Posted on 05/15/2005 5:48:21 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: After spending about 24 hours at Camp David, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the White House early to attend the annual National Peace Officers' Memorial Service on Capitol Hill. He was joined by Attorney General Al Gonzales, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, and Secretary of Homeland Security Mike Chertoff, as well as FBI Director Bob Mueller and the Director of ATF, Carl Truscott. The Congress was represented by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, Senator Pat Leahy and Congressman Dave Reichert, from the state of Washington, among many others. Reichert served as a law enforcement officer for over 30 years, and received the 2004 National Sheriffs Association Sheriff of the Year Award. Singer Darryl Worley performed "I Miss My Friend."
In other administration news, Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice made a surprise visit to Iraq. On a lightning visit, she urged Iraqis to be patient, saying the insurgency can be beaten with the help of a strong political alternative. "The insurgency is very violent, but you defeat insurgencies not just militarily," Rice said after meeting with officials in Baghdad and the northern Kurdish region. "The Iraqis...are now going to have to intensify their efforts to demonstrate that in fact the political process is the answer for the Iraqi people."
QUOTE OF THE DAY: From the President's address at the memorial service today.
We're a nation built on the rule of law, and the men and women who enforce those laws uphold America's role as a beacon for fairness and peace. And, today, we honor 415 new names added to the memorial wall.
Among them are Detroit police officers Matthew Bowens and Jennifer Fettig. The officers were making a routine traffic stop when the suspect opened fire. Though Officer Bowens had already been shot several times, himself, his first concern was for his injured partner. Both officers gave their lives in protecting each other and their fellow citizens, and this nation of ours will always honor them.
Danger to law enforcement can come from the outskirts of a community, as it did to Bradford County Pennsylvania Deputy Chris Burgert. He and his partner, Deputy Mike Van Kuren, were shot last March while trying to serve a bench warrant on a known criminal. Chris had been leading a drug investigation that often brought him face to face with danger on rural back roads. And his bravery had brought a string of successes against a dangerous and volatile set of criminals. His acts took unusual courage, and our nation will be always grateful for his sacrifice.
Danger can come even in what one thinks is routine investigation. Last May, Arizona police officer Don Schultz was diving for evidence in a murder case when he lost his life. Officer Schultz had been on the force for 19 years and was one of the department's master divers. He died in an act of devotion to duty that was common to him, and will always remain extraordinary to us. These are just the examples of the brave we honor today.
Every generation of Americans has produced men and women willing to stand watch over the rest of us. Every generation has lived under the protection of law enforcement. We must never take for granted the police officers of America.
For each friend or family member here today, the engraving on the wall will always glow brightly around one name. We cannot soothe your grief or repay your loved one's sacrifice -- but their names are inscribed permanently on this memorial. We acknowledge the lasting debt we owe them, and offer the solemn thanks of a grateful nation.
If there hasn't been any Americans killed over this so far, There is no doubt Americans will die as a result of this
Accessory to murder, Trason, Sedition, Libel, Slander, ect ect ect
I am having an ugly flash back of our soldiers that were burned and hung. I feel horrible even saying it.
Night all!
GNite DrDeb, Thanks again for all your great posts
I read recently that the terrorist were having trouble recruiting, I bet they'll use this a an recruitment tool. The damage Newsweek has done won't fully be realized for some time...
Drudge is still talking about this issue, he is now saying Isakoff still hasn't issued a statement
LOVED the lightning bugs. I think I'll send it to my little granddaughter.
Good night Deb. Thanks again for all your hard work keeping us "up to the minute" informed!
I won't even venture a guess about libel laws...Im sure Newsweek knows all the ins and outs though..
I'm hoping Karzai steps forward and calms the situation down. President Bush should call on both Karzai and Pakistan's Musharif (sp?) to go on National TV and explain what is the truth here
Idiotkoff is trying to figure a way out of this with minimal damage to himself! I see no way out, for serious and dangerous times lie ahead for our troops and it rests solely on the shoulders of these "media" types.
your quote from Karen Hughes was wonderful.
I'd love to be a mouse in the Oval Office tomorrow morning...
Good bless you all and God Bless your President, Vice President and their families - God Bless America. Also special prayers and thanks to the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq regardless of which country as a result of this article they are tonight at more risk than ever. God Bless them.
Good night thanks once again for your links, now I am really off.
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goodnight...Im off to bed too...
Late to the Dose again! I got caught up in the Drudge live thread.
I saw some of the Peace Officer ceremony today on CSPAN. Too emotional. Great photos Wolfstar, thank you.
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