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Pelosi: 'September has Become Synonymous With a Lack of Preparedness
yahoonews.com ^ | 9/07/05 | unknown

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.


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 109th; appallingdems; bugeyespelosi; bush; ignorance; katrina; mentallymelteddown; pelosi; raginidiot; silentragincarville; whereisloonycarville
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To: henkster

Now that Congress is back at work, we can expect to hear from all of them. So far they don't sound any more inspired than the usual happy hour crowd at the local watering hole.


61 posted on 09/07/2005 12:49:32 PM PDT by RightWhale (We in heep dip trubble)
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To: GSWarrior

Well, that what Democrats have chosen to become:
Part of the Problem...and they aren't even doing
a very good job at that anymore these days.

Now that they no longer have a stranglehold on
all the media like the frigging communists they
love....traitorous rats


62 posted on 09/07/2005 12:55:23 PM PDT by NickatNite2003
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To: NickatNite2003
It is times like this when, instead of talking stock of itself and, government retrenches, surrounds itself with more bureaucracy.

I'm very pessimistic about the future of my country.

63 posted on 09/07/2005 12:58:14 PM PDT by GSWarrior
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To: frankjr

I am afraid she has hypnotized me with them, but I can not be certain.....can you stick an index finger in your navel, whistle the Gilligan's Island theme and pass gas at the same time? Good. You're alright.


64 posted on 09/07/2005 12:59:02 PM PDT by Safetgiver (Only two requisites to be a judge. Gray hair to look wise and hemorrhoids to look concerned.)
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To: beyond the sea

September synonymous with lack of preparedness? I agree. Just ask Bob Stoops.


65 posted on 09/07/2005 12:59:33 PM PDT by Tall_Texan (RIP New Orleans 1718-2005)
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To: beyond the sea

You forgot "Nazi Pelosi".

(credit given to one of Rush's fake MoveOn ads where the George Soros-like voice at the end sounds like he is saying "Nazi Pelosi").


66 posted on 09/07/2005 1:02:47 PM PDT by Tall_Texan (RIP New Orleans 1718-2005)
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To: Skywarner

Actually, Nancy, they had a "hurricane disaster plan" the size of a phonebook. Unfortunately for the citizens of NO, the mayor and the Governor threw it in the trash when Katrina blew in and instead did nothing but run away. Just a year ago, NO had a disaster drill and became aware of the problems of moving a non-working, non-transportation population. Once again, they did nothing to remedy that problem. However, they had hurricane plans out the ying-yang but did not implement them. Blank-o was too busy contemplating the political consequences of any decision she made. And Nagin needed to get the "edge off his joneses, if you will". The people know the truth, Nancy.


67 posted on 09/07/2005 1:03:07 PM PDT by GOBUSHCHENEYGO
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To: beyond the sea
'September has Become Synonymous With a Lack of Preparedness, Whether in New York or New Orleans'

It's the mojo I tell ya, the mojo./sarc
68 posted on 09/07/2005 1:04:03 PM PDT by WHBates
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To: frankjr

If you contemplate "would I hit it?" even for a second, then you are DEFINITELY hypnotized.

Otherwise, you're probably fine.


69 posted on 09/07/2005 1:04:28 PM PDT by American_Centurion (A liberal is a socialist who isn't quite willing to get blood on his hands yet. -KarlInOhio)
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To: doug from upland

Just heard on radio news that "Nancy Pelosi says heads should roll." What would she know about rolling heads? If hers came off, it's so tightly pulled it would bounce a mile up.


70 posted on 09/07/2005 1:05:22 PM PDT by Yaelle
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To: beyond the sea

And 24/7 365 has become synonymous with Left Wing political hacks shamelessly exploiting national and personal tragedy for purely political gain.</rant>


71 posted on 09/07/2005 1:24:43 PM PDT by manwiththehands
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To: Yaelle
If hers came off, it's so tightly pulled it would bounce a mile up.

Doink!

72 posted on 09/07/2005 1:25:52 PM PDT by manwiththehands
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To: beyond the sea
And Pelosi is synonymous with ..really stupid, as in "Sean Penn is Pelosi !"
73 posted on 09/07/2005 1:28:09 PM PDT by geezerwheezer (get up boys, we're burnin' daylight!!!)
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To: sofaman

"Btw, aren't the Dems the ones that would bleat about Pres Bush mentioning 9/11? "

That's what I was thinking.


74 posted on 09/07/2005 1:28:11 PM PDT by Lee'sGhost (Crom!)
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To: frankjr

She is the runaway bride's birth mother.


75 posted on 09/07/2005 1:31:52 PM PDT by csmusaret (Urban Sprawl is an oxymoron)
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To: beyond the sea

Pelosi is really a despicable witch isn't she?.....


76 posted on 09/07/2005 1:34:04 PM PDT by auto power
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To: GSWarrior

It is times like this when, instead of talking stock of itself and, government retrenches, surrounds itself with more bureaucracy.
I'm very pessimistic about the future of my country.


It's too bad bureaucracy doesn't make a better dike. We could surround NO w/it.


77 posted on 09/07/2005 1:42:28 PM PDT by henkster (When democrats talk of "the rich," they are referring to anyone with a private sector job.)
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To: beyond the sea

So many demoRATS to hate, so little time.


78 posted on 09/07/2005 2:29:30 PM PDT by noblejones
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To: M1-A2
Why do you never see Nancy Pelosi and the runaway bride at the same time

I hear the nutty runaway bride is registered at Bed Bath and WAY Beyond......

79 posted on 09/07/2005 2:33:17 PM PDT by beyond the sea ("I was just the spark the universe chose ....." --- Cindy Sheehan (barf alert))
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To: doug from upland


You got a bunch of zingers in with Mark Levin.....


80 posted on 09/07/2005 4:24:00 PM PDT by devolve (-------------- (--- upload any graphics or audios that you want to use or save ---)
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