Saturday, August 02, 2014
"A giant thud. A huge yawn."
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Columbia, South Carolina
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Columbia is the state capital and largest city in the State of South Carolina.
The name "Columbia" was a poetic term for the Americas derived from Christopher Columbus.
The city lies at the confluence of two rivers, the Saluda and the Broad, which merge at Columbia
The state's flagship and largest university, the University of South Carolina, is located in Columbia.
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The American Presidency Project
George W. Bush
XLIII President of the United States: 2001 - 2009
Commencement Address at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas
December 12, 2008
I am pleased to see so many of your families and loved ones here today. While you bled maroon, they bled a lot of green. [Laughter] So please join me in thanking all those whose support made it possible for you to reach this proud day. [Applause]
There is one person who wishes he could be here today, and that's your former president and America's Secretary of Defense, Bob Gates. You know, he's got an excused absence. It's not like he's over at the Dixie Chicken. [Laughter]
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George W. Bush [ RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 ]
Remarks on the War on Terror and a Question-and-Answer Session in Charlotte, North Carolina
April 6, 2006
Audience members. Boo-o-o!
The President. No, wait a sec. Let him speak.
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Columbus, Ohio
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio.
Named for explorer Christopher Columbus, the city was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/09/20040901-7.html
THE WHITE HOUSE
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
For Immediate Release
Office of the Vice President
September 1, 2004
Vice President's Remarks at the Republican National Convention with An Introduction by Mrs. Cheney
10:20 P.M. EDT
MRS. CHENEY: Well, thank you for that warm welcome.
In the weeks and months after September 11th, I had so many people come up to me and say how glad they were that George Bush and Dick Cheney were in the White House. (Applause.) I knew exactly what they meant. These men are strong, they are steadfast, they are exactly the leaders we need at this moment in our history. (Applause.)
And let me say a word, too, about Laura Bush. She not only reassured us in those days after the towers fell, she has been a First Lady of enormous grace and dignity, and I am honored to be her friend.
http://dictionary.law.com/default2.Asp?selected=741&bold
felony murder doctrine
a rule of criminal statutes that any death which occurs during the commission of a felony is first degree murder, and all participants in that felony or attempted felony can be charged with and found guilty of murder. A typical example is a robbery involving more than one criminal, in which one of them shoots, beats to death or runs over a store clerk, killing the clerk. Even if the death were accidental, all of the participants can be found guilty of felony murder, including those who did no harm, had no gun, and/or did not intend to hurt anyone.
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Felony murder rule
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The rule of felony murder is a legal doctrine in some common law jurisdictions that broadens the crime of murder in two ways. First, when an offender kills accidentally or without specific intent to kill in the commission of a felony, the offender can be charged with murder. Second, it makes any participant in such a felony criminally liable for any deaths that occur during or in furtherance of that felony.
While there is debate about the original scope of the rule, modern interpretations typically require that the felony be an inherently dangerous one, or one committed in an obviously dangerous manner. For this reason, the felony murder rule is often justified by its supporters as a means of deterring dangerous felonies.
According to some commentators, the common law rule dates to the twelfth century and took its modern form in the eighteenth century. Critics of the rule argue that the rule is unjust because it requires no intent to kill. In favor of the rule, it can be argued that the rule affirms for principle of the sanctity of human life by imposing harsher penalties for crimes that destroy human life.
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/09/20040901-7.html
THE WHITE HOUSE
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
For Immediate Release
Office of the Vice President
September 1, 2004
Vice President's Remarks at the Republican National Convention with An Introduction by Mrs. Cheney
10:20 P.M. EDT
MRS. CHENEY: after the towers fell
From 2/3/1934 ( premiere US film "I've Got Your Number" ) To 9/11/2001 ( the scheduled terrorist attack by force of violence to destroy the New York City World Trade Center and the Headquarters of the United States Department of Defense "The Pentagon" by Bill Gates-Microsoft-Corbis-George Bush the cowardly violent criminal with massive fatalities and destruction ) is 24692 days
24692 = 12346 + 12346
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 8/22/1999 ( RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 - the Microsoft Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates transaction announcement ) is 12346 days
[ See also: http://hvom.blogspot.com/2013/07/whats-punishment-for-destroying-usa.html ]
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The Seattle Times [ RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 ]
Monday, August 23, 1999
Gates Merger Forms Charity Colossus [ RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 ]
By Helen Jung
Seattle Times Technology Reporter
THE COMBINED Gates foundation will have assets of $17.1 billion, making it the second-largest charitable trust in the world. Just to meet federal rules, it will have to give away $500 million by the end of the year.
