A day in the life of President Bush (photos)1-29-2008

White House .gov and other sources ^ | January 29, 2008

[Kaslin]

My apologies for being so late for the Dose. We had an emergency come up

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President Bush flew with Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao to Baltimore MD this morning to discuss the Jericho Faith-Based and Community Initiative Program Transcript

As promised last night, President Bush signed an executive order Protecting American Taxpayers from Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks

This evening President Bush met in the Cabinet room with Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders

THE PRESIDENT: Mr. Secretary, thank you very much. Mr. Chairman, we're glad you're here. The Vice President and I welcome you all. One of the highlights of my year is to meet with combatant commanders and the Joint Chiefs. We'll have a visit here in the Cabinet Room, talking about the war on terror and the ideological struggle that we're engaged in. We'll talk about our common desire to protect America and how best to do so. And then we're going to have dinner with your spouses, and Laura and I are really looking forward to having you upstairs.

I love our military, and the reason I do is because the character of those who wear our uniform, whether they be the general or the private, is remarkable. We're a nation that has produced people who are willing to volunteer in the face of danger. Thank goodness. And as a result, we are a nation in the lead, helping defend this world against extremists who murder the innocent to achieve an ideological objective.

And our military is compassionate, as well. I'm looking forward to the stories from our commanders who will share with us the great compassion of our soldiers, whether it's to provide relief from a disaster, or to help some child recognize the beauty of going to school.

And so I want to thank you for coming, and thank you for serving, and I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Enoy your visit to Sanity Island

[Kaslin]

Quote of the day

THE PRESIDENT: Director Nussle, thank you. Before I sign the executive order on earmarks, I do want to congratulate the House of Representatives for overwhelmingly passing a economic growth package that would help our economy. The temptation is going to be for the Senate to load it up. My concern is that we need to get this bill out of the Senate and on my desk so the checks can get in the hands of our consumers, and our businesses can be assured of the incentives necessary to make investments..

Anyway, I do want to thank the Speaker and Leader Boehner for working quickly and working in a bipartisan fashion. This is a very good start.

And now I'm going to sign this executive order. Last night I said that it's very important for Congress to earn the trust of the American taxpayer, and one way they should do so is to end the practice of earmarks. Now, I said last year that they should voluntarily cut the number in half -- not only the number, but the amount of earmarks in half. They chose not to do so. So last night I told the Congress that I would veto any bill, appropriations bill, that does not cut the number and the amount of earmarks in half.

Secondly, there's a practice here in Washington, and I'm not sure many of our citizens understand it takes place, where members just put in special spending projects into what's called report language. That means that these projects never were voted on, never really saw the light of day. And this executive order says that any such earmarks this year and into the future will be ignored by this administration and, hopefully, future administrations, unless those spending projects were voted on by the Congress.

The American people expect there to be transparency in the process. They expect the people to be -- here in Washington to be wise about how they spend their money, and this executive order will go a long way toward sending that signal to the Congress, and at the same time, earning the trust of the American people.

So, Mr. Director, thank you for your leadership on the issue. It was the right course of action to take, and I am proud to have signed the executive order. Thank you.

Photo of the day

President George W. Bush, joined by Office of Management and Budget Director Jim Nussle, talks with reporters prior to signing an executive order Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 in the Oval Office, protecting American taxpayers from government spending on wasteful earmarks. White House photo by Eric Draper

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[Kaslin]

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[Kaslin]

President Bush walks with Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, right, as they depart the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, for a trip to Baltimore, Md., to make a statement on the Faith-Based and Community Initiative Jericho Program.

U.S. President George W. Bush walks from the Oval Office with Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao as they depart the White House in Washington, DC, for a day trip to Baltimore January 29, 2008.

President Bush walks with Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, right, as they depart the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, for a trip to Baltimore, Md., to make a statement on the Faith-Based and Community Initiative Jericho Program.

President Bush walks with Secretary of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, right, as they depart the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, for a trip to Baltimore, Md., to make a statement on the Faith-Based and Community Initiative Jericho Program.

