Dan, if you would read the statement you are referring to a second time, I believe you would see that the focus is on the CONVICTION that America and it's interests SHOULD BE allowed free from terrorism.
I am sick of hearing that we (the USA) deserve what we have gotten. I am also tired of seeing/hearing of people in other parts of this earth dealing with such atrocities.
Tongue in cheek: "why can't we all just get along"?
Oh, and as far as the miracle worker... we could use one and I for one will be praying for our president and the rest of the government (since the president can't do much if anything on his own).
Again, just my take on things.