Posted on 06/13/2007 5:03:26 PM PDT by silent_jonny
President Bush formerly received the Report On The Virginia Tech Tragedy today in the Oval Office. Read the full report here
The president spoke live via satellite to the Southern Baptist Convention in San Antonio, Texas:
“I thank you for your Christian witness, I thank you for your defense of religious liberty, and I appreciate your many good works that make our nation a stronger and more hopeful place. See, every day Southern Baptists are giving back to their communities and ministering to those in need. And you made our nation stronger as a result.” (Transcript)
And this afternoon, President Bush announced that Ed Gillespie would be replacing Dan Bartlett as new counselor to the president. (Transcript)
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice welcomed Romania's Foreign Minister Adrian Cioroianu to the State Department in Washington.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
Quote of the Day:
President Bush: (speaking to the Southern Baptist Convention via satellite)Southern Baptists have committed to building a culture of life, and my administration shares that great goal.
Since taking office I've signed the Born Alive Infants Protection Act, and the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, also known as Lacy and Connor's Law.
I've refused to fund programs overseas that promote or perform abortions. (Applause.)
I used my first veto on a bill that would have compelled American taxpayers to support the deliberate destruction of human embryos.
And I will veto any bill Congress sends me that violates the sanctity of human life. (Applause.)
I worked with Congress to pass the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act, and since I spoke to you last year, the Supreme Court [now featuring Justices Roberts and Alito] upheld this vital law. (Applause.)
I believe building a culture of life in our country also means promoting adoption and teaching teen abstinence, funding crisis pregnancy programs, and supporting the work of faith-based groups. (Applause.)
In defending the lives of the weakest and the most vulnerable members of our society we reflect the compassion and humanity of America. And we will continue to work toward the day when every child is welcomed in life and protected in law. (Applause.)
* Does it ever occur to the perfect among us that none of this would have been accomplished without our pro-life president? I doubt it.
Photo of the Day:
President George W. Bush reads the Report to the President on Issues Raised by the Virginia Tech Tragedy in the Oval Office Wednesday, June 13, 2007. The report, presented to President Bush Wednesday afternoon, was compiled by the departments of Justice, Health and Human Services and Education in response to the tragic shooting rampage at Virginia Tech April 16, 2007 in Blacksburg, Va.
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Ed Gillespie listens as President Bush announces in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 13, 2007, that he will be the new counselor to the president.
Had to try! & wtw the @ I meant to be a!
If I hadn’t of gone for the!
I might have gotten it?
At least I have the honor of being one of Your fave posters don’t I?
Teeheehee!
That in itself is a nice consolation...
President Bush: We're going to miss Dan. He's been a friend of mine for -- gosh, since 1993, but I fully understand why a young dad needs to be with his family. And I admire the fact that he has set such an important priority. And I also -- thank you for your service.And I also thank Ed for agreeing to come over here to the White House. We've got a lot to do. We've got to continue laying the foundation for peace. We've got an immigration bill that will help enforce our borders. We've got an energy bill that we need to get out that will make us less dependent on foreign oil. And we've got to remind the Congress that they need to be fiscally wise with the people's money; that we can balance this budget of ours without raising taxes.
And so, Ed, I'm looking forward to working with you. I thank you for your service. And, Bartlett, good luck to you, brother. Thank you.
Reports that the president had his wristwatch stolen while shaking hands with Albanians on his weekend visit are false, Albanian police and the U.S. embassy said on June 12, 2007.
Apparently, a reporter asked the president about this today as cameras zoomed in on the watch.
T Y for today’s Dose!
Absolutely wonderful photo of the day!!!! Thanks so much!
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses guests Tuesday evening, June 12, 2007, at the National Trust for Historic Preservation Gala in Washington, D.C., highlighting the importance of the saving historic places across the nation and honoring the efforts of the National Trust for Historic Preservation to preserve the nation's historical treasures. Mrs. Bush was honored with an award for her sustained commitment and contributions to the preservation of America's heritage.
Oh! The BIG screen pic of Laura is cool!
Hello to everyone!
I can’t believe the hoopla surrounding the wristwatch! Because the president is so popular in Albania, the MSM has to dredge up something!
Thanks for the dose today!
Short but sweet posting today!
Enjoy the rest!
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