Posted on 02/25/2008 6:25:24 PM PST by snugs
The President met with Jay Hein, Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in the Oval Office and then addressed to a meeting of the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room.
The President and the First Lady attended the 2008 Republican Governors Association gala at the National Building Museum where the President gave a speech.
Pray for President Bush - Day - 2713
Today the Vice President is in Dallas Texas, tomorrow he will visit Fort Hood where he will deliver remarks at the III Corps flag uncasing ceremony and then address about 10,000 Fort Hood soldiers at a rally on Cooper Field. Click here for more details.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in South Korea to attend the inauguration of South Korea's new President Lee Myung-bak.
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates continues his overseas trip, today he is in Indonesia..
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Meets with National Governors Association
State Dining Room
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. I'm supposed to stall, to wait for the press corps. (Laughter.) Chairman, thanks. Let me see your book there, will you? Mr. Vice Chairman, thank you, sir. Hope you enjoyed last night.
GOVERNOR BLUNT: It was great.
THE PRESIDENT: It was great, yes. It was fun. (Applause.) I am proud to announce to you that Janet Creighton is running the Intergovernmental Affairs Office for us. She looks forward to working with you. I look forward to hearing from you. There's a lot we can do to -- for the next 10 months to work together. I like to tell people I'm going to finish strong, and I want to work with you as I do so.
We share a responsibility to protect our country. I get briefed every morning about threats we face, and they're real. And therefore the question is, what do you do about them? In my judgment, we have got to give the professionals who work hard to protect us all the tools they need. To put it bluntly, if the enemy is calling to America, we really need to know what they're saying. And we need to know what they're thinking. And we need to know who they're talking to.
This is a different kind of struggle than we've ever faced before. It's essential that we understand the mentality of these killers. And so therefore we worked with Congress to protect -- pass the Protect America Act, which everybody knows has expired. And I want to share with you the core of the problem. And the problem is, should companies who are believed to have helped us -- after 9/11 until today -- get information necessary to protect the country, be sued. And my answer is, absolutely not; they shouldn't be sued, for a couple of reasons.
One, it's not fair. Our government told them that their participation was necessary, and it was -- and still is -- and that what we had asked them to do was legal. And now they're getting sued for billions of dollars -- and it's not fair, and it will create doubt amongst private sector folks who we need to help protect us.
Secondly, such lawsuits would require disclosure of information, which will make it harder to protect the country. You can imagine when people start defending themselves, they're going to be asked all kinds of questions about tactics used. Makes absolutely no sense to give the enemy more knowledge about what the United States is doing to protect the American people.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Bush, right, kisses his wife first lady Laura Bush, left, after speaking at the 2008 Republican Governors Association gala at the National Building Museum, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Washington.
Hi.
What a great photo!
HOLA!
Hi snugs, thanks for the dose tonight.
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Apples great to see you tonight
You are fast, you are good, your are amazing! (The toaster queen!)
President Bush and Jay Hein, Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, meet about the Quiet Revolution Report, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
President George W. Bush receives a copy of the "Quiet Revolution" report Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, from Jay Hein, Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, during a morning meeting in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President Bush addresses the National Governors Association, Monday, feb. 25, 2008, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.
President George W. Bush speaks to a meeting of the National Governors Association Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in the State Dining Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President Bush addresses the National Governors Association in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. From left are: American Samoa Gov. Togiola T.A. Tulafono; Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin; Alabama Gov. Bob Riley; Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty; Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt.
Governors listen as U.S. President George W. Bush speaks to the National Governors Association gathering in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington February 25, 2008. The governors are Gov. Bill Ritter (D-CO) (L), Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-CA) (C) and Gov. Janet Napolitano
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, right, Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, center, and Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell, left, listen as President Bush, not pictured, addresses the National Governors Association, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.
New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, center, flanked by New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, left, and New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, right, listen as President Bush, not pictured, addresses the National Governors Association, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.
Well, I had been playing spider solitaire and won the game so thought I would check to see if the dose were posted before I went to get in the recliner to read. Was eating a slice of cheesecake with strawberry topping. Yummy!!! I can never eat it at one time.
President Bush, center, talks with governors as he posed with members of the National Governors Association, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, on the North Portico of the White House in Washington.
President Bush poses with state governors during a gathering of the National Governors Association, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at the North Portico of the White House in Washington.
President George W. Bush participates in a photo opportunity with the National Governors Association Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, on the North Portico steps of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush (first row, 2nd L) poses with the National Governors Association gathering on the North Portico at the White House in Washington February 25, 2008. From L-R in the first row are: Chairman of the National Governors Association Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R-MN), Bush, Vice Chairman of the National Governors Association Gov. Edward Rendell (D-PA) and Gov. Joe Manchin (D-WVA).
I love his whole faith-based initiative promotion. But what is that green thing in the middle of the room?! It looks more odd than decorative.
President Bush, left, and first lady Laura Bush arrive at the 2008 Republican Governors Association gala at the National Building Museum, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Washington
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft, right, is hugged by President Bush, left, on stage at the 2008 Republican Governors Association gala at the National Building Museum, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Washington
President Bush, right, walk past former Attorney General John Ashcroft, left, before speaking at the 2008 Republican Governors Association gala at the National Building Museum, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Washington.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, right, introduces President Bush, left, at the 2008 Republican Governors Association gala at the National Building Museum, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Washington.
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft, right, applauds as President Bush, left, is introduced at the 2008 Republican Governors Association gala at the National Building Museum, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Washington.
Oh cheesecake! I WISH i could eat a big slice! Feel free to enjoy another slice for me. (severe lactose issues - sad but true)
President Bush speaks at the 2008 Republican Governors Association gala at the National Building Museum, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, in Washington.
Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft listens to U.S. President George W. Bush speak during the 2008 Republican Governors Association Gala dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington February 25, 2008
I only ordered one slice when I ordered my steak tips, and other goodies. Do you have Steak Out? I will enjoy it enough for you, too! LOL.
oopsie! (chuckle)
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) and Chinese State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan talk before the inauguration of South Korea's new President Lee Myung-bak at parliament in Seoul February 25, 2008.
Japan's Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R) greets U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice before the inauguration of South Korea's new President Lee Myung-bak at parliament in Seoul February 25, 2008.
Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, center, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, and Chinese State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan attend the inauguration of South Korea's new President Lee Myung-bak at the parliament in Seoul, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, back, and Indonesia's Vice President Jusuf Kalla participate at the South Korea's new president Lee Myung-bak's inauguration ceremony at National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
South Korean Foreign Minister Song Min-Soon (L) with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) during their meeting at the official residence in Seoul on February 25, 2008.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, walks with South Korean Foreign Minister Song Min-soon for a meeting at his official residence in Seoul Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
New South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, left, hugs U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during their meeting at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
New South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, right, shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during their meeting at the presidential house in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, meets with Canadian Foreign Minister Maxime Bernier during their meeting in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008
South Korea's new President Lee Myung-bak, center, smiles as his wife Kim Yoon-Ok, left, and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice shake hands before a dinner with foreign visitors at the Presidential Blue House in Seoul, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
No Steak Out here, but it sounds good! I can’t wait until my grill thaws out so I can make some.
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (L) is welcomed by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the Presidential Palace, February 25, 2008 in Jakarta, Indonesia. Secretary Gates is on a eight day trip with stops in Australia, India and Turkey.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, shakes hands with Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 25, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates walks out of the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 25, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, left, meets with the Indonesian Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono at the Defense Ministry, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates delivers his speech to the Indonesian Council on World Affairs in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008.
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates conducts an interview with Indonesian Metro television in Jakarta, Indonesia, Feb. 25, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison
President George W. Bush makes a toast at a State Dinner for the Nation's Governors. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush walk with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger at a State Dinner for the Nation's Governors, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the White House, in Washington D.C. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Performers Amy Grant and Vince Gill entertain guests at the State Dinner for the Nation's Governors hosted by President Bush and Laura Bush, Sunday, February 24, 2008 at the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
snugs: Thank you for yet another AWESOME DOSE!!
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AT HOME WITH HISTORY IN THE WHITE HOUSE
Architectural Digest March 2008
[This issue is on the newstands now — I just purchased one!]
The White House: A Look Inside the Newly Decorated Rooms with Laura Bush.
Read the article and view the STUNNING photos here:
http://www.architecturaldigest.com/magazine/toc/2008/03/toc_20080201
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BUSH PREDICTS GOP WILL HOLD WHITE HOUSE
By Ben Feller
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush predicted Monday that voters will replace him with a Republican president who will “keep up the fight” in Iraq. “I’m confident we’ll hold the White House in 2008,” Bush told donors at the Republican Governors Association annual dinner, which RAISED A RECORD $10.6 MILLION for GOP gubernatorial candidates. [ANOTHER RECORD FOR OUR FUNDRAISER IN CHIEF!]
“And I don’t want the next Republican president to be lonely,” Bush said. “And that is why we got to take the House, retake the Senate, and make sure our states are governed by Republican governors.”
The pep talk came in the midst of a presidential campaign that largely has overshadowed Bush’s final year in office. Bush has promised to be an active fundraiser, and he had no trouble slipping into enthusiastic campaign mode Monday evening. [I HOPE HE DOES SOME ‘REGULAR’ CAMPAIGNING; I’D LOVE TO SEE HIM IN ACTION AGAIN — we in Ohio were spoiled during the 2004 election cycle!]
You can read the rest of the article here!
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D8V1N0N80&show_article=1
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HOUSE INACTION LEFT AMERICA OPEN TO ATTACK
By SENATOR MITCH McCONNELL
In the wake of 9/11, Americans were stunned to learn that our own intelligence officials had information on some of the hijackers even before the attacks.
Three years later, Congress created the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to prevent similar gaps in intelligence gathering. Its nonpartisan director oversees 16 agencies and advises the president and Congress on how best to detect terrorist plots.
But now, when it comes to intercepting the communications of terrorists overseas, the Democrats’ leadership in the House of Representatives has decided that his advice is optional.
You can read the entire commetary here:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=288832606429890
Back in a few moments with toaster house keeping and congratulations to Mamab tonight’s winner.
Woohoo!!! Sanity Island is here!
Thanks for your hard work, Snugs!
I can hardly wait to see what our guy did today! :D
Thanks for the great Dose Snugs. Black tie. Yummy
Condi looks ravishing!
and what heappened to Gate’s arm? must have missed something the past couple days.
Great job & great subjects to capture!
That is an ADORABLE photo of the day!!!!
I have always loved that outfit on Laura.
I really need to get some sleep, so off I go. Goodnight!
Thanks for the Dose. I love the Photo of the Day.
Thank you so much for the link and alert to the article in Architectural Digest. I had no idea about this article and will certainly buy the magazine. Meanwhile, I enjoyed the slideshow.
Great photos
He slipped on ice and fell a couple of weeks ago outside his home
Thanks for the link to digest. Great photos
that made me laugh! Our youngest daughter was SUPPOSE to weigh 6 pounds HAHA she weighed 8 and a half!
thanks kaslin..
I think the beads are amber
we had a nice afternoon yesterday before the winter storm hit us again today, anyway we took advantage and grilled rib eyes for supper last night!!! Heaven!
You’re welcome
Great MamaB, sounds like you got your game working again. Do you know what was wrong?
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