Rev. Lowery is a great American. I had the opportunity to have dinner with him last year, when he was speaker at a conference I chaired. He has seen many changes in his years, but is still determined to remain a foot soldier for justice and equality.

He has that unique method of combining a serious message with some rhythm and rhyme. Some may recall his scathing poem about George Bush delivered at Coretta Scott King's funeral (With GWB present. It was harsh, funny and right on.

It is a great day to be an American!