Posted on 10/23/2007 8:06:49 PM PDT by Kaslin
This morning President Bush visited the National Defense University in Washington DC to discuss the Global War on terror.
He also talked about the fires in Southern Californina
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for California
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of California and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by wildfires beginning on October 21, 2007, and continuing.
The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate all disaster relief efforts which have the purpose of alleviating the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population, and to provide appropriate assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V of the Stafford Act, to save lives, protect property and public health and safety, and lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.
Specifically, FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. Emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, will be provided at 75 percent Federal funding.
R. David Paulison, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named Michael J. Hall as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected area.
Enoy your visit to Sanity Island
Quote of the day
I want to thank each of you for stepping forward to serve our country. You're courageous folks. Because of your willingness to volunteer in a time of war, there's no doubt in my mind we can prevail in this war. It requires determination, resolve, steadfast -- steadfastness in the face of a brutal enemy. And having served as the Commander-in-Chief for nearly six-and-three -quarters years, there's no doubt in my mind that the United States military has that resolve and has that courage. God bless you.
Photos of the day
President George W. Bush speaks at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007. During his remarks, the President addressed the devastation caused by wildfires in Southern California. Said the President, "All of us across this nation are concerned for the families who have lost their homes, and the many families who have been evacuated from their homes. We send our prayers and thoughts with those who've been affected..." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses U.S. embassy staff Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, during her visit to Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
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My apologies for the late dose. I had a very busy day and got a late start
President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the War Supplemental Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Joined by veterans, members of military support organizations and families of the fallen, the President said, "These patriots have come to the Oval Office to make sure -- and to make clear -- that our troops have the full commitment of our government." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush stands with Dan and Maureen Murphy, parents of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, after the Navy SEAL was honored posthumously with the Medal of Honor during ceremonies Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush leads the applause after presenting Dan and Maureen Murphy with the Medal of Honor in honor of their son, Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who died in action during service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer
It’s fine! We’re always here ready for Sanity Island!
Thanks for your hard work!
President George W. Bush shakes hands with President Nambaryn Enkhbayar of Mongolia, Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, where the two leaders signed the Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact. Said President Bush: "The Millennium Challenge Compact encourages countries to make a firm commitment to basic principles, principles that mean the government will listen to their people and respond to the needs of the people. ...We honor the success of your country and the commitment of your government to basic principles." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Nambaryn Enkhbayar of Mongolia sign the Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush speaks with California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, regarding the wildfires burning throughout the Southern California area. White House photo by Eric Draper
Ah, those heartrending pictures of the Medal of Honor ceremony
again. He is so compassionate!
kaslin: THANK YOU for posting the DOSE tonight!
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MUST READ . . .
ILL-QAIDA
By INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
Iraq: A leading figure in the war on terror lectures his troops on avoiding the mistakes and brutality that alienate the Iraqi people. No, it’s not Murtha lecturing Petraeus. It’s Osama bin Laden admitting he’s losing.
No one has ever accused bin Laden of being stupid. The architect of 9/11 has seen better days and has admitted as much in a tape advising al-Qaida in Iraq to avoid the “mistakes” that have united the people of Iraq, Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds, against him.
“Some of you have been lax in one duty, which is to unite your ranks,” Osama advises followers in a tape aired Monday on Al-Jazeera television. “I advise myself, Muslims in general and brothers in al-Qaida everywhere to avoid extremism among men and groups.” Bin Laden, the voice of moderation? Who’da thunk it?
. . . Al-Tunisi was involved in a meeting with two al-Qaida operatives in Musayyib, a town about 40 miles south of Baghdad, on Sept. 25, when a motion to adjourn was made and seconded by an American F-16. Later retrieved from the rubble was a copy of a letter that Al-Tunisi had written to al-Qaida chieftains in which he said, “We are desperate for your help.”
Sorry, but help is not on the way. We are winning. They are losing. Not even a cut-and-run Democratic Congress or biased and distorted media accounts can help anymore. Al-Qaida has made many mistakes, but its first and greatest was underestimating the resolve of one George W. Bush.
You can read the entire editorial here:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=278032655732063null
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NEWSWEEK: IS BUSH COVERING UP NEWS OF DECREASING IRAQI CASUALTIES?
posted at 6:09 pm on October 23, 2007 by Allahpundit
Some righty bloggers are having fun with this but it’s not far-fetched to think he’d hold back good news — if it might lead to better news.
[Only Newsweek (and the other treasonous members of the MSM) would make such a ludicrous claim; however, Allahpundit uses this claim to offer a VERY insightful analysis . . . You can read it all here:]
http://hotair.com/archives/2007/10/23/newsweek-is-bush-covering-up-news-of-decreasing-iraqi-casualties/
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Night all!
President Bush walks up to the stage prior to speaking at National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
President Bush walks to the podium prior to speaking at National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush arrives onstage to speak at the National Defense University in Washington October 23, 2007
President Bush speaks at the National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007.
President Bush speaks at National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
Interesting that you have to post this on your thread, isn't it? 
President Bush speaks at National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
President Bush speaks at National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
President George W. Bush speaks at the National Defense University in Washington October 23, 2007. Bush said on Tuesday a planned missile shield in Europe is vital to protect against an 'emerging Iranian threat' as he pressed an escalating U.S.-led campaign against Tehran
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at the National Defense University in Washington October 23, 2007
President Bush speaks at the National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at the National Defense University in Washington October 23, 2007.
President Bush speaks at the National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at the National Defense University in Washington October 23, 2007.
President Bush speaks at National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007.
President Bush speaks at the National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
President Bush waves after speaking at National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program during his visit to Eisenhower Hall Baruch Auditorium at Fort McNair in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
U.S. President George W. Bush walks from the stage after speaking at the National Defense University in Washington October 23, 2007.
U.S. President George W. Bush waves as walks on Pennsylvania Avenue to The White House in Washington after attending a Republican Governors Association reception October 22, 2007
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