Posted on 02/06/2006 4:53:23 PM PST by snugs
The President and the First Lady spent the weekend at ranch in Crawford, Texas returning to the White House on Sunday.
Today the President attended the swearing in Ceremony of the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, at the Federal Reserve Bank in Washington. He also spoke at this event.President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke
The President's budget for 2007 was delivered to the Senate Budget Committee hearing room on Capitol Hill Link to Fact Sheet: Highlights of the President's FY2007 Budget
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales defends the President's surveillance program before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Vice President Dick Cheney addressed a fund raiser for Congressman Robert Aderholt in Priceville, Alabama
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld attended the 42nd Munich Conference on Security Policy in Munich, Germany over the weekend and today discusses the military spending in George W. Bush's 2007 budget during a joint press conference with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace at the Pentagon
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke
The Federal Reserve
Washington, D.C.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you for the warm welcome here at the Federal Reserve. It is one of our government's most vital institutions. And today I congratulate a fine man and a distinguished public servant, Dr. Ben Bernanke, on becoming the 14th Chairman of the Federal Reserve. (Applause.)
As Chairman, Ben follows in the footsteps of one of America's most respected public servants. Alan Greenspan is perhaps the only central banker ever to achieve what one publication called, "rock star status." (Laughter and applause.) For almost two decades, Chairman Greenspan's prudence and wise policies have guided this nation through major economic challenges, have kept inflation in check, and contributed to phenomenal economic growth and a better life for all our citizens.
Recently he said, "I have only just realized that I have been on 24-hour call for 18 years." Mr. Chairman, you can rest a little easier and know that a grateful nation thanks you for your extraordinary service. (Applause.)
Ben Bernanke now takes up Alan Greenspan's mantle. When I announced Ben's nomination last October economists and leaders across the political spectrum responded positively. They praised him for his unsurpassed academic credentials, broad policy experience and a reputation for consensus-building. The son of a pharmacist and a school teacher, Ben graduated from Harvard with top honors and earned a doctorate in economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He rose through the academic ranks to become the chairman of the economics department at Princeton.
Ben is one of the most cited economists in the world, and is recognized for his path-breaking work in the field of monetary policy. Ben Bernanke also knows the Federal Reserve System. From 2002 to 2005, he served with distinction on the Fed's Board of Governors. Since last year he has served as the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers at the White House. I came to trust his judgment, his calm demeanor, and his sly sense of humor. (Laughter.)
Throughout his distinguished career, Ben has earned a reputation for intellectual rigor, integrity and personal decency. He's earned the respect of the global financial community. Ben is an economist's economist, one of the most esteemed leaders in the field. He understands that economics is more than just crunching numbers. Good economics embraces policies that unleash hope and hard work and the power of free people to be able to fashion and improve their lives. Ben Bernanke will work every day to keep America's economic prospects strong and prosperous. He'll be a superb chairman.
Mr. Chairman, thank you for agreeing to serve. Congratulations. (Applause.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY 
President George W. Bush congratulates Dan Rooney, chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, on their Super Bowl victory during an early morning phone call Monday, February 6, 2006. The Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks Sunday in Super Bowl XL, 21-10.
Dose going up please wait for the all to post or repost any photos or graphics
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Hi there
President Bush, far left, attends the Swearing-in Ceremony for the new Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke, right, in a ceremony at the Federal Reserve Bank, Monday, Feb. 6, 2006
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Hey snugs.
Ben Bernanke (R) is sworn in as the 14th chairman of the Federal Reserve by Roger W. Ferguson (2nd L), Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, as U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Bernanke's wife Anna (2nd R) look on during a ceremony in Washington, February 6, 2006
If I had posted..."Hi there"...like you did...I might have not posted first...LOL
Glad I went with the "Hi"...
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Missed it by a whisker
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(maybe she's not paying attention)
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Ben Bernanke (R) is congratulated by Roger W. Ferguson (2nd L), Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, after being sworn in as the 14th chairman of the Federal Reserve, as U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Bernanke's wife Anna look on during a ceremony in Washington, February 6, 2006
Good evening!
Good evening Snugs! How are things going with you and your Dad?
Thanks for the great pictures tonight.
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