[Kaslin]

President Bush delivers remarks during his visit to the Jericho Program, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Baltimore.

U.S. President George W. Bush looks toward Tom Boyd (R) during his visit to the Jericho program in Baltimore January 29, 2008. Boyd, along with Adolphus Mosely (L), are graduates from the Jericho program, a faith-based organization which helps prisoners re-enter society

President George W. Bush stands next to graduates Adolphus Mosely, left, and Thomas Boyd, as he delivers remarks after visit the faith-based Jericho Program Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Baltimore. Said the President, "I've come to look firsthand at the Jericho Program, which is helping former prisoners make a successful transition back to society. There's no more important goal than to help good souls become -- come back to our society as productive citizens. I'm honored to have been with those who have worked hard to deal with their circumstances in such a way that they become productive citizens. I'm standing next to two such men, and I met probably seven others downstairs." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Thomas Boyd, a graduate of the Jericho Program, share a laugh Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, during the President's visit to the Baltimore faith-based program that helps men rebuild their lives and return to positive, productive roles. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush shakes hands with a participant in the Jericho Program while visiting a classroom Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Baltimore. Serving men 18 years and older who have been released from prison within the last 6 months and who have never been convicted of a violent offense, the program helps them rebuild their lives while fostering a new sense of self-worth and a commitment to productive, healthy lifestyles. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush meets with Jericho Program graduates Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, in Baltimore. The program is sponsored by the Episcopal Community Service of Maryland, a non-profit, faith-based organization with 80 years of experience, helping men to rebuild their lives and return to positive, productive roles in the workplace, in their families, and in the community. From left are: Greg Carpenter, Coordinator of Mentoring Program and Training; Thomas Boyd, graduate; President Bush; Adolphus Mosely, graduate; Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, and Bonnie Ariano, Director of the Jericho Program. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

[Kaslin]

President Bush walks across the grounds of Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, towards Marine One helicopter for his return back to the White House, following his visit

U.S. President George W. Bush walks to Marine One as he departs Fort McHenry in Baltimore January 29, 2008. Bush was in Baltimore to speak about his faith-based and community initiative

President Bush waves as he returns to the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, after a trip to Baltimore, Md., to make a statement on the Faith-Based and Community Initiative Jericho Program.

U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he waits for Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao to disembark Marine One at the White House in Washington, DC, after their day trip to Baltimore January 29, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he walks to the Oval Office with Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao as they return to the White House in Washington, DC, after a day trip to Baltimore January 29, 2008.

U.S. President George W. Bush walks to the Oval Office with Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao as they return to the White House in Washington, DC, after a day trip to Baltimore January 29, 2008

[shiva]

Hola!

[Kaslin]

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during the signing of the Executive Order protecting American Taxpayers from Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington January 29, 2008.

President Bush speaks during the signing of the Executive Order protecting American Taxpayers from Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington January 29, 2008.

President George W. Bush, joined by Office of Management and Budget Director Jim Nussle, talks with reporters prior to signing an executive order Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 in the Oval Office, protecting American taxpayers from government spending on wasteful earmarks. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

President Bush meets with Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders in the Cabinet Room of the White House Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. From left, U.S. Joint Forces Command Gen. James Mattis; Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright; White House Chief of Staff, Josh Bolten; Vice President Dick Cheney; President Bush; Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gordon England; and James Jeffrey, Deputy National Security Adviser.

President Bush meets with Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders in the Cabinet Room of the White House Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008. From left, U.S. Joint Forces Command Gen. James Mattis; Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. James E. Cartwright; White House Chief of Staff, Josh Bolten; Vice President Dick Cheney; President Bush; Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gordon England; and James Jeffrey, Deputy National Security Adviser.

President George W. Bush, joined by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England, center, and Deputy National Security Advisor James Jeffrey, right, talks to reporters Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House with the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses reporters Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House with the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders. White House photo by Eric Draper

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Thanks for the dose - will be back shortly when dad has got to bed

[DrDeb]

kaslin: AWESOME DOSE!

MUST READ/VIEW . . .

