1940's. they helped to establish the middle class way of life in this country. they provided the means for the growth of some much of the infrastructure in this country. what we see now is a declining level of union membership in the country. there are lots of questions about whether a labor unions have become highly politicized. the argument of the citizens united supreme court case on campaign financing, that led to people saying that big corporations would be paying for all the campaigns and buying politicians. it turned out the unions spent more money than the corporations on the 2010 midterm elections. there is lots of criticism of what is going on with unions, what they represent in american life in the 21st century. host: allentown, pa., on the republican line.

caller: thank you for taking my call. merry christmas. my question -- keep pushing the obama government and congress to get out of afghanistan. this war is no good. the media does not tell the truth about fraud in afghanistan. -- the war in afghanistan. the war is not between afghan, taliban, and america. the war is between the pakistan the taliban and america. the pakistani that were taliban were fighting america. the truth is not told to the public. the minute america gets out of

pakistan, the taliban would take pakistan. guest: this is an interesting conversation. clearly, there was tremendous pressure put on the obama administration to put additional troops and increase pressure in terms of the drum attacks in the mountains of pakistan to try to stop the idea that the pakistani taliban would be supporting what is going on among al qaeda. it is not only in pakistan but also in afghanistan. there are lots of pressure levels. you say this is not a legitimate war. and if not really a war involving americans. i think if you were talking to general petraeus and others, they would say they feel the united states is on the line. some other allies have also become involved 2011 is when the united states will start to reestablish what is going on

with economic investments necessary to keep peace in afghanistan and try to make it a place where a pilot cannot take root in the future. the taliban will not beat the host to the kind of activities that led to 9/11. people have to understand. from the u.s. perspective, they have special obligation to make sure that people involved with al qaeda do not spread from afghanistan into somalia. the arabian peninsula has become a source of more terrorist activity according to american and global intelligence agencies. the idea is not only to control it in afghanistan and pakistan, but to control it worldwide. the question is how soon we get

out of afghanistan. how soon do we feel it is possible to say we are able to control the growth of terrorist activity in pakistan and afghanistan. host: dave is on the independents' line. caller: 1917, lenin said people do not care what type of government they have as long as their stomachs are full. my stomach has been in the four years. -- my stomach has been empty for four archer years. they have been in office for two years. they have accomplished nothing for the american people. they wasted time on the health legislation that is not worth the paper is written on. they have continued tax breaks for the rich. i am an independent.

i am not a republican or a democrat. i already knew where the republicans stood when bush was in power. i waited for two hours to stand in line to vote for obama. i voted for change. i have seen no change. this is what i propose. since the leadership of this government cannot respond to the needs of the average guy, i propose we have an armed insurrection against the government and take what we need. thank you. guest: i am not sure what you would need to take. i think we did i do not think he could have any success. it would be a bad outcome for you and anyone who joined up with you. the idea that people are in political upset and a desire some kind of change, i do not think there is any question about that.

we have seen radical changes. every time the american people have high hopes that something different will come out of washington, i think people talk about what the mid terms in 2010 represented. why did we see six more republicans coming to the senate and a majority in the house. the economy was a big answer. there was not sufficient economic change. i do not know if it was about obama or support for ending do not ask, do not tell. people expected that the unemployment rate would have gone down instead of a hovering at 9.8 at the moment what are they not focusing on jobs?

president obama said we would not give it. we would focus on jobs and growth. i think a lot of people ask why they were not focusing on jobs before. i do not think there is any question that he understands that his election process is directly tied to getting the unemployment rate down. it looks like with the passage of the booksush tax cut extension that they will do much better next year. that could set the table for obama to have a successful run for a second term. host: what do you think the redistricting means the 2012 elections? guest: a lot of the new

republican legislatures and governors, we have a tremendous surge in both as a result of the last midterm. there will be setting the districts for what is to come. there has been growth in traditional red states. they will get more seats in the congress. they have also had growth in terms of the minority populations in the united states. they segregate the blacks and hispanics. they build more conservative voters into republican districts. it is a really simple exchange where we hardened the lines of misunderstanding and allow it to become politics in america in which certain minority groups

are written off. the ideas and concerns are people are separated out. the districts are created so that the politician only has to appeal to people who are of like mind and likely to vote for him. it is a primary about who can be the most republican. it reminds me of the old segregation thing in america where you had white politicians fighting to be more segregationist than the other. we do not talk about this kind of structural problem. there are other structural problems with people constantly getting reelected, the amount of money in politics. this is part of it. it is problematic. you asked about the impact of the gerrymandering towards 2012. you will have more electoral votes that looked to be in republican hands. it will be harder for obama or any democrat to get elected. it will not be impossible.

