A “golden age,” one in which the United States of America can aim even higher than the moon, was proclaimed Monday during President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration speech.

And while Elon Musk may have thrown his hands in the air to cheer the goal to “pursue our manifest destiny into the stars,” and “plant the stars and stripes on the planet Mars,” ordinary Americans were more likely to find a common reason to cheer in Trump’s promise to seek a broad government effort to reduce inflation and reduce prices.

Though he must be careful to avoid the executive overreach that has plagued the administrations of his predecessors, Trump appears eager to take swift action on important issues such as the security of our southern border and our energy independence. At least on the border issue, Mexico says it is already on board to help.

“This inauguration day, we do not just celebrate, but we reaffirm the values that have made our country great,” said U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va. “As we usher in the new Trump administration, we are reminded that the foundation of this country is rooted in the timeless principle of government of, by, and for the people. Today, that message rings a little bit louder in every corner of our great nation. So once again, congratulations to the incoming administration. I’m excited to work together to make our country the shining example of freedom and prosperity it was always meant to be.”

Gov. Patrick Morrisey talked, too, about being able to work WITH the president.

“Today, I join all West Virginians who are excited for this new golden era of American leadership,” Morrisey said. “And I look forward to working with President Trump to build a bright and prosperous future for our state and nation.”

As has been the case from the very founding of this country, all those goals and visions will depend upon their survival of the checks and balances of the federal government, and of the will of the American people. But that which is judged to best uplift us all — to truly move us forward — will no doubt prevail.

“I stand before you now as proof that you should never believe that something is impossible to do in America,” Trump said. “In America, the impossible is what we do best.”

With a determination to do what is right and good, here in the land of the free, we must never forget it.