Posted on 07/11/2005 4:16:13 PM PDT by snugs
President George W Bush delivered a speech on the war on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia
Later both President Bush and the Vice President Cheney met U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad in the Oval Office
First Lady Laura Bush and her daughters are on a visit to Africa.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is on a four nation visit to the far east so far she has visited the Peoples Republic of China and Thailand and arrived late tonight in Japan.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY –
President Discusses War on Terror at FBI Academy
FBI Academy
Quantico, Virginia
In London last Thursday terrorists killed dozens of commuters and wounded hundreds more. Americans know what it's like to be attacked on our own soil. Our hearts go out to the many innocent people in London who suffered terrible injuries, and we pray for the families mourning the loss of loved ones. In this difficult hour, the people of Great Britain can know the American people stand with you.
I was with the Prime Minister, Prime Minister Tony Blair, at the G8 summit in Scotland when the terrorists struck his homeland. The contrast could not have been more vivid. We were there to discuss ways to make the world a better and more compassionate place; and in the London, the terrorists were killing innocent men and women in cold blood. These attacks were barbaric, and they provide a clear window into the evil we face.
We don't know who committed the attacks in London, but we do know that terrorists celebrate the suffering of the innocent. We do know that terrorists murder in the name of a totalitarian ideology that hates freedom, rejects tolerance and despises all dissent. Their aim -- the aim of the terrorists is to remake the Middle East in their own grim image of tyranny and oppression by toppling governments, by exporting terror, by forcing free nations to retreat and withdraw.
To achieve these aims, they attacked our country on September the 11th, 2001. They've continued to kill -- in Bali, in Casablanca, Riyadh, Jakarta, Istanbul, Madrid and elsewhere. These kind of people who blow up subways and buses are not people you can negotiate with, or reason with, or appease. In the face of such adversaries there is only one course of action: We will continue to take the fight to the enemy, and we will fight until this enemy is defeated. (Applause.)
The terrorists want to attack our country and harm our citizens. They believe that the world's democracies are weak, and that by killing innocent civilians they can break our will. They're mistaken. America will not retreat in the face of terrorists and murderers. (Applause.) And neither will the free world. As Prime Minister Blair said after the attacks in London, "Our determination to defend our values and our way of life is greater than their determination to cause death and destruction to innocent people." The attack in London was an attack on the civilized world. And the civilized world is united in its resolve: We will not yield. We will defend our freedom. (Applause.)
Our nation has no greater mission than stopping the terrorists from launching new and more deadly attacks. And whether you're fighting the terrorists in Afghanistan or Iraq, or routing out terrorists here at home, America is counting on you to stop them.
To accomplish this vital mission, we have a comprehensive strategy in place. We're working to protect the homeland. We're working to improve our intelligence so we can uncover terrorist plots before they unfold. And we're staying on the offensive. We're fighting the enemy in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the world so we do not have to face them here at home.
And we are spreading the hope of freedom across the broader Middle East. By offering an alternative to the terrorists' dark vision of hatred and fear, we are laying the foundation of peace for our children and our grandchildren. (Applause.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush delivers remarks about key accomplishments and the ongoing efforts in the war on terrorism during a visit Monday, July 11, 2005, to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va. Said the President, "The FBI efforts are central to our success in the war on terror... And I thank you for that."
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President George W. Bush walks across the South Lawn towards Marine One helicopter at the White House in Washington, D.C., 11 July, 2005. Bush will be travelling to the Marine Corps Base at Quantico in Virginia.
A news cameraman videographs the Marine One helicopter, carrying U.S. President George W. Bush, as it departs the South Lawn
Just happened to be at the right place at the right time...
There are a lot tonight
Goody!!!! Many pictures! Thanks, snugs, for all your hard work. I look forward to every one of them! :o)
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Yay my favorite thread of the day! Thank you snugs!!
President Bush exhales before delivering his remarks on the war on terrorism during his visit to the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., Monday, July 11, 2005
President George W. Bush delivers a speech on the war on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, July 11, 2005. Bush praised the resilience of Londoners after the deadly bombings there and pledged to 'stay on the offense' in the war on terrorism as he urged Americans to remain on alert
The following photos show the resilience of the Londoners who turned out in force yesterday for the 60th anniversary of the end of world war II, it was estimated about 250,000 people crowded down the mall towards Buckingham Palace and the Queen even rode in an open coach
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive for a ceremony on London's Horse Guards Parade Sunday July 10, 2005, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War 
Poppies fall on Buckingham Palace during celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of World War II. One million poppies were dropped over The Mall to mark the event of Remembrance and Commemoration for those who served during the War.
fly-past over Buckingham Palace, London Sunday July 10, 2005, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Queen Elizabeth II returns along the Mall to Buckingham Palace, London Sunday July 10, 2005, from a show held in Horseguards Parade marking the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
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An especially handsome picture, snugs. I hope your dad is alright.
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(L-R) FBI Director Robert Mueller, CIA Director Porter Goss and Director of National Intelligence John Negroponte listen as U.S. President George W. Bush delivers a speech on the war on terrorism at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, July 11, 2005
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