Posted on 12/19/2008 6:52:25 PM PST by silent_jonny
This morning President Bush announced that government loans will be provided to auto companies to help prevent their collapse. The President also reminded the automakersand their unionsthat they got themselves into this mess and if they plan to survive, they must reform now. (Transcript)
President Bush: The terms of the loans will require auto companies to demonstrate how they would become viable. They must pay back all their loans to the government, and show that their firms can earn a profit and achieve a positive net worth. This restructuring will require meaningful concessions from all involved in the auto industry -- management, labor unions, creditors, bondholders, dealers, and suppliersThe automakers and unions must understand what is at stake, and make hard decisions necessary to reform.
On a more pleasant note, President & Mrs. Bush attended the unveiling of their portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. (Transcript)
Joining the First Couple for the unveiling were Vice President Dick Cheney, Chief Justice John Roberts and members of the White House staff.
Mrs. Bush: With so many familiar faces here today, it gives me the opportunity to thank all of you for your support and friendship over the past eight years. President Bush and I have had such a special privilege of being able to represent the people of the United States. We'll return to Texas with cherished memories of our friends, our staff, and our time at the White House. Thank you for joining us at this moment of reflection and celebration. May God bless you all. (Applause.)
This afternoon, President Bush met with President Mahmud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority in the Oval Office. (Transcript)
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with foreign ministers from the Ukraine and from Mexico today at the State Department in Washington.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
Yes, I definitely agree.
Yes, they definitely are moved.
One month left. {sniff, sniff}
I like actually both of them equally
Looks like President Bush did it to the liberals again without them even realizing it. Re: BUSH THROWS DOWN GAUNTLET FOR OBAMA ON RIGHT TO DIE AND ABORTION WITH CONSCIENCE RULE and BUSH THE UNION BUSTER. I just love it
Good afternoon! Thanks much for the Happy Friday! & Good night! replies...Silent One!
& for saying You like my wreath more than Yours!!
LOL! Cool:)
Very Merry CHRISTmas greetings,to You!
Thanks!
Hope You found Your glasses.
I think the tears are tears of emotion at
the goodness and heart of Pres. Bush, and
the melancholy of these days.
God bless them all. We in the US have a
conservative Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court! That is still an amazing accomplishment.
God be with you and Dad. I pray there is
just a little more improvement every day,
and that his great inner fight grows. I wish
for you some moments of the joy and peace of
Christmas, even in this challenge.
May He instill the comfort beyond all
understanding in your dear heart, snugs. You
are a daughter filled with loving and tender
care beyond measure. God bless you richly.
LOL! Thank you for your kindness. Merry Christmas!
Maybe it's just the angle the President's portait appears in the photo, making him look older and heavier than he really is, but why do I imagine Rod Serling is standing off to the side somewhere?
I UNDERSTAND!@
I wont do surgery either
I have stenosis, 3 herniated discs, degenerated discs, sciatica, osteoporosis & arthritis of spine
I dont do drugs other than OTC Excedrin. I go to chiropractor regularly & now own/use — for 6 mo) an Inversion table. Suggested by another friend with similar problems
I do believe these all help.
Good luck!
thanks johnny! ... trying to play catch up...a lot of wonderful pix
I like both portraits actually!
AND I like you & the other Dose posters for keeping the “good guy” front & center!
Thank you!
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