I think the White House has been reluctant to tout the fact that there hasn't been a terrorist attack here since 9/11 owing to the "knock on wood" imperative.  In today's excellent speech, the President finally explained in detail that it is no accident.  American operatives have been aggressive in tracking down the bad guys and tracing the connections they give up under questioning.  President Bush is determined to give them the tools they need and the protections they have earned in the crucial work they do.  Congressional Republicans now have the ammunition they need to line up behind him.  Will Lindsay Graham be out of step?