An insider type passes along a Beltway conversation about Bush tonight:: A effective speech, would say:

“Learn our Language,” and “We’re Building a Wall.” In other words, assimilation and border security. Anything other than that is likely to leave the base unsatisfied. If the President says those two things… the base may give him a pass on guest worker privileges for the illegals who are already here…. the National Guard idea is fraught with risk. For better or worse the National Guard is now associated with Iraq. Most people think the Guard guys shouldn’t be over there at all, but if they are necessary to get the job done, send them over to Iraq, finish the job and then send the Guard members home with the thanks of a grateful Nation. Don’t stretch them thin with a new mission and insufficient resources to do the job.