Posted on 09/04/2007 6:43:47 PM PDT by Kaslin
After his surprise trip to Iraq yesterday where he met with the troops in Anbar Province President Bush flew to Sidney, Australia to attend the APEC summit
Today President Bush commended the Senate for confirming Jim Nussle as OMB Director
I thank the Senate for its strong bipartisan vote confirming Jim Nussle as Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
Jim's confirmation comes at a critical time for our Nation's budget as Congress considers this year's annual spending bills. With less than a month until the new fiscal year begins, Congress has not sent any of the twelve appropriations bills to my desk. We must work together quickly to get the people's work done on time. Jim is a strong advocate for fiscal discipline and pro-growth economic policies, and he will help lead efforts to balance the budget by 2012 by restraining federal spending and keeping taxes low. And as OMB Director, he will work to provide transparency regarding federal spending and earmarks, strong accountability in government, and better results for taxpayers. I congratulate Jim and his family on today's confirmation and thank him for his continued service to our Nation.
Statement by the President
President George W. Bush today announced that he has named Barry Jackson as Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs. Mr. Jackson will be responsible for managing the White House offices of Political Affairs, Public Liaison, Intergovernmental Affairs, and Strategic Initiatives.
Since 2002, Mr. Jackson has served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy to the Senior Advisor. Prior to this, he served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Strategic Initiatives. During his tenure, he has been responsible for facilitating coordination between the White House and external coalitions on major Presidential initiatives.
"Barry is a capable and trusted advisor who is widely respected for his sound judgment and strong ability to build consensus around initiatives that are important to all Americans," President Bush said. "Throughout my Administration, I have valued his advice and leadership. I appreciate his continued service."
Prior to joining the Administration, Mr. Jackson served as Chief of Staff to Congressman John Boehner and Executive Director of the House Republican Conference. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa.
Quote of the day
Sorry, but I could not find a quote of the day
Photo Of The Day
President Bush meets with Australian Prime Minister John Howard ahead of the APEC summit at the Commonwealth Parliament Offices in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with Australia's Prime Minister John Howard (L) in Sydney, September 5, 2007.
Mooo !!
My apology for the late dose, but I was waiting on the White House page to post photos and the news about the president's trip to Sidney
Snarl....
Just kidding - I was playing off the “moo...”
Thanks for the dose tonight!
Dang!!!!!
President George W. Bush waves from Air Force One after landing in Sydney Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, to attend the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is greeted Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007, upon his arrival at Sydney (Kingsford-Smith) Airport by Colonel Bil Monfrieds ADC, representing the Governor-General of Australia. White House photo by Eric Draper 
President Bush waves from the steps of Air Force One upon his arrival in Sydney for the annual APEC summit, September 4, 2007.
President Bush waves upon his arrival in Sydney, Australia, for the APEC summit, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he steps down Air Force One upon his arrival at the Sydney airport Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, 2007, following his unannounced visit to Iraq. Bush is expected to meet leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation nations prior and during the APEC leaders' summit meetings scheduled to be held over the weekend.
Quote to the DIMS.....”I am the president and you are NOT!!!”
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I know that. LOL
He’s gonna be pooped by the time he gets home. His jet lag will put him behind for about 24 hours! LOL!
A possible Nick alert !! ;)
Ha ha, good one
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) greets Australian Deputy Prime Minister Mark Vaile (2nd L) upon Bush's arrival in Sydney for the annual APEC summit, September 4, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush, second from right, is greeted by New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma and others upon his arrival at the Sydney airport Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, 2007, following his unannounced visit to Iraq. Bush meets leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation nations prior and during the APEC summit meetings over the weekend
U.S. President George W. Bush (2nd L) greets Santina Iemma (L), the wife of New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma (2nd R) as the Premier greets U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice upon their arrival in Sydney for the annual APEC summit, September 4, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush, second from right, accompanied by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, is greeted by unidentified officials upon his arrival at the Sydney airport Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush, third from right, accompanied by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, second from right, is greeted by US Ambassador to Australia Robert McCalluf and others upon his arrival at the Sydney airport Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, 2007, following his unannounced visit to Iraq. Bush meets leaders of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation nations prior and during the APEC summit meetings over the weekend
G’day everyone! Your local Bushbot reporting ...
Happy to report that President Bush has arrived safely in Sydney.
I sat up last night and watched on cable tv Air Force One arriving. That was rather amusing as the commentators had no idea if the plane was AF1 or the replica that had landed at 10:27pm....They were still debating whether it was AF1 meanwhile the plane was taxiing towards the VIP area rather quickly. Then the doors opened and minutes later the President bounded down the steps! Oh yeah ...that is AF1!
