Posted on 11/22/2008 4:53:02 PM PST by daisyscarlett
President Bush is in Lima, Peru, meeting with leaders from nations in the Asia Pacific region at their annual summit. (APEC).
Today he addressed the APEC Summit 2008. REMARKS
President Bush met with Prime Minister Harper of Canada TRANSCRIPT and with President Medvedev of Russia TRANSCRIPT at APEC.
The subject of the President’s Weekly Radio Broadcast was APEC. TRANSCRIPT
Mrs. Laura Bush and Ms. Barbara Bush arrived in Lima Peru today to join President Bush.
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Mrs. Laura Bush and Ms. Barbara Bush stand inside the Pachacamac Archaeological Site in Lurin, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, during a tour of the ruins as part of the APEC Spouses Program. The site site Pachacamac is a complex of adobe pyramids in the Lurin valley, on Peru's central coast, and dates from AD 200.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
President Bush, in his address to APEC, said:
” My first international trip after September the 11th, 2001, was to an APEC summit in Shanghai. My first trip overseas after my reelection in 2004 was to the APEC summit in Chile. And now that I'm headed to retirement -- (laughter) -- my last trip as President is to APEC here in Lima. (Applause.)
Fact sheet In Focus: APEC 2008
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This weekend I am in Lima, Peru, meeting with leaders from nations in the Asia Pacific region at our annual summit.
This summit comes at a time of serious turmoil in the global economy. It also comes at a time of unprecedented cooperation. A week ago in Washington, I hosted the first in what will be a series of international meetings to address the financial crisis. We reviewed the actions we have taken to manage the crisis. And we agreed on principles and specific actions to modernize our financial structures for the 21st century and help prevent another crisis.
As we work to rebuild confidence in our financial systems in the short term, we must also work to promote long-term economic growth. Together, our nations must focus our efforts on three great forces that drive this growth -- free markets, free trade, and free people.
No region of the world demonstrates the power of these forces more vividly than the Asia Pacific. Free markets have helped millions lift themselves out of poverty. Free trade has helped small nations turn themselves into global economic powers. And as more people in the Asia Pacific are free to develop their talents and pursue their ambitions, the whole region has grown in prosperity. We're facing a difficult challenge and there will be tough days ahead. But by relying on these principles, we can be confident in the future of our Nation and the world.
Back at home, one of the most serious economic challenges we face is the situation in our auto industry. America's auto manufacturers are facing severe and urgent financial shortfalls. Earlier this fall, I signed a bill that authorized up to $25 billion in loans to help these automakers make more fuel-efficient vehicles. Under the law, this money is not available to help auto companies with their immediate funding challenges. So this past week, Senators Bond, Levin, and Voinovich came forward with a new proposal that would allow auto companies to access the loans they need -- as long as they're willing to restructure to become financially viable.
This proposal earned support from both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill. Unfortunately, the leadership in Congress adjourned without even allowing this measure to come up for a vote.
My position is clear: If the automakers are willing to make the hard decisions needed to become viable, they should be able to receive the funds Congress already allotted to them for other purposes. This is a critical issue for our economy and our country. The American people expect their elected leaders to do what it takes to solve it.
Thank you for listening.
US President George W. Bush steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Jorge Chavez International Airport in Lima. Bush is in Lima, Peru, to attend the APEC summit.
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) is greeted by Peruvian President Alan Garcia as he arrives at the Ministry of Defense Convention Center for the first meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush listens during the first meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 22, 2008
The shadow of U.S. President George W. Bush is seen as he makes remarks at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit at the Defense Convention Center in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush greets the audience after his speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 22, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush listens to vice-president of the Cementos Lima company Ricardo Rizo Patron during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima November 22, 2008.
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U.S. President George W. Bush talks with Jack Ma, chairman of China's Alibaba Group, as they meet with other delegates during meeting with business executives at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush smiles during a meeting with business executives at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush toasts with Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (R) and U.S. delegate Kim Spencer (L) during a meeting with business executives at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, November 22, 2008.