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda French Gates, are merging their two charitable foundations and committing an additional $6 billion to create the country's largest philanthropic foundation.
The new entity, called the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will boast a $17.1 billion endowment and target improving health and education around the world. The venture combines the William H. Gates Foundation, created in 1994, with the Gates Learning Foundation, which was created in 1997 under a different name. The merger is expected to be completed by Jan. 1.
The $6 billion commitment of Microsoft stock, announced yesterday
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/09/20040901-7.html
THE WHITE HOUSE
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
For Immediate Release
Office of the Vice President
September 1, 2004
Vice President's Remarks at the Republican National Convention with An Introduction by Mrs. Cheney
10:20 P.M. EDT
MRS. CHENEY: Well, thank you for that warm welcome.
In the weeks and months after September 11th, I had so many people come up to me and say how glad they were that George Bush and Dick Cheney were in the White House. (Applause.)
From 11/24/1995 ( RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 - Bill Gates "The Road Ahead" ) To 9/11/2001 ( the scheduled terrorist attack by force of violence to destroy the New York City World Trade Center and the Headquarters of the United States Department of Defense "The Pentagon" by Bill Gates-Microsoft-Corbis-George Bush the cowardly violent criminal with massive fatalities and destruction ) is 2118 days
2118 = 1059 + 1059
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 9/26/1968 ( premiere US TV series "Hawaii Five-O" ) is 1059 days
[ See also: http://hvom.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-road-ahead.html ]
http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/6.12/redmond.html
11/24/95 Bill Gates's The Road Ahead hits stores.
http://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/09/20040901-7.html
THE WHITE HOUSE
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
For Immediate Release
Office of the Vice President
September 1, 2004
Vice President's Remarks at the Republican National Convention with An Introduction by Mrs. Cheney
10:20 P.M. EDT
AUDIENCE: Cheney! Cheney! Cheney! Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you.
AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.)
From 9/23/1994 To 9/11/2001 ( the World Trade Center towers destroyed in New York City ) is 2545 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 10/21/1972 ( premiere US TV series episode "Mission: Impossible"::"Cocaine" ) is 2545 days
From 2/3/1943 ( premiere US film "Air Force" ) To 12/25/1971 ( George Walker Bush the purveyor of illegal drugs strictly for his personal profit including the trafficking of massive amounts of cocaine into the United States confined to federal prison in Mexico for illegally smuggling narcotics in Mexico ) is 10552 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 9/23/1994 is 10552 days
[ See also: To Be Continued? ]
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111161/releaseinfo
IMDb
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Release Info
USA 23 September 1994 (limited)
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IMDb
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Full Cast & Crew
Tim Robbins ... Andy Dufresne
From 4/4/1932 ( Anthony Perkins ) To 9/11/2001 ( the scheduled terrorist attack by force of violence to destroy the New York City World Trade Center and the Headquarters of the United States Department of Defense "The Pentagon" by Bill Gates-Microsoft-Corbis-George Bush the cowardly violent criminal with massive fatalities and destruction ) is 25362 days
25362 = 12681 + 12681
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 12681 days
From 4/8/1988 ( premiere US film "Above the Law" ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 4488 days
4488 = 2244 + 2244
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 12/25/1971 ( George Walker Bush the purveyor of illegal drugs strictly for his personal profit including the trafficking of massive amounts of cocaine into the United States confined to federal prison in Mexico for illegally smuggling narcotics in Mexico ) is 2244 days
From 10/15/1941 ( premiere US film "Down Mexico Way" ) To 7/4/1976 ( at extreme personal risk to himself my biological brother Thomas Reagan the civilian and privately financed astronaut in his privately financed atom-pulse propulsion spaceship successfully intercepts the Comet Lucifer in the outer solar system and diverts it away from the planet Earth ) is 12681 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 12681 days
From 10/28/1949 ( premiere US film "Deputy Marshal" ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 18530 days
