you carry the torch that was flamed by patrick henry's passion for liberty, tom payne's common sense,the only foreign soil this country occupies." the president, what do we pray for him, what do we wish from him? and for him? what can he pledge to us, what can we say to help him? american writers have spoken eloquently to this question, among them thomas wolfe, william faulkner, f scott fitzgerald, have said it is a fabulous country, the only fabulous country where miracles can happen all the time. i refuse to accept the end of man. he will prevail because, alone among all creatures, he has a soul, spirit capable of compassion and endurance and sacrifice. in this country, there is a willingness of the heart. and as you lead us into the uncertain, beleaguered future and in a broad swell between those shining seas, let me say for all of us, mr. president, in the words of a song you will remember, "god shed his grace on thee." [applause] ♪ frank: once again, ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce the international chairman of variety club international, mr. monty hall. mont

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