Posted on 04/29/2008 6:12:16 PM PDT by Kaslin
President Bush held a Press conference at the Rose Garden this morning
President Bush met this afternoon with Ambassador Eide, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan in the Oval Office Transcript
President Bush discussed National Volunteer work in the East Room
Secretary of State had a meeting in the trophy room of the State Department
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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Good morning. This is a tough time for our economy. Across our country many Americans are understandably anxious about issues affecting their pocketbook, from gas and food prices to mortgage and tuition bills. They're looking to their elected leaders in Congress for action. Unfortunately, on many of these issues all they'regetting is delay.
Americans are concerned about energy prices, and I can understand why. I think the last time I visited with you it was like -- I said it was like a tax increase on the working people. The past 18 months, gas prices have gone up by $1.40 per gallon. Electricity prices for small business and families are rising, as well.
I've repeatedly submitted proposals to help address these problems. Yet time after time, Congress chose to block them. One of the main reasons for high gas prices is that global oil production is not keeping up with growing demand. Members of Congress have been vocal about foreign governments increasing their oil production; yet Congress has been just as vocal in opposition to efforts to expand our production here at home.
They repeatedly blocked environmentally safe exploration in ANWR. The Department of Energy estimates that ANWR could allow America to produce about a million additional barrels of oil every day, which translates to about 27 millions of gallons of gasoline and diesel every day. That would be about a 20-percent increase of oil -- crude oil production over U.S. levels, and it would likely mean lower gas prices. And yet such efforts to explore in ANWR have been consistently blocked.
Another reason for high gas prices is the lack of refining capacity. It's been more than 30 years since America built its last new refinery. Yet in this area, too, Congress has repeatedly blocked efforts to expand capacity and build more refineries.
As electricity prices rise, Congress continues to block provisions needed to increase domestic electricity production by expanding the use of clean, safe nuclear power. Instead, many of the same people in Congress who complain about high energy costs support legislation that would make energy even more expensive for our consumers and small businesses.
Congress is considering bills to raise taxes on domestic energy production, impose new and costly mandates on producers, and demand dramatic emissions cuts that would shut down coal plants, and increase reliance on expensive natural gas. That would drive up prices even further. The cost of these actions would be passed on to consumers in the form of even higher prices at the pump and even bigger electric bills.
Instead of increasing costs and increasing new roadblocks to domestic energy production, Congress needs to clear away obstacles to more affordable, more reliable energy here at home.
Americans are concerned about rising food prices. Unfortunately, Congress is considering a massive, bloated farm bill that would do little to solve the problem. The bill Congress is now considering would fail to eliminate subsidy payments to multi-millionaire farmers. America's farm economy is thriving, the value of farmland is skyrocketing, and this is the right time to reform our nation's farm policies by reducing unnecessary subsidies. It's not the time to ask American families who are already paying more in the check-out line to pay more in subsidies for wealthy farmers. Congress can reform our farm programs, and should, by passing a fiscally responsible bill that treats our farmers fairly, and does not impose new burdens on American taxpayers.
Americans are concerned about making their mortgage payments and keeping their homes, and I don't blame them. Last year I called on Congress to pass legislation that would help address problems in the housing market. This includes critical legislation that would modernize the Federal Housing Administration, reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and allow state housing agencies to issue tax-free bonds to refinance sub-prime loans. Yet they failed to send a single one of these proposals to my desk. Americans should not have to wait any longer for their elected officials to pass legislation to help more families stay in their homes.
Americans are concerned about the availability of student loans. The recent credit crunch makes it uncertain that some students will be able to get the loans they need. My administration is taking action through the Department of Education's "lender of last resort" program, which works to arrange loans for students who are unable to secure one from a lender on their own. In other words, we're helping. Congress needs to do more by passing a bill that would temporarily give the federal government greater authority to buy federal student loans. This authority would safeguard student loans without permanently expanding the government's role in their financing.
