[silent_jonny]

Quote of the Day:

President Bush: The purpose of the emergency war spending bill I requested was to provide our troops with vital funding. Instead, Democrats in the House, in an act of political theater, voted to substitute their judgment for that of our military commanders on the ground in Iraq …

As I have made clear for weeks, I will veto it if it comes to my desk. And because the vote in the House was so close, it is clear that my veto would be sustained.

Photo of the Day:

President George W. Bush discusses the Iraq War Emergency Supplemental with the press in the Diplomatic Reception Room Friday, March 23, 2007. "The purpose of the emergency war spending bill I requested was to provide our troops with vital funding. Instead, Democrats in the House, in an act of political theater, voted to substitute their judgment for that of our military commanders on the ground in Iraq," said President Bush.

[MamaB]

Hi.

[silent_jonny]

Dose Ping!

Please wait for the "All Clear" before posting or reposting pictures and graphics.

[MamaB]

Thanks for doing this. I want to ask a question of anyone on this thread. Has anyone ever gotten sick from eating a salad in a restaurant?

[veronica]

If he doesn't make good on the veto promise, he's a very lame duck.

[SevenofNine]

What is this

MY BIG Fav Greek meeting

[onyx]

Good evening Silent_Jonny and thank you for the Dose!

[silent_jonny]

Announcement by Tony Snow

White House press secretary Tony Snow smiles in this file photos from September 2006. Snow, a colon cancer survivor, said on Friday, March 23, 2007 he would undergo surgery next week to remove a small growth in his lower abdomen.

Tony Snow: There have been a lot of rumors about my health, so let me tell you what's going on. In a recent series of CAT scans and PET scans and MRIs, we have found a small growth in my lower abdomen. Blood tests are negative, PET scans are negative. But out of an aggressive sense of caution, I'm going to go in for surgery on Monday and have it removed. I'll be out for a few weeks, because it's still -- you know, they're going to cut me. And it will take me a little while to heal up. So I'll come back here a little lighter -- (laughter) -- in, oh, I don't know, a few weeks, maybe three or four weeks. Dana Perino will be handling the responsibilities from behind the podium.

But for those of you -- and I appreciate the expressions that I've received from a number of people on this. But please do not leap to conclusions about this, because we don't know what this is. We know it's coming out, and I know I'll be back soon. And I'll miss you each and every day, especially when I'm sore and filled up with drugs. (Laughter.) Thanks.

…again, don't leap to any cancer conclusions about what's going on with me, because we don't know. But I'll tell you what -- and the reason I got choked up with Elizabeth Edwards yesterday is she is doing a wonderful thing. The one thing I have learned -- and I've had the great opportunity -- and it really is -- to be able to talk with and try to help out cancer patients. The biggest problem you have a lot of times with cancer is just flat-out fear. And when you're seeing Elizabeth Edwards saying, I'm going to embrace life and I'm going to move forward, that is a wonderful thing, because once you decide that you're going to embrace life, you become a much better patient. And once you decide that you proceed with a sense of hope and optimism, people are going to rally to your side, and they do. And it's a truly wonderful thing.

And so I certainly encourage everybody to send their thoughts and prayers to Senator Edwards and to Mrs. Edwards. And what she is going to do is going to provide a lot of encouragement and example that I think is going to help a lot of people, and that is a truly wonderful thing, and I congratulate her for it.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush walks into the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 23, 2007 where he spoke about the Iraq War Emergency Supplemental.

President George W. Bush discusses the Iraq War Emergency Supplemental with the press in the Diplomatic Reception Room Friday, March 23, 2007.

Standing with members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Norma Bango from Montclair, Va., third from the left, whose husband is in the military, stands with her children, from left to right, Tony, Olivia, and Sophia.

[ODC-GIRL]

As a long-time member of the military, I consider today a truly black day. It leaves me in shock to realize that my country is being subverted by a House full of traitors.

I pray for President Bush to have the strength to see this through. I pray even harder for the soldiers on the ground in Iraq and elsewhere who must feel even more bitter. The Democrats have run a white flag up the Capitol flag pole for the world to see.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 23, 2007, on the Iraq War Emergency Supplemental.

President Bush: Today I'm joined here at the White House by veterans, family members of people serving in combat, family members of those who have sacrificed. I am honored that they have joined me here today.

Here in Washington, members of both parties recognize that our most solemn responsibility is to support our troops in the war on terror. Yet, today, a narrow majority in the House of Representatives abdicated its responsibility by passing a war spending bill that has no chance of becoming law, and brings us no closer to getting our troops the resources they need to do their job.

