Posted on 12/19/2005 5:46:35 PM PST by snugs
The President on Saturday delivered his weekly live radio address on TV from the Roosevelt Room
On Sunday the President addressed the nation from the Oval Office regarding progress in Iraq and the war on terror
Today the President held a new conference in which he addressed the issue regarding the interception of international communications of people with known links to al Qaeda and related terrorist organizations.
Later in the day the President and first lady joined marines in helping at the "Toys for Tots" collection center at the Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex in Washington, D.C.
The Vice President made a surprise visit to Iraq on Sunday and today was in Afganistan for the opening of Afghan Parliament.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had meetings with Polish Foreign Minister Stefan Meller and Germany's Minister of Defense, Franz Josef Jung at the State Department. She also met with members of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba.
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld had a meeting with German Defense Minister Franz Josef Jung at the Pentagon
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Press Conference of the President
The East Room
Last night I addressed the nation about our strategy for victory in Iraq, and the historic elections that took place in the country last week. In a nation that once lived by the whims of a brutal dictator, the Iraqi people now enjoy constitutionally protected freedoms, and their leaders now derive their powers from the consent of the government. Millions of Iraqis are looking forward to a future with hope and optimism.
As I said last night, this election does not mean the end of violence, but it is the beginning of something new: a constitutional democracy at the heart of the Middle East. And we will keep working toward our goal of a democratic Iraq that can govern and self-sustain itself and defend itself.
After September the 11th, one question my administration had to answer was how, using the authorities I have, how do we effectively detect enemies hiding in our midst and prevent them from striking us again? We know that a two-minute phone conversation between somebody linked to al Qaeda here and an operative overseas could lead directly to the loss of thousands of lives. To save American lives, we must be able to act fast and to detect these conversations so we can prevent new attacks.
So, consistent with U.S. law and the Constitution, I authorized the interception of international communications of people with known links to al Qaeda and related terrorist organizations. This program is carefully reviewed approximately every 45 days to ensure it is being used properly. Leaders in the United States Congress have been briefed more than a dozen times on this program. And it has been effective in disrupting the enemy, while safeguarding our civil liberties.
This program has targeted those with known links to al Qaeda. I've reauthorized this program more than 30 times since the September the 11th attacks, and I intend to do so for so long as our nation is -- for so long as the nation faces the continuing threat of an enemy that wants to kill American citizens.
So I'm just going to keep doing my job. Maybe you can keep focusing on all these focus groups and polls, and all that business. My job is to lead, keep telling the American people what I believe, work to bring people together to achieve a common objective, stand on principle, and that's the way I'm going to lead. I did so in 2005, and I'm going to do so in 2006.
Thank you all for coming, and happy holidays to you. Appreciate it.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush addresses the media during a press conference Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in the East Room of the White House. Before responding to reporters' questioning, the President, speaking on Iraq, told the gathering, "... This election does not mean the end of violence, but it is the beginning of something new: A constitutional democracy at the heart of the Middle East."
ho ho ho
Hi. How are you tonight?
Hi Snugs, thanks for the pics. It was an awesome day for those of us who love our President. He gave a fantastic presser this morning!
Dose going up please wait until the all clear before posting or reposting photos and graphics.
Number one
I can't believe I may have made the top 10! Great day for President Bush!!!
I am fine second tonight LOL
Thought for sure I was too slow....Howdy snugs...
President George W. Bush addresses the nation Sunday, Dec. 18, 2005, from the Oval Office of the White House. Said the President, "Next week, Americans will gather to celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah. Many families will be praying for loved ones spending this season far from home in Iraq, Afghanistan or other dangerous places. Our Nation joins in those prayers. We pray for the safety and strength of our troops."
President Bush is photographed shortly after delivering a speech about U.S. involvement in Iraq from the Oval Office, December 18, 2005
Hi Eleanor.
Tell it, George! Show 'em what a man looks like!
You have and it certainly is
Hi..snugs...and mystery-ak, you must be feeling better...I just saw you on another thread...you must be MOVIN' to be first here!!! LOL
Howdy again
President Bush walks down the Cross Hall, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, to the East Room of the White House to hold a press conference
President George W. Bush walks into the East Room of the White House for a press conference in Washington, December 19, 2005
Hello Gretchen
GO W!!!!
Lol yeah I already saw mystery's comment before I posted mine. I would've felt kinda bad about taking the toaster two nights in a row. Sorta.
It was a great presser with an old fashioned caning at the woodshed. Those clymers didn't know what hit them. Lot's of good taglines in it.
I love this comment from the President today.
""So I'm just going to keep doing my job. Maybe you can keep focusing on all these focus groups and polls, and all that business. My job is to lead, keep telling the American people what I believe, work to bring people together to achieve a common objective, stand on principle, and that's the way I'm going to lead. I did so in 2005, and I'm going to do so in 2006. ""
Hey everyone. Have been busy making fudge. It smells so good!
Pres. Bush was great at his press conference this morning. He practically dared the media to ask him about his authorization to order surveillance and congress' involvement. I loved it!
There's something about Dubya in a pinstripe suit...where is my fan?
I could watch this over and over--wish I would have dvd'd it.
