Posted on 04/18/2006 4:53:06 PM PDT by GretchenM
President Bush talked about American competitiveness in Maryland and welcomed, along with Secretary of State Rice, Prime Minister Siniora of Lebanon to the WH.
He nominated Rob Portman as OMB Director and Susan Schwab for USTR.
Vice President Dick Cheney visited troops at Ft. Riley, Kansas.
Laura Bush visited with the Lebanese PM's wife at the WH.
Welcome to Sanity Island!
QUOTES: "In a global economy, for example, if our children do not have the skill sets for the jobs of the 21st century, the jobs are going to go somewhere else. ... If you're living in Midland, Texas, or living in Montgomery County, Maryland, it's important to understand if children don't have those skill sets needed to compete with a child from India, or a child from China, the new jobs will be going there."
"There's no question in my mind that Lebanon can serve as a great example for what is possible in the broader Middle East; that out of the tough times the country has been through will rise a state that shows that it's possible for people of religious difference to live side-by-side in peace; to show that it's possible for people to put aside past histories to live together in a way that the people want, which is, therefore, to be peace and hope and opportunity."
"I appreciate the service that Rob and Susan have given the American people, and I'm really grateful they've agreed to take on new responsibilities. ... I look forward to the Senate confirming Rob and Susan, and welcoming them to be new members of my Cabinet."
Bush says he hears the criticism aimed at Rumsfeld, but when it comes to Rumsfeld's future: "I'm the decider and I decide what's best." Commenting at the White House today, Bush said the best thing is for Rumsfeld to keep the controls at the Pentagon.
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Bush announces the nomination of Rob Portman as Director of the Office of Management and Budget and Susan Schwab as the U.S. Trade Representative 
Good evening - thanks for the dose
Thanks for the pictures GretchenM
Maryland
"We saw two scientists who are here from NASA. These are good, hard-working folks who said, I kind of want to lend my expertise to try to convince a child that science is cool," said President Bush. "You know, sometimes -- you might remember those days, when you were in middle school, people say, you know, science isn't cool. Science is not only cool, it's really important for the future of this country, and it's great to have people we call adjunct professors here, to help lend their real-life experiences to stimulate junior high students to the wonders of science." 
Bush and Education Secretary Margaret Spellings visit with a teacher and students at Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology in Rockville, Md 
with students
Watching a hydraulics and robotics display in a 6th grade science class 
Good evening friends......Jan
Mr. Serenity waiting to be introduced to the troops at Ft. Riley
Cheney pins a ribbon on a unit flag during an awards ceremony 
GretchenM - nice job - snugs will love these pics!
With Lebanese Embassy official Carla Jazzar, Condi Rice walks out of the Oval Office 
Lebanese PM
I love the first photo of the VP
The negativity the MSM heap on this fine man is truly disgusting. I am so very glad he is standing his ground on Rummy.
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