Posted on 09/07/2005 11:51:56 AM PDT by beyond the sea
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Pelosi: 'September has Become Synonymous With a Lack of Preparedness, Whether in New York or New Orleans'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Congressmen Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), and Ed Markey (D-MA) and first responders at a news conference today to discuss homeland security and how America remains vulnerable four years after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Below are Pelosi's remarks:
"Four years ago, our country suffered a terrible attack. This Sunday will mark the four-year anniversary. We remember the many families who were affected by losing their loved ones and their home life. They were devastated. And there were heroes that emerged that day as well.
"At that time, we made some serious and solemn commitments to the American people that we would keep them safe, that we would not be caught off guard, and that those who suffered and died would always be in our hearts, our thought, and our prayers, and serve as an inspiration to us to keep America safe.
"The Department of Homeland Security has declared September 'National Preparedness Month,' a time to increase public awareness about the need to prepare for emergencies. Unfortunately, September has become synonymous with a lack of preparedness, whether in New York or New Orleans. Americans should now harbor no illusions about the government's ability to respond effectively to disasters.
"Four years ago, we lost thousands of Americans, and last week we lost, perhaps, thousands of Americans as well. Our vulnerabilities were laid bare in 2001 by an act of terrorism, and this year by a natural disaster.
The irrrelevant reach out to the masses and try to move the 13% poll number.
Her bulging eyes freak me out. I am afraid she has hypnotized me with them, but I can not be certain.
Translation: Don't expect the government to handle your problems (unless there's a Democratic president in the White House)!
Is she calling for the Guv and Mayor to resign?
Correct Nancy. We now see what state and local Rat governments will do to protect their constituents. Nothing.
Btw, aren't the Dems the ones that would bleat about Pres Bush mentioning 9/11? When he mentions it, it's gratuitous and political...when they mention it, of course, they aren't being political at all, God forbid that they would do such a thing. Only the Pres does that. (/s)
November has become synonymous with Democrats losing elections.
I want this woman fired and it has nothing to do with politics. She's crazy, unstable and irrational. I don't want her in congress and certainly not in a leadership role. I see no leadership here.
Pelosi... Do something better with your time... Like taking a few laps swimming around New Orleans.
How would she know .. she's been lacking a brain for years .. and it's been more pronounced since she became the "minority" leader of the House.
Absolutely perfect response, would love to see that out of Delay's office..
That should be your tagline!!!
At the suggestion of writer Michelle Malkin last Friday, I have cobbled together a blogsite called Texas Clearinghouse for Katrina Aid to serve as a clearinghouse for refugee efforts in Texas.
Texas is getting more refugees than any other state -- that's fine, we'll take them all -- but we need help providing them with food, clothing, and shelter.
If you are a refugee, you can information that will help you find relief. If you want to donate or volunteer, you can find someone who needs you.
Right now the site mostly covers Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio but I will add various churches, schools, and other charities in Ft. Worth and Lubbock tonight. My wife spent yesterday at Reunion Arena in Dallas handing out care packages and otherwise ministering to the refugees as a representative of her employer.
There are a lot of churches and other organizations in Texas that need help in dealing with the problem and I would greatly appreciate it if you would get the word out.
Many thanks,
Michael McCullough
Stingray blogsite
Considering that the 9/11 commission is about to be exposed for the fraud it is, the dems want to get the last out of the "9/11 was Bush's fault, just read the 9/11 commission report" stick before Weldon drops the bombs.
"And as soon as the media attention went elsewhere, we began to try to foil every effort the Bush administration made to implement security programs and procedures..."
You mean Ed Markey...one of the best whiners the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ever developed. God, he is a tower of jello.
Pelosi has become synonymous with lack of intelligence.
I feel almost ill at saying this - but Nancy Pelosi has a point.
TSA still conducts full pat-down and luggage searches of 75 year old retired librarians from Cedar Rapids. Special note to TSA: This type of person is not your typical Al-Qaeda operative.
Our borders are wide open. Our port security is still questionable, etc. etc. etc.
Where I won't give Nancy Pelosi credit is that she has no interest in actually solving these problems. She only likes to complain and score political points.
She was confused by all her nicknames.
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BellaPelosi…..
TaxMistress….
Old What's Her Name….
Hillary Lite.….
Nancy Soprano…..
That Crazy Frisco Broad…..
Pelosi Galore.....
The Bay City Baby Killer…..
The Permanent House Minority Leader…
Harpie Marxist….
The Whine-ority Leader….
The Screecher of the House….
Nancy "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane" Pelosi….
Ms. RAT….
Norma Desmond ("I'M READY FOR MY CLOSE UP, MR. DeMILLE!")….
BoTox-osi….
Nancy von Trotsky….
Countess Demo-cratula….
The Belladonna of Berkeley….
Mommy Dearest….
Ivana Taxalot….
Frau Bleucher….
Facelift Barbie….
Peloscialist….
Nancy Bellacosi…..
Nanny State Nancy….
Pelosi-Roni, the San Francisco Threat….
Nancy Tax and Spendloosely…..
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