Posted on 06/02/2005 2:55:25 PM PDT by snugs
William Donaldson announces his resignation as Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman during a press conference at the SEC in Washington, on the June 1, 2005. Donaldson said he will resign June 30 and today 2nd June 2005 the President Nominated Congressman Chris Cox to replace him
The President also proclaimed June 2005 as the Great Outdoors and Black Music Month
Later on he travelled to Hopkinsville Christian County Conference and Convention Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky for a discussion on strengthening Social Security
The President will spend the weekend at his Central Texas ranch in Crawford after attending a fundraiser in St. Louis, Missouri later this evening.
North Korea are upset after Vice President Dick Cheneys remarks on the Larry King Live Show earlier this week
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First Lady Laura Bush visted Cease Fire Chicago, an anti-violence organization as she researches organizations that help children leave gangs and return to school in connection with her Helping America's Youth initiative.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had a meeting at the State Department with Jean Asselborn, Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg and afterwards held a joint news conference
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld,departed for Singapore for discussions with Asian policymakers on regional security issues, including North Korea's nuclear ambitions and China's growing military might
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Comments made by President George W Bush when he nominated Congressman Chris Cox as SEC Chairman
Chris understands how markets work, and he knows the need for transparency in financial exchanges and in the halls of business. He proved that he can bring people together of diverse opinions to get things done. That kind of leadership will be invaluable as the chairman of the SEC.
I've given Chris a clear mission: To continue to strengthen public trust in our markets so the American economy can continue to grow and create jobs. The nation is increasingly a nation of stock holders. A generation ago, only a small percentage of American families invested in stocks and bonds. Today, more than half of households are investing -- for their families and for their futures. Now more than ever, we must make sure Americans can rely upon the integrity of our markets.
Photo of the Day
President George W. Bush stands with Rep. Christopher Cox, his nominee for Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Thursday, June 2, 2005, in the Oval Office. Said the President of the Congressman, "As a champion of the free enterprise system in Congress, Chris Cox knows that a free economy is built on trust."
toaster?
I can't believe it....I never win anything!
Indeed, have a think what you want while I get the other photos up a lot of them today
Dose going up please wait until all clear is given to post or re-post photos thank you
William Donaldson announces his resignation as Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman during a press conference at the SEC in Washington, June 1, 2005. Donaldson said he will resign June 30
William Donaldson walks from the podium after announcing his resignation
Yea! The dose is here! Great timing--maybe I am in the top 15, anyhow!
President George W. Bush listens as Rep. Christopher Cox (R-CA), speaks after being nominated by Bush to become chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, June 2, 2005
Thanks snugs!
As we know the President and umbrellas do not mix we have some more umbrella fun today when he was being the gentlemen with John Cotthoff and holding an umbrella for him as well as himself.
President Bush, left, tries to manage two umbrellas during a downpour as he meets Freedom Corps volunteer John Cotthoff at Campbell Army Airfield in Fort Campbell, Ky., Thursday, June 2, 2005 en route to Hopkinsville, Ky., where he will participate in an event promoting Social Security reform
U.S. President George W. Bush sits next to Cecil Ferrell as he participates in a conversation on strengthening Social Security, while visiting the Hopkinsville Christian County Conference and Convention Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky June 2, 2005
Cecil Ferrell, 86, a social security recipient and a participant in President Bush's discussion on Social Security, whispers into his ear during an event promoting Social Security reform at Hopkinsville Christian County Conference and Convention Center in Hopkinsville, Ky., Thursday, June 2, 2005
These 2 photos were a near thing for the photos of the day but decided as the other photo was relating to an appointment that it was more appropriate to be photo of the day.
U.S. President George W. Bush sits next to Cecil Ferrell during a conversation on strengthening Social Security while at the Hopkinsville Christian County Conference and Convention Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, June 2, 2005
President Bush speaks during an appearance Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Hopkinsville, Ky. Bush continued his call for Social Security reforms and champion his idea of private accounts
President Bush, center, listens to participants of an event promoting Social Security reform speak at Hopkinsville Christian County Conference and Convention Center in Hopkinsville, Ky., Thursday, June 2, 2005
U.S. President George W. Bush greets supporters after participating in a conversation on strengthening Social Security while at the Hopkinsville Christian County Conference and Convention Center, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky June 2, 2005
U.S. President George W. Bush greets supporters after participating in a conversation on strengthening Social Security while at the Hopkinsville Christian County Conference and Convention Center, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky June 2, 2005
Chris Cox -- another hunk ..thanks, snugs!!
Good evening some good photos tonight
Good evening we are into hunks this week LOL
North Korea called Vice President Dick Cheney a 'bloodthirsty beast' on June 2 2005, in response to Cheney saying the North's leader Kim Jong-il was irresponsible and ran a police state. 'Cheney is hated as the most cruel monster and bloodthirsty beast, as he has drenched various parts of the world in blood,' a North Korean Foreign Ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by Pyongyang's official KCNA news agency. A North Korean soldier observes the South Korean side at the truce village of Panmunjom, in the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas, about 55 km (34 miles) north of Seoul May 28, 2005.
Vice President Dick Cheney, seen here in January 2005, made a tough attack on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il that set off a new war of words between the United States and the Stalinist state
First lady Laura Bush shakes hands with Miguel Arcos, an outreach worker for Cease Fire Chicago, an anti-violence organization, as Freddy Martinez, a 17-year-old youth client of the program, looks on Thursday, June 2, 2005, in Chicago. Mrs. Bush visited Ceasefire as she researches organizations that help children leave gangs and return to school in connection with her Helping America's Youth initiative
Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Commissioner for External Relations, (R) with Jean Asselborn, Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg, (2nd R) follows U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as they walk out to reporters prior their meeting at the State Department in Washington, June 2, 2005.
EU Commissioner designate for External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy Benita Ferrero-Waldner, left to right, Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and Secretary General of the Council of the European Union and High Representative for Common Foreign Security Policy Javier Solana, pose for a photo prior to the US-EU Ministerial Meeting at the State Department
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (2nd R) talks to Javier Solana, Secretary General of the Council of the European Union and High Representative for Common Foreign Security Policy, (R), as Jean Asselborn, Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg, (2nd L) and Benita Ferrero-Waldner
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) and Jean Asselborn, Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Luxembourg, deliver remarks during a joint news conference after their meeting at the State Department in Washington, June 2, 2005.
.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L) confers with European Union General Secretary Javier Solana during a joint news conference after their meeting at the State Department in Washington, June 2, 2005
Luxembourg's Vice Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn, second left, speaks alongside European Union Commissioner for External Relations Benita Ferrero-Waldner, left, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, second right, and European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana, during a press conference at the State Department, Thursday, June 2, 2005
Ping as promised for re-cap of Laura's Middle East Trip last month.
Apologies to the dial-up gang as there is a lot of photos
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