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
More interesting that it’s necessary.
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
President George W. Bush addresses the National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Washington, D.C. Said the President, "All of you who wear the uniform are helping to protect this country, and the United States of America is grateful for your service." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush talks with Basmah Zeyoudi during a roundtable discussion with young Arab women leaders Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Moderating the discussion is U.S. Ambassador Michele Sison. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush meets one-on-one with women in the Pink Majlis Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Majlis is a tradition of open forum for a wide range of topics. The Majlis focuses issues related to breast cancer. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush talks with women in the Pink Majlis Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Majlis is a tradition of open forum for a wide range of topics. The Majlis focuses issues related to breast cancer. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks regarding the U.S.-Middle East partnership on breast cancer awareness and research Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, at the Sheikh Khalifa Medical Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush pauses for a photo with guests upon conclusion of a social lunch with Sheikha Fatima Bin Mubarak at Sheikha Fatima's Sea Palace Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The visit to Abu Dhabi was the first during Mrs. Bush's weeklong visit to the Middle East, where she is scheduled to meet with key officials, medical and educational leaders, and leaders of women's groups. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush takes in a view of Dubai with Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Hussein and Mr. H.E. Obaid Al Tayer, Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during the launch of the program, “Making it Our Business: Breast Cancer Awareness,” at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
U.S. first lady Laura Bush arrives Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, at a military airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Bush, on a Middle East tour, is focusing on women's issues during her visit to the kingdom.
Saudi king's son Prince Faisal bin Abdulla receives U.S. first lady Laura Bush, right, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, on her arrival at a military airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush (R) is welcomed by Saudi Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah, son of the Saudi King, during her Middle East tour in Riyadh October 23, 2007.
Saudi Prince Faisal bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud (L) greets US First Lady Laura Bush upon her arrival in Riyadh. Bush on Tuesday launched a joint drive with Saudi Arabia to fight breast cancer on the second leg of a Middle East tour aimed at spreading awareness of the disease
U.S. first lady Laura Bush (R) walks with Saudi Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah son of the Saudi King, during her Middle East tour, in Riyadh October 23, 2007
U.S. first lady Laura Bush (R) walks with Saudi Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah son of the Saudi King, during her Middle East tour, in Riyadh October 23, 2007
U.S. first lady Laura Bush and the Saudi king's son Prince Faisal bin Abdulla drink arabic coffee Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, during her arrival at a military airport in Riyadh
U.S. first lady Laura Bush drinks Arabic coffee Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, while seated with the Saudi king's son Prince Faisal bin Abdulla (unseen) during her arrival at a military airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush and the Saudi king's son Prince Faisal bin Abdulla drink arabic coffee Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, during her arrival at a military airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Bush, on a Middle East tour, is focusing on women's issues during her visit to the conservative kingdom.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush is accompanied by Saudi officials upon her arrival at Riyadh Air Base, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007 during her second leg of a Middle East tour aimed at promoting awareness of breast cancer.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush, right, shakes hands with unidentified Saudi female doctor during a visit to Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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U.S. first lady Laura Bush, centre, listens to Dr. Huda Abdel Kareem, right, and unidentified Saudi female doctor during a visit to Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
U.S. first lady Laura Bush listens to Dr. Huda Abdel Kareem, left, during a visit to Abdul-Latif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
Wanted to blow up 50,000 people in the towers, but only getting 3,000...no, that's not extremism, not in the least....
U.S. first lady Laura Bush is watched during a visit to Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush talks to the press with Dr. Huda Abdel Kareem, left, during a visit to Abdul-Latif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. during a visit to Abdul-Latif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The wife of U.S. President George W. Bush arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday to launch the Breast Cancer Partnership program, a new initiative to fight cancer by raising awareness about the disease and increasing breast cancer research.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush talks to the press during a visit to Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush talks to the media during a visit to Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
US First Lady Laura Bush speaks with journalists during a visit to Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center in Riyadh. Bush on Tuesday launched a joint drive with Saudi Arabia to fight breast cancer on the second leg of a Middle East tour aimed at spreading awareness of the disease
U.S. first lady Laura Bush speaks to reporters at the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center during her Middle East tour in Riyadh October 23, 2007
U.S. first lady Laura Bush speaks to reporters at the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center during her Middle East tour in Riyadh October 23, 2007.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush speaks to reporters at the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center during her Middle East tour in Riyadh October 23, 2007
U.S. first lady Laura Bush speaks to reporters at the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center during her Middle East tour in Riyadh October 23, 2007.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush speaks to reporters at the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center during her Middle East tour in Riyadh October 23, 2007.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush speaks to reporters at the Abdullatif Cancer Screening Center during her Middle East tour in Riyadh October 23, 2007.
Fox News said the parents of Lt. Michael Murphy had a replica of their son’s dog tags made and presented them to President Bush. Fox also said the President wore them under his shirt.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) welcomes U.S. first lady Laura Bush in Jeddah October 23, 2007
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) welcomes U.S. first lady Laura Bush in Jeddah October,23 2007.
Looks like the secret service man is watching very carefully, thank goodness!
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) meets with U.S. first lady Laura Bush in Jeddah October 23, 2007.
In this photo released by Saudi Press Agency, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah, right meets with US first lady Laura Bush in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007.
Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah (R) and U.S. first lady Laura Bush shake hands in Jeddah October 23, 2007
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