Posted on 06/26/2008 6:59:38 PM PDT by snugs
Today the President made statements regarding North Korea and legislative agenda, he also spoke at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast and the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives' National Conference. He then went to Camp David to meet with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. For more details of these and other events visit the White House website Click here
Pray for President Bush -- Day 2843
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Japan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates held a news briefing
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Attends Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives' National Conference
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Washington, D.C.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please be seated. (Applause.) How beautiful was that? From being a homeless mother of two to introducing the President of the United States. (Applause.) There has to be a higher power. I love being with members of the armies of compassion, foot soldiers in helping make America a more hopeful place. Every day you mend broken hearts with love. You mend broken lives with hope. And you mend broken communities with countless acts of extraordinary kindness.
Groups like yours have harnessed a power that no government bureaucracy can match. So when I came to Washington, my goal was to ensure that government made you a full partner in our efforts to serve those in need. And the results have been uplifting. And that's what we're here to talk about today. It's an opportunity to celebrate your achievements, to thank you for your life-changing work, and to look ahead to ways that you will extend your record of compassion in the years to come.
You know, when I ran for President, like a lot of others around our country, I was troubled to see so many of our citizens' greatest needs going unmet. Too many addicts walked the rough road of recovery alone. Too many prisoners had the desire for reform, but no one showed them a way. Across the country, the hungry and the homeless and the sick and the suffering begged for deliverance -- and too many heard only silence.
And the tragedy that was -- a lot of good folks in America, a lot of good men and women who had the desire to help, but didn't have the resources -- they had the heart, but not the resources. And because many of them worked with small charities, they were overlooked by Washington as potential partners in service. And because many of them belonged to faith-based organizations, they were often barred from receiving support from the federal government.
So I set about to change that, at least from the federal perspective, with an approach called "compassionate conservatism." This approach was compassionate because it was rooted in a timeless truth: that we ought to love our neighbors as we'd like to be loved ourselves. (Applause.) And it was conservative, because it recognized the limits of government: Bureaucracies can put money in people's hands, but they cannot put hope in a person's heart. (Applause.)
Putting hope in people's hearts is the mission of our nation's faith-based and community groups. And today we're going to herald some of the results of the collective work of compassionate Americans. To me, it does not matter if there's a crescent on your group's wall, a rabbi on your group's board, or Christ in your group's name. If your organization puts medicine in people's hands, food in people's mouths, or a roof over people's heads, then you're succeeding. (Applause.) And for the sake of our country, the government ought to support your work. (Applause.)
I was reviewing my first major policy speech as a candidate for President. It seems like a long time ago -- (laughter) -- July 22, 1999. Here's what I said. I said: "In every instance where my administration sees a responsibility to help people, we will look first to faith-based organizations, charities, and community groups that have shown their ability to save and change lives. We will make a determined attack on need, by promoting the compassionate acts of others."
As President, my first executive order was to establish the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the White House. (Applause.) And my next one led to the creation of Faith-Based and Community offices at 11 federal agencies. These offices were tasked with this new mission: to lower the legal and institutional barriers that prevented government and faith-based groups from working as partners -- and to ensure that the armies of compassion played a central role in our campaign to make America more promising and more just.
We've carried out this mission in two ways: First, we have helped level the playing field for faith-based groups and other charities -- especially small organizations that have struggled to compete for funds in the past. We've educated religious groups about their civil rights. We've made the federal grant application process more accessible and transparent. We've trained thousands of federal employees to ensure that government does not discriminate against faith-based organizations. We've ensured that these groups do not have to give up their religious character to receive taxpayer money. (Applause.)
With these steps, we followed a principle rooted both in our Constitution and the best traditions of our nation: Government should never fund the teaching of faith, but it should support the good works of the faithful. (Applause.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Bush, right, in his golf cart with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, left, during an arrival at Camp David, Thursday, June 26, 2008.
President Bush walks from the Oval Office to make a statement on North Korea's nuclear program, Thursday, June 26, 2008, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington.
Thank you, Snugs.
