Monday
May022005
White House Gaggle
Monday, May 2, 2005 at 3:00AM
By Kelly Giddens
President's Schedule
The President began the day with his usual briefings. He and the First Lady will deliver remarks at the 2005 Preserve America Presidential Rewards in the Rose Garden at 10:30 am. The recipients will also have the opportunity to be photographed with the President in the Oval Office prior to the ceremony. Later this afternoon the President and the First Lady will be interviewed by Al Rocher of the Today Show for a special about Americans' love for their pets. Press Secretary Scott McClellan will hold a press briefing today at 12:00 pm.
North Korea
White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan responded to a question about North Korea's short range missile capabilities. He called the development just another step in a series of aggressive acts by North Korea which are continuing to isolate the country in the region. He also reaffirmed that there is a consensus in the region that the only viable path for North Korea is to return to the six-party talks and find a peaceful and diplomatic solution. He also noted that the United States delegation leader of the UN global nonproliferation conference Stephen G. Rademaker will be giving remarks later this afternoon regarding North Korea and the progress made at the UN conference.
Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons
In response to a question regarding the US role in the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty talks Mr. McClellan stated that the US has continued to work on reducing its nuclear arsenal. He noted that the nonproliferation treaty is one tool available in stopping the spread of weapons of mass destruction. In addition, according to Mr. McClellan, the President has put forth seven specific steps that he feels the international community needs to take to stop the spread of WMDs. Mr. McClellan also said that the President and Secretary Rademaker are interested in closing the loopholes in the nonproliferation treaty that induce countries to pursue their nuclear programs under the guise of "decent programs."
Social Security
The President will continue to campaign for his Social Security plan tomorrow by giving remarks on the importance of making Social Security permanently sound for the future. He will also speak about how the system can be made better for "our grandchildren."
Judicial Filibusters
The Press Secretary reiterated the President's views regarding judicial nominations. The President believes that every nominee deserves an up or down vote in the Senate and that Congress has a responsibility to give them that vote.
President's Schedule
The President began the day with his usual briefings. He and the First Lady will deliver remarks at the 2005 Preserve America Presidential Rewards in the Rose Garden at 10:30 am. The recipients will also have the opportunity to be photographed with the President in the Oval Office prior to the ceremony. Later this afternoon the President and the First Lady will be interviewed by Al Rocher of the Today Show for a special about Americans' love for their pets. Press Secretary Scott McClellan will hold a press briefing today at 12:00 pm.
North Korea
White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan responded to a question about North Korea's short range missile capabilities. He called the development just another step in a series of aggressive acts by North Korea which are continuing to isolate the country in the region. He also reaffirmed that there is a consensus in the region that the only viable path for North Korea is to return to the six-party talks and find a peaceful and diplomatic solution. He also noted that the United States delegation leader of the UN global nonproliferation conference Stephen G. Rademaker will be giving remarks later this afternoon regarding North Korea and the progress made at the UN conference.
Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons
In response to a question regarding the US role in the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty talks Mr. McClellan stated that the US has continued to work on reducing its nuclear arsenal. He noted that the nonproliferation treaty is one tool available in stopping the spread of weapons of mass destruction. In addition, according to Mr. McClellan, the President has put forth seven specific steps that he feels the international community needs to take to stop the spread of WMDs. Mr. McClellan also said that the President and Secretary Rademaker are interested in closing the loopholes in the nonproliferation treaty that induce countries to pursue their nuclear programs under the guise of "decent programs."
Social Security
The President will continue to campaign for his Social Security plan tomorrow by giving remarks on the importance of making Social Security permanently sound for the future. He will also speak about how the system can be made better for "our grandchildren."
Judicial Filibusters
The Press Secretary reiterated the President's views regarding judicial nominations. The President believes that every nominee deserves an up or down vote in the Senate and that Congress has a responsibility to give them that vote.
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