Then last month came the friends of the court on Michigan's side.

But two months went by and not one came near us.

Then the following month came the moment that changed his life.

That challenge is likely to take months to come to court.

"Every two months, one group of kids is either coming or going."

But before that, for the months to come, I would like to make you an offer.

"Every month one or two American officials have come here to talk with me."

Every few months, one Gates or another came to town.

A month ago not one would have come to hear him speak.

And then maybe six months or a year later, the same person is coming back again.