bob beckwitt had the flag he had carried on the truck. bob didn't know if his wife barbara would believe he met the president of the united states. earlier, megan had called to say grandpa is on television. when barbara came in to see, there was bob on top of the crushed truck standing next to president bush who had one hand on bob's shoulder and the other holding a bull horn. as bob pulled up, in front of his modest new york home that night, neighbors streamed out of their homes. many buried lighted candles in rememory answer. as bob got out of the car, they asked, beck, did you know you were on tv? bob nodded and went into his home. it was friday night, the next day, george w. bush was to convene his first war council. i've read long enough. i'd be happy to answer questions. if you read the book, i hope you enjoy it. [applause] [applause] >> if you don't read the book -- [applause] [applause] >> and if you don't read the book, it's available on audiotape. yeah? [inaudible comment] >> if y >> if you don't %[inaudible com] >> if you don't