it’s official, the 44th leader of our country is president obama and, while i am not happy about that fact, i will do my best to give him the respect that his position deserves.  i pray that my fears about the next four years are proven wrong.  nothing would make me happier than to be wrong here.  i pray that he is the leader that our country needs. 

i’d also like to thank president bush for his service over the last eight years.  while i may not agree with all of his decisions, i am so thankful that he did what he was supposed to do – protect our country.  i pray that president obama will keep us as safe as president bush did after that tragic day over seven years ago.