it will be a little harder. the second thing to say is that the country looks to be more and more divided. i think the red and blue lines are becoming harder to see coming out of the midterm election. host: silverado, calif., on the democrats' line. we hear from mark. go ahead. caller: merry christmas. i could not agree more. anarchy is never a good idea. armed insurrection messes up the whole thing. it is like a hockey fight out there. i want to get back to the point of why president obama does not have the popularity he had in 2008. it is really simple. it is an absolute, visceral attacke from right-wing talk radio from rush, glenn, hannity.

you seem to be the only voice of reason. it is a relentless -- it is almost like a political advertisement for the last 10 years with rush limbaugh fighting every possible thing to be disagreeing with democratic policy on anything. it is so obvious. i have been in the media 30 years. i know how bad radio is doing because clear channel and viacom and the other large companies and pretty much grab all of the radio stations that they're now trying to dump because the stock is so low. i am sure your industry has seen this. it has taken a large hit with downsizing.

it is all around the same conservative, political philosophy that got hold of our air waves. large corporate america knows where the money is. it is in talk radio now. negativeobviously-fro from rush. host: we have to leave it there. guest: the idea of being highly critical of president obama's political strategy has proven successful. if you look at what republicans in the house and senate did in the first two years, that is to basically say no, we do not want president obama's policies. we think of him as this far left liberal, even a socialist. this has fueled the tea party to some extent. it has acted as a base for the

changes that we saw take place in the midterm elections. people were not happy. >> people like rush limbaugh took over much of the conversation even after that. that is why the bill is viewed that way. it is more negative than it is positive. the country has been very hard on president obama. president obama has not done a very good job.

david axelrod was the senior adviser. i think it is more political and more involved in looking at how the world sees the president and wanting to change that. it was more of that effort to get the president out of that bubble. they tried to do away with some of -- this president and cabinet are not listening to businesses and that is why business is not hiring and not investing. in new research and new facilities. i think that some of this change is coming. the media is part of the story. there is so much liberal media.

oftentimes, people tune in to hear what they want to hear. >> how much do you think there might be between those coming into the house that were elected because of the tea party? especially long term members? >> in terms of a jump boehner's view, i think that a lot of the incoming freshmen related to the tea party movement. they did not have a lot but to have a lot of urgency and passion about them. for the republican leadership, even for some of the young people, who thought of themselves as radicals not long ago, they are not sure how to

handle them. this is a double-edged sword. harry reid said that when mitch mcconnell took those nine senators votes away, he said that it was a result of the fact that republicans have become a subsidiary of the tea party. you guys are all about complaining and saying that you want budget cuts, but if you do not go about the business of making tough decisions about what is safe in the budget and what gets out of the budget, you have to make decisions if you really want to govern and lead. in the house, are they just about making noise?

what can republicans stand for and what can we hold them accountable for? let's hold republicans accountable in terms of leadership and government and not just the inability to complain and put me down. >> baltimore, maryland. welcome. >> good morning and happy holidays to your audience. having holidays. i was like to askou these are the attacks over the past two years. not just in congress, it is regarding a golden parachutes. my question is if you are so far right in this movement, you are

accustomed to some of the guys that you work with. [inaudible] a reportedly $3 million in a golden parachutes, but with regards to a working-class people, a union, working-class -- i respect you. i believe one person is racist. and the attacks on presidt obama has been racial. you defended them. i was not surprised that they welcome you into their club. my question is, how much more of this left and right will america continued to take back the strongest demonstration for may this year or past election was

though they were able to take the hse, america did not give them the senate. guest: am not sure where to start on this. i think the feeling is that somehow, republicans attacked the president. and to say i am in this conservative fact -- i am proud of my association. it does a good job of pointing at problems at come out of the white house. the idea that i am fair and able to have conversations certain pele on a human level, where we make real points to each other, i think then you are aware of what is going on as you

watch. i will let you be the judge of at happened, but i disagree about what happened. in terms of what people say, it does not affect my ability to have meaningful conversations. i am happy to talk with the. some of the images in qutions about whether obama is an american or a christian, that stuff worries me. thats not the heart and soul.

worrying about the economy and health care, those are the big issues that can move the country. host: you have a book coming out? guest: yes, i am writing a book about free speech as a result of what happened to me and the comments i made on npr. host: has that changed regarding this issue? guest: it was so hurtful to me. i worked there for 10 years. i am a journalist. someone asked me to respond to this controversy and i began by

saying, i understand there are radical muslims that advertise the fact that they will attack america. we're not dealing with reality. i get anxious when i see some muslims getting on an airplane. i am not saying we should discriminate against anybody. i was acknowledging that i had a feeling. then i was portrayed as a bigot or a bad guy. i think that is a chilling attack on the idea of free speech and expression and allow people to learn from each other. then to go on and say there are certain things we have to protection this country including religious columns. i think people were selective

and it was punishing not only to me but to anyone who wants their voice to be heard freely in this country. the united nations asked me to get involved to go and speak about the attacks taking place on mexican journalists. the result is if you attack the journalists, sometimes the store does not get hold. it is the government taking on the drugusiness in some stories like that do not get covered. i had an experience where they spoke about the importance of journalism.

