Radio Address of the President to the Nation 1-5-2002

Whitehouse.gov ^ | January 5, 2002 | President George W. Bush

[MeekOneGOP]

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 5, 2002

Radio Address of the President to the Nation

10:06 A.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT:  Good morning.  The events of September the 11th left America sadder and stronger, and they clarified some important goals for our country.  We have a war to wage and a recession to fight.  Defending our country and strengthening our economy are great priorities for 2002.  We must be determined and we must keep our focus.

This Saturday, I'm traveling in Oregon and California, talking with people who have been hit hard by the economic downturn.  When I return to Washington on Monday, I will be meeting with my economic advisors and other officials to discuss the latest economic data and work for a quick recovery for our economy.

My administration has offered our ideas for creating new jobs.  I've proposed speeding up the tax reductions Congress passed last year, because the faster tax rates come down, the faster our economy will grow.

I have proposed tax refunds for lower and moderate income families, to put money in the hands of people with kids to support and bills to pay.  I have proposed reforming the alternative minimum tax so employers and entrepreneurs no longer see their taxes rise as their profits shrink.  In tough times, we need to encourage entrepreneurship and small business growth, not punish it.

I've proposed better tax treatment for employers and entrepreneurs who invest in new equipment, which will help the hardworking people who use the equipment and those who manufacture the equipment.

The Council of Economic Advisors estimates that these ideas could save at least 300,000 threatened jobs.

I'm also calling on Congress to act immediately to help the unemployed workers.  I've proposed extending unemployment benefits by 13 weeks, and I've supported tax credits to protect the health insurance of workers who've been laid off.

But we can't stop there.  It is important to help workers who've lost their jobs.  It is even more important to help workers find new jobs.  In tough times, people need a unemployment check; but what they want is a paycheck.  Americans want the independence of a job, and the satisfaction of providing for their families themselves.  A job is more than a source of income; it is a source of dignity.

I made my proposals to create new jobs and help dislocated workers on October the 4th, three months and 943,000 lost jobs ago.  The House of Representatives accepted my proposals.  But the Senate Democratic leadership would not even schedule a vote.  Some in the Senate seem to think we can afford to do nothing, that the economy will get better on its own, sooner or later.  I say that if your job is in danger or you have a loved one out of work, you want that recovery sooner, not later.

We need a plan to lengthen unemployment benefits, we need a plan to shorten the recession.  The Senate should act on both.  America's workers cannot afford more delay.

Thank you for listening.

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[MeekOneGOP]

Link to article (audio link there):

Radio Address 1-5-2002
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/01/20020105.htm l

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Pictures above were taken this week during the unveiling of President Bush's portrait at the Texas Legislature.

[MeekOneGOP]

Radio Address of the President to the Nation 1-5-2002

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[MeekOneGOP]

I made my proposals to create new jobs and help dislocated workers on October the 4th, three months and 943,000 lost jobs ago. The House of Representatives accepted my proposals. But the Senate Democratic leadership would not even schedule a vote. Some in the Senate seem to think we can afford to do nothing, that the economy will get better on its own, sooner or later. I say that if your job is in danger or you have a loved one out of work, you want that recovery sooner, not later.

We need a plan to lengthen unemployment benefits, we need a plan to shorten the recession. The Senate should act on both. America's workers cannot afford more delay.

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My wish came true. I was hoping he would continue to talk over the Senate's head (i.e., Tom Daschle's head). Someone needs to take to little Tommy to the Woodshed. . .

[D2BAH]

Well, THAT oughta get Dasshole's attention--and hopefully the nation will have that SOB's phone ringing off the hook come Monday morning. Anybody wanna call him free? Try 1-800-648-3516, and ask the operator for Sen. Dasshole's office. (Oops--better pronounce it right.)

[Salvation]

Someone needs to take to little Tommy to the Woodshed.

Keep calling the Democrats--------"Daschle Democrats" and they will all be defeated. Just a thought.

[Wphile]

Great address Mr. President. Just keep repeating it over and over.

[Freemyland]

The State of the Union address would be a good place to hammer this home.

[mercy]

Gee, that's an amazing portrait. I don't think I've met too many people who can smile that radiantly without using their mouth. Actually I've never seen it before. Good artist to have captured this unusual personality as he has.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Someone needs to take to little Tommy to the Woodshed...

...and, lock the door and throw away the key!

[Salvation]

When I return to Washington on Monday, I will be meeting with my economic advisors and other officials to discuss the latest economic data and work for a quick recovery for our economy.

My administration has offered our ideas for creating new jobs. I've proposed speeding up the tax reductions Congress passed last year, because the faster tax rates come down, the faster our economy will grow.

I have proposed tax refunds for lower and moderate income families, to put money in the hands of people with kids to support and bills to pay. I have proposed reforming the alternative minimum tax so employers and entrepreneurs no longer see their taxes rise as their profits shrink. In tough times, we need to encourage entrepreneurship and small business growth, not punish it.

I've proposed better tax treatment for employers and entrepreneurs who invest in new equipment, which will help the hardworking people who use the equipment and those who manufacture the equipment.

The Council of Economic Advisors estimates that these ideas could save at least 300,000 threatened jobs.

I'm also calling on Congress to act immediately to help the unemployed workers. I've proposed extending unemployment benefits by 13 weeks, and I've supported tax credits to protect the health insurance of workers who've been laid off.

But we can't stop there. It is important to help workers who've lost their jobs. It is even more important to help workers find new jobs. In tough times, people need a unemployment check; but what they want is a paycheck. Americans want the independence of a job, and the satisfaction of providing for their families themselves. A job is more than a source of income; it is a source of dignity.

I made my proposals to create new jobs and help dislocated workers on October the 4th, three months and 943,000 lost jobs ago. The House of Representatives accepted my proposals. But the Senate Democratic leadership would not even schedule a vote. Some in the Senate seem to think we can afford to do nothing, that the economy will get better on its own, sooner or later. I say that if your job is in danger or you have a loved one out of work, you want that recovery sooner, not later.

We need a plan to lengthen unemployment benefits, we need a plan to shorten the recession. The Senate should act on both. America's workers cannot afford more delay.

Take that, and that, and that and that, Daschle!

[mombonn]

He's on live from CA right now! He does a pretty good job speaking Spanish.

hehehe, methinks he may fire a couple more digs at Haskel daschle.

[mercy]

****Some in the Senate seem to think we can afford to do nothing****

(("I'm not even going to speak your name ya little pissant and YOU think I'm being nice. heh heh heh"))

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!

[Brian Allen]

..... he may fire a couple more digs at Haskel daschle .....

Is that daschle related to Yasser daschle?

The daschle who manages to give even other pigmies a bad name?

America's first dictator, Yasser daschle?