South Koreans watch a television broadcasting U.S. President George W. Bush's statement on North Korea's nuclear program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, June 26, 2008
President George W. Bush returns to the Oval Office after a statement on North Korea at the White House in Washington June 26, 2008
President Bush arrives to make a statement on the legislative agenda, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the White House in Washington.
President Bush delivers a statement on the legislative agenda, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the White House in Washington
President Bush leaves after making a statement on the legislative agenda, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the White House in Washington.
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President George W. Bush (R) is welcomed onstage at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast by Esperanza USA President Rev. Luis Cortes in Washington June 26, 2008
President Bush pauses before remarks to the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, June 26, 2008,
President George W. Bush (R) quietens the crowd as he is welcomed onstage at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast by Esperanza USA President Rev. Luis Cortes in Washington June 26, 2008
First lady of Panama Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos attends a speech by U.S. President George W. Bush at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington June 26, 2008.
Onel Ramon Gonzales Leiva, the brother of Cuban dissident Juan Carlos Gonzales Leiva, stands as he is recognized by U.S. President George W. Bush during remarks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, June 26, 2008
the second photo in post # 9 is a saver
President George W. Bush (R) greets a boy in the crowd at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington June 26, 2008
Thanks for posting the dose snugs. Some great pictures today.
President Bush calms the audience so he can be introduced by Edith Espinoza of San Diego, a mother of two daughters and a victim of domestic abuse, as he arrives to address the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives' National Conference, Thursday, June 26, 2008, at a hotel in Washington.
President Bush is introduced by Edith Espinoza of San Diego, a mother of two daughters and a victim of domestic abuse, as he arrives to address the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives' National Conference, Thursday, June 26, 2208, at a hotel in Washington, Thursday, June 26, 2008. Espinoza was helped by a government program through the faith-based effort.
President George W. Bush kisses Edith Espinoza (R), Administrative Assistant at the Chicano Federation, after she introduced his remarks at the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives National Conference in Washington, June 26, 2008
HEY SNUGS I just read on SKy news your voters made Gordie Brown your b***h his party got wallop in Mid term election in some city in the UK
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Thank you, Snugs.
Suzanne Yack (C) of the Volunteer Florida Foundation wipes away tears as US President George W. Bush speaks at the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives National Conference in Washington, June 26, 2008.
President George W. Bush waves after addressing the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives' National Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, Thursday, June 26, 2008
President George W. Bush (L) gets a hug from an audience member after speaking at the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives National Conference in Washington, June 26, 2008
President Bush walks with his National Security Adviser Stephan Hadley, right, Thursday, June 26, 2008, as they leave the White House in Washington, for a trip to Camp David for the weekend where the president will meet with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
White House Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten (R) and National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley (C) accompany US President George W. Bush (L) as he departs for Camp David from the White House in Washington June 26, 2008
President George W. Bush (C front) welcomes Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed al-Nahayan to Camp David, Maryland, June 26, 2008
President George W. Bush (2nd R) is hugged by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed al-Nahayan at Camp David, Maryland June 26, 2008
President Bush, left, escorts the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, past an honor guard during an arrival ceremony at Camp David, Md. Thursday, June 26, 2008.
President Bush, left, shakes hands with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, Thursday, June 26, 2008, during an arrival at Camp David, Md
President George W. Bush walks with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed al-Nahayan (R) at Camp David, Maryland, June 26, 2008.
President Bush, right, in his golf cart with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, left, during an arrival at Camp David, Thursday, June 26, 2008.
