Posted on 12/01/2004 3:44:20 PM PST by rocksblues
President Bush with his wife Laura and Prime Minister Paul Martin with his wife Sheila pose with members of the RCMP eng 150 30nov04 George Bush with his wife Laura and PM Paul Martin with his wife Sheila pose with members of the RCMP President Bush says memories of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America provide constant proof of the need for the international community to come together to fight terrorism and rebuild Iraq.
The president went to an Atlantic Coast pier that is revered in Canada as the nation's historic gateway to the world.
About one million immigrants passed through Pier 21 before it closed as an entry checkpoint in 1971. And it was there that President Bush spoke of the way Canadians embraced travelers stranded when American airports were closed and flights diverted on September 11, 2001.
"So let me say directly to the Canadian people and to all of you here today who welcomed Americans, thank you for your kindness to America in an hour of need," said Mr. Bush.
He said Americans and Canadians are one family, a family that sometimes disagrees but ultimately stands together.
"The affection that appeared in an instant will always be there and it runs deep," said President Bush. "Beyond the words of politicians and the natural disagreements that nations will have, our two peoples are one family and always will be."
The president spoke of the long history of hemispheric peace, and the joint determination to deal with challenges abroad.
"We know it is not possible to live in quiet isolation on our peaceful continent, hoping the problems and challenges of other nations will pass us by," he said. "We know there can be no security and no lasting peace in a world where proliferation and terrorism and genocide and extreme poverty go unopposed."
Mr. Bush said he wants that cooperation to expand to other nations, banding together to achieve great goals.
He stressed the importance of strengthening multinational institutions and fighting an effective war on terrorism. But he added that as the world takes on the terrorists, it must also foster freedom throughout the greater Middle East.
The president emphasized bringing democracy to Iraq is an important step in achieving that goal. He acknowledged there were differences of opinion on the wisdom of invading Iraq, but emphasized there is agreement on the need to help Iraqis build a democracy.
"Sometimes even the closest of friends disagree and two years ago we disagreed about the best course of action in Iraq. Yet, as your prime minister made clear in Washington earlier this year, there is no disagreement at all with what has to be done with going forward," said Mr. Bush.
President Bush said democracy is the key to a better future for the entire region, emphasizing a democratic government for Palestinians is a pre-requisite for peace with Israel. He said only with democracy and the rule of law, can the dream of a Palestinian state become a reality.
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I believe that Japan has already signed on.
I believe that their planning number for contributing to this project is on the order of $10 billion over some number of years, but it has been a while since I looked, and I could be way off.
Sounds like statements you'd find on DU! GWB is a fine and even great President.His critics can't even shine his shoes!
Do you like his globalist policies?
Do you realize that if the UN and global institutions get stronger, the US gets weaker?
Or,like many of the ladies remarks here in recent days, do you think he's a "great President" because he pretty?
I'm trying, rocksblues! I'm trying.
I don't understand the resistance to the missile defence either, Lord Nelson.
Unless it is just the same syndrome that liberals always exhibit. If a conservative suggests it, go against it. They are so full of anger and hatred that they just can't bring themselves to agree with President Bush, no matter what.
My first reaction to that stat was "Is it really that low?" If the "pro" Canadians are really 28%, that can't be much more than the real conservative element in the US.
I take it there is resistance in the US as well?
I'm not sure about the amount of resistance in the US. I haven't really followed it much.
I just know that when something is suggested by President Bush, the same bunch always has the same knee-jerk reaction. They think the US is bossing everyone around, just because they are the only super power, we don't have to do everything just because they want us to, blah, blah.
Just stop, think, and do what is in the best interest of the country. If it happens to be in line with what President Bush and America would like...big stupid deal.
Grow up already. I am astounded at what immature, self-absorbed monstrous brats some people in politics are. Grrr
There is obviously resistance from the usual suspects but missile defense is generally popular.
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