Posted on 01/24/2005 3:51:58 PM PST by GretchenM
A culture of life for America got a big boost from President Bush as he addressed, from Camp David by telephone, pro-life demonstrators in DC marking the 32nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. He told abortion opponents he shared their support for 'a culture of life' and lauded progress in passing legislation to protect the vulnerable.
Presidents Bush and Chirac plan to have dinner in Europe next month. The president is also planning to host Chirac in the United States sometime soon. Bush plans to stop in Germany, and to meet with Russia's Putin in the Slovak Republic during his visit to Europe.
The Bush administration plans to announce it will seek about $80 billion in new funding for military operations this year in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne, will lead a US delegation to Poland for observances marking the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camps. Cheney will tour Auschwitz, honor Holocaust survivors, speak at the international forum, meet with Poland's President Kwasniewski, Poland's PM Belka, and Ukraine's President Yushchenko.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island!
Ooops...that should have read "I have NO doubt." But thankfully, you appear to have understood what I meant.
I think the media are making a big deal of it as well because if you look at the Whitehouse website that is how it is announced so the Whitehouse are also making big of it. I assume that the US are hoping to get better relations with France.
It's just so much fun to pick on them. And so easy.
I especially liked that one, too. He was probably pretty warm, seeking the shade as he was, in July. What a cutie. The popeyed one with the caption about the press "singing" Happy Birthday to W was pretty cute.
My favorite past time!
You're awesome, back at you!
You made my day :-)
I had not checked out the White House website, so didn't know they were making a big deal of the Chirac-Bush dinner. From my point of view (one I'm sure many millions of American share), I hope GWB does not ease the chill between himself and Chirac. I believe Chirac's treachery was beyond the pale and unforgiveable.
Glad you liked them what did you think of Kent
Statement on Whitehouse Website
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President to Meet with French President Jacques Chirac in Brussels
President Bush will host a working dinner for French President Jacques Chirac in Brussels on February 21, 2005. The President plans to be in Brussels for meetings with NATO and EU leaders on February 22, 2005. The President looks forward to working together with President Chirac and all our European allies and partners to strengthen freedom, democracy, and security throughout the world
Ding, Ding, Ding, you win the prize, ohio
I certainly haven't forgiven him.
Another question. What do I call her when referring to her in general conversation? Is it permissible to just call her "my cousin"? Or "My cousin's daughter"? I think most people would give a weird look if I said, "My first cousin, once removed, who lives in California ... ." We Americans aren't very big on those extended family connections.
GWB returning to the WH today. Although Barney is not in this shot, he's probably just off camera somewhere checking out the snow.
George H. W. Bush at a press conference in Houston this morning. Subject was tsunami relief. Indonesian Consul General Benny Permadi Suryawinata stands with the former president.
President Bush Calls "March for Life" Participants
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2005/01/20050124-7.html
12:11 P.M. EST
THE PRESIDENT: Nellie, thank you. Thanks a lot for inviting me to speak. I know it's chilly there in Washington, but weather hasn't stopped thousands of participants from marching for life for the past 32 years, and it did not this year, either. And so I'm honored to be a part of this tremendous witness that is taking place in our Nation's Capitol, and it's good to hear your voice again.
You know, we come from many backgrounds -- different backgrounds, but what unites us is our understanding that the essence of civilization is this: The strong have a duty to protect the weak. (Applause.)
I appreciate so very much your work toward building a culture of life-- (applause) -- a culture that will protect the most innocent among us and the voiceless. We are working to promote a culture of life, to promote compassion for women and their unborn babies. (Applause.) We know -- we know that in a culture that does not protect the most dependent, the handicapped, the elderly, the unloved, or simply inconvenient become increasingly vulnerable.
The America of our dreams, where every child is welcomed in law -- in life, and protected in law may still be some ways away, but even from the far side of the river, Nellie, we can see its glimmerings. (Applause.) We're making progress in Washington. I've been working with members of the Congress to pass good, solid legislation that protects the vulnerable and promotes the culture of life. I signed into law a ban on partial birth abortion. (Applause.) Infants who are born despite an attempted abortion are now protected by law. (Applause.) So are nurses and doctors who refused to be any part of an abortion. (Applause.) And prosecutors can now charge those who harm or kill a pregnant woman with harming or killing her unborn child. (Applause.)
We're also moving ahead in terms of medicine and research to make sure that the gifts of science are consistent with our highest values of freedom, equality, family, and human dignity. We will not sanction the creation of life only to destroy it. (Applause.)
What I'm saying is we're making progress, and this progress is a tribute to your perseverance and to the prayers of the people. I want to thank you, especially, for the civil way that you have engaged one of America's most contentious issues. I encourage you to take heart from our achievements, because a true culture of life cannot be sustained solely by changing laws. We need, most of all, to change hearts. (Applause.) And that is what we're doing, seeking common ground where possible, and persuading increasing numbers of our fellow citizens of the rightness of our cause.
This is the path to the culture of life that we seek for our country. And on its coldest days, and one of our coldest days, I encourage you to take warmth and comfort from our history which tells us that a movement that appeals to the noblest and most generous instincts of our fellow Americans -- and that is based on a sacred promise enshrined in our founding document that this movement will not fail. (Applause.)
And so on this day of compassion, where warm hearts are confronting the cold weather, I ask that God bless you for your dedication, and may God continue to bless our great country. And thank you for letting me share this moment with you, Nellie. (Applause.)
The President looks forward to working together with President Chirac and all our European allies and partners to strengthen freedom, democracy, and security throughout the world.
ilovew, I'm confident millions of Americans -- in fact, most, if not all of the 62,000,000 plus who voted for GWB -- share our view of Chirac.
Snugs, while the media make great sport over how much the rest of the world supposedly dislikes our President, the fact is that Jacques Chirac is loathed by vast numbers of Americans.
Don't worry; the Pres. has not forgotten how UNsupportive Chirac was, either. And he probably hasn't forgotten the crass behavior to his wife either.
Gorgeous! Reminds me of my trip to England.
I'll see more of the country next time!
Nice buttons!!
If I think of Chirac and Schroeder in the same camp as bubba, and remember how 41 and 43 are standing with bubba, limitedly, to rehabilitate him to what extent may be possible, I can stomach W generating some hospitality on W's part toward Mr. France. W must believe it's in America's best interests to thaw things a bit now that Chirac can't block us in Iraq and France's corruption is being exposed to the world.
To be a diplomat, you need a dull nose, strong stomach, stronger soap, and a lot of showering.
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