"We must acknowledge that our growth and prosperity have brought about problems that require serious attention and prudent decisions.  That process is painstaking, but we can't go back.  The pressures and problems associated with both external and internal forces require an approach that trusts our traditions but deftly navigates change. We must tackle these issues head-on, marshal our skills and resources, separate the possible from the impossible, and find solutions that are realistic, affordable, and fair to everyone."