It was interesting for me to see live on TV how it is all done to get the President de-planed, through the meet-and-greet then into his limo. It was all very quick!
Prime Minister Howard did not meet the President at the airport last night; he was busy at our football (rugby league) player of the year awards and made an amusing aside that he hoped that his friend would understand that football takes prescedence over official visits. Howard does love football; he supports St George Illawarra - they have had a frightful year and so has the PM. Not long until election time for him and it will probably be his last hurrah.
The President is staying at one of the finest hotels in Sydney not far from the Sydney Opera House; that’s where all the APEC meetings will take place. What a venue! I hope the weather holds even though it has been forescast to rain until Saturday. Boo! Hiss!
President Bush and PM Howard have met this morning and are holding a joint presser (even as I write) which includes local lunatic media.
Speaking of lunatics...yes, rent-a-crowd are out in force with the predictable chants, slogans ... blah, blah. Fortunately they will kept well away from the President and left to rant in the pouring rain (tee hee).
PB has a busy schedule whilst he is town and there will be plenty of photo ops in some of the city’s most spectacular places. I hope he gets to have a little local exposure as the majority of us folks and fauna are really quite friendly!
Local web sites that have coverage of APEC include:
http://www.smh.com.au
http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph
I can’t guarantee you journalistic integrity (is that an oxymoron?) on the sites but at least the pix will be good!
I’ll keep y’all posted.....
I had to say it. You know, there COULD have been 20 emails separating me and Moo so I wasn’t sure you’d GET IT.
SCB
kaslin:
THANK YOU for posting these photos from ‘down under’ . . . The President looks AWESOME . . . and I just love John Howard!
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MUST READ . . .
COMING TOGETHER IN ANBAR PROVINCE
By INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
Iraq War: With the arrival of the commander-in-chief in Iraq’s once-forbidden Anbar province, the surge is now complete. The two most powerful boots in the world are on the ground, and they aren’t running away.
Democrats in Congress will call it a stunt, a photo op. But the surprise visit by President Bush to Al-Asad Air Base in a remote part of Anbar province was a visible sign of the progress made in Iraq.
It also was intended to send multiple messages — to Democrats ready to cut and run, to Iraqi politicians unable to get their act together and to jihadists waiting for America once again to quit.
To the Democrats waiting for the report from Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Bush has provided a stunning visual aid. The leader who was called a cowboy has tamed the wild, wild west of Iraq. The cavalry has arrived.
You can read the rest of this excellent commentary here:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=273797842187129
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UPDATE: Move America Forward’s Caravan for VICTORY
http://www.moveamericaforward.org/index.php/DailyFile/
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EXCERPTS FROM “DEAD CERTAIN” . . .
[Note: I purchased the book today and am reading it as fast as possible . . . At this point (a third of the way thru) I can state with almost certainty that Draper, the book’s author, is a Democrat (although not rabidly so) who is actually attempting to be fair (at least from a Democrat’s perspective) . . . For the most part, he permits his narrative to advance on the basis of EXTENSIVE quotes from the ‘main characters’ . . . Our President reveals himself to be the courageous, visionary, steadfast, man of character we all know him to be . . . Of course, Draper can’t help but add an editorial ‘snark’ here and there (he is, after all, a Democrat . . . AND a man who wants to be respected in the Democrat-controlled worlds of media and publishing) . . . Over all, however, I’m enjoying the book . . . so far . . . I’ll keep you posted.]
http://www.slate.com/id/2173193/entry/2173202/
President Bush (C) walks to his limousine with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L) upon their arrival in Sydney for the annual APEC summit, September 4, 2007
President Bush waves as he arrives at Sydney airport ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit September 4, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush, left, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice are seen in a limousine leaving for their hotel upon their arrival at the Sydney airport Tuesday evening, Sept. 4, 2007
Thanks for the dose tonight Kaslin.
Eric Draper has taken a lot of wonderful pictures of the president over the years. He’s very good at what he does.
U.S. President George W. Bush meets with Australia's Prime Minister John Howard in Sydney, September 5, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) meets with Australia's Prime Minister John Howard in Sydney, September 5, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with Australia's Prime Minister John Howard (L) in Sydney, September 5, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush meets with Australia's Prime Minister John Howard in Sydney, September 5, 2007
President Bush meets with Australian Prime Minister John Howard ahead of the APEC summit at the Commonwealth Parliament Offices in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
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