Posted on 09/09/2006 4:27:54 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President Bush is spending most of the weekend in the White House while his wife attended the commissioning ceremony today in Houston, Texas, for the US Navy's newest attack submarine, the USS Texas. Mrs. Bush had agreed to be the boat's sponsor while she was still the First Lady of Texas.
As we in the U.S. prepare to observe the 5th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, British Prime Minister Tony Blair is visiting the Middle East. The White House issued a brief written statement by President Bush about Mr. Blair's visit. Here is the transcript:
President's Statement on Prime Minister Blair Visit to Lebanon, Israel, and Palestinian TerritoriesI am pleased that Prime Minister Blair will be visiting Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories. The deployment of increasing numbers of international forces in an enhanced United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL), which enabled the lifting of the air and sea blockade of Lebanon, makes this a timely visit. The Prime Minister will be discussing ways to facilitate the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701, including enforcing the ban on unauthorized arms shipments to Hezbollah from Iran and Syria. I understand the Prime Minister will also be exploring ways to advance the dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians and the two state solution - a democratic Israel and democratic Palestine living side by side in peace and security. I wish him well in his efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.
THE WEEK AHEAD: The President and First Lady depart Sunday afternoon for New York where they will commemorate the 5th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our nation. There will be a wreath-laying at Ground Zero on Sunday evening, and a service of prayer and remembrance at St. Paul's Chapel in New York.
_ Monday, September 11, 2006, President Bush will breakfast with New York City first responders at a firehouse. He will participate in a moment of silence and a ceremony with New York City first responders in commemoration of September 11, 2001. He then travels to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, for a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of the crash of Flight 93. Finally, the President returns to Washington where he will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony for the 5th anniversary at the Pentagon attack. There are no prepared remarks for any of these events. However, the President will be speaking to the nation from the Oval Office at 9:00 p.m. eastern time. Press Secretary Tony Snow said this is not a political speech. It will be a reflection of what September 11th has meant to the President, and to the country; the realities that it has brought to all of our attention and how we can move forward together to try to win the war on terror._ Tuesday, after the emotional anniversary of 9/11/01, there are no public events scheduled. This, of course, could change as events warrant.
_ Wednesday there will be a Republican National Committee reception at Evermay, in Washington, D.C.
_ Thursday, GWB will meet with President Roh of South Korea, in the Oval Office. There will be a social dinner that evening in honor of the Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz, followed by entertainment in the East Room.
_ Friday, no public events are scheduled.
EXTENDED SCHEDULE:
_ Sept. 18: Vice President Cheney is scheduled to visit Luzerne County, PA, for a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Don Sherwood._ Sept. 19: President Bush delivers an address to the United Nations General Assembly, New York, NY.
_ Sept. 25: Vice President Cheney is scheduled to appear at a Republican fund-raiser in Milwaukee, WI.
_ Nov. 28-29, 2006: President Bush will travel to Tallanin, Estonia, for meetings with the President and Prime Minister of Estonia, and then travel to Riga, Latvia, for the NATO summit.
Whoops Gretchen has it not GretchenM, have now resent.
Sorry for mailing you by mistake Gretchen - hope you enjoy the recipe anyway
thanks for link.. those look so good.. almost reminds me of French Toast planks..
The original "Gretchen" had her account suspended or banned. She was out of here before I came on the scene.
I'm glad you mentioned that you sent it.
I have it now. Thanks!
Gretchen, I don't believe I have ever heard of, yet alone seen or eaten any of those. Is it native where you live?
I'd say it holding up a gun....
Thanks bitt, good urls there!
They grow wild in the woods; I've never seen any in stores that I can remember. I love going to a certain state park in August (too far away from where I am now though) because I always found them there; in fact, I used to make special trips as an adult, taking my son, just to enjoy that lovely place by the river and search out the salmonberries. It was one of my favorite places to go as a child.
I don't know how to describe the taste but they are not too sweet or sour, and very refreshing on a hot summer day. Bears also love them. =)
It sounds wonderful. I think I've seen them at potlucks before, with other types of fruit.
just keep the pretzels away!
They look similar to white and red currents
Great stuff, Deb. Thanks for the ping. The leftists will never understand greatness. They're "great ones" are so small!
I heard that! :)
Thank you both for what you said. I truly appreciate it.
And I'm proud to be your son ;)
Just got myself a new tag-line. I wonder how many others have taken it, too. Just wish there was room for the whole quote.
I don't care for divinity, it's like putting a spoon of sugar in your mouth...now a good lemon meringue pie...boy am I in trouble!!!!
Awesome picture and an awesome thing our president did! All I can say is.....WOW!
Yummy
Love the new tagline
(Hillary) Nah, she wouldn't have taken the arm of a ship's captain.
Good point. I can see her now, wearing one of her pantsuits, arm's length distance between herself and the captain ...
But that will never happen. Hillary will never be president. And no US ship will ever carry the name of her impeached husband.
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