Posted on 08/28/2005 2:01:23 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President Bush, as he readied the federal government for a massive relief effort, on Sunday urged people in the path of Hurricane Katrina to forget anything but their safety and move to higher ground as instructed.
"We cannot stress enough the danger this hurricane poses to Gulf Coast communities," Bush said as the storm roared across the gulf toward New Orleans and other communities. "I urge all citizens to put their own safety and the safety of their families first by moving to safe ground."
With forecasters warning of a category five storm, the president made sure the federal response would not be delayed by already declaring emergencies in Mississippi and Florida just hours after a similar declaration for Louisiana. Such declarations make federal aid available to assist with disaster relief, but they are rarely made before a storm even hits.
Working from his Texas ranch, Bush participated via videoconference in a large meeting of federal, state and local disaster management officials preparing for the storm's onslaught. Separately, he spoke by phone with the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
The President also spok about Iraq and asked the nation for patience regarding the Iraq War as the Iraqis work toward ratification of their constitution.
THE WEEK AHEAD: The President's schedule is subject to change due to Hurricane Katrina. As of now, his schedule remains as announced. President Bush will stop in Arizona on his way to Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, Clifornia on Monday. In both states, GWB will discuss a new Medicare reform program.
On Tuesday, President Bush will deliver a speech at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego, California. The speech will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, to end World War II. He is expected to draw comparisons between Japan in 1945 and Iraq in 2005, as the latter works toward achieving a constitutional democracy.
I got lots more. La Jolla is kinda pretty. :)
This is the first year in a long time that we actually celebrated on the right day. Normally we're busy taking kids to and from college.
This year, daughter's starting date was earlier, so we were back (and alone) on my annibirthary.
Nice dinner and a movie (Cinderella Man....VERY good). It was a good day.
Thanks--isn't it awesome?! That's Eaker in front of it.
Thanks! Way to go Eaker! (and photographer!)
The photographer is Flyer! He has a whole album of great pictures from Crawford!
Thank you Sara ~ I have a very fast cable modem. ;)
I like Men on horseback carrying the American flags.
I like Men in Uniform.
Chivalry should come back.
The gals like guys in uniform!
http://www.pickprints.com/924726.html
Freepers on the homefront frontline.
http://womenshistory.about.com/library/pic/bl_p_www_fingers.htm
CodePink....guard your backs.
http://www.state.nh.us/ww2/ww35prt.html
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