Posted on 08/28/2005 2:01:23 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President Bush, as he readied the federal government for a massive relief effort, on Sunday urged people in the path of Hurricane Katrina to forget anything but their safety and move to higher ground as instructed.
"We cannot stress enough the danger this hurricane poses to Gulf Coast communities," Bush said as the storm roared across the gulf toward New Orleans and other communities. "I urge all citizens to put their own safety and the safety of their families first by moving to safe ground."
With forecasters warning of a category five storm, the president made sure the federal response would not be delayed by already declaring emergencies in Mississippi and Florida just hours after a similar declaration for Louisiana. Such declarations make federal aid available to assist with disaster relief, but they are rarely made before a storm even hits.
Working from his Texas ranch, Bush participated via videoconference in a large meeting of federal, state and local disaster management officials preparing for the storm's onslaught. Separately, he spoke by phone with the governors of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
The President also spok about Iraq and asked the nation for patience regarding the Iraq War as the Iraqis work toward ratification of their constitution.
THE WEEK AHEAD: The President's schedule is subject to change due to Hurricane Katrina. As of now, his schedule remains as announced. President Bush will stop in Arizona on his way to Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, Clifornia on Monday. In both states, GWB will discuss a new Medicare reform program.
On Tuesday, President Bush will deliver a speech at North Island Naval Air Station in San Diego, California. The speech will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Japanese surrender aboard the battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, to end World War II. He is expected to draw comparisons between Japan in 1945 and Iraq in 2005, as the latter works toward achieving a constitutional democracy.
Wolfstar, thanks for today's Dose. Your work is always very much appreciated!
I,too, thought the President looked and sounded a bit tired. And, guess it's understandable with 'the weight of the world on his shoulders'. I pray for this good man. May God continue to bless him with wisdom and strength.
What's Bush doing? He's on vacation!
Oh, he does work when on vacation.......
Thanks for the pic of our dear President in that BLUE shirt....probably matches his BLUE eyes! Awesome pic of an awesome man!
THANK YOU!!!!!!
I told daughter about the President's visit and said she should ask her Poli Sci prof to take them to see him! I'll give her a heads up when I talk to her in a while about looking up to see AF1, but she might be in class...
(This one's from the bottom of the trail at the lighthouse)
Thanks for the info. I probably have seen it before so I can't imagine why I don't remember such a great picture.
Is you daughter all settled in and starting school? Or is that later in the week maybe?
The Superdome is a very large domed stadium used for American-style football and other events.
President Bush had called the Louisiana governor early this morning to ask her to issue a mandatory evacuation order. However, several facilities, such as hospitals and hotels, are exempt because the people there have no practical way to evacuate the city. In addition to the Superdome, a number of other shelters have been set up around the area.
Over on the weather channel, the eye appears headed directly for the western edge of the city. Basically, New Orleans is in the bullseye of the storm, if not exactly dead center.
In addition, the hurricane is well over 100 miles in diameter, which means communities on both sides of New Orleans will be hit hard.
You're very welcome. I was struck by the color of his shirt too!
Still hope your daughter is settling in nicely. How is she handling the heat? Beach time!!
She's been in class for a week now, and is quickly making friends.
She's got a good roommate and great girls on her floor, and is taking some very interesting classes (LOTS of reading, but she's very disciplined, and is keeping up), and is getting involved in several musical groups on campus and looking for a way to play some serious soccer.
I'd say all is well. Except her mommy misses her so bad it hurts......
Plus, there's a nice ocean breeze all the time, so she can always cool down somewhere. It's rough out there. :)
Yes and that stupid Move-on.org *Witch* Tucker Carlson has on his show every night (no, I'm not a Tucker fan, didn't get to the clicker in time).... had the gall to comment that the President was "taking the longest vacation of any President in history!"
Nice pixs Ohio. Be glad you were here the week of our
cool spell in the low 70s. It has been back up to 80s
again.
I will let you know further when we hear more exactly
when he arrives.
Sounds like she is all set, and doing great.
GREAT photos of our AWESOME president!!
After 9/11 each time a disaster occurs (e.g., the impending hurricane), I think of the following quote from Stephen Mansfield's book "The Faith of George W Bush."
"I feel like God wants me to run for president," Bush said (to Pastor Robison). "I can't explain it, but I sense that my country is going to need me. Something is going to happen, and, at that time, my country is going to need me. I know it won't be easy, on me or my family, but God wants me to do it." George W Bush
He was right . . . his country has needed him OVER AND OVER AGAIN!!
I'm soooooooooo happy to learn that your daughter is adjusting well to college life (and California) . . . I'm sure MOM will adjust soon too!!!
Saying "hi" here, but leaving for a laptop where I can glom on to my neighbors high speed internet for faster picture pick up. (don't anyone tell)
It's just for a couple of days till I can get Comcast out here to hook mine up.
I'm off to finish my workout . . . will return in abit with some polling data/analysis!
Hiya, Am looking forward to lunch Tues.
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