Posted on 09/01/2005 4:24:33 PM PDT by snugs
The President spoke to Diane Sawyer about relief efforts for the Gulf Coast and the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina, on 'Good Morning America'
Later in the day President Bush met with former Presidents George H.W. Bush, and Bill Clinton in the Oval Office he has asked his father and Bill Clinton to lead a private fund-raising campaign for victims as they did for last year's Asian tsunami
The President will tour the hurricane-devastated Gulf Coast region tomorrow
Vice President Dick Cheney will host a major fundraiser for Sen. Jim Talent in September as the Missouri Republican gears up for a challenge from Democratic state Auditor Claire McCaskill. Talent spokesman Rich Chrismer confirmed yesterday that Cheney would host the event in St. Louis on Sept. 19.
The White House confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Vice-President Dick Cheney will visit Fort McMurray's oilsands on Sept. 9.
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld will make his first visit to the Late Show With David Letterman next week, CBS announced yesterday
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY –
President Asks Bush and Clinton to Assist in Hurricane Relief Efforts
The Oval Office
THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Thanks for coming. I'm honored to be with former Presidents Bush and Clinton. Thank you all for being here. We just spent some time talking about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. I brought them up to date on what I know about the latest developments there on the ground. We're united in our sympathy; we're united in our determination to help the good people that have been affected by this hurricane.
In the days ahead, the former Presidents will ask Americans to open their hearts and their wallets to help those in need. And they're going to talk to large corporations and small businesses and individual citizens across the nation. The contributions will benefit the relief organizations that are doing vital work on the ground. We're going to take a look and make sure that the money raised is money needed. Right now if our fellow citizens want to help, they ought to give a cash donation to the Red Cross, which they can find at phone number 1-800-HELP-NOW.
I was so proud of the efforts that President Clinton and President Bush did to help the victims of the tsunami relief. Our country marveled at their capacity to rally our citizens and to work together. And, once again, I've asked them to work to help the needs of those who hurt. And, once again, I'm confident that the American people will respond.
I know this is an agonizing time, or we all know this is an agonizing time for the people of the Gulf Coast. I ask their continued patience as recovery operations unfold. I can assure them that the thoughts and prayers of the entire nation are with them and their loved ones. I'm also confident that when it's all said and done, the efforts to rebuild the great city of New Orleans and to rebuild those communities in Mississippi and to help the folks in Alabama will make this nation a stronger place.
May God bless you all.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
Standing with former Presidents Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush, President George W. Bush discusses the plans to help people affected by Hurrican Katrina in the Oval Office Sept. 1, 2005. "We're working hard to repair the breaches in the levees. Federal, state, and local agencies are also cooperating to sustain life," President Bush. "That means getting food and water to those who are stranded. Medical personnel and local officials are helping hospital patients and people gathered in the Superdome to evacuate."
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Dose going up please wait until the all clear before posting or re-posting photos or graphics
God Bless President Bush.
I agree
President Bush meets with former President George H.W. Bush, right, and former President Bill Clinton, right, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005. Bush, who will tour the hurricane-devastated Gulf Coast region on Friday, has asked his father, former President George H.W. brBush, and former President Bill Clinton to lead a private fund-raising campaign for victims as they did for last year's Asian tsunami. 
Afternoon, snugs.
I have it on good authority, that President Bush will lead without wavering.
The authority? His record.
Mooo !!
US President George W. Bush speaks from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC. Bush said declared: 'In our judgment, we view this storm as a temporary disruption that is being addressed by the government and by the private sector
Former U.S. President George H Bush (R) listens as President George W. Bush speaks about relief efforts from Hurricane Katrina in the Oval Office of the White House, September 1, 2005
Former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton (L) and George H. Bush leave the Oval Office September 1, 2005, after joining President George W. Bush as he spoke about relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina
Looking at this photo it is hard to believe that George HW Bush is 20+ years older than Clinton
Howdy ma'am.
Definitely a good day for The Dose. Thanks for posting it Snugs.
Wow. Clinton does not look well in that last photo snugs.
Now everyone knows that I love GWB across the board. that being said--what is BUBBA doing there!! W better watch out and have the sink cleaned extra tonight.
Free Republic's very own "Pukin Dog" has written a wonderful essay concerning the President. I hope it's alright to post a link here.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1474973/posts
Here we are in the place where President Bush and his administration is appreciated and Loved!
Thank you so much for the Dose, snugs. Such a terrible time for us here, and, yet again, I am glad we have the President that we do. Our own Pukin Dog posted a great piece today that prompted me to email the WH to say thanks and to voice my support. They certainly hear from the haters. I thought it might be good to hear from some of the rest of us.
Indeed and his compassion
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