Teresa Ediger, of Dallas, Texas, holds a poster of her son, who is currently serving in Iraq, while she cheers at a pro-Bush rally, Saturday.
Posted on 08/28/2005 2:01:23 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President Bush, as he readied the federal government for a massive relief effort, on Sunday urged people in the path of Hurricane Katrina to forget anything but their safety and move to higher ground as instructed.
"We cannot stress enough the danger this hurricane poses to Gulf Coast communities," Bush said as the storm roared across the gulf toward New Orleans and other communities. "I urge all citizens to put their own safety and the safety of their families first by moving to safe ground."
With forecasters warning of a category five storm, the president made sure the federal response would not be delayed by already declaring emergencies in Mississippi and Florida just hours after a similar declaration for Louisiana. Such declarations make federal aid available to assist with disaster relief, but they are rarely made before a storm even hits.
Working from his Texas ranch, Bush participated via videoconference in a large meeting of federal, state and local disaster management officials preparing for the storm's onslaught. Separately, he spoke by phone with the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
The President also spok about Iraq and asked the nation for patience regarding the Iraq War as the Iraqis work toward ratification of their constitution.
THE WEEK AHEAD: The President's schedule is subject to change due to Hurricane Katrina. As of now, his schedule remains as announced. President Bush will stop in Arizona on his way to Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, Clifornia on Monday. In both states, GWB will discuss a new Medicare reform program.
On Tuesday, President Bush will deliver a speech at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego, California. The speech will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, to end World War II. He is expected to draw comparisons between Japan in 1945 and Iraq in 2005, as the latter works toward achieving a constitutional democracy.
Teresa Ediger, of Dallas, Texas, holds a poster of her son, who is currently serving in Iraq, while she cheers at a pro-Bush rally, Saturday.
Thanks for the dose today Wolfstar! Looks like our President has been out bicycling and clearing brush - he definitely has some color on his face :-)
Yes, he does look tired! Bless him!
President George W. Bush put pressure on the Palestinians on Saturday to respond to the Israeli pullout from Gaza and portions of the West Bank by cracking down on terrorism. Bush is seen in this October 11, 2001 file photo answering a question during a press conference in White House in Washington.
"Prayers for everyone in the path of the hurricane."
G'day to you, Oz. Good to "see" you. It's been awhile. Hope all is well with you.
She's doing a lot of things lately, but she stopped grieving a long time ago! That kind of undermining the efforts in the Middle East can't be considered part of the grieving process! No Way!
sorry for the extra mail - I meant to add some well-deserved R&R. Unlike what the MSM keeps saying, this has not been a month-long vacation for him. Had they bothered to check his daily schedule of trips, meeting w foreign heads, security advisory meeting, economic advisory meeting, etc., they would know that!
Hi, LUV W. The President seemed a little drawn and tired when he made his statement this morning. He's been tracking the progress of Katrina and was working the phone very early today, speaking to the governors of the states potentially in the hurrican's path.
Hello, anonymoussierra.
Welcome United States of America strong President!!!!!!!!!be strong!!!!!!!!I do like you!!!!!!thank you thank you!!!!!!
Good day, OWF. Boy is that hurricane a scary monster. Looks like the eye is headed slightly to the west of downtown New Orleans.
How are you?
You are so very welcome.
Just to let you all know the coverage here in Oz about the rally in Crawford has been PATHETIC - so anti-Bush. Unreal! Back to throwing cushions at my TV! hehehe
God Bless all of those who have made the effort to get out and say You Don't Speak for me Cindy.
That he sure does, but he does not look very rested. According to the news, he was up very early working on the hurricane situation. Perhaps it's not so much that he's tired as that he's worried.
For a man on "vacation" he has had a lot on his plate this summer.
Number One oz what sort of toaster do you want, great to hear from you though I suppose you are not talking to me today after the cricket earlier.
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