Posted on 02/23/2008 4:25:47 PM PST by STARWISE
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush embraces a student Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, during an education roundtable at the University of Liberia in Monrovia, Liberia.
QUOTE(s) OF THE DAY
President's Radio Address ~ February 23, 2008
Critical excerpt:
Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell recently explained that the vast majority of the communications infrastructure we rely on in the United States is owned and operated by the private sector. Because of the failure to provide liability protection, he says private companies who have "willingly helped us in the past, are now saying, 'You can't protect me. Why should I help you?'"
Senator Jay Rockefeller, the Democratic Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, puts it this way: "The fact is, if we lose cooperation from these or other private companies, our national security will suffer."
When Congress reconvenes on Monday, Members of the House have a choice to make: They can empower the trial bar -- or they can empower the intelligence community. They can help class action trial lawyers sue for billions of dollars -- or they can help our intelligence officials protect millions of lives.
They can put our national security in the hands of plaintiffs' lawyers -- or they can entrust it to the men and women of our government who work day and night to keep us safe.
As they make their choice, Members of Congress must never forget: Somewhere in the world, at this very moment, terrorists are planning the next attack on America. And to protect America from such attacks, we must protect our telecommunications companies from abusive lawsuits.
HOLA!
Hi Starwise, thanks for the dose tonight.
“They can put our national security in the hands of plaintiffs’ lawyers — or they can entrust it to the men and women of our government who work day and night to keep us safe.”
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Was he referring to our U.S. Border Patrol ??
BTW, I really like the sunset picture!
Good evening and thanks for the ping
Students cheer and wave American flags as the motorcade of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush travel Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Monrovia, Liberia.
President George W. Bush is greeted by school children Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, on his arrival to the University of Liberia to attend a education roundtable in Monrovia, Liberia.
President George W. Bush and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf review Liberian troops Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008, during President Bush’s visit to the Barclay Training Center in Monvoria, Liberia.
Mrs. Laura Bush listens to Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Thursday, February 21, 2008, in Monrovia, Liberia, during a gowning and investiture ceremony in honor of President Bush, Mrs. Bush and Secretary Condoleezza Rice.
President George W. Bush hugs Edna Tolbert during a roundtable on education at Liberia University Thursday, February 21, 2008, in Monrovia, Liberia.
Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a roundtable discussion Thursday, February 21, 2008, in Monrovia, Liberia, with Karyumu Boakai, Spouse of Vice President Joseph Boakai, and local adults who have been faced with and persevered in working with Liberian youth who have been affected by the war.
Hi Kaslin, how are you?
Lovely leftovers, Starwise. Thanks for the Dose.
I can't complain. Hope all is well with you
You’re welcome.
pretty good - can’t complain; thankful even!
That is good to hear. So am I
Nice job sweetie! :D
Excerpt:
February 23, 2008 -- As American President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush wrapped up their six-day tour of Africa with a visit to Liberia today, Mercy Ships volunteer doctors from around the world began the first of several thousand surgeries onboard the Africa Mercy in the Port of Monrovia, just minutes away from the festivities.
Among a group of well over one hundred guests privileged to participate in the state visit were Mercy Ships Founders, Don and Deyon Stephens, accompanied by the Africa Mercy Executive Director, Solfrid Quist. The President and First Lady were the special guests at a luncheon served on the lawn of the Executive Mansion by Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
During the luncheon, President Sirleaf made a point to acknowledge the work of Mercy Ships whose International Operations Center is in the President’s home state of Texas.
President Bush, upon learning of the Stephens presence in the audience, signaled Don Stephens to the dais where he stated: “I know you, Mercy Ships! Don, thank you for the work that Mercy Ships is doing for the people of Liberia. President Ellen has told me of the wonderful work you are doing for the Liberian people.”
SPECIAL THANKS to kaslin, who is simply a sweetheart and passed along the following pictures and details to me. I'm SO grateful, as I've had a very long week. My exhaustion and spirits were immediately lifted when I received her unexpected and very kind FRmail assistance .. ;).................. Thank you very much, kas!
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