In all these issues, the American people are looking to their leaders to come together and act responsibly. I don't think this is too much to ask even in an election year. My administration will reach out to Congress. We will work to find areas of agreement so that we can deal with the economic pressures that our American taxpayers and American families are feeling. I ask Congress to do its part by sending me sensible and effective bills that I can sign, instead of issuing or sending bills that simply look like political statements. We can work together. We can help Americans weather this difficult period. We can keep our country moving forward.
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President George W. Bush makes a statement during a news conference Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Rose Garden. In urging Congress to act on his economic proposals, the President said, "In all these issues, the American people are looking to their leaders to come together and act responsibly. I don't think this is too much to ask even in an election year." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
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I beat the Ping. Good evening!
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President George W. Bush makes a statement during a news conference Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Rose Garden. In urging Congress to act on his economic proposals, the President said, "In all these issues, the American people are looking to their leaders to come together and act responsibly. I don't think this is too much to ask even in an election year." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush laughs as he takes a question from a journalist Tuesday, April 29, 2008, during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush meets with Ambassador Kai Eide of Norway, the Special Representative of the U.N. Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on National Volunteer Week Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. President Bush delivered remarks to invited guests including, 33 Peace Corps Trainees, 64 Peace Corps Country Directors, and approximately 100 volunteers from organizations such as Camp Fire USA, Jumpstart, N Street Village, AmeriCorps NCCC, AmeriCorps Vista, Hope Worldwide, Orange County Rescue Mission, and Partners of the Americas. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President Bush walks from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29,2008, to the Rose Garden for a news conference
President Bush walks through the Colonnade of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, to the Rose Garden, to hold a news conference on the economy
President Bush walks through the Colonnade to hold a news conference on the economy, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
U.S. President George W. Bush walks out to the Rose Garden to hold a news conference in the White House in Washington, April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, April 29, 2008.
President Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008
US President George W. Bush listens to a question during a press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC. Bush said Tuesday he disclosed details of an alleged Syrian nuclear drive to send a clear "message" to North Korea and Iran that they could not hide their nuclear activity.
President Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush reacts to a question during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
President Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008
President Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, April 29, 2008.
Thanks for the ping and the dose
I tried a case today. My client said that the judge sort of looked like George Bush. I said, yes but not as good looking.
Hi did you see the banoffi pie recipe I posted the other day for you.
President Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
President Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, April 29, 2008.
President Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
EXcellent! That had to be fun.
That is why they call them trials!
Thanks for the Dose tonight, Kas!!! GREAT job. I also think that W was fantastic today!
U.S. President George W. Bush gestures during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, April 29, 2008.
That first photo looks as if he has an itch and he is bending down to scratch it - do you know what it actually was.
President Bush smiles as he speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
President Bush looks to take a question from reporters during a news conference, Tuesday, April 29,2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
President Bush looks to take a question from reporters during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
President Bush speaks at a news conference, Tuesday, April 29,2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
Way to tell them, Mr. President! I’m glad he’s pointing out exactly WHO is causing the problems!
U.S. President George W. Bush looks down as he holds a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
President Bush gestures during a news conference on the economy, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
U.S. President George W. Bush responds to a question as he holds a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
President Bush gestures a news conference on the economy, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
U.S. President George W. Bush listens to a question as he holds a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
How do you like the President’s GREEN tie! Looks like it would have been perfect for St. Paddy’s Day, or maybe Earth Day. ;o)
Yes I did and meant to post a thank you. I am studying the recipe. It appears quite complex to me a first and second read, so I must study it.
President Bush holds a news conference on the economy, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington
U.S. President George W. Bush looks down as he holds a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
President Bush holds a news conference on the economy, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, April 29, 2008
A tad BOLD for my taste. ;-) If we’re doing bold, I’m more of a “pistachio” girl in the green area.
President Bush gestures during a news conference on the economy, Tuesday, April 29,2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
President Bush holds a news conference on the economy, Tuesday, April 29,2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
President Bush speaks at a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush looks down as he holds a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush responds to a question as he holds a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
Hi did you see the banoffi pie recipe I posted the other day for you.
