Posted on 08/02/2002 6:18:40 AM PDT by floriduh voter
Good morning, Florida and the USA,
It's raining here on the Gulf side this morning. That's why our Indy car has it's racing tires on. And, the checkered flag is not only waving for Jeb this month, but I'm also waving it as momentum builds for all Republican victories in November! LET'S MAKE NOVEMBER OURS!
Please note the recent message from Governor Bush and additional words of wisdom from Jeb's son George P. Bush.
Have fun, this is Jeb lite, not flame city.
And to my ping list, whatta a united bunch of folks, supporting the Jeb Bush Photo Pit Stop since the early days! Thanks!
To DEM LURKERS "This is for all the people in the dark". Norma Desmond, Sunset Boulevard
"Relax, Governor, sir, it's just a flight simulator, we're not actually taking off..."
This week, I led a seven-day trade mission overseas to Florida's eighth largest trading partner and fourth largest foreign investor - the United Kingdom (U.K.). 125 of Florida's business and economic development leaders participated in this "Team Florida" mission to promote Florida exports, encourage greater foreign investment in the Sunshine State, and emphasize our strategic geographic location as the Gateway of the Americas.
On Monday, I officially opened the Florida Pavilion at Farnborough International 2002, Europe's second largest aviation and aerospace trade show. At the 2000 biannual show, Florida companies walked away with $29 million in expected sales and $11.5 million in distribution agreements. Our meetings with European companies at this year's show went very well, and I expect future business relationships to grow because of our attendance.
On Wednesday, I joined representatives from Florida-based Citrix Systems, Inc. at the grand opening of the company's Northern European headquarters in Buckinghamshire. As a leading global technology company, Citrix is doing much to further the spirit of innovation that exists in Europe and in Florida. This headquarters will help to continue Florida's influence as a major player in the global economy.
Finally in London, I joined educators from the University of Miami and Britain's Cardiff University to announce a strategic partnership between these two prestigious institutions. This partnership will serve to promote joint research on engineering and information technology projects, joint grants, research faculty exchanges and student exchanges.
Thanks so much for your continued support.
Sincerely, Jeb Bush
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Words of Wisdom from George P.:
George P. Bush Files Qualifying Paperwork for Bush-Brogan Campaign
George P. Bush, Governor Bush’s oldest son, travelled to Tallahassee to file qualifying paperwork on behalf of the Bush-Brogan 2002 campaign on Tuesday.
After filing the papers, George gave the following remarks:
Many of you remember three and half years ago, on a very cold January day, when my father stood on the grounds of our state capital and accepted the oath of office as Governor. That was the day that my father’s hour of leadership had arrived.
During the past three and half years he has worked relentlessly to build a better Florida. Thanks to the hard work of Floridians in and out of government from all over our state, much progress has been made towards that better Florida, and my father has shown that he was prepared to answer that leadership call and join the ranks of those who have held Florida’s highest office.
Today, by filing the paperwork that officially qualifies my father as a candidate for re-election, I am proud and honored to help him take the next step in continuing to build the best Florida possible.
However, for me, today is not about politics, partisanship or even about a new government program or policy.
More than anything else, I am here because of passion. My dad’s passion to serve the people of Florida. My dad’s unyielding desire to build a better state, and to unite our diverse people around common goals.
My father is different than other candidates running for office. His passion is not rooted in partisanship or the typical political quest for power, instead it is rooted in his love for Florida and its people. A commitment to all the people of this state, and a unique compassion to create hope and opportunity for those typically without a voice that reaches the halls of this great capital in Tallahassee.
I have seen this same character and passion in Jeb Bush for all 26 years of my life – but I have seen it within him not as Governor –but displayed within him as my father. A father who was proud to raise a young family, start a business and make a life in Florida. A father who now is making a difference as Governor.
I salute my father’s passion, his love for our family and state, and his leadership as Governor. I now look forward to joining with my father and all Floridians, to continue on the path to a Florida that is better than it has ever been before.
Thank you.
How about that? FV
First Lady Columba and Governor serve young guests at the Governor's Mansion on the Anniversary of the Mentor Initiative Program.
On the other hand, who doesn't know about Spot Fletcher Bush and Barney Bush?
Here's Spotty! He was born in the White House in 1989.
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