18530 = 9265 + 9265
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 3/16/1991 ( my first successful major test of my ultraspace matter transportation device as Kerry Wayne Burgess the successful Ph.D. graduate Columbia South Carolina ) is 9265 days
From 2/16/1946 ( premiere US film "Moon Over Montana" ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 19880 days
19880 = 9940 + 9940
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 1/19/1993 ( in Asheville North Carolina as Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess I was seriously wounded by gunfire when I returned fatal gunfire to a fugitive from United States federal justice ) is 9940 days
From 3/1/1962 ( the ticker-tape parade for John Glenn in New York City ) To 11/18/1996 ( premiere US film "Star Trek: First Contact" ) is 12681 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 12681 days
From 6/16/1960 ( premiere US film "Psycho" ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 14646 days
14646 = 7323 + 7323
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 11/20/1985 ( RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 - Microsoft Windows 1.0 ) is 7323 days
From 6/16/1960 ( premiere US film "Psycho" ) To 3/6/1995 ( premiere US film "Outbreak" ) is 12681 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 12681 days
From 11/14/1963 ( premiere US film "The Wheeler Dealers" ) To 8/3/1998 ( RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 - Tom Clancy "Rainbow Six" ) is 12681 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 12681 days
From 4/18/1942 ( the Doolittle Raid during World War 2 ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 21280 days
21280 = 10640 + 10640
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 12/20/1994 ( in Bosnia as Kerry Wayne Burgess the United States Marine Corps captain this day is my United States Navy Cross medal date of record ) is 10640 days
From 4/29/1956 ( premiere US TV series episode "You Are There"::"The Return of Halley's Comet (May 10, 1910)" ) To 1/17/1991 ( the date of record of my United States Navy Medal of Honor as Kerry Wayne Burgess chief warrant officer United States Marine Corps circa 1991 ) is 12681 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 12681 days
From 2/21/1950 ( premiere US film "Captain Carey, U.S.A." ) To 7/22/2000 ( Gil Kerlikowske announced as police chief Seattle ) is 18414 days
18414 = 9207 + 9207
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 1/17/1991 ( the date of record of my United States Navy Medal of Honor as Kerry Wayne Burgess chief warrant officer United States Marine Corps circa 1991 ) is 9207 days
[ See also: http://hvom.blogspot.com/2014/04/deputy-marshal.html ]
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20000723&slug=4033229
The Seattle Times
Sunday, July 23, 2000
City's leaders say they're pleased with mayor's decision
By Beth Kaiman, Anne Koch
Seattle Times staff reporters
City leaders praised Gil Kerlikowske as the most polished and experienced choice for Seattle's new police chief - and the best communicator - among the three finalists.
While his selection by Mayor Paul Schell was greeted yesterday with a range of enthusiasm, community leaders and City Council members who will deal with him were mostly united in their support.
"He is very level-headed but also had the right sensitivities to the minority community," said Councilman Nick Licata.
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The Seattle Times
Tuesday, December 9, 1997
Across The Nation
HOUSTON - The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday rejected an appeal from a female death-row inmate in Texas, clearing the way for the nation's second execution of a woman since the death penalty resumed in 1976.
Karla Faye Tucker, 38, one of seven women on death row in Texas, was convicted of killing a 27-year-old Houston man with a pickax during a burglary of the man's apartment in June 1983.
Although she has not denied participating in the crimes, she says she has stopped using drugs and found religion.
The Supreme Court issued its ruling without comment.
Gov. George W. Bush said he has not yet reviewed Tucker's case, but he has been a staunch supporter of the death penalty.
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The Seattle Times
Friday, October 31, 1997
Daily Briefing
Update
Hoping to halt a "circus" atmosphere, the judge in Paula Jones' sexual-harrassment suit against President Clinton issued a gag order yesterday, directing attorneys for both sides to stop discussing the case outside the courtroom.
-- Texas Gov. George W. Bush said yesterday he had not yet decided whether he would run for president. The 51-year-old son of former President George Bush is considered one of the leading candidates for the Republican Party presidential nomination in 2000.