U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Kendell Frederick, of Randallstown, Md is shown. Frederick was killed in Iraq Oct. 19, 2005. President Bush signed into law a bill Thursday June 26, 2008, drafted in honor of Frederick, who was killed in Iraq while traveling to complete an application for U.S. citizenship
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, center, arrives at Osaka International Airport in Osaka, western Japan Thursday, June 26, 2008. The foreign ministers of the world's top industrialized countries are meeting in Japan this week.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, center, is greeted by U.S. Ambassador to Japan Thomas Schieffer, left, on her arrival at Osaka International Airport in Osaka, western Japan Thursday, June 26, 2008. The foreign ministers of the world's top industrialized countries are meeting in Japan this week
Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura, left, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, center, and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner eat teacake during the welcome party of the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the guesthouse in Kyoto western Japan Thursday June 26, 2008. The foreign ministers agreed Thursday on the need to step up efforts to secure Afghanistan's borders and stabilize food and oil prices to avoid a global crisis
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, has powdered green tea next to Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura, during the welcome party of the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the guesthouse in Kyoto western Japan Thursday June 26, 2008
Foreign ministers of the Group of Eight industrialized nations from left, Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, and Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini relax to have tea during the welcome party of the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the guesthouse in Kyoto western Japan Thursday June 26, 2008
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right and Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura, arrive for a group photo session of the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the guesthouse in Kyoto western Japan Thursday June 26, 2008.
French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner (C) points to a pond during a photo session with other G-8 members, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L), Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura (2ndL), Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini (R) and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel (2nd R), during a photo session at the Kyoto State Guest House
Foreign ministers of the Group of Eight industrialized nations and EU presidency, from left, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner, EU presidency and Slovenian Foreign Minister Dimitrij Rupel and Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, watch colored carps during a group photo session of the G8 Foreign Ministers Meeting at the guesthouse in Kyoto western Japan Thursday June 26, 2008
Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks during a news briefing at the Pentagon in Washington June 26, 2008
President George W. Bush issues a statement on the legislative agenda Thursday, June 26, 2008, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House. Before it departs on recess, the President urged Congress to attend to outstanding business saying, "I asked the Democratic leaders to make the last two days before their recess productive. I, of course, wish the members to have a great 4th of July week, and I'm looking forward to working with them to address critical issues facing our nation when they return." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush delivers a statement on North Korea Thursday, June 26, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Said the President, "The policy of the United States is a Korean Peninsula free of all nuclear weapons. This morning, we moved a step closer to that goal, when North Korean officials submitted a declaration of their nuclear programs to the Chinese government as part of the six-party talks." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush delivers remarks Thursday, June 26, 2008, during the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast, hosted by Esperanza, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Established in 2002, Esperanza works with more than 5,000 Hispanic churches and ministries committed to raising awareness and identifying resources to strengthen the Hispanic community. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush addresses the 7th annual National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast Thursday, June 26, 2008, at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Hi, snugs, thanks for the pictures.
I think I may have withdrawal symptoms, so can you come to Dallas after January 1st and follow President Bush around in the super market with your digital camera?
President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives National Conference Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush listens as Edith Espinoza, Administrative Assistant, Chicano Federation, introduces him at the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives National Conference Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The President opens his remarks, "How beautiful was that? From being a homeless mother of two to introducing the President of the United States. There has to be a higher power. I love being with members of the armies of compassion, foot soldiers in helping make America a more hopeful place. Every day you mend broken hearts with love. You mend broken lives with hope. And you mend broke communities with countless acts of extraordinary kindness." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush gives a kiss on the cheek to Edith Espinoza, Administrative Assistant, Chicano Federation, after introducing him at the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives National Conference Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The President opens his remarks, "How beautiful was that? From being a homeless mother of two to introducing the President of the United States. There has to be a higher power. I love being with members of the armies of compassion, foot soldiers in helping make America a more hopeful place. Every day you mend broken hearts with love. You mend broken lives with hope. And you mend broken communities with countless acts of extraordinary kindness." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives National Conference Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
snugs: Thank you for posting the DOSE — loved the featured comments and photo!!
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WHERE IS THE FIRST LADY?
Here’s a photo of the First Lady on vacation with her girlfriends:
http://ellsworthmaine.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15430&Itemid=31
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IN DEFENSE OF GEORGE W. BUSH
By Philip Klein
Published 6/26/2008 12:08:20 AM
. . . The problem that President Bush is coming up against is that although a leader fighting terrorism will get blamed for what does happen (conflicts over the balance between civil liberties and security, U.S. military casualties, a protracted war), he never receives any praise for what doesn’t happen.