but there could be a dead body outside of a house and no mention of it in the newspapers or the news the next day. why would that story not be told? there is such a fear among the journalists that the drug cartel controls which stoes get into the papers. kids are saying, we cannot hang out on the street anymore because of the violence. what happens this they have a house party and 14 teenagers get killed in a house party because they think one of the kids was involved with the drugs. then it turns out a bunch of drug dealers were killing each

other, but these kids were having their lives changed by this dramatic level of violence. so we were talking about the children and the impact the violence has had on the children. host: nashville, tennessee. go ahead. caller: bear with me. i can understand people are hungry of fear regarding jobs. why do we have conquered in america? -- why do we have hunger in america? guest: a previous caller spoke

about his stomach is hungry and there are so many peoe trying to address the hunger issue. it is something that gets hidden in america. there is increasing class divide. we have to be careful. it is something that we cannot tolerate as an american people. we have always been a giving and caring people. i love it remains essential was >> on tomorrow's washington journal, roger hickey on the

president's relationship with political individuals. also, linh stanton and brian st ann on job prospects. "washington journal" begins live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> a closing speech has an aspect of nostalgia. i have the extraordinary experience for me to come to an end. but my dominant feeling is pride in the great privilege to be a part of this very unique body. >> search for farewell speeches in here from retiring senators on the c-span video library with ever program since 1987. all on line, all free. it is washington, your way.

now, a christmas message from the president and first lady. after the remarks, we will hear from the republican congressman from pennsylvania. >> merry christmas, everybody. michelle and i just wanted to yours. >> this is one of our favorite times of year. able to celebrate it together in this wonderful home. this is the "people's house." so barack and i try to open it to as many people as we can, especially during the holiday season. this month, more than 100,000 americans have passed through these halls. and the idea behind this year's theme, "simple gifts," is that the greatest blessings of all are the ones that don't cost a thing -- the comfort of spending time with loved onesthe freedoms we enjoy as americans and the joy we feel upon giving something of ourselves. so in this time of family, friends, and good cheer; let's

also be sure to look out for those who are less fortunate, who've hit a run of bad luck, or who are hungry and alone this holiday season. >> because this is the season when we celebrate the simplest yet most profound gift of all: the birth of a child who devoted his life to a message of peace, love, and redemption. a message that says no matter who we are, we are called to love one another -- we are our brother's keeper, we are our sister's keeper, our separate stories in this big and busy world are really one. today, we're also thinking of those who can't be home for the holidays -- especially all our courageous countrymen serving overseas. that's the message i delivered when i visited our troops in afghanistan a few weeks ago -- that while you may be serving far from home, every american supports you and your families. we're with you. and i have no greater honor than serving as your commander in chief. today's soldiers, sailors,

airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen make up the finest fighting force in the history of the world. just like their predecessors, they do extraordinary things in service to their country. what makes that all the more remarkable is that today's military is an all-volunteer force -- a force of mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, husbands and wives. >> that's right. as first lady, i've had the honor to meet members of our military and their families on bases and in communities all across the country. i've gotten to know husbands and wives doing the parenting of two while their spouse is on another deploymentchildren trying their best in school but always wondering when mom or dad is coming homepatriots putting their lives on hold to help with a loved one's recoveryor carry on the memory of a fallen hero. when our men and women in uniform answer the call to serve, their families serve, too. and they're proud and glad to do it. but as long as that service

keeps the rest of us safe, their sacrifice should also be our own. even heroes can use a hand, especially during the holidays. >> so we're encouraging americans to ask what you can do to support our troops and their families in this holiday season. for some ideas on how to get started, just visit serve.gov. >> you'll see that you don't need to be an expert in military life to give back to those who give so much to us. there are countless ways to contribute by harnessing your unique talents. if you live near a base, you can reach out through your local school or church. if you don't, you can volunteer with organizations that support military families. and anybody can send a care package or pre-paid calling card to the front lines, or give what's sometimes the most important gift of all: simply saying "thank you." >> america's brave servicemen and women represent a small fraction of our population.