[silent_jonny]

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters land in Samarra, Iraq, to pick up Soldiers from Company D, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, following an operation March 3, 2007. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Molly Dzitko

President Bush: The purpose of the emergency war spending bill I requested was to provide our troops with vital funding. Instead, Democrats in the House, in an act of political theater, voted to substitute their judgment for that of our military commanders on the ground in Iraq.

They set rigid restrictions that will require an army of lawyers to interpret.

They set an arbitrary date for withdrawal without regard for conditions on the ground.

And they tacked on billions for pet projects that have nothing to do with winning the war on terror. This bill has too much pork, too many conditions and an artificial timetable for withdrawal.

Spc. Jennifer Roux and Pfc. William Hatton provide security during a firefight in the Mahmudiyah section of Baghdad, March 9, 2007. The Soldiers are with the 1st Cavalry Division. Photo by Spc. Elisha Dawkins

As I have made clear for weeks, I will veto it if it comes to my desk. And because the vote in the House was so close, it is clear that my veto would be sustained. Today's action in the House does only one thing: it delays the delivering of vital resources for our troops. A narrow majority has decided to take this course, just as General Petraeus and his troops are carrying out a new strategy to help the Iraqis secure their capital city.

Amid the real challenges in Iraq, we're beginning to see some signs of progress. Yet, to score political points, the Democratic majority in the House has shown it is willing to undermine the gains our troops are making on the ground.

Soldiers call for air support after a firefight in the Mahmudiyah section of Baghdad, March 9, 2007. The Soldiers are with 2nd platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division. Photo by Spc. Elisha Dawkins

Democrats want to make clear that they oppose the war in Iraq. They have made their point. For some, that is not enough.

These Democrats believe that the longer they can delay funding for our troops, the more likely they are to force me to accept restrictions on our commanders, an artificial timetable for withdrawal, and their pet spending projects. This is not going to happen.

Our men and women in uniform need these emergency war funds. The Secretary of Defense has warned that if Congress does not approve the emergency funding for our troops by April the 15th, our men and women in uniform will face significant disruptions, and so would their families.

Sgt. Auralie Suarez and Pvt. Brett Mansink take cover during a firefight with anti-Iraqi forces in the Al Doura section of Baghdad, March 7, 2007. The Soldiers are from Company C, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Iraqi security forces nearby are also engaged in the fighting. Photo by Staff Sgt. Sean A. Foley

The Democrats have sent their message, now it's time to send their money. This is an important moment -- a decision for the new leaders in Congress.

Our men in women in uniform should not have to worry that politicians in Washington will deny them the funds and the flexibility they need to win.

Above photos found at Army.Mil

[ohioWfan]

I have seen that look on our President's face before.

It was when he was talking about those who took down the WTC and hit the Pentagon.

God be with our President and help him to stand STRONG against all forms of evil!

Thank you for the Dose today, jonny!

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush speaks about the Iraq War Emergency Supplemental while in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, March 23, 2007.

President Bush: Congress needs to send me a clean bill that I can sign without delay. I expect Congress to do its duty and to fund our troops, and so do the American people -- and so do the good men and women standing with me here today.

[ilovew]

Thanks for the Dose, jonny! :)

[silent_jonny]

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, addresses the Iraq Provincial Reconstruction Team, a diplomatic and military effort between the U.S. and provincial governments throughout Iraq, Friday, March 23, 2007, at the State Department in Washington. From right to left are, Rice, John Bennet of the State Department, Terry Crass, Department of Defense, and Christine Rem of the Department of Defense.

[Earthdweller]

BTTT!

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose for a photo with the family of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson in the Oval Office, Friday, March 23, 2007.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush greet the family members of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson in the Oval Office, Friday, March 23, 2007, for the signing of H.R. 584 designating the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., as the Lyndon Baines Johnson Federal Building. President Bush holds an old photo of President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson to show members of the Johnson family.

President George W. Bush, joined by the family of former President Lyndon Baines Johnson, signs H.R. 584 designating the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C., as the Lyndon Baines Johnson Federal Building, Friday, March 23, 2007 in the Oval Office.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush, second from the right, stands with, from left to right, first lady Laura Bush, Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, and Luci Baines Johnson, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, March 23, 2007, after signing a bill that would name the Education Department headquarters after former President Lyndon Baines Johnson.. Lynda and Luci are both daughters of the late president.

[Wolfstar]

Hi Jonny. Thanks for the Dose today. Have cell phone, will post -- as best I can. :)

I heard clips of the President's remarks on the radio earlier. He will fight for his troops no matter what, God bless him. The first President George W. had to fight with our first congress to fund our troops during the Revolution. Seems like some things never change. Congress is always dunderheaded and tight-fisted with the wrong things.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

Thank God for President Bush = and his vow to veto this Demonratic pork laden treasonous bill. And to not give in to the Demonrat terrorists who want to get to him so badly they will do anything to do so, including endanger this nation's security.