As you have likely heard, I have decided to enter the race for the U.S. Senate. The issues -- and the opportunities -- facing this country are simply too great to be left to the incompentcy of the two leading candidates (Norm Coleman and Al Franken). Over the course of the coming days and week, I will be offering constructive solutions to address the problems that face this country. More important, I will also be giving the citizens a real and compelling vision for the future -- one which will provide the leadership to seize the great opportunities that are before us.