THE ANCHORESS must have noticed a ‘surge’ in hits vis a vis her “Essentials” commentary — today, she re-posted the commentary with UPDATED (i.e., working) links . . . I loved watching THE SAVE, THE PITCH and THE DANCE videoclips again!
http://theanchoressonline.com/2008/01/29/bush-rescues-his-own-ss-agent/#comments

Make sure you read the comments! I particularly appreciated the following comment:

Terrye Says:
January 29th, 2008 at 5:43 pm

Anchoress:

That was a great post. I have decided that I will simply have to settle for being a center right Independent. After watching conservative Republicans eviscerate their own president I simply have lost any desire to be one of them.

I agree on Miers also. Time and again these hypocrites said that Bush had a right to his nominee and the nominee had a right to an up or down vote. That lasted until the nominee he wanted was not on their short list. Then they took it upon themselves to decide that she was unqualified and make complete idiots of themselves and a mockery of the process. I am so tired of hearing know it alls state emphatically that the woman was not qualified when the truth is they can not possibly know that.

As for immigration, Bush has been consistent about his feelings on this issue for years, if it was so important to people that they think it is ok to call for his impeachment or change his name to Jorge, then perhaps they should have paid more attention in the first place.

All in all Bush’s base stabbed him in the back, not the other way around.

As for Reagan, if he were around today these people would be calling him Ronaldo and demanding his impeachment.
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BUSH SAYS FAITH HELPED HIM BEAT DRINKING
By Jennifer Loven, Associated Press Writer

BALTIMORE - President Bush is talking more openly lately about his old drinking habit, and on Tuesday he offered perhaps his most pointed assessment yet by saying plainly that the term “addiction” had applied to him.

“Addiction is hard to overcome. As you might remember, I drank too much at one time in my life,” Bush said during a visit to the Jericho Program, a project of Episcopal Community Services of Maryland that helps former prisoners deal with problems such as drug addiction so they can find jobs and reintegrate productively into society.

. . . “I understand addiction, and I understand how a changed heart can help you deal with addiction,” he told the two men. “There’s some kind of commonality.”

He asked Adolphus Mosely and Tom Boyd how they stopped using drugs — and then answered his own question.

“First is to recognize that there is a higher power,” Bush said. “It helped me in my life. It helped me quit drinking.”

“That’s right, there is a higher power,” Mosely said.

“Step One, right?” Bush said, referring to the Alcoholics Anonymous twelve-steps program. Actually, it is the second step.

When the president spoke publicly, flanked by both men, it was plain that it was a powerful subject for him personally. Bush grew unusually somber and fixed an unbroken gaze on the cameras as he related the similarities between himself and the men in this sketchy East Baltimore neighborhood who are struggling to put their lives back together.

“These are men who were, in some ways, lost, and lonely, and found love and redemption at Jericho,” Bush said. “Proud to be with you.”

He hailed them for now being “reunited with their daughters.” “Girls love their dad, especially a redeemed dad,” said Bush, father of 26-year-old twins Jenna and Barbara. [Have I mentioned lately just how much I love this amazing man!]
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080130/ap_on_go_pr_wh/bush_alcohol_addiction;_ylt=AjpJ6vp2ce3215LXu_0nTt6s0NUE

[Earthdweller]

More stuff you won’t see in the media. God Bless W for doing the right thing even when ignored.

[luvie]

Great photo, Kaslin! Thanks for Sanity Island tonight.

I think this is about the only sane place left.

[Kaslin]

Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha, left, meets with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at the the State Department in Washington.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice(R) meets with Albanian Foreign Minister Lulzim Basha at the State Department in Washington, DC. Rice met Basha to discuss the future of Kosovo and Tirana's bid to join NATO, a Rice spokesman said.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice comments on the crisis in Kenya, Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at the the State Department in Washington.

US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Tuesday the violence in Kenya was "deeply concerning" and again urged its feuding leaders to find a political solution to last month's disputed election.

[swmobuffalo]

Hey, emergencies happen! So do unexpected health complications! We got that going on with my husband this week.

Thanks for the dose!

[Kaslin]

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This is the photo that did not show up in #6