Posted on 09/12/2008 5:47:01 PM PDT by silent_jonny
President Bush received updates on Hurricane Ike throughout the day.
Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto: He's very comfortable that Texas emergency management authorities are doing everything they can. They have a very strong team down in Texas for dealing with the hurricanes. Obviously our thoughts and prayers are with the residents in the affected areas. The President encourages all the residents of Texas to listen to the guidance they're getting from their local emergency management authorities. And if they're getting direction to evacuate, to do it quickly; but just to pay very close mind to their personal safety and listen to the guidance of local emergency management officials.The President will continue to receive updates during the day and when he returns back in Washington today keep as close as possible to events in Texas and -- obviously a part of the country you know that he knows very well. (Source)
The President traveled to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma today to participate in a roundtable discussion on health care (Transcript) and to attend a private Republican Party fundraiser.
Arriving at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, President Bush greeted military personnel and made a statement about the approaching hurricane. (Transcript)
I am deeply concerned about Hurricane Ike. It is a major storm headed toward a large population soon. I was on the phone this morning with Secretary Chertoff and Director Paulison of FEMA. I spoke to my friend, Governor Perry, yesterday. The state of Texas is preparing for this emergency. I suspect there's going to be some Texans headed for Oklahoma. And I know that they're going to find good people up here who want to help them.
First Lady Laura Bush spoke at the Service Nation Summit in New York City today. . (Transcript)
Saturday & Sunday: The President & First Lady will be at the White House.
Monday: President & Mrs. Bush will welcome the President of Ghana and his wife to the White House. Later, the two leaders will deliver a joint press conference from the Rose Garden. That night, the First Couple will hold a state dinner for the President of Ghana at the White House.
Tuesday: To be announced.
Wednesday: President & Mrs. Bush will welcome the President of Panama to the White House and will have a state dinner for him also that night.
Thursday & Friday: To be announced.
Q What about travel for the hurricane, are you expecting that?Tony Fratto: I'll let you know if we have anything.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
ROTF!!! Owww...it hurts...!
Wear it with pride, Jonny-san!
I'm going to buy you some lessons in Rex Kwan Do. Wait, wrong movie.
Napoleon Dynomite
He dies!...Oops You said NOT to...
lol!
wait...I really don’t know if he dies...Tell me ,if You know...
I will!
Oh you meant the headband ;)
LMAO!!
Okay, I had to look up the jerky blond guy and see what sort of career he's had since 1989 and let me be the first to say, "Wow!" These two roles jumped out at me...
Smiley Face (2007) .... Prison Guard
Roomies (2004/I) .... Slick Salesman
LMAO!! You can always put the headband really low on your forehead and pretend you are in a one man gang.
Apollo Creed dies! 
Still not over it ...
But Rocky is victorious! There were a few minutes there that I was worried the Russian would win, 'cause you know, how can you lose with Bridgette Nielsen in your corner? :)
Tall women have magical powers. So I've heard. ;-)
Sheeesh. Now I feel bad for him.
Maybe he can have a bit part in the next Karate Kid movie ...
;)
Anyway...I must go to sleep. Too much on the to-do list. Thanks for making m sick to my stomach with laughter - I needed it!
B N? I hope Your using sarc!
Ack!
Thanks sj. Talking to a Dem the other day and he said President Bush will go down as one of the top 5 Presidents in 10 years.
Pray for W, Mccuda and Our Troops
ROTFL!! That is funny and eeewwwwy at the same time.
Some of them can even read minds :)
phffft! giggle! How could you?!
When other people at the party poked your belly, did you go "hoo! hoo!" :)
Oh that sounds soooo cute!!
Remember the old HR Puffnstuff show? I had this major fascination with Witchy Poo and went as a witch for probably 4-5 years in a row.
My mom can sew and she used to make all my costumes. My favorite was when she made me a Minnie Mouse costume. She mad the ears and everything.
I knew I should have said throw an e on the end of blond...Stupid typos...I knew that.
Only the first time!
Hey I didn't make the movie. I report, you decide ;)
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