From 3/2/1999 To 9/11/2001 ( the World Trade Center towers destroyed in New York City ) is 924 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 5/14/1968 ( Lyndon Johnson - Remarks Upon Dedicating the Hall of Heroes and Presenting the Medal of Honor to a Member of Each of the Nation's Military Services ) is 924 days
From 9/3/1895 ( John Brallier became the first football player to openly turn pro ) To 5/1/1962 ( premiere US film "Geronimo" ) is 24346 days
24346 = 12173 + 12173
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 3/2/1999 is 12173 days
From 1/17/1991 ( the date of record of my United States Navy Medal of Honor as Kerry Wayne Burgess chief warrant officer United States Marine Corps circa 1991 ) To 3/2/1999 is 2966 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 12/16/1973 ( premiere US film "Papillon" ) is 2966 days
From 1/17/1991 ( RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 - the Persian Gulf War begins as scheduled severe criminal activity against the United States of America ) To 3/2/1999 is 2966 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 12/16/1973 ( premiere US film "Papillon" ) is 2966 days
From 4/6/1973 ( Ron Blomberg becomes the first designated hitter in the history of Major Leaque Baseball ) To 3/2/1999 is 9461 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 9/28/1991 ( the United States Navy USS Asheville SSN 758 commissioned into United States Navy active service as a scheduled criminal event & the National Civil Rights Museum Memphis Tennessee & the Seattle Art Museum "Hammering Man" incident ) is 9461 days
From 10/27/1991 ( the World Series Game 7 ) To 3/2/1999 is 2683 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 3/8/1973 ( premiere US TV series pilot "Kojak" ) is 2683 days
From 1/19/1993 ( in Asheville North Carolina as Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess I was seriously wounded by gunfire when I returned fatal gunfire to a fugitive from United States federal justice ) To 3/2/1999 is 2233 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 12/14/1971 ( premiere US film "The Hospital" ) is 2233 days
From 9/26/1944 ( Operation Market Garden fails ) To 3/2/1999 is 19880 days
19880 = 9940 + 9940
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 1/19/1993 ( in Asheville North Carolina as Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess I was seriously wounded by gunfire when I returned fatal gunfire to a fugitive from United States federal justice ) is 9940 days
From 11/9/1993 ( the Stari Most in Mostar Bosnia-Herzegovina destroyed by artillery fire ) To 3/2/1999 is 1939 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 2/23/1971 ( premiere US TV movie "The Selling of the Pentagon" ) is 1939 days
From 12/25/1971 ( George Walker Bush the purveyor of illegal drugs strictly for his personal profit including the trafficking of massive amounts of cocaine into the United States confined to federal prison in Mexico for illegally smuggling narcotics in Mexico ) To 3/2/1999 is 9929 days
From 11/2/1965 ( my birth date in Antlers Oklahoma USA and my birthdate as the known official Deputy United States Marshal Kerry Wayne Burgess and active duty United States Marine Corps officer ) To 1/8/1993 ( George Bush - Remarks to Central Intelligence Agency Employees in Langley Virginia ) is 9929 days
[ See also: To Be Continued? ]
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The Seattle Times
Tuesday, March 2, 1999
Gov. Bush To Explore Presidential Bid
By Michael Holmes
The AP
AUSTIN, Texas - Texas Gov. George W. Bush, eldest son of the former president, announced today he will form a presidential exploratory committee to raise money and measure support for a White House bid of his own in 2000.
Bush, 52, stopped short of formally entering the presidential race. But he has begun assembling a fund-raising team and has been consulting policy advisers for weeks.
"Those of you who cover me every day know I don't make this decision lightly. I've carefully considered its ramifications," Bush said today.
"I've been encouraged by the outpouring of support from fellow elected officials and party leaders all across our country, many of whom, as you know, have made the trip to Austin, Texas."
In an interview yesterday, Bush said forming a presidential exploratory committee would allow him to assess the national political mood and raise money.
"It'll be interesting to see what the different politics are around the country. But raising money is the most important aspect of an exploratory committee," Bush said.
Bush has said he won't talk about other candidates until he actually enters the race.
Bush attended a lunch yesterday at which Republicans from other states encouraged him to run.
"My gut feeling is that he's going to run. I hope that's not just wishful thinking," said North Carolina Senate GOP leader Patrick Ballantine.
David Wilkins, speaker of the South Carolina House, gave Bush a letter signed by 59 of the state's 66 Republican House members urging him to run.
Connecticut House GOP leader Bob Ward said 90 percent of Republican legislators in his state had signed a letter asking Bush to run.
Bush said yesterday that he has raised no money, although he has held a series of meetings with fund-raising and policy experts.
"People have said they're interested. They're just waiting to see what decision I make," he said.
