Posted on 12/22/2005 4:48:44 PM PST by snugs
The President departed the White House today to spend the Christmas holiday with his family at Camp David before he left he made comments on Accomplishments and Future Priorities.
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld in Afganistan made an unannounced trip to Iraq.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair also made a visit to Iraq.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Discusses Accomplishments and Future Priorities
The South Lawn
THE PRESIDENT: I hope you all have a happy holiday. This has been a year of strong progress toward a freer, more peaceful world, and a prosperous America. We had three sets of elections in Iraq. This is an amazing moment in the history of liberty. A new parliament has been seated in Afghanistan. Our economy is strong and getting stronger; people are working, we've added 4.5 million new jobs since April of 2003; productivity is up; small businesses are flourishing; home ownership is high. It's been a good year for the American people.
We've got a lot of work to do. Yesterday and during this past week, the Congress acted in a wise way with the taxpayer's money; fiscally responsible set of appropriations bills that were passed that funded important priorities, key priorities -- to make sure our troops have what they need to do their job. The DOD bill did just that. Another key priority is to make sure the people in the Gulf Coast of our country get the help they need to help rebuild New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. And there is a good deal of money available for those who suffered from Katrina and Rita.
It appears to me that the Congress understands we've got to keep the Patriot Act in place, that we're still under threat, there's still an enemy that wants to harm us and they understand the Patriot Act is an important tool for those of us here in the executive branch to use to protect our fellow citizens. The Senate extended the Patriot Act by six months.
As we head into the holiday season I do want to say to the families of those who have got a loved one deployed overseas, we stand with you and we pray with you for the safety of your loved one. We want to send our greetings to your loved one overseas and tell him how much we appreciate you serving for the cause of freedom and peace.
Anyway, I hope you all have a great holiday. Thank you very much.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush waves to onlookers as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, en route to Camp David, where he and family will enjoy the Christmas holiday.
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President Bush makes remarks, Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, as he departed the White House for Camp David where he will spend the Christmas holiday
President George W. Bush gestures at the top of the steps of Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House before departing for Camp David, December 22, 2005
A bystander in a Santa hat looks on as President Bush departs the White House aboard Marine One for Camp David to spend the holiday weekend on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005
Though not from today appeared on the White House Site today
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand before the White House Christmas tree in the Blue Room of the White House. In keeping with this year's theme, "All Things Bright and Beautiful!" the Fraser fir is decorated with fresh white lilies.
Mele Kelikimaka from Hawaii!
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Good evening, snugs! That burgundy/rust color is very flattering to Mrs. Bush. I wish she would wear it more often.
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Yeah I noticed that. Whew....trying to stock up the toasters before going back to school :)
Hey snugs. How are you and the family tonight? Merry Christmas.
I agree and also a Christmas colour, well it is in England anyway.
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It sure is. She always looks great, though.
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