[snugs]

QUOTE OF THE DAY –

President Signs Energy Policy Act
Sandia National Laboratory
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Thirdly, the bill I sign today will help diversify our energy supply by promoting alternative and renewable energy sources. The bill extends tax credits for wind, biomass, landfill gas and other renewable electricity sources. The bill offers new incentives to promote clean, renewable geothermal energy. It creates a new tax credit for residential solar power systems. And by developing these innovative technologies, we can keep the lights running while protecting the environment and using energy produced right here at home. When you hear us talking about less dependence on foreign sources of energy, one of the ways to become less dependent is to enhance the use of renewable sources of energy. (Applause.)

The bill also will lead to a greater diversity of fuels for cars and trucks. The bill includes tax incentives for producers of ethanol and biodiesel. The bill includes a flexible, cost-effective renewable fuel standard that will double the amount of ethanol and biodiesel in our fuel supply over the next seven years. Using ethanol and biodiesel will leave our air cleaner. And every time we use a home-grown fuel, particularly these, we're going to be helping our farmers, and at the same time, be less dependent on foreign sources of energy. (Applause.)

I used to like to kid, but I really wasn't kidding when I said, some day a President is going to pick up the crop report -- (laughter) -- and they're going to say we're growing a lot of corn, and -- or soybeans -- and the first thing that's going to pop in the President's mind is, we're less dependent on foreign sources of energy. It makes sense to promote ethanol and biodiesel. (Applause.)

The bill I sign today also includes strong support for hydrogen fuel technology. When hydrogen is used in a fuel cell, it can power consumer products from computers to cell phones to cars that emit pure water instead of exhaust fumes. I laid out a hydrogen fuel initiative, and I want to thank the members of Congress for adding to the momentum of this initiative through this energy bill.

The goal -- the goal of the research and development for hydrogen-powered automobiles is to make it possible for today's children to take their driver's test in a pollution-free car. (Applause.)

Fourth, the energy bill will help ensure that consumers receive electricity over dependable modern infrastructure. The bill removes outdated obstacles to investment in electricity transmission lines in generating facilities. The bill corrects the provision of the law that made electric reliability standards optional instead of mandatory. Most of you probably consider it mandatory that the lights come on when you flip a switch. (Laughter.) Now the utility companies will have to consider it mandatory, as well. (Laughter.)

To keep local disputes from causing national problems, the bill gives federal officials the authority to select sites for new power lines. We have a modern interstate grid for our phone line and our highways. With this bill, America can start building a modern 21st century electricity grid, as well.

The bill I sign today -- (applause) -- the bill I sign today is a critical first step. It's a first step toward a more affordable and reliable energy future for the American citizens. This bill is not going to solve our energy challenges overnight. Most of the serious problems, such as high gasoline costs, or the rising dependence on foreign oil, have developed over decades. It's going to take years of focused effort to alleviate those problems. But in about two minutes, we're going to have a strategy that will help us do that. (Applause.)

And as we work to solve our energy dependence -- dependency, we've got to remember that the market for energy is global and America is not the only large consumer of hydrocarbons. As the economies of nations like India and China grow rapidly, their demand for energy is growing rapidly, as well. It's in our interest to help these expanding energy users become more efficient, less dependent on hydrocarbons. You see, by helping them achieve these goals, it will take pressure off the global supply and it will help take pressure off price for American consumers.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM), (R), before signing the new $14.5 billion The Energy Policy Act of 2005

[bitt]

me

[snugs]

Dose going up please wait to post or repost graphics and photos until the all clear is given

[snugs]

Vice President Dick Cheney, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and former President George H. W. Bush are escorted from the plane by members of the Saudi delegation before meeting with the newly crowned King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia Friday, August 05, 2005. Vice President Dick Cheney led a delegation to pay respects following the recent death of King Fahd

Vice President Dick Cheney, former President George H. W. Bush and former Secretary of State Colin Powell are greeted upon their arrival following the recent death of King Fahd, Friday, August 05, 2005

Vice President Dick Cheney and former George W. H. Bush walks with newly crowned King Abdullah during a retreat at King Abdullah's Farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, August 5, 2005, following the death of his half-brother King Fahd who passed away August 1, 2005

Vice President Dick Cheney walks with newly crowned King Abdullah, former President George H. W. Bush, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell during a retreat at King Abdullah's Farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, August 5, 2005

Snugs comment: Interesting you do not often see the VP touch someone here he is linking his arm with King Abdullah Middle East protocol amongst friends if you look very carefully at the photos he is looking at King Abdullah so intently and sincerely a look that IMHO you only give to a friend

Vice President Dick Cheney, left, shake hands with newly crowned King Abdullah, right, during a retreat at King Abdullah's Farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, August 5, 2005, following the death of his half-brother King Fahd who passed away August 1, 2005. Interperter Gamal Helal, center, is also pictured

Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush pays his respects to King Abdullah Friday, Aug.5, 2005. Vice President Dick Cheney, seen in background

[luvie]

Finally got his energy bill!

Hi, snugs! Thanks for the pictures tonight! I am soooo ready for them! Do we have some cowboy ones? Hmmmmmmm? :o)

[hoosierpearl]

bitt did it again, #1 on the dose. Congrats.

Thanks snugs for posting the dose today and I'm glad there are some new pictures.

Got word today that my father [in the nursing home] has three different infections, one in his lungs. He has emphysema so the one in his lungs is the biggest problem.

We needed to get some work done on the car, so didn't go see dad last weekend. I've been trying to call my brother and can't get him on the phone. Got word this afternoon about dad's infections. Going to get the car worked on in the AM, then go tomorrow afternoon to see dad and see what is going on with my brother.

I'm glad for the energy bill but things are a bit stressful personally.

[ohioWfan]

Ranch haircut!

[Kate of Spice Island]

Hello!

I actually got in rather early (same day!)

And just in time to head to the grocery store...see ya when I get back.

[anotherdownundergwbfan]

Hi everyone. I wondered if you could give me some advice?

I received some money for my birthday and thought I would like to get some books to read about your great President! Nothing much is available here. But buying through Amazon means I can't check to see if it is what I really want.

So can you tell me what is worth buying? E.g. I have heard of Karen Hughes - Ten Minutes from Normal; Keissler (?) A man of integrity:Inside the White House of GWB

Are these the best? Or is something else better?

Thanks so much for your help.

[DollyCali]

Hi there Eleanor.. just got in & plan to hang out here for a bit.. will be in and out tending a pretty good sized brush/wood pile fire in back yard.

Thanks for Dose.. pix haven't opened yet with my lightening fast 18Kb sec modem (that is the best it has tested).. it is 56 modem but several internet checks revealed my phone wires are not too great as conduits.

[freeedomfighter]

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[baseballmom]

Hi snugs,

Checking in late tonight. Thanks so much for posting the Dose. Saw our W today, speak on the signing of the energy bill. Finally, we have an energy bill, only 5 years after he first proposed it!! The demonRATS would rather DIE than give him any credit.

[Liberty Valance]

Lots of great photos today snugs. Thank you for posting the Dose. I spent 5 years in Albuquerque in the second half of the sixties. It was Sandia Base then and we walked past replicas of "fat man" and "little boy" to go to the pool there as kids. It's a beautiful town.

[Pippin]

Hi, Snugs!