A revered friend of mine has just survived the latest of myriad surgeries as part of many months of desperate attempts to save his life. To protect his privacy, let’s call him “Tim.”

Tim is one of the most brilliant national security practitioners of his generation. He’s a distinguished veteran of combat overseas and the bureaucratic wars in Washington.

Tim’s experience mirrors what’s been happening to the country he loves so deeply and has served so well. Like America, he’s been wracked by disease, debilitating hardships and skyrocketing costs.

Also like the USA, Tim is tenaciously fighting to survive the forces of darkness working to take him down. His heroic courage is an inspiration to those of us who love him and a hopeful sign that our nation will pull through, too.  

Please join me in praying for Tim – and for America.

This is Frank Gaffney.