Meanwhile, Republican legislators from North Carolina, the home state of possible presidential contender Elizabeth Dole, delivered a message to Bush yesterday: "Bush-Dole 2000."
Joining a chorus of state legislators urging Bush to run for the White House, the lawmakers told reporters at an Austin news conference that they liked Dole but wanted the Texas governor to lead the GOP ticket.
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Amarillo Globe-News
Bush launches presidential committe
Posted: Sunday, March 07, 1999
The Associated Press
AUSTIN (AP) - Republican Gov. George W. Bush will take the wraps off his presidential exploratory committee today, announcing what aides say will be a combination of old friends and political hired guns to run the show.
The committee, the first official step toward a 2000 White House race, will allow Bush to raise money and assess the national mood. He hopes he likes what he hears.
Asked what might keep him out of the race now, Bush said, "A giant thud. A huge yawn. That it turned out it was my mother they were interested in."
The governor isn't expecting that. Bush will try to raise some $25 million, advisers said, and he said he would want enough to carry a campaign through Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and March 7, when some 10 states will hold primaries.
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1999-03-03/news/9903030008_1_barbara-bush-longtime-bush-friend-exploratory-committee
SunSentinel
Bush Takes His First Step Toward Run For President
March 3, 1999 By R.G. RATCLIFFE Houston Chronicle Information from The Washington Post was used to supplement this story.
AUSTIN, Texas — -- Gov. George W. Bush announced the formation of a presidential exploratory committee on Tuesday, saying only a total flop in his support would keep him from seeking the GOP nomination next year.
"A giant thud. A huge yawn. It turned out it was my mother they were interested in," Bush responded when asked what could keep him from running.
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chron
Houston Chronicle Archives
Bush dips his toe into campaign currents /Governor gauges support for a run at White House
R.G. RATCLIFFE, Houston Chronicle Austin Bureau Staff
WED 03/03/1999
Houston Chronicle
AUSTIN - Gov. George W. Bush announced the formation of a presidential exploratory committee Tuesday, saying only a total flop in his support would keep him from seeking the GOP nomination next year.
"A giant thud. A huge yawn.
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/index.php?pid=68481
George W. Bush [ RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS US Title 18 ]
Remarks on the War on Terror and a Question-and-Answer Session in Charlotte, North Carolina
April 6, 2006
Audience members. Boo-o-o!
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The American Presidency Project
Lyndon B. Johnson
XXXVI President of the United States: 1963 - 1969
246 - Remarks Upon Dedicating the Hall of Heroes and Presenting the Medal of Honor to a Member of Each of the Nation's Military Services
May 14, 1968
Secretary Clifford, Members of Congress, Secretaries of the Services, members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from some of our neighboring nations, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen:
It was in August of 1776, the month after the Continental Congress announced the American people's Declaration of Independence, that George Washington's troops were struggling to make their independence a reality--with their rifles.
Fired by the glory of his cause, but aware always of its terrible costs, Washington voiced the words that have whispered in the mind of every leader since that time--every leader who has had to commit men to the agony of battle: "Good God, what brave men must I lose this day."
In the mind and in the heart of this President, those words have echoed without stop throughout the hours of many days and many long nights.
Thirty-three times I have awarded the Medal of Honor to America's fighting men. On 19 of those occasions, I have been able to make the presentation myself.
Each ceremony has been--for me--one of emotions in deep conflict.
First of all, there is pride. Any man is exalted who stands in the presence of bravery.
But there is always, too, a haunting and a humbling awareness that it is the battlefield which illuminates the courage that we honor.
Today we confer the Medal of Honor on four more gallant Americans. This is the first time that four men--from each of the military services--have been so honored together.
As we meet here, other men in Paris-are beginning the very hard negotiations that we hope will one day silence the guns in a free Vietnam.
Diplomacy's painful work now is to forge, from the fires of hostility, the way in which men can live without conflict and in mutual accord.
The world prays that the way to peace will be found at that distant table--the peace with honor for which these men, and their comrades, have fought so long and so nobly.
When it comes, that peace will be the monument of many men. Among them are Charles C. Hagemeister, Richard A. Pittman, James E. Williams, and Gerald O. Young. They will place their names now in a new Hall of Heroes, created here in the Pentagon as a memorial to all who have earned their country's highest award for courage in combat.
In that Hall, which we open here today, a noble muster rings out, calling: "Valor-in the service of our country."
