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The U.S.-East Asian relationship requires two qualities not alwaysin evidence: far-sighted American leadership and good common sense.

"We cannot guarantee a risk-free life." Reasonable words, and good ones to hear from a world leader in an era when many expect government to protect us from all harm.

Sometimes, even empty symbolism can be harmful. Unfortunately, quite a few voters in San Francisco don't seem to realize that.

Conservatives have long said we don't need new gun laws -- we need to do a better job enforcing the ones already on the books. That's exactly what the Justice Department has been doing -- and the latest crimes figures show it's working.

In principle, I'm pleased that so many lawmakers seem to realize the importance of reducing taxes. But in practice, not all cuts are the same. Some do virtually nothing to encourage people to work, save and invest more -- which is exactly what we need to get our economy moving again.

It's not yet five years old, but it's already experienced at throwing away cash. A recent congressional report found that 32 DHS contracts "experienced significant overcharges, wasteful spending or mismanagement." Federal credit cards were used to buy beer-brewing equipment and iPods. Tax money was squandered on luxury hotels and "training" sessions at golf and tennis resorts.

Imagine having the chance to attend one of the best colleges in the world. I'm talking about a place where you could soak up the wise musings of some of the brightest minds around. GPAs don't matter: All that's required is an inquisitive mind.

You can do a lot of things when December rolls around and temperatures plunge. But would you hold an international conference on global warming?

Congress has passed "historic legislation" that will "strengthen" Medicare, President Bush said in a recent radio address. It's historic, all right, but don't expect it to do much strengthening.

It's astounding how much the world has changed since the end of World War II. Those 60 years have brought us television (now delivered via satellite in high definition), jet air travel (at close to the speed of sound) and the Internet.