Today, Kids, the Colors Are Blue and Green

Mr. Duct-Tape-Fights-Terrorism Bails Out:

In the end, as the first head of the newly created Department (of Homeland Security), Mr. Ridge became known best for, well, playing with colors...They didn't make the nation more secure, but somehow came at politically opportune times. During the campaign, Mr. Ridge seemed deeply concerned for the safety of residents of swing states like Florida and Ohio, sending deputies there on numerous occasions.