Further details - setting the record straight
Posted on 01/23/2006 4:48:00 PM PST by snugs
The President and first lady spent the weekend at Camp David returning to the White House on Sunday
On Sunday the White House Website put up an article counteracting the Democrats continued attack on the Terrorist Surveillance Program Details here
Further details - setting the record straight
Today the President discussed the global war on terror at Kansas State University and afterward held and question and answer session. President Discusses Global War on Terror at Kansas State University
Whilst in Kansas the President telephoned the March for Life Participants President Calls "March for Life" Participants
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held meetings with Yigit Alpogan, secretary general of the Turkish National Security Council, and Gianfranco Fini, Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs at the State Department.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island 
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Discusses Global War on Terror at Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
Sometimes decisions come to your desk unexpectedly. Part of the job of a President is to be able to plan for the worst and hope for the best; and if the worst comes, be able to react to it. On September the 11th, the worst came. We got attacked. We didn't ask for the attack, but it came. I resolved on that day to do everything I can to protect the American people.
You know, a lot of us grew up thinking that oceans would protect us; that if there was a threat overseas, it really didn't concern us because we were safe. That's what history had basically told us -- yes, there was an attack on Pearl Harbor, obviously, but it was a kind of hit-and-run and then we pursued the enemy. A lot of folks -- at least, my age, when I was going to college, I never dreamed that the United States of America could be attacked. And in that we got attacked, I vowed then, like I'm vowing to you today, that I understand my most important priority. My most important job is to protect the security of the American people.
I knew right after September the 11th, though, that the attacks would begin to fade in people's memory. I mean, who wants to constantly go through life thinking that you're going to get hit again? Who wants to kind of re-live those days in your memory? As a matter of fact, I asked the American people to go on about your life. But given the fact that it's human nature to forget, or try to put in the past, put the pain in the past, I want to assure you and our fellow Americans I'm not going to put it in the past. The threat to the United States is forefront in my mind. I knew that at times people would say, you know, it may be an isolated incident, let's just don't worry about it. Well, for me it's not an isolated incident. I understand there is still an enemy which lurks out there.
right after they attacked us, I laid out a doctrine, and it said, if you harbor a terrorist, you're equally as guilty as the terrorists. The reason I said that is because I understand that a terrorist network can sometimes burrow in society and can sometimes find safe haven from which to plot and plan. The perfect example of that was Afghanistan. For those of you who didn't pay much attention to the initial stages of this war, it became apparent to the world that Afghanistan became a safe haven. You'll hear stories about people that went into Afghanistan to be trained -- trained as to how to brutally kill people, trained in different methodologies, trained in how to communicate.
Q I have a question less with politics and more with leadership, in general. You're in a situation where you're under a lot of flack, especially for your character. And that's something that, it seems to me, means a lot to you, as it does to many of us here. As a leader, as many of us are going to need to know here because we're going to be leaders in just a few years, what's the best way that you go about preparing yourself for attacks on your character, and how do you deal with others in those matters?
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, I appreciate that. I would summarize it: faith, family and friends. (Applause.) I am sustained mightily by the fact that millions of citizens -- for whom I'll never get to thank personally -- pray for me. It's hard for me to describe why I feel that way, why I'm so sustained. I guess it's just called faith. And I'm sustained by my family. And there's nothing better than going home to somebody who understands and is sympathetic and is part of -- we're working together. I mean, Laura's job is just as important as mine in many ways.
The girls still love me. (Laughter.) I really love them. And then there's my man, Barney, a little Scottish terrier. (Laughter.) I say this -- and Laura will be furious at me -- he's the son I never had, you know? (Laughter.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY 
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on the global war on terror at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Jan. 23, 2006. "History has shown that democracies yield the peace, said the President talking about the War or Terror and Iraq. "Europe is free, whole, and at peace because the nations are democratic."
Hi snugs. Thanks for tonight's dose!
Dose going up please wait until the all clear to post or repost any photos or graphics
Hey, I still have not gotten your package off. I keep finding things I want to send!
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) and White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card greet well-wishers and members of the media gathered on the South Lawn as they return with President George W. Bush via helicopter to the White House in Washington January 22, 2006
President Bush talks with his Chief of Staff Andrew Card, right, as he leaves the Oval Office to depart the White House, Monday, Jan. 23, 2006, for trip to Kansas State University, in Manhattan, Kan.
President George W. Bush buttons his overcoat before departing the Oval Office for a day trip and speech in Manhattan, Kansas, January 23, 2006.
President George W. Bush picks-up a golf ball on the South Lawn of the White House before a day trip and speech in Manhattan, Kansas, January 23, 2006.
President Bush, right, waves to greeters with Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan. from the steps of Air Force One at the 190th Air Refueling Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard in Topeka, Kan., Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
President Bush waves to a small crowd with Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., right, at the 190th Air Refueling Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard in Topeka, Kan., Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
President George W. Bush steps on stage at the Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, January 23, 2006
President George W. Bush looks over the crowd of about 10,000 attendess as US Senator Pat Roberts, R-KS, directs him to the podium at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas
After that wonderful speech today, there should be lots of great pictures!
Hi, snugs. The president was so funny today. And I loved the line: "If I was going to break the law, why did I consult with the Congress?"
Good evening!
President Bush prepares to speak about the War on Terror at the Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, January 23, 2006
Great speech today by our President....hope everybody got a chance to watch...bbl after 24...
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President George W. Bush receives a Kansas State Football jersey from University President Jon Wefald, center, with Kansas Senator Pat Roberts before delivering remarks on the global War on Terror at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Jan. 23, 2006
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on the global war on terror at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., Monday, Jan. 23, 2006.
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President George W. Bush speaks on the War on Terror at the Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, January 23, 2006
President Bush during a speech about the war on terror at Kansas State University on Monday, Jan. 23, 2006 in Manhattan, Kan
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