Wednesday
Apr132005
White House Gaggle
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at 3:00AM
By Adam Sharon
President's Schedule
The President this morning attended a congressional breakfast. He discussed a range of issues with the assembled legislators. The President expressed his concern over rising gas prices and asked congress to pass a comprehensive energy plan. President Bush updated the lawmakers on his meeting with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the Israeli withdrawal plan from Gaza. The President talked about democratic progress underway in Iraq and Afghanistan too. On the domestic front, President Bush talked about reforming Social Security, the need for fiscal discipline and deficit reduction. The President then received his usual security briefings. He then attended a National Security Council meeting and met with Secretary of State Rice. President Bush will participate in a photo opportunity with golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. Both men are captains of the President Cup's golf team. President Bush will welcome Republican leaders from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for a meeting on the legislative agenda. The President this afternoon will welcome the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the Rose Garden.
U.S. Presence in Afghanistan
Press Secretary McClellan stated that the U.S. government is committed to helping Afghanis defend their country. The U.S. military continues to train and equip Afghan forces. McClellan did add that future security arrangements between the U.S. and Afghanistan are being discussed on an ongoing basis. Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld was in Afghanistan yesterday and met with President Karzai to discuss these issues.
President's Meeting with Families of Fallen Soldiers
The President yesterday met with 33 families whose loved ones were killed in action during the current Global War on Terror. McClellan noted that President Bush first asked the families if they were receiving adequate help and compensation from the military. President Bush was joined by senior administration officials at Fort Hood and asked them to follow up on any concerns these families expressed. McClellan noted that "the sacrifices made by these individuals will always be honored." The Press Secretary concluded that the families were appreciative that President Bush visited them.
Iran
President Bush was shown aerial pictures of Iran's alleged nuclear installations by Prime Minister Sharon during their meeting on Monday. McClellan expressed the administration's desire that Iran remain a nuclear free country. An Iranian nuclear weapon is "destabilizing force for the region," McClellan explained.
American Hostage in Iraq
Scott McClellan stated that U.S. authorities are in contact with the family of the kidnapped contractor. The Press Secretary would not answer a question on whether the U.S. government is in negotiations with the kidnappers to free the contractor. "Our position on that issue is clear," McClellan stated.
Deadly Flu Samples
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control consider this issue a high priority, Scott McClellan stated. He noted that the danger to the public remains low, but necessary precautions must be taken. Samples of the deadly virus were sent to laboratories throughout the country and the world in error. The President has been briefed on this issue. Anyone who is experiencing a suspicious illness should report their condition to the appropriate authorities, McClellan added.
Tom DeLay at White House
Tom DeLay attended the White House breakfast with President Bush and congressional legislators this morning. He will return to the White House later today and attend the meeting between President Bush and Republican leaders from the House of Representatives and Senate.
Judicial Nominations
Press Secretary McClellan reiterated the President's position that judges should receive an up or down confirmation vote in the Senate. "A minority of Democrats are playing politics with the judiciary," McClellan concluded.
President's Schedule
The President this morning attended a congressional breakfast. He discussed a range of issues with the assembled legislators. The President expressed his concern over rising gas prices and asked congress to pass a comprehensive energy plan. President Bush updated the lawmakers on his meeting with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and the Israeli withdrawal plan from Gaza. The President talked about democratic progress underway in Iraq and Afghanistan too. On the domestic front, President Bush talked about reforming Social Security, the need for fiscal discipline and deficit reduction. The President then received his usual security briefings. He then attended a National Security Council meeting and met with Secretary of State Rice. President Bush will participate in a photo opportunity with golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. Both men are captains of the President Cup's golf team. President Bush will welcome Republican leaders from the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for a meeting on the legislative agenda. The President this afternoon will welcome the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots to the Rose Garden.
U.S. Presence in Afghanistan
Press Secretary McClellan stated that the U.S. government is committed to helping Afghanis defend their country. The U.S. military continues to train and equip Afghan forces. McClellan did add that future security arrangements between the U.S. and Afghanistan are being discussed on an ongoing basis. Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld was in Afghanistan yesterday and met with President Karzai to discuss these issues.
President's Meeting with Families of Fallen Soldiers
The President yesterday met with 33 families whose loved ones were killed in action during the current Global War on Terror. McClellan noted that President Bush first asked the families if they were receiving adequate help and compensation from the military. President Bush was joined by senior administration officials at Fort Hood and asked them to follow up on any concerns these families expressed. McClellan noted that "the sacrifices made by these individuals will always be honored." The Press Secretary concluded that the families were appreciative that President Bush visited them.
Iran
President Bush was shown aerial pictures of Iran's alleged nuclear installations by Prime Minister Sharon during their meeting on Monday. McClellan expressed the administration's desire that Iran remain a nuclear free country. An Iranian nuclear weapon is "destabilizing force for the region," McClellan explained.
American Hostage in Iraq
Scott McClellan stated that U.S. authorities are in contact with the family of the kidnapped contractor. The Press Secretary would not answer a question on whether the U.S. government is in negotiations with the kidnappers to free the contractor. "Our position on that issue is clear," McClellan stated.
Deadly Flu Samples
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control consider this issue a high priority, Scott McClellan stated. He noted that the danger to the public remains low, but necessary precautions must be taken. Samples of the deadly virus were sent to laboratories throughout the country and the world in error. The President has been briefed on this issue. Anyone who is experiencing a suspicious illness should report their condition to the appropriate authorities, McClellan added.
Tom DeLay at White House
Tom DeLay attended the White House breakfast with President Bush and congressional legislators this morning. He will return to the White House later today and attend the meeting between President Bush and Republican leaders from the House of Representatives and Senate.
Judicial Nominations
Press Secretary McClellan reiterated the President's position that judges should receive an up or down confirmation vote in the Senate. "A minority of Democrats are playing politics with the judiciary," McClellan concluded.
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