We are praying for them and their family.

We are praying for them and their family.

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of read more

[The fifth Puerto Rican to play in the NBA, Arroyo, 24, had an excused absence on the third day of training camp so he could attend a reception in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month held at the White House. The highlight came when President Bush thanked Arroyo for attending.] Honestly, ... I was sort of surprised he knew my name.

My parents are trying to not show their emotions, but I know they're getting really excited.

My parents are trying to not show their emotions, but I know they're getting really excited.

I think the district is as wide open as it's ever been. Everybody has tapes on each other, so there's read more

I think the district is as wide open as it's ever been. Everybody has tapes on each other, so there's not much mystery. It will be a matter of who out-executes whom.

We're just keeping things simple. Philly's a great team, and I thought we did a good job of getting behind read more

We're just keeping things simple. Philly's a great team, and I thought we did a good job of getting behind their 'D' and making things happen and coming through the neutral zone with speed. After the first period I think we were a little slow, but we got going as the game went on. We blocked shots and killed penalties, and to win games you have to do that.

We should finish off the chances at this level. If you get in front of the goal three or four read more

We should finish off the chances at this level. If you get in front of the goal three or four times, what more do you need?

Thank you to all the people who helped us get this house.

Thank you to all the people who helped us get this house.

A study of economics usually reveals that the best time to buy anything is last year.

A study of economics usually reveals that the best time to buy anything is last year.

Eventually they get interested in all the different kinds of music we play...and they want to know about those countries.

Eventually they get interested in all the different kinds of music we play...and they want to know about those countries.