Posted on 03/02/2007 5:12:59 PM PST by silent_jonny
President Bush expressed his condolences to all those that lost their homes and loved ones in the series of deadly tornados that struck the Southeast and Midwest yesterday. He plans to visit these areas and meet with families and officials tomorrow.
Today, the president traveled to Indiana where he spoke at an elementary school about the No Child Left Behind program. (Transcript)
He later traveled to Kentucky to attend a fundraiser for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and a dinner for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. (Transcript)
First Lady Laura Bush was in Hawaii today to unveil the name for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument (Transcript)
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
Quote of the Day:
President Bush: … I listened to the United States military about what it takes to help [Iraq’s] democracy defeat the ideology of terror, help this democracy not become a safe haven for those who would do us harm, help this young democracy survive. And their recommendation was, Mr. President, we need more troops in the capital city.And not only did I accept their suggestion, I nominated a new commander in General David Petraeus. And he went up in front of the United States Senate for a hearing, and he got a fair hearing … And he was approved unanimously, not one negative vote against David Petraeus.
And shortly thereafter, the [Democrat controlled] House of Representatives passed a resolution expressing disapproval for the very plan that the General suggested we do -- the man who was unanimously confirmed.
This may be the first time in the history of our country that the Senate has voted to send a new commander in battle and then the House of Representatives immediately voted to oppose his plan.
I understand differences of opinion, and I expect that in the Nation's Capital. It's good for our country that there be differences of opinion … But soon Congress is going to have to make a decision that's got real consequences, and that is whether to fund our troops and give us the flexibility necessary to achieve our mission.
Our men and women in uniform risk their lives as they carry out this plan to secure Baghdad and to secure this country, and they need the support of the United States Congress. (Applause.)
Photos of the Day:
President Bush, center, is greeted by teacher Terri Sanders, left, as he visits a fifth grade U.S. History class at Silver Street Elementary School in New Albany, Ind., Friday, March 2, 2007.
First lady Laura Bush gives a speech during the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument naming ceremony at Washington Place, Friday, March 2, 2007, in Honolulu.
Still sorting through some late photos here, so be patient with me :)
Lordy, I'm early!
hi!
We've got lots of time...so just take yours!
Thanks for opening Sanity Island for us!
Great photo
President Bush makes a statement as he departs the White House, in Washington Friday, March. 2, 2007, about the violent storm system that caused at least 20 deaths across the Midwest and Southeast.
Hi jonny.
Thank you!
Congratulations! :)
WOO-HOO! You won!!!!!!
President Bush, escorted to Air Force One by Vice Commander Col Jennifer L. Hesterman, waves at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Friday, March 2, 2007, as he leaves for a trip to New Albany, Ind., where he will speak about No Child Left Behind and Louisville, Ky. for a fundraising event for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
President Bush waves prior to boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Friday, March 2, 2007, for a trip to New Albany, Ind., where he will speak about No Child Left Behind and Louisville, Ky. for a fundraising event for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
Wow! I was just cruising when I saw that the Dose was up!
President Bush listens to teacher Beverly Juliot as he visits a kindergarten math class at Silver Street Elementary School in New Albany, Ind., Friday, March 2, 2007.
With Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels.
President Bush visits a fifth grade U.S. History class at Silver Street Elementary School in New Albany, Ind., Friday, March 2, 2007.
Onyx! Hiya. :)
Hiya sweetie! Did you read that I am "anonymously" famous today?
So sorry I missed CSPIN last evening. Hubby said the President's appearance in New Orleans was just awesome!
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