Don’t mean to intrude on your personal post, but when I saw it, had to mention that Paula Deen (food network) had a great one for this also, from when she and new husband Michael went on their first trip to Europe. She first tasted this in the UK and was hooked.
U.S. President George W. Bush walks from the podium after conducting a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush meets with Norwegian diplomat Kai Eide, the new United Nations envoy to Afghanistan, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008.
President Bush meets with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan Kai Eide, Tuesday, April 29,2008, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) meets with Norwegian diplomat Kai Eide, the new United Nations envoy for Afghanistan, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington April 29, 2008
President Bush meets with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan Kai Eide, Tuesday, April 29,2008, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
President Bush meets with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan Kai Eide, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
President Bush arrives to make remarks on National Volunteer Week, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
President Bush makes remarks on National Volunteer Week, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
President Bush makes remarks on National Volunteer Week, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington.
President Bush makes remarks on National Volunteer Week, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Behind him is a portrait of George Washington.
President Bush looks back as he leaves the East Room at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, after delivering remarks at National Volunteer Week event
“I also think that W was fantastic today!”
Likewise - exceptionally so. He was emphatic, commanding, and took no crap from the opposing members of the press. I also loved that all the networks covered it
I just don’t get it that he doesn’t do this more often. What the heck does he have to lose? It’s his last year. And if HE doesn’t want to say it...get someone else from the Admin to do it. We need to hear this.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stands in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, April 29, 2008.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stands in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, April 29, 2008
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stands in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, April 29, 2008
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks about the Palestinian Investment Conference in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, April 29, 2008.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) speaks next to the Chairman of the U.S.-Palestinian Partnership Walter Isaacson (L) about the Palestinian Investment Conference while in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, April 29, 2008
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, and Uruguay's Foreign Minister Gonzalo Fernandez, take part in a ceremony at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, where they signed a science and technology agreement.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, and Uruguay's Foreign Minister Gonzalo Fernandez, sign a science and technology agreement, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the State Department in Washington.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) and Uruguay's Minister of Foreign Affairs Gonzalo Fernandez smile after signing a bilateral Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington April 29, 2008.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, with Uruguay's Foreign Minister Gonzalo Fernandez shakes hands at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, April 29, 2008, after signing a science and technology agreement
First Lady Laura Bush, right, and daughter Jenna read from their children's book 'Read All About It!' at Naperville North High School in Naperville, Ill., on Monday, April, 28, 2008.
First Lady Laura Bush and daughter Jenna sign copies of their children's book 'Read All About It!' at Naperville North High School in Naperville, Ill., on Monday, April, 28, 2008.
kaslin: Thank you for hosting the DOSE tonight!
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MUST VIEW . . .
BUSH TAKES ON REPORTER
Watch the videoclip here:
http://www.primetimepolitics.com/primetime/site/video/bush_on_reporter/
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CSPAN WILL RE-BROADCAST THE ENTIRE PRESS CONFERENCE AT 11:16 PM EDT: The President was awesome!
http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/schedule.csp
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MUST READ . . .
CONGRESS VS YOU
By INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
Energy: President Bush let the Democrat-led Congress have it with both barrels Tuesday, lambasting lawmakers for fiddling while the energy crisis burns. It was a well-deserved takedown of do-nothing lawmakers.
You can read the entire editorial here:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=294361243691421
Good evening! You sure did :)
WELCOME to the DOSE!
Good evening! Great to see you
You’re very welcome.
That is very interesting
Thanks for the Dose. Glad that W’s suit fit better today than the one he wore yesterday, lol. No comment on that bright green tie.
You’re very welcome. He sure was. He practically told Congress to get off their behind
Sorry, no I don’t
When the leftwingers in Boston Tea Party chat room complain about the economy, all I say is The DemoCrats are in charge and repeat it about 20-30 times in the same post
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