but they and the families who await their safe return carry far more than their fair share of the burden. they've done everything they've been asked to do. they've been everything we've asked them to be. and even as we speak, many are fighting halfway around the globe -- in hopes that someday, our children and grandchildren won't have to. so let's all remind them this holiday season that we're thinking of them -- and that america will forever be here for them, just as they've been there for us. and on behalf of michelle, malia, sasha >> and bo >> and bohave a very merry christmas. >> and an even happier new year. hello, i'm joe pitts, and i have the great honor of serving the people of pennsylvania's sixteenth congressional district. as another year comes to a close, the american people rise to meet the challenges of our time with resolve and

determination. before tackling the challenges that lie ahead, we join together to reflect on our blessings. behind the splendor of the christmas season lies a simple and inspiring story of how a single birth spread a message of love and salvation throughout the world one that continues to resonate across this and other lands. in this time of year when we gather to celebrate family and fellowship, we are reminded of the fulfillment that comes from humbly serving one another. we see the spirit of the season in the simple acts of kindness to aid families less fortunate. we see it in our servicemembers who raise their hands and volunteer for extraordinary tasks in the defense of freedom. many of these brave men and women are spending this holiday season far from our shores. as a vietnam veteran myself, i know the stress of being separated at this time of year.

to those wearing the uniform in iraq, afghanistan and around the world at this hour, know that we are behind you and we join your loved ones in praying for your safe return home. to those standing watch closer to home - all the doctors, nurses, and emergency responders working around the clock, we thank you as well. we don't always realize how much these tireless individuals give of themselves to patients and their families. the story of christmas also reminds us of the radiant glory of human life. scriptures tell us, 'in him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.' as we look ahead to the new year, let us resolve to do all that is within our power to share the light of life here and throughout the world.

because when we affirm the joy and dignity of life, we affirm our commitment to freedom, and to those in dark corners who seek its protection. let us resolve to keep our pledge to honor families, marriage, and the faith and values upon which this great nation was founded. and let us strive to listen to one another, to treat one another with dignity and respect, and to do our part to see that the promise of the american dream is fully realized for our children and their children. may the peace and goodwill of this holiday season be with you and yours. thank you for listening. merry christmas. >> in her annual christmas message, britain's queen elizabeth talk about developing communities through sports. london is preparing to host the olympics in 2012. this year's message was recorded

at the hampton court palace in london. it is just under 10 minutes. over 400 years ago king james v1 of scotland inherited the throne of england, at a time when the christian church was deeply divided.

here at hampton court, in 1604 he convened a conference of churchmen of all shades of opinion to discuss the future of christianity in this county. the king agreed to commission a new translation of the bible that was acceptable to all parties, this was to become the king james or authorised bible, which next year will be exactly 4 centuries old. acknowledged as a masterpiece of english prose and the most vivid translation of the scriptures, the glorious language of this bible has survived through the turbulence of history and given many others the most widely recognised and beautiful descriptions of the birth of jesus christ which we celebrate today

laid him in a manger because there was no room for him in the end. there were shepherds in the fields, keeping watch. the court of lord shone above them. there was a multitude of heavenly hosts singing glory to god and the highest at. ♪ ♪ the king james bible is a major co-operarative endeavour that required the effort of dozens of the days leading scholars the -- scholars.

they of the christian church and to bring harmony to the kingdoms of england and scotland. 400 years later it is as important as ever to build communities and create harmony. and one of the most powerful ways of doing this is through sport and games. >> go, go, go!. during this past year of seen for myself just how important sport is in bringing people together from all backgrounds, from all walks of life and from all age groups. in the parks of towns and cities, and on village greens up and down the country, countless thousands of people every week give up their time to participate in sport and exercise of all sorts, or simply encourage others to do

so. these kinds of activity are common throughout the world and play a part in providing a different perspective on life. apart from developing physical fitness sport and games can also teach vital social skills, none can be enjoyed without biding by the rules and no team can hope to succeed without co- operation of positive team spirit can benefit communities, companies and enterprises of all kinds. as the success of recent paralympics bears witness the love of sport also has the power to help rehabilitate, one only has to think of the injured men and woman of the armed forces to see how an interest in

games and sport can speed recovery and renew a sense of purpose, enjoyment and comradeship. right around the world people gather to compete under standard rules and in most cases a spirit of friendly rivalry competitors know that to succeed they must respect their opponents, very often they like each other too. sportsmen and women often speak of the enormous pride they have in representing their country, a sense of belonging to a wider family. we see this vividly at the commonwealth games for example which is known to many as the friendly games and where i am the loudest cheers. people are capable of belonging to various communities

including the religious faith, king james may not have anticipated quite how important sport and games were to become in promoting harmony and common interests but from the scriptures in the bible that bares his name we know that nothing is more satisfying than the feeling of belonging to a group who are dedicated to helping each other therefore all things that whatever you would that men will do to you do even so to them. the hunti wish you and all those you love and care for a very happy christmas. ♪ ♪