The benefits to this nation and to the cause of that highly elusive dream of world peace, is renewed every four years as we pass the mantle of authority seemlessly to the next occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
The Nobel Peace Prize which the President will undoubtedly accept on behalf of the American people - is indeed an honor.
It is the Nobel Peace Prize Committee's way of saying - thank you America. Thank you for leading, not with words; but by example.
Not even the dust of August which brought to the fore a segment of angry discourse; can distract from the matter of fact way we carry out the change of power in this country.
November represents in the eyes of most nations a hopeful and more mature America. And, stands as a glimmer of a future no longer plagued by the evils of the Old World.
A weary world is yet again turning its eyes towards America.