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.

“President Trump’s inauguration is an historic day for the country,” U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, said on social media. “Now it’s time for Congress to step up and do our job. That means securing the border, demanding fair and reciprocal trade abroad, and lowering prices for everyday Americans.”

“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.”

W.Va. 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.”

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, congratulated Trump.

“I believe there’s more that unites us as Americans than divides us — and as the Trump administration begins its work, we must focus on the commonsense issues that bring people together to move our commonwealth and our country forward,” he said in a release.

Also showing a willingness to at least hear what Trump has to say is another Pennsylvania Democrat, Sen. John Fetterman. Fetterman, who once served as mayor of Braddock, is known as an unconventional member of the Senate, and passed on formal attire for Trump’s inaguration, showing up in his trademark black hoodie, gray shorts and tennis shoes.

He and his wife, Gisele, had traveled to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Trump earlier this month, and offered a simple comment about his visit: “I’m the senator for all Pennsylvanians — not just Democrats in Pennsylvania.”

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.