President Bush gestures during a news conference in the East Room of the White House on Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
President Bush addresses a press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, December 19, 2005
LOL! You have an extra fan to share? I agree :)
President Bush answers a question during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
President George W. Bush listens as Terrence Hunt of The Associated Press delivers a question Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, during the President's press conference in the East Room of the White House. In response to Mr. Hunt's question, the President responded, "We're at war, and we must protect America's secrets."
Karl Rove attends a press conference by U.S. President George W. Bush in the East Room of the White House in Washington, December 19, 2005
Good evening.
The president was so good during his press conference today that it was like the very best Christmas present he could give us. What a great day!
I love that tough talkin' cowboy in a pinstripe suit!
He really let the DUmmies have it this morning.
:0)
Today was a total TKO by Dubya, and those stupid reporters didn't even realize they were toast. I particularly loved the way he made John Roberts look even dumber than usual.
President Bush helps load toys onto a truck at the Toys for Tots collection center at the Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex on Monday, Dec. 19, 2005 in Washington
President Bush holds up a Washington Redskins foam finger during a visit to the Toys for Tots collection center at the Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex on Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
Mrs. Laura Bush helps carry a large stuffed animal to a toy distribition vehicle, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at the "Toys for Tots" collection center at the Naval District Washington Anacostia Annex in Washington, D.C., where she joined President George W. Bush in thanking the U.S. Marines for their charitable efforts.
Student participants in the Youth Service Opportunities Project of Washington, D.C.'s Cardozo Senior High School joined Mrs. Laura Bush and her staff, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in assembling sandwiches for Martha's Table's mobile soup kitchen.
Looks like the old "W" we loved is back.
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses marines at al-Asad Air Base December 18, 2005. Cheney also met with Iraqi leaders and US military commanders to discuss security and last week's parliamentary elections during his surprise visit to Iraq
Vice President Dick Cheney (R) meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari in Baghdad, December 18, 2005.
Vice President Cheney meets with US Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad, General George Casey and General John Abizaid in the Green Zone during a one-day surprise visit to Iraq, Sunday Dec. 18, 2005
Vice President Dick Cheney (C) poses with US troops at the Taji Air Base in Iraq December 18, 2005.
Vice President Dick Cheney (L) has dinner with US and Iraqi soldiers at the Taji Air Base in Iraq December 18, 2005. 
Vice-President Dick Cheney talks with U.S. soldiers after touring the 9th Mechanized Infantry Division of the Iraqi Army at the Taji Air Base in Iraq, December 18, 2005 .
You can share mine.
Now that is a fan!!!
You can't have it 'til I'm finished with it~! lol
Great! I love it LOL
Yay! I saw Karl when I was watching the press conference and I was hoping there'd be pictures.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, shakes hands with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005. Afghanistan's first popularly elected parliament in more than three decades convened Monday, marking a major step toward democracy following the ouster of the hardline Taliban. The Vice President flew in to attend the opening session.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, walks with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
Afghan President Hamid Karzai (centre R) and U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (centre L) inspect guard of honor at the Afghan presidential palace in Kabul December 19, 2005
Afghan President Hamid Karzai and Vice President Dick Cheney have a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005 
Lynne looks a bit tired in this photo maybe jet lag is catching up with her
Vice-President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne Cheney attend the inauguration of the first Afghan parliament in decades, in Kabul, Afghanistan December 19, 2005
Afghan President Hamid Karzai addresses Vice President Dick Cheney, Mrs. Lynne Cheney, and attendees of the opening of Afghan Parliament, the first elected parliament in more than three decades, in Kabul, Afghanistan Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
Local children participate in the opening session of the Afghan Parliament, the first elected parliament in more than three decades, in Kabul, Afghanistan Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
Vice President Richard Cheney and Lt. Gen.Karl Eikenberry, left, appear at a rally with troops at Bagram Air Base, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, in Afghanistan.
Vice President Dick Cheney participates in a rally for the troops at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan Monday, Dec. 19, 2005.
There were 2 others but they were not flattering so I did not post them.
I'd title the sixth one down [2nd from the bottom] in post number 27 as "Coming in for the kill" or "The cat who ate the canary." What an excellent job he did in this news conference!
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice smiles at the beginning of a meeting with Polish Foreign Minister Stefan Meller at the Secretary's Outer Office at the State Department in Washington December 19, 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with Polish Foreign Minister Stefan Meller in the Secretary's Outer Office at the State Department in Washington December 19, 2005
Germany's Minister of Defense, Franz Josef Jung (L) leaves the US Department of State after his private meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice 19 December 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (C) talks to Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez (3rd R) during a meeting with the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba at the State Department in Washington December 19, 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (C) is seen between Attorney General Alberto Gonzales (L) and Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao during a meeting with the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba at the State Department in Washington December 19, 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, meets with members of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba, left to right, Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte, Department of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, at the State Department, Monday, Dec. 19, 2005
U.S. Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte, Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, Attorney-General Alberto Gonzales, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson and Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff attend a meeting of the Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba at the State Department in Washington December 19, 2005
Great press conference today, Mr. President!
Absolutely! They should have advertised this press conference as "W - Reloaded!"
Indeed he did
Just lucky...I had just refreshed the page and there was the Dose.....
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