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Michael Moore Statement on Canadian Election Michael Moore is currently in production on his next movie. As an avid lover of all things Canadian, he has issued the following statement regarding Canada's upcoming election on Monday: Oh, Canada -- you're not really going to elect a Conservative majority on Monday, are you? That's a joke, right? I know you have a great sense of humor, and certainly a well-developed sense of irony, but this is no longer funny. Maybe it's a new form of Canadian irony -- reverse irony! OK, now I get it. First, you have the courage to...

Opening Statement of Nominee Samuel Alito Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito's opening statement Monday to the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing as transcribed by CQ Transcriptions: Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I am deeply honored to appear before you. I am deeply honored to have been nominated for a position on the Supreme Court. And I am humbled to have been nominated for the seat that is now held by Justice O'Connor. Justice O'Connor has been a pioneer, and her dedicated service on the Supreme Court will never be forgotten. And the people of the country certainly...

Judge Alito's Opening Statement [Wendy Long  01/09 05:09 PM] It was masterful, sincere, perfect. He spoke for 11 minutes — twice as long as Chief Justice Roberts — with no notes. He paid tribute to Justice O'Connor. He paid tribute to his parents: that “I am who I am” — because of them. He spoke of how parents teach even more powerfully through their deeds than their words.He spoke of his father, an Italian immigrant, made it to college through perseverance and the kindness of others, then served in the Pacific in World War II, became a teacher, and worked...

Tom Delay's Statement on Stepping Down By The Associated Press , 01.07.2006, 06:11 PM Text of Rep. Tom DeLay's announcement of his intention not to seek reinstatement as House Majority Leader, as transcribed by The Associated Press from a tape recording. It's so great to have my friends here with me and Christine this afternoon. It is particularly an honor to have Kevin Brady come all the way from The Woodlands area down here and we greatly appreciate him breaking up his family time to be with us today on a very important day, a very special day. And Mayor...

Fox News Channel: White House to Comment on NSA Leak Probe at 12:30 p.m.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2005 – The U.S. ambassador to Iraq and the commander of coalition forces there issued a joint statement in the wake of today's announcement of a reduction in U.S. forces in Iraq. Zalmay Khalilzad and Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. issued the following statement: In a move we regard as a demonstration of the real progress in Iraq, the Iraqi Prime Minister, the Minister of Defense, the Minister of the Interior, the U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld today announced a reduction of U.S. forces by two brigades. That will bring down the total level from...

'Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and his name shall be called Emmanuel' which means, God with us.  - Matthew 1:23More than 2,000 years ago, a virgin gave birth to a Son, and the God of heaven came to Earth.  Mankind had received its Savior, and to those who had dwelled in darkness, the light of hope had come.  Each Christmas, we celebrate that first coming anew, and we rejoice in the knowledge that the God who came to Earth that night in Bethlehem is with us still and will remain with us forever.Christmas is a season of hope and joy,...

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Please be seated. Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm delighted to be here with the men and women of the Wilson Center. According to your mission statement, the Center was created to bring together two groups -- political leaders and scholars. I see some of the political leaders who are here, and I presume you've invited me to uphold the scholars' end. I've come to discuss an issue of vital importance to the American people, and that is: Victory in the war on terror. On September the 11th, 2001, our nation awoke to...

Tomorrow, you, the people of Iraq, will have a further historic opportunity to shape your political future and choose your own leaders by democratic means. Your vote will mark the beginning of a new chapter in Iraq's history. I therefore encourage all of you to turn out and exercise your democratic right to vote as a first step towards building together a stable, united and prosperous Iraq. This is your chance to let your voice be heard as a force for peace and national reconciliation.I appeal to all to refrain from violence or any other action which might undermine the...

LINK: Statement from Libby's Lawyer

Statement from President George W. Bush on the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist The Roosevelt Room 10:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Our nation is saddened today by the news that Chief Justice William Rehnquist passed away last night. Laura and I send our respect and deepest sympathy to this good man's children, Jim, Janet, and Nancy. We send our respect to all the members of the Rehnquist family. William H. Rehnquist was born and raised in Wisconsin. He was the grandson of Swedish immigrants. Like so many of his generation, he served in the Army during World War II....

