Who would of thought?

Our countries greatest president frequented this doorway, and practiced law across the street. The history making president elect announced his candidacy on this spot. His election goes a long way to prove that America has indeed grown up and is ready to lead again.

I encourage all Americans - and visitors as well - to visit Lincoln's home town and especially the Presidential Library. Here you will gain insights as to the contentious nature of American politics, our ability to fight hard for issues and yet to come together again, united as a country.

Those were tough times, yes violent times - perhaps the toughest our country will ever face. To be shooting at your neighbor and dividing your new country in half is way beyond whether GM will make another Hummer. Or Toyota another Prius.

We need to remember that we as a country have faced lots of problems, tough times, hard decisions - and we will have to again. We beat those problems by acting as a country, working together as Americans, remembering our common goals and needs.

And so when some companies in your state or town, who employ your neighbors, ask for a loan to help them change and be better for the future, don't let the short sighted ruin those companies. Think big, think about the whole country, and step up and be an American.