This essay is first and foremost a tribute to Chile and its President, the Chilean people and to all those around the world including America who contributed to the success of this rescue. A second purpose is to compare the responses of the Chilean President and the Resident of the White House to natural disasters.
Congratulations, Chile!
The President of Chile, Sebastian Pinera engaged his entire government and the entire Nation in an effort to rescue thirty-three miners trapped a half a mile underground. The operation was joyously successful and graced by God the prayers of millions. It seems that when the situation seems most hopeless, the Creator has the chance to really show us his stuff. Through faith and works, a miracle occurred 17 days into looking for a needle in a rock pile drilling
Then a cheer went up as the note arrived, attached to a probe that had been lowered: “All 33 of us are well in the shelter.” The note continued.. “Under this sea of rock, we are expecting all of Chile to pull hard so that we can be taken out of this hell,” Urzua told Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. The news electrified the rescuers, and sent whoops of excitement around the world: the 32 Chileans and one Bolivian were still alive.
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An election for President and Commander in Chief of the Military must strive to be above reproach. Our public institutions must give the public confidence that a presidential candidate has complied with the election process that is prescribed by our Constitution and laws. It is only after a presidential candidate satisfies the rules of such a process that he/she can expect members of the public, regardless of their party affiliations, to give him/her the respect that the Office of President so much deserves.
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