And--from every hour of America's need, from every crisis of America's history--the answering call comes back: "Here, sir . . . here, sir."
In this Hall of Heroes, 3,210 men--who have served above and beyond the call of duty--stand guard on a Nation's pride, and on the freedom that those men have bought so dearly.
Thank you.
[The texts of the four citations follow.]
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of The Congress the Medal of Honor to
SPECIALIST FIVE CHARLES C. HAGEMEISTER,
UNITED STATES ARMY
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
Specialist Five (then Specialist Four) Charles C. Hagemeister, distinguished himself at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 20 March 1967 while serving as a Medical Aidman, Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry. While conducting combat operations against a hostile force in Binh Dinh Province, Republic of Vietnam, Specialist Hagemeister's platoon suddenly came under heavy attack from three sides by an enemy force occupying well concealed, fortified positions and supported by machine guns and mortars. Seeing two of his comrades seriously wounded in the initial action, Specialist Hagemeister unhesitatingly and with total disregard for his own safety, raced through the deadly hail of enemy fire to provide them medical aid. Upon learning that the platoon leader and several other soldiers also had been wounded, Specialist Hagemeister continued to brave the withering enemy fire and crawled forward to render lifesaving treatment and to offer words of encouragement. Attempting to evacuate the seriously wounded soldiers, Specialist Hagemeister was taken under fire at close range by an enemy sniper. Realizing that the lives of his fellow soldiers depended on his actions, Specialist Hagemeister seized a rifle from a fallen comrade, killed the sniper, three other enemy soldiers who were attempting to encircle his position and silenced an enemy machine gun that covered the area with deadly fire. Unable to remove the wounded to a less exposed location and aware of the enemy's efforts to isolate his unit, he dashed through the fusillade of fire to secure help from a nearby platoon. Returning with help, he placed men in positions to cover his advance as he moved to evacuate the wounded forward of his location. These efforts successfully completed, he then moved to the other flank and evacuated additional wounded men despite the fact that his every move drew fire from the enemy. Specialist Hagemeister's repeated heroic and selfless actions at the risk of his own life saved the lives of many of his comrades and inspired their actions in repelling the enemy assault. Specialist Hagemeister's conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage are in the highest traditions of the United States Armed Forces and reflect great credit upon himself.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to
SERGEANT RICHARD A. PITTMAN UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a member of First Platoon, Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines during combat operations near the Demilitarized Zone, Republic of Vietnam. On 24 July 1966, while Company I was conducting an operation along the axis of a narrow jungle trail, the leading company elements suffered numerous casualties when they suddenly came under heavy fire from a well concealed and numerically superior enemy force. Hearing the engaged Marines' calls for more firepower, Sergeant (then Lance Corporal) Pittman quickly exchanged his rifle for a machine gun and several belts of ammunition, left the relative safety of his platoon, and unhesitatingly rushed forward to aid his comrades. Taken under intense enemy small arms fire at point blank range during his advance, he returned the fire, silencing the enemy positions. As Sergeant Pittman continued to forge forward to aid members of the leading platoon, he again came under heavy fire from two automatic weapons which he promptly destroyed. Learning that there were additional wounded Marines fifty yards further along the trail, he braved a withering hail of enemy mortar and small-arms fire to continue onward. As he reached the position where the leading Marines had fallen, he was suddenly confronted with a bold frontal attack by 30 to 40 enemy. Totally disregarding his own safety, he calmly established a position in the middle of the trail and raked the advancing enemy with devastating machine-gun fire. His weapon rendered ineffective, he picked up an enemy submachine gun and, together with a pistol seized from a fallen comrade, continued his lethal fire until the enemy force had withdrawn. Having exhausted his ammunition except for a grenade which he hurled at the enemy, he then rejoined his own platoon. Sergeant Pittman's daring initiative, bold fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty inflicted many enemy casualties, disrupted the enemy attack and saved the lives of many of his wounded comrades. His personal valor at grave risk to himself reflects the highest credit upon himself, the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to
BOATSWAIN'S MATE FIRST CLASS JAMES E. WILLIAMS,
UNITED STATES NAVY
for service as set forth in the following
CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a member of River Section 531 during combat operations on the Mekong River in the Republic of Vietnam. On 31 October 1966, Petty Officer Williams was serving as Boat Captain and Patrol Officer aboard River Patrol Boat (PBR) 105 accompanied by another patrol boat when the patrol was suddenly taken under fire by two enemy sampans. Petty Officer Williams immediately ordered the fire returned, killing the crew of one enemy boat and causing the other sampan to take refuge in a nearby river inlet. Pursuing the fleeing sampan, the U.S. patrol encountered a heavy volume of small arms fire from enemy forces, at close range, occupying well-concealed positions along the river bank. Maneuvering through this fire, the patrol confronted a numerically superior enemy force aboard two enemy junks and eight sampans augmented by heavy automatic weapons fire from ashore. In the savage battle that ensued, Petty Officer Williams, with utter disregard for his own safety, exposed himself to the withering hail of enemy fire to direct counter-fire and inspire the actions of his patrol. Recognizing the overwhelming strength of the enemy force, Petty Officer Williams deployed his patrol to await the arrival of armed helicopters. In the course of this movement he discovered an even larger concentration of enemy boats. Not waiting for the arrival of the armed helicopters, he displayed great initiative and boldly led the patrol through the intense enemy fire and damaged or destroyed fifty enemy sampans and seven junks. This phase of the action completed, and with the arrival of the armed helicopters, Petty Officer Williams directed the attack on the remaining enemy force. Now virtually dark, and although Petty Officer Williams was aware that his boats would become even better targets, he ordered the patrol boats' search lights turned on to better illuminate the area and moved the patrol perilously close to shore to press the attack. Despite a waning supply of ammunition the patrol successfully engaged the enemy ashore and completed the rout of the enemy force. Under the leadership of Petty Officer Williams, who demonstrated unusual professional skill and indomitable courage throughout the three hour battle, the patrol accounted for the destruction or loss of sixty-five enemy boats and inflicted numerous casualties on the enemy personnel. His extraordinary heroism and exemplary fighting spirit in the face of grave risks inspired the efforts of his men to defeat a larger enemy force, and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, March 3, 1896,1 has awarded in the name of The Congress, the Medal of Honor to
CAPTAIN GERALD O. YOUNG, UNITED STATES
AIR FORCE
for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty:
1 This date was incorrectly stated in the citation. It should be March 3, 1863.
Captain Young distinguished himself on 9 November 1967 while serving as a Helicopter Rescue Crew Commander in Southeast Asia. Captain Young was flying escort for another Helicopter attempting the night rescue of an Army ground reconnaissance team in imminent danger of death or capture. Previous attempts had resulted in the loss of two helicopters to hostile ground fire. The endangered team was positioned on the side of a steep slope which required unusual airmanship on the part of Captain Young to effect pickup. Heavy automatic weapons fire from the surrounding enemy severely damaged one rescue helicopter, but it was able to extract three of the team. The commander of this aircraft recommended to Captain Young that further rescue attempts be abandoned because it was not possible to suppress the concentrated fire from enemy automatic weapons. With full knowledge of the danger involved, and the fact that supporting helicopter gunships were low on fuel and ordnance, Captain Young hovered tinder intense fire until the remaining survivors were aboard. As he maneuvered the aircraft for take-off, the enemy appeared at pointblank range and raked the aircraft with automatic weapons fire. The aircraft crashed, inverted, and burst into flames. Captain Young escaped through a window of the burning aircraft. Disregarding serious burns, Captain Young aided one of the wounded men and then attempted to lead the hostile forces away from his position. Later, despite intense pain from his burns, he declined to accept rescue because he had observed hostile forces setting up automatic weapons positions to entrap any rescue aircraft. For more than 17 hours he evaded the enemy until rescue aircraft could be brought into the area. Through his extraordinary heroism, aggressiveness, and concern for his fellowman, Captain Young reflected the highest credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the armed forces of his country.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON
Note: The President spoke at 11:33 a.m. in the inner court at the Pentagon upon presenting the Medal of Honor to Sp 5C Charles C. Hagemeister of Lincoln, Nebr., Sgt. Richard A. Pittman of Stockton, Calif. Boatswain's Mate 1st Class James E. Williams of Darlington, S.C., and Capt. Gerald O. Young of Anacortes, Wash. In his opening words the President referred to Clark M. Clifford, Secretary of Defense.