President George W. Bush, right, takes a glass of pisco sour, a traditional Peruvian cocktail, during a meeting with businessmen at the 16th summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, in Lima, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
President George W. Bush waves during a meeting between businessmen and leaders of state at the 16th summit of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, in Lima, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
US President George W. Bush (R) poses with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima. Bush jokingly told Harper on Saturday that he was going into "forced retirement" when Barack Obama takes over the White House in two months.
In this photo released by the Presidency of Colombia, President George W. Bush, left, talks to Colombia's President Alvaro Uribe after a meeting in Lima, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, center, laughs during a meeting with Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan, left, and President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, left, and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev pause for photographers before their meeting at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Lima, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008.
U.S. first lady Laura Bush (R) and her daughter Barbara arrive at the airport in Lima November 21, 2008. Barbara is in Peru to accompany Mrs. Bush at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
First Lady Laura Bush looks at a souvenir from a local vendor during a firsts ladies visit to the Pachamac archeological citadel on the outskirts of Lima, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Peru is hosting the 16th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, summit.
Peru's First Lady Pilar Nores, left, and First Lady Laura Bush, center, speak with a local woman during a Firsts Ladies visit to the Pachamac archeological citadel on the outskirts of Lima, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008. Peru is hosting the 16th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, summit.
President George W. Bush waves to the media as he arrives Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the Ministry of Defense Convention Center in Lima, Peru, where he addressed the APEC CEO Summit 2008. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush waves to the audience after delivering his address to the APEC CEO Summit 2008 in Lima, Peru. Said the President in wrapping up his remarks, "Thanks for letting me come by. Que Dios le bendiga. God bless." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan pause for photographs prior to their meeting Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Lima, Peru. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is flanked by Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan, left, and President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea, prior their trilateral meeting Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in Lima Peru. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea pause for photographers Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, prior to their meeting in Lima, Peru, site of the 2008 APEC Summit. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush stands for photographs on the steps of the Government Palace Residence Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, with spouses of APEC leaders following a breakfast hosted by Mrs. Pilar Nores de Garcia, First Lady of Peru, in Lima. With her, from left are: Madam Ho, Spouse of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore; Mrs. Kristiani Herawati, spouse of Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono; Mrs. Bush; Mrs. Pilar Nores Bodereau de Garcia, spouse of Peru's President Alan Garcia; Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, spouse of President Lee Myung-bak; Mrs. Jeanne Abdullah, spouse of Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi, and Mrs. Chikako Aso, wife of Prime Minister Taro Aso of Japan. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush and Ms. Barbara Bush stand inside the Pachacamac Archaeological Site in Lurin, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, during a tour of the ruins as part of the APEC Spouses Program. The site site Pachacamac is a complex of adobe pyramids in the Lurin valley, on Peru's central coast, and dates from AD 200. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Greeters in traditional clothing welcome the APEC spouses to the Pachacamac Archaeological Site in Lurin, Peru, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, during the APEC spouses program. The site is home to the temples of the deity, Pachacamac, who was adored by Andean civilizations as the creator of the universe. Pachacamac means: "He who enlivens the universe." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush listens as an artist describes his work Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the conclusion of the APEC spouses' tour of the Pachacamac Archaeological Site in Lurin, Peru. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
UPDATE ON DAD
No real news he is still fighting on. They had to lower the dose on the feeding tube because he was not absorbing it but this maybe because they increased it too soon, they may not have been aware that he had not eaten proper for nearly a fortnight before the op. So they are also feeding him by IV drip as well. He has desperately been trying to communicate with me today but with the pipe for the ventilator in his mouth he cannot which is making him somewhat anxious. Because of this they will give him some sedation this evening in order that he will sleep.
The actual surgeon came round this morning and spoke to me and dad and was pleased how well so far dad is doing but of course it is very early and things can go down hill very quickly but each hour is bonus and at least he can be kept pain free and comfortable where before the op this was not possible.
One other wonderful thing was the duty doctor on ITU today was the anesthetist for dad’s op she was overjoyed to see him and gave him a big beaming smile and when I said he is fighter she said I know being the anesthetist.
Having just rung the hospital and found out after sedating him he is sleeping I am going to turn in myself.
Once again many thanks for your thoughts and prayers.
Love
Eleanor
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