Posted on 04/22/2008 6:14:55 PM PDT by Kaslin
President Bush met with Community Leaders at Galatoire's Restaurant in New Orleans, Louisiana Transcript
The President participated in a joint press conference with President Calderon of Mexico and Prime Minister Harper of Canada Transcript
First Lady Laura Bush guest-hosted a segment of the Today Show this morning in Rockefeller Center in New York City, NY
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attended a regional meeting in Kuwait on Iraq’s security and future
Enoy your visit to Sanity Island
Quote of the day
THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank the governor, thank the mayor, thank the parish presidents, congressmen; thank you all very much -- city council leaders, impassioned citizens from New Orleans. Thank you very much for briefing me and my team, and the new coordinator from the White House, Doug O'Dell, for keeping us abreast of progress that has been made down here and challenges that remain.
You know, one of the things, I came to New Orleans and spoke about the federal commitment, and I said, it's been a devastating period and the federal government is committed and will remain committed to helping. Thus far, the federal has committed $120 billion -- little more than that -- of taxpayers' money to help all along the coast. I think it's money well spent. I think it's important for our country that the Gulf Coast region and the great city of New Orleans recover as quickly as possible.
My impression is that -- you know, that there's a lot more hope now than there was, even from a year ago. I mean, there's just -- people have a little different bounce in their step. But there are some significant problems. One is we got to make sure these levees meet the obligations and meet the standards.
Secondly, I am concerned about the health care system that was torn up and needs to be rebuilt in a way that encourages there to be good health care and in a way that recognizes the changing population of New Orleans.
Thirdly, I have been concerned about the stories on crime, just like the citizens have been worried about the stories on crime. I appreciate the federal attorney giving me an update and I appreciate the mayor's efforts to work hard to hold people to account for breaking the law. That's what the average citizen expects, that's what the taxpayers who are helping the people down here want to see.
All in all -- and then, finally, public housing restoration. It's a big issue in New Orleans, but it's an issue where there is a plan and we just need to follow through on the plan.
So there are some hurdles, but this city has come a long way -- to the point where I felt very comfortable hosting the international conference with the President of Mexico and the Prime Minister of Canada. And I will tell you that not only did the leaders feel welcomed in New Orleans and feel comfortable in New Orleans and feel relaxed in New Orleans, but so did the delegations they brought with them. New Orleans is a great city to host a meeting or host a convention; they know what they're doing down here. The city is recovered, it's on its feet and it's bouncing back and it is an honor to be back here.
And I want to thank you all for sharing your thoughts with me and thank you for being leaders and helping this part of the vital part of the country recover. (Applause.)
Photos of the day
President George W. Bush smiles in response to a reporter's question at a joint news conference Tuesday, April 22, 2008, with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canada’s Prime Minster Stephen Harper on the last day of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Laura Bush,left, and Jenna Bush make an appearance on NBC's 'Today Show' to promote their new children's book 'Read All About It' in Rockefeller Center on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in New York. The first lady co-hosted a one hour segment of the show.
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President George W. Bush, right, participates in a trilateral meeting Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in New Orleans, with Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon and Canada’s Prime Minster Stephen Harper and their delegations at the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush addresses a meeting of the North American Competitiveness Council Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in New Orleans, attended by Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon and Canada's Prime Minster Stephen Harper, along with international business leaders at the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush shares a laugh with NBC Universal CEO Jeff Zucker Tuesday, April 22, 2008, during a meeting with the North American Competitiveness Council, attended by Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canada's Prime Minster Stephen Harper at the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
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President George W. Bush smiles in response to a reporter's question at a joint news conference Tuesday, April 22, 2008, with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canada’s Prime Minster Stephen Harper on the last day of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper and Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon carry shovels of dirt at a tree planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Lafayette Square in New Orleans. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush joins Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper and Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon as they stand over a monument commemorating the leader’s tree planting in honor of Earth Day Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Lafayette Square in New Orleans. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush delivers his remarks at a joint news conference Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in New Orleans, with Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canada's Prime Minster Stephen Harper. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper listen to Mexico President Felipe Calderon as he responds to a reporter’s question, during their joint news conference Tuesday, April 22, 2008 in New Orleans, at the conclusion of the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush, Mexico's President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper stand together at the conclusion of their joint news conference Tuesday, April 22, 2008, the last day of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush thanks Dooky Chase's restaurant owners Lea and Dooky Chase Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008 in New Orleans, where President Bush hosted a breakfast meeting with President Felipe Calderon of Mexico and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during the final day of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush is welcomed to Dooky Chase's restaurant Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008 in New Orleans, by owners Leah and Dooky Chase, where President Bush hosted a breakfast meeting with President Felipe Calderon of Mexico and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper during the final day of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
You know NOTHING of what I agree or disagree with about with our President....but, THIS is not the place to air that....and YOU KNOW THAT! Go away.
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) sits next to NBC Universal Chief Executive Jeff Zucker (L) as he attends a meeting of the North American Competitive Council during the second day of the North American Leaders Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 22, 2008.
President Bush speaks during a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderon, not pictured, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at the North American Leaders Summit in New Orleans
President Bush gestures during a news conference on the second day of the North American Leaders' Summit, Tuesday, April 22, 2008, in front of Gallier Hall in New Orleans.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks at a news conference on the second day of the North American Leaders Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 22, 2008.
US President George W. Bush (L) listens as Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper speaks during a press conference at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana. The leaders of the United States, Canada and Mexico delivered a ringing defense Tuesday of a regional free trade deal despite pledges by Democratic White House hopefuls to renegotiate the pact.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) listens to Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper during a joint news conference during the second day of the North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 22, 2008.
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