TonY: The US is aware of and supports the continuing the EU3. Am I getting it wrong. Thank you very much. To make sure Iran pursues peaceful ...
? : Schwarznegger says he doesn't support National Guard troops on the bordedr.
Tony: Governors have different opinions. We take serious what he says about the issue. There was consultation on the staff level and there will be consultation on the principals as well. What's going to happen is continuing dialog with governors and staffs. Schwarnegger will have opportunity to request national guard support to free up border patrols. Provisions to get high tech fence along high use areas. Hunter, very conservative, is supportive.
WH will consult with governor's office.
You're absolutely wonderful, Peach, but I've told you that several times before. I know you like hearing it...lol.
?: President said today we're a nation of immigrants and we won't discriminate against people. Some people think this is emotional rhetoric that people are racist against Mexicans. What did the pres mean we won't discriminate against people.
Tony: I won't try to improve on that.
?: Welcome Tony. You're a nice person. Will you continue to televise these briefings.
Tony: Tar baby comment is traced back to war. I consider it an honor to be asked by the president to serve. Whatever the citizens feel about their state of life, this is a special place to work. I've maede no decisions about whether to televise.
?: What's the message to Mexicans headed north; is it turn around and go back.
Tony: Pres wants a solution to illegal immigration. Message is - obey the law.
? : Update on voting rights in the house?
Tony: Why don't we wait and see if Rep. Davis has success.
?: Why are you wearing the yellow bracelet?
Tony: I had cancer last year. I lost my old one and Terry Hunt gave me a new one. Ummm, (getting emotional). Having gone through this last year and I said this to Chris Wallace - it was the best thing to ever happen to me. Um - my Ed Muskie moment. I lost a mom to cancer. Same thing. Colin Cancer. What has happened in the field of cancer is a miracle. Long pause. It's one of these things, whatever we say about healthcare, waht we have in this country, when the doctors say I don't have to wrory about cancer but only heartburn talking to these poeple, it's a blessing.
A few people clap.
Emotional moment for Tony.
Black female reporter: Black Americans need to walk to the table...
Tony: How does this pit ...
Black reporter: Employers are allowed to give jobs to immigrants because others won't take them. Some say those others are African Americans. President Fox said it.
Tony: Well, Pres. Fox has to defend that.
Black reporter: Sheila Jackson lee is saying...
Tony: SHe's a member of Congress. Of course, she's saying...
?: Under posse comatatus, why
Tony: I think I called Lance Armstrong Lance something else. Let me apologize for that.
I have to go ...
Tony is doing great and making us proud.