Posted on 09/15/2008 7:31:46 PM PDT by snugs
The President welcomed President John Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana to White House which included meeting in the Oval Office, remarks on the South Lawn, and this evening a dinner at the White House.
The President was briefed on the damage and on going relief work involving the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attended a luncheon for Ghana's President John Kufuor
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson speaks to reporters in the briefing room of the White House
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Pray for President Bush - Day - 2924 & McCain/Palin - Day - 18
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Receives Update on Hurricane Ike Response and Relief Efforts
Roosevelt Room
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much, Secretary Chertoff, for your briefing -- you just came back from Houston; Administrator Paulison. The briefing, of course, was on the damage done to Texas and Louisiana, a result of Ike.
We obviously watch this recovery very carefully, because the federal government is playing a crucial role in helping the people of the devastated areas recover. We're working closely with the state and local authorities on a variety of subjects.
Recently I was informed that there are going to be a -- numerous points of distribution for food, water and ice throughout Harris County to help the people there adjust. Obviously until electricity is fully restored, people are going to need help with water, food and ice.
There's some good news on electricity. Electricity is beginning to be restored. Obviously there's a lot more houses and folks that are waiting for electricity, but people are working hard; there's crews coming in from around the country to help.
The energy situation is one that's of concern. Our drivers are -- folks probably going to have to expect some upward pressure on price because the storm disrupted the supply of gasoline as a result of shutting down refineries and pipelines. Now, two -- the two major pipelines are up and running, which is positive news, and it happened quicker than we thought it would happen. Yet until those refineries get up and running full blast, those pipelines are going to be looking for product.
And so there's going to be a pinch. I wish it wasn't the case, but it is. On the other hand, if the pinch is too hard, if people think they're being treated unfairly, they need to get on the Department of Energy website, because there's -- or the FTC website -- and make their complaints known.
The storm was -- damaged a lot of infrastructure, but truthfully it was not as bad as some predicted that it would be on the energy sector.
I'm going down tomorrow. I'm looking forward to going down. Members of my administration will be going down. We're looking forward to hearing from, you know, the local folks. I'm confident there will be people that are very frustrated because their lives have been severely affected by this storm. My message will be that we hear you and we'll work as hard and fast as we can to help you get your lives back up to normal.
Thank you.
END 12:08 P.M. EDT
PHOTOS OF THE DAY
President Bush poses with the 2008 Boys and Girls Clubs of America regional finalists of the Year, Monday, Sept. 15,2008, inthe Oval Office of the White House in Washington. From left are, Felicia Arriaga, 18, of Hendersonville, N.C., Shonnetta Henry, 18, of Denver, Co., the president, Ashley Turner, 19, of Portland, Ore., Naquasia Pinchback, 18, of Glen Cove, N.Y. and Jamaal Phillips, 18, of St. Louis, Mo.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, and Vice President Dick Cheney await the arrival of President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
A WICKID THOUGHT WENT THROUGH MY MIND WITH THIS PHOTO DO YOU THINK THE VP IS BRAGGING ABOUT HIS LATEST LARGE CATCH :o)
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Snugs....you’re the best!!!
Hi and thanks for the ping
Guests wait on the South Lawn of the White in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, for the start of a State Arrival Ceremony, hosted President Bush for Ghana's President John Kufuor.
A guest waves U.S. and Ghana flags as they watch the State Arrival Ceremony, hosted by President Bush, for Ghana's President John Kufuor, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. The Washington Monument is in the background.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, and Vice President Dick Cheney await the arrival of President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, and Vice President Dick Cheney put their hands on their hearts during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, Monday. Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House of the White House in Washington, hosted by President Bush for Ghana's President John Kufuor.
Secreatry of State Condoleezza Rice, left, and Vice President Dick Cheney listens to President Bush and President of Ghana John Kufuor, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Visit on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
President Bush escorts Ghana's President John Kufuor, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
Ghana's President John Kufuor looks over at the crowd after inspecting the troops with President Bush, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor share a laugh, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor watch the passing of the Old Guard, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
snugs: THANK YOU for posting these AWESOME photos of our photogenic President and his stunning First Lady!
MY FAVORITE QUOTE FROM TODAY:
[From President Kufuor to President Bush]
“I cannot conclude without wishing you, Mr. President, a successful ending to your tenure as the leader of this superpower nation. (Applause.) Your tenure has been full of events and challenges, some very mind-boggling and hair-raising. (Laughter.) Through them all, you have been strong, forthright, consistent and faithful. (Applause.) You are a survivor. (Laughter and applause.) And my hope is that history would prove kinder to you. (Applause.)
May you have a restful and useful retirement — (laughter) — within your society and beyond.” http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/09/20080915.html
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STATE DINNER:
You will find all of the specifics — from the guest list to the dinner menu— here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/ghana/index.html
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WHY PRESIDENT BUSH WAS LATE
[This is a truly AWESOME post with a link to the amazing Ashley Faulkner hug/ad as an added bonus!]
Posted by: Wordsmith
http://www.floppingaces.net/2008/09/15/why-president-bush-was-late/
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QUIT DOLING OUT THAT BAD ECONOMY LINE
By Donald Luskin
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/09/12/AR2008091202415.html?hpid%3Dopinionsbox1&sub=new
President Bush puts his hand on his heart during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony for Ghana's President John Kufuor, not pictured, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
First lady Laura Bush and Theresa Kufuor, wife of Ghana's President John Kufuor, are seated during a State Arrival Ceremony for the Ghana president, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
President Bush hosts a State Visit for Ghana's President John Kufuor, right, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
President Bush hosts a State Visit for Ghana's President John Kufuor, Monday. Sept. 15, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
President George W. Bush (R) and Ghana's President John Kufuor take part in a welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, September 15, 2008.
President Bush shakes hands with Ghana's President John Kufuor, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington
President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor walk together, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
From left, first lady Laura Bush, Theresa Kufuor, wife of Ghana's President John Kufuor, President Kufuor and President Bush, wave from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Visit.
From left, first lady Laura Bush, Theresa Kufuor, wife of Ghana's President John Kufuor, President Kufuor and President Bush, wave from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, during a State Visit.
President Bush shakes hands with the Ghana's President John Kufuor, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor leave the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, to make a joint statement in the Rose Garden.
President Bush walks with Ghana's President John Kufuor before their joint statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor arrive to make a joint statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008.
President Bush addresses the U.S. economy, prior to making a joint statement with Ghana's President John Kufuor, not shown, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
Very true....he has a very handsome bunch of people around
him and of course, Laura is ALWAYS beautiful!
Thanks for all the great links, Deb!
Thank you, snugs, for all your hard work keeping Sanity Island open!
President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor arrive to make a joint statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008.
President Bush addresses the U.S. economy, prior to making a joint statement with Ghana's President John Kufuor, not shown, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
President George W. Bush speaks about the economy in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, September 15, 2008.
President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor during their joint statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
President Bush listens to Ghana's President John Kufuor in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington September 15, 2008
President Bush and Ghana's President John Kufuor, laugh as they conclude their joint statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
When I hear the left say that the economy is bad, I always say, well the liberals are in charge in the House and the Senate
President Bush shakes hands with Ghana's President John Kufuor after making a joint statement in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008. President Bush spoke briefly on the state of the U.S. economy
President Bush walks with Ghana's President John Kufuor, after they both made statements in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
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