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.
This is a heads up ping to the fact that I will be posting a special September 11 commemorative edition of the Dose later today. You'll receive a ping for that special thread. (I hope you'll excuse that rare 2nd ping in one day. I thought you'd want a heads up because it may be a thread you want to save for the historical links.)
The commemorative thread will include links to transcripts of all the important White House and administration events, as well as photos starting from September 10 through the President's visit to the attack sites.
The thread will be posted somewhat late today, because I'll wait as long as possible in hopes of capturing the photos of the President leaving for (and maybe even arriving in) New York later.
Thank you for the heads-up. I definitely will be wanting to keep this one. I hate that we have to have anniversaries like this...but thank God for giving us this president to handle the tragedy when it came up and to help us to never forget what the monsters did to us. This in spite of leftists who would like to sweep it under the rug, so to speak.
Thanks for all your hard work.
Ping us as many times as you'd like. :)
Thanks for the Heads Up about the special 911 thread!
ADDITIONAL HEADS UP:
If you can believe press reports (?), the President and First Lady will lay a wreath at Ground Zero during the 4 PM EDT hour: FoxNews indicates that the ceremony will begin at 4:55 PM EDT . . . of course, it could be earlier knowing our President!
Get your VCRs ready!
Woo-Hoo!
You're awesome.
TIVO --- standing by.
You are both right.
Snugs, you nailed it.
It's up to us to make sure everyone we know is aware of the danger if Hitlery is elected president. Pray. Email your friends and lists. Talk to people in the supermarket lines. Don't just sit back and hope.
Is that this afternoon at 4pm or tomorrow afternoon? There are so many things going on that my head spins!
(I'm watching the Browns' game and really need a positive diversion. :)
:ADDITIONAL HEADS UP: Get your VCRs ready! "
Dang, and mine is broken.
They're in NY today.
***Hard to believe these pics were taken close together in time. Mrs. Bush looks very svelte and stylish in the dark outfit; but whoever let her out in that white suit several sizes too tight, should be demoted to a position that doesn't call for eyesight. (Referring especially to the last photo in post 13.)***
I love Laura, and I agree with you. I firmly believe that every woman needs someone to watch her WALK in an outfit before she wears it anywhere. I'm sure that adorable white suit looked great when standing before the mirror, even a three-way mirror, but walking can show up every little flaw and make it look bigger.
My apologies to all.
Thanks for that information. I haven't had the TV on much today. I have had other things that I have had to do. But, now that I am aware, I must be there!
Wolfstar,
Thanks you for doing this, ping as many times as you feel necessary. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Wolfstar. I'm looking forward to it.
"(I'm watching the Browns' game and really need a positive diversion. :)"
Had you been watching the BENGALS game, you'd now have a big smile on your face!!
Just marvelous.
Not if the Bengals WON, Deb. :)
ping away!
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