(CNN) -- The Supreme Court released statements by seven Supreme Court justices who paid tribute to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who died Saturday. A statement from Justice David Souter is not expected, the court said.Justice John Paul Stevens: "William Rehnquist's independent, impartial and dedicated leadership of the Supreme Court has been an inspiration to those of us privileged to serve with him -- and to the entire nation as well. Charles Evans Hughes, a great chief justice whom he particularly admired, would have been proud of the example he set as the leader of the court. "He was truly...

I searched and didn't see this anywhere, but I thought this was of interest. It is the WhiteHouse release of aid to Louisiana dated August 27, 2005. Obviously prior to hurricane Katrina. From the whitehouse.gov URL above: ------------------------------------------------------- Statement on Federal Emergency Assistance for Louisiana The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts in the parishes located in the path of Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 26, 2005, and continuing. The President's action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to...

For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretarySeptember 4, 2005 President's Statement on the Death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist The Roosevelt Room 10:01 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Our nation is saddened today by the news that Chief Justice William Rehnquist passed away last night. Laura and I send our respect and deepest sympathy to this good man's children, Jim, Janet, and Nancy. We send our respect to all the members of the Rehnquist family. William H. Rehnquist was born and raised in Wisconsin. He was the grandson of Swedish immigrants. Like so many of his generation, he served in the...

THE PRESIDENT: Our nation is saddened today by the news that Chief Justice William Rehnquist passed away last night. Laura and I send our respect and deepest sympathy to this good man's children, Jim, Janet, and Nancy. We send our respect to all the members of the Rehnquist family. William H. Rehnquist was born and raised in Wisconsin. He was the grandson of Swedish immigrants. Like so many of his generation, he served in the Army during World War II. He went on to college with the help of the G.I. Bill. He studied law at Stanford University. He graduated...

I just got home from work but people have been talking about Gov Blanco giving the order to shoot to kill and saying that the troops are from Irag and will kill the hoodlums? Can anyone confirm this is true? If so, kindly point me to a link where I can read the details? Thanks!

For Release: Thursday, August 18, 2005 Website: www.jerrykilgore.com Contact: Tim Murtaugh or Tucker Martin Phone: (804) 421-9966 E-Mail: tim@jerrykilgore.com or tucker@jerrykilgore.com Statement of Jerry Kilgore - Regarding Herndon’s Decision to Fund “Day Laborer” Site - RICHMOND – Former Attorney General and Republican nominee for Governor Jerry Kilgore today issued the following statement regarding a decision by Herndon Town Council to spend $175,000 in taxpayer funds to support a “day laborer” site in the area: “Millions of people have come to this country seeking better lives for themselves and their families. Legal immigration made this country what it is today and...

Contact: Danny Diaz 202-863-8614 “Once again Howard Dean's pessimistic outlook has provided the American people with no real answers to what his Democrat party stands for.  As Iraqis draft a constitution, Dean’s wild assertion that Iraqi women would be better off living under Saddam Hussein than democracy is not only counterproductive to meaningful debate, it demeans the hard work of American servicemen and women serving in Iraq.”- RNC Deputy Communications Director Danny Diaz DNC Chair Howard Dean On CBS’s “Face The Nation”:DNC Chair Howard Dean: “It Looks Like Today, And This Could Change, As Of Today It Looks Like Women...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2005 – Marine Corps officials in Iraq issued an emotionally worded statement today as they investigate whether a body in a video and photographs circulating in the region are of a Marine killed in action this week. The Combined Press Information Center in Baghdad released the statement on behalf of the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), which has lost 21 Marines to terrorist attacks in the last three days, including 14 who died in a roadside bomb explosion this morning. "We are aware that a video and photos exist of a body purported to be a Marine...