Posted on 07/11/2005 4:16:13 PM PDT by snugs
President George W Bush delivered a speech on the war on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia
Later both President Bush and the Vice President Cheney met U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad in the Oval Office
First Lady Laura Bush and her daughters are on a visit to Africa.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is on a four nation visit to the far east so far she has visited the Peoples Republic of China and Thailand and arrived late tonight in Japan.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY –
President Discusses War on Terror at FBI Academy
FBI Academy
Quantico, Virginia
In London last Thursday terrorists killed dozens of commuters and wounded hundreds more. Americans know what it's like to be attacked on our own soil. Our hearts go out to the many innocent people in London who suffered terrible injuries, and we pray for the families mourning the loss of loved ones. In this difficult hour, the people of Great Britain can know the American people stand with you.
I was with the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Tony Blair, at the G8 summit in Scotland when the terrorists struck his homeland. The contrast could not have been more vivid. We were there to discuss ways to make the world a better and more compassionate place; and in the London, the terrorists were killing innocent men and women in cold blood. These attacks were barbaric, and they provide a clear window into the evil we face.
We don't know who committed the attacks in London, but we do know that terrorists celebrate the suffering of the innocent. We do know that terrorists murder in the name of a totalitarian ideology that hates freedom, rejects tolerance and despises all dissent. Their aim -- the aim of the terrorists is to remake the Middle East in their own grim image of tyranny and oppression by toppling governments, by exporting terror, by forcing free nations to retreat and withdraw.
To achieve these aims, they attacked our country on September the 11th, 2001. They've continued to kill -- in Bali, in Casablanca, Riyadh, Jakarta, Istanbul, Madrid and elsewhere. These kind of people who blow up subways and buses are not people you can negotiate with, or reason with, or appease. In the face of such adversaries there is only one course of action: We will continue to take the fight to the enemy, and we will fight until this enemy is defeated. (Applause.)
The terrorists want to attack our country and harm our citizens. They believe that the world's democracies are weak, and that by killing innocent civilians they can break our will. They're mistaken. America will not retreat in the face of terrorists and murderers. (Applause.) And neither will the free world. As Prime Minister Blair said after the attacks in London, "Our determination to defend our values and our way of life is greater than their determination to cause death and destruction to innocent people." The attack in London was an attack on the civilized world. And the civilized world is united in its resolve: We will not yield. We will defend our freedom. (Applause.)
Our nation has no greater mission than stopping the terrorists from launching new and more deadly attacks. And whether you're fighting the terrorists in Afghanistan or Iraq, or routing out terrorists here at home, America is counting on you to stop them.
To accomplish this vital mission, we have a comprehensive strategy in place. We're working to protect the homeland. We're working to improve our intelligence so we can uncover terrorist plots before they unfold. And we're staying on the offensive. We're fighting the enemy in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the world so we do not have to face them here at home.
And we are spreading the hope of freedom across the broader Middle East. By offering an alternative to the terrorists' dark vision of hatred and fear, we are laying the foundation of peace for our children and our grandchildren. (Applause.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush delivers remarks about key accomplishments and the ongoing efforts in the war on terrorism during a visit Monday, July 11, 2005, to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. Said the President, "The FBI efforts are central to our success in the war on terror... And I thank you for that."
hi
Thank you!
Dose going up please wait to post or re-post photos or graphics until the all clear is given
Congratulatins on being number one
Happy to see many pictures!
My pleasure
President George W. Bush walks across the South Lawn towards Marine One helicopter at the White House in Washington, D.C., 11 July, 2005. Bush will be travelling to the Marine Corps Base at Quantico in Virginia.
A news cameraman videographs the Marine One helicopter, carrying U.S. President George W. Bush, as it departs the South Lawn
Just happened to be at the right place at the right time...
There are a lot tonight
Goody!!!! Many pictures! Thanks, snugs, for all your hard work. I look forward to every one of them! :o)
yo!
Yay my favorite thread of the day! Thank you snugs!!
President Bush exhales before delivering his remarks on the war on terrorism during his visit to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., Monday, July 11, 2005
President George W. Bush delivers a speech on the war on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, July 11, 2005. Bush praised the resilience of Londoners after the deadly bombings there and pledged to 'stay on the offense' in the war on terrorism as he urged Americans to remain on alert
The following photos show the resilience of the Londoners who turned out in force yesterday for the 60th anniversary of the end of world war II, it was estimated about 250,000 people crowded down the mall towards Buckingham Palace and the Queen even rode in an open coach
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive for a ceremony on London's Horse Guards Parade Sunday July 10, 2005, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War 
Poppies fall on Buckingham Palace during celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of World War II. One million poppies were dropped over The Mall to mark the event of Remembrance and Commemoration for those who served during the War.
fly-past over Buckingham Palace, London Sunday July 10, 2005, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Queen Elizabeth II returns along the Mall to Buckingham Palace, London Sunday July 10, 2005, from a show held in Horseguards Parade marking the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
Sit back and enjoy
An especially handsome picture, snugs. I hope your dad is alright.
hi ya
Mine too
tell us how the 'Da' is...
(L-R) FBI Director Robert Mueller, CIA Director Porter Goss and Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte listen as U.S. President George W. Bush delivers a speech on the war on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, July 11, 2005
God bless the Brits, just look at that show of defiance!
