Bono started his speech by mentioning he hadn't worn a tie for the National Prayer Breakfast because he doesn't wear ties for politicians-but he did wear one for Texas. He later noted there were more Fortune 500 companies in Texas than any other state, hence the tie. He said he had been humbled by Dallas before, when the band first came here in April of 1981, they were the opening act for a wet t-shirt contest. He continued alternating between humor and his charm and quickly got the audience into a receptive mood.
Bono explained his journey began with Live Aid after which he and Ali spent a month in Africa and then he became a rock star with a cause. Karen Hughes was in attendance and he noted that the US could improve it's image by doing more for the people of Africa. He said he was a fan of the US and was one of those annoying fans that followed you into the bathroom, reading off cd liners. Except that he was reading the Declaration of Independance and the Constitution and holding us to them.
Although I had heard most parts of Bono's speech before, the ending came much too soon! He ended by imploring us not to turn away from the people of Africa as some had turned away from the trains taking people away during the Holocaust. That we must lie down on the tracks in front of the trains as we know what is at the end of the track if we don't. He received a standing ovation at the end of his speech. As the President of the WAC was presenting him with gifts of a mosquito net and a book about African Heritage, he quickly loosened his tie and unbuttoned his shirt in the usual charming Bono fashion. He then received another standing ovation as he left the stage. It was truly inspiring to hear this man speak from his heart - his compassion is contagious
About 75 of us waited for Bono to come out after and he didn't let us down. He probably spent a good 10-15 minutes signing and meeting his fans. As they drove away, the SUV stopped at the corner. It appears he had signed a ticket stub for a fan earlier and this guy had mistakenly placed it inside an envelope he had given Bono. So not only had Bono immediately opened the envelope, he stopped and waited because he knew what this autographed ticket stub meant to this fan. That's not a rock star, that's a hero with a heart as big as Texas!
As I drove home watching the lightning dance across the western sky, I hope Bono is spending the night in Dallas. We need to keep him safe.....
Finally, some info trickling in from Dallas! Thanks for the pics! Can't wait to hear about the speach now. 
I am loving these picture!!!! I am a little obsessed, I like to know where he is......