On the morning of the Sept. 11 attacks, Bush’s entire presidency became focused on preventing a repeat of that tragedy. If only one or two years had passed without incident, it could be written off as a fluke. But now that nearly seven years have passed, it’s time to give the President credit for keeping America safe. McCain will be linked to President Bush on the issue of terrorism whether he likes it or not, so it’s imperative that he hammer this point home.
You can read the rest of the commentary here:
http://www.spectator.org/dsp_article.asp?art_id=13431
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TOUGH DIPLOMACY AT WORK
By INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
North Korea: The U.S. has just persuaded the most isolated tyranny on Earth to disable a plutonium plant and turn over nearly 19,000 pages of nuclear documents. Would Obama do better?
. . . This president has spent the last seven years cleaning up a mess left by Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright in North Korea. Would meeting with Kim, as Albright did and Obama would obviously rush to do, and thus enhancing the megalomaniac’s stature domestically and within Asia, really have restored authority to U.S. diplomacy, as the Bush administration seems to have succeeded in doing? It’s unlikely.
“Tough diplomacy” is an easy thing to campaign on. We have just seen a president demonstrate it in its true form.
You can read the rest of the editorial here:
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=299372263867753
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YOU CAN’T FUEL ALL OF THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME
By Anne Coulter
. . . Democrats couldn’t care less about high gas prices. The consistent policy of the Democratic Party, going back at least to Jimmy Carter, has been to jack up gas prices so we can all start pedaling around on tricycles.
. . . Six long years ago President Bush had the foresight to demand that Congress allow drilling in a minuscule portion of the Alaska’s barren, uninhabitable Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). In 2002, Bush, Tom DeLay and the entire Republican Party were screaming from the rooftops: Drill! Drill! Drill!
We’d be gushing oil now — except the Democrats stopped us from drilling.
You can read the entire commentary here:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ucac/20080625/cm_ucac/youcantfuelallofthepeopleallofthetime;_ylt=AiFKTv8iGW6AWzqbBZaiuq8__8QF
Back in a few minutes with the last 2 white house photos and answer my pings - just getting a drink for me and dad.
Awesome!
I’ve enjoyed this “daily dose” for a very long time now. Never more so than now, as our dear President’s terms come to an end. I already know I will certainly miss him.
Thank you to all that are responsible for this thread.
It always does my heart good to see our good and decent President. He amazes me with his energy, stamina, and grace, and despite what the polls show, or the MSM tries to lead you to believe, I continually see the love, admiration, and respect he has from those that are lucky enough to be in his presence.
Having watched him mature, weathered by time, national tragedy, and ridicule, he continues to always sincerely portray himself as though it is HE that is blessed to be in those peoples presence.
This thread also reaffirms daily, my heartfelt belief, that history WILL reflect kindly on George W. Bush.
God Bless America, George W. Bush, and you :)
What a wonderful picture that last one is with the flag...I dub it a keeper! :D
Thanks for your hard work, Snugs. It’s good to be on Sanity Island!
The idiocy of trying to protect the Alaskan wilderness just astounds me. The oil companies would have so many eyes watching them, that the land would be better after they leave than before...and yet.....here we are still waiting! GRRR!
Remarkable photos of a remarkable President Bush, snugs. I’ve saved many of them and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your posting them for us to enjoy...now and later.
I’m going to have a hard time seeing him and Laura leave us for a well-deserved retirement.
He will be SO missed!
I doubt if anyone is looking forward to a McCain Dose.
Somehow it just doesn’t ring true! *sigh*
President George W. Bush welcomes the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the presidential retreat at Camp David, Thursday, June 26, 2008 in Camp David, Md. White House photo by Eric Draper
As I am scrolling down the page I have noticed that the ping appears not to have registered I must have forgotten to click on post - apologies.
Belated dose ping
Hi Kas
Yes that is a good one
There are some super ones
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