Fed up in hospital I will give a fuller report once the photos are up
Will do when photos are up
Nancy, I left the Yahoo group last night before I got your message, but I read it today. Thank you :)
How is everyone?
President Bush greets law enforcement personal following his remarks on the war on terrorism during his visit to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., Monday, July 11, 2005
President George W. Bush chats with military and law enforcement personnel after delivering a speech on the war on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, July 11, 2005.
With soldiers seen in the background, President Bush waves to the crowd after delivering a speech on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., Monday July 11, 2005
President Bush talks to a Marine after a speech on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., Monday, July 11, 2005
Thanks for the support of my country
I think Alberto Gonzales is cute. (No, I would not rally 'round a SC nomintion for him, but I think he is an ok guy.)
How are you doing today Jonny?
Hello snugs! :) Thanks for the post and ping. And thanks for being the wonderful you.
You betcha I will! I always do--especially when I get a chance to get here early!
And I read your mail, too, Snugs :) Thanks.
President George W. Bush waves as he walks away from a Marine One helicopter after landing on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., July 11, 2005. Bush returned to the White House after traveling to the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia.
President Bush poses with unidentified White House visitors as he returns to the White House, Monday, July 11, 2005, after a trip to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. to speak on the war on terror
President George W. Bush poses with (L-R) Meaghan Long, 12, Sarah-Jane Long, 8, and Aidan Strassmann, 8, all from Atlanta, Georgia, after landing on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., July 11, 2005
I've been thinking about you all day...how are you doing?.....Im still in shock...we will miss her terribly..
Good pictures today. The ones on gettyimages of him walking to Marine one...he looks so sad. In one of them his head is down. He needs Laura back, but she wont be home until Friday!
Wow! You were quick. In before the ping and everything. That deserves a 4-slice toaster!
Seeing the photo of the VP reminded me of last Friday when the VP after his successful routine annual check up the George Washington Hospital visited the British Embassy and signed the Book of Condolence and what struck me was the modesty of the man. If you look at how he signed his name just Dick Cheney no mention that he is the Vice President of the United States his name is signed like many other hundreds to sign the book just plain simply a name no title no rank. As a British citizen I find this very touching and but just a little sad that history will not show that the Vice President signed the book hopefully history will though realise that Dick Cheney was the Vice President on July 8th, 2005.
How are you? How's your dad?
Hey you will give me a big head with those comments thanks all the same
Lovely pictures of the V-E celebrations!
Oh, boy, thanks for all the hard work and great pictures! Glad you're okay! A friend of mine...her son is based now in London (some kind of army appt.), said he flew back there on Sat., but that his superiors and the FBI briefed him on being vigilant, etc. before he left. We're praying that the police and Scotland Yard piece together all the forensics and find these fiends before they do it again. It's vicious and obscene.
My pleasure take care my friend
Aren't the media ghouls being extra nauseating today with the Karl Rove memo? I have been so irritated.
I really don't need a toaster...I did need a blender, but jonny got one for me...
Laura Bush arrives in Cape Town, South Africa, Monday, July 11, 2005
first lady Laura Bush, right, is greeted by from right to left: United States Ambassador to South Africa Jendayi Frazer, South Africa's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Susan van der Merwe, Consul General Moosa Valli, and Shireen Valli upon her arrival in Cape Town
United States' first lady Laura Bush greets U.S. Consul General to South Africa, Moosa Valli, left, and his wife, Shireen, after leaving an U.S. Air force plane upon her arrival in Cape Town, South Africa, Monday, July 11, 2005
Laura Bush arrives in Cape Town, South Africa, Monday, July 11, 2005
Laura Bush meets with Mrs. Zanele Mbeki, left, wife of South African president Thabo Mbeki, at the Etali Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve in South Africa, Monday, July 11, 2005
I'm still in shock, too. Saturday night, Doodlelady pinged me to that thread and at first my brain couldn't register what I was reading ... "Texasflower has passed away". I thought this can't be right. This must be a different Texasflower, not Tammy. It was unbelievable and still is ... to lose someone with so much life so suddenly ...
Prayers for your son's friend
First Lady Laura Bush poses for pictures upon her departure Monday, July 11, 2005 at Gaborone International Airport in Gaborone, Botswana
Schoolboys await the departure Monday, July 11, 2005 of Laura Bush from Gaborone International Airport in Gaborone, Botswana
Hiya, Snugs! Wow, what a speech by our president! Thanks for posting it.
These kind of people who blow up subways and buses are not people you can negotiate with, or reason with, or appease..."
Right on!
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left shaking hands Chinese officials as U.S. ambassador to China, Clark T. Randt, center looks on after her arrival at the Beijing airport, China, Saturday, July 9, 2005
Condoleezza Rice, left, meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing Sunday, July 10, 2005
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing, unseen, attend a press conference at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing Sunday, July 10, 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Wen jJiabao at the Zhongnanhai leaders' compundoundd in Beijing July 10, 2005
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao, right, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Sunday, July 10, 2005.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, meets with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the Zhongnanhai leaders compound in Beijing Sunday, July 10, 2005
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L) meets with Chinese State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan (R) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing July 10, 2005.
Makes me proud that we come from such good stock. Now I know where we yanks get it ;o)
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