Following the presentations the President dedicated the Hall of Heroes established to honor recipients of the Medal of Honor. The Hall is located in the A Ring on the second floor of the Pentagon. Its walls are lined with plaques bearing the names of over 3,000 Medal of Honor winners representing all the armed services.
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September 3 – The first professional American football game is played, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, between the Latrobe YMCA and the Jeannette Athletic Club (Latrobe wins 12–0).
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John Brallier became the first football player to openly turn pro, accepting $10 and expenses to play for the Latrobe YMCA against the Jeannette Athletic Club.
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He had male prostitute James Guckert visit the White House over 200 times while president between 2003 and 2005.
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Bush's alleged homosexuality in college was hinted at in Kitty Kelley's massive biography of the Bush family, The Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty, which was released at about the same time as CBS 60 Minutes was investigating Bush's National Guard stint. In the case of Kelley's book and the gay charge, the criticism came not from the GOP operatives but from their allies in the corporate media, including the Washington Post's Howard Kurtz, who is married to a GOP operative. While Bush attended all-boys Andover prep school (nicknamed "bend over"), Bush, not able to make it as an athlete, instead became a male cheerleader. At Yale, Bush, according to Kelley, had a "special relationship" (i.e., gay relationship) with Victor Ashe, his room mate and fellow cheerleader. Ashe, a former Mayor of Knoxville, is now Bush's ambassador to Poland. At the Delta Kappa Epsilon frat house, Bush became known as "a jock sniffer."
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HALL OF FAME: Brallier was one of the first to play for pay
by ROBERT B. VAN ATTA on May 20, 2012 1:15 AM
John Kinport Brallier, who did receive considerable national recognition during his lifetime, was born at Cherry Tree, Dec. 27, 1876, the son of Dr. Emmanuel Brallier, physician, and his wife, Lucy M. Kinport Brallier. John's paternal grandparents were from Alsace-Loraine in Europe, accounting for the French-sounding name. The Kinports were prominent in Cherry Tree life, operating some stores and other activities.
John's father, Dr. Emmanuel, was a native of Belsano in northern Cambria County.
He taught school at Cherry Tree, then enlisted in the Army and fought throughout the Civil War, including being present at Appomattox when Lee surrendered to Grant. He received his medical degree in March 1868 and began a practice at Cherry Tree.
Dr. Brallier served as president of the Indiana County Medical Society in 1879, as a director of the Cherry Tree Male and Female College, secretary of the public school board, and organizer of the Cherry Tree Scientific Lecture Club.
As a boy, John, one of six children, worked at one time in a glass factory.
His first recollection of football was in 1890, at the age of 13, when he played for the West Indiana Public School team.
Prior to 1895, Latrobe's only football was pickup teams of boys home from school or former college players in the area. That year, Latrobe YMCA decided to organize a team and play a formal schedule. Several days before the first scheduled game, quarterback Eddie Blair, a University of Pennsylvania student who also played baseball for Greensburg, discovered that a prior baseball commitment prohibited his participation.
Latrobe manager Dave Berry had heard of Brallier. He contacted the nearly 19-year-old youth at his Indiana home and offered him expenses to play for Latrobe. John was not particularly anxious to get involved, anticipating his entrance into W&J shortly. Finally, Berry offered $10 a game plus expenses for that and other games, tempting to a lad of his age. Although the family was in satisfactory circumstances, John's father had died in 1889, and he was conscious of his widowed mother's task with five children.
The young quarterback arrived in Latrobe that night before the game and practiced with the team under a street light. He later said that on his arrival in that community, "It was a thrill seeing my first paved street."
Latrobe won that famous game played Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3
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THE WHITE HOUSE
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
September 1, 2004
President's Remarks at Columbus, Ohio Rally
Nationwide Arena
Columbus, Ohio
5:18 P.M. EDT
THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming. (Applause.) Thank you all very much. What a warm welcome. It doesn't get any better than being introduced by Jack Nicklaus in Columbus, Ohio. (Applause.) While you were cheering I asked him if he had any advice for my golf game. He said, "Quit." (Laughter.) I'm so honored to be here with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. He is a -- what a class act. And I'm proud to have him endorse my candidacy for the presidency of the United States. (Applause.)
Jack said he and Barbara are from Columbus -- so am I. My grandfather was raised right here in Columbus, Ohio. (Applause.) So I'm here to ask that you send a home boy back to Washington, D.C. (Applause.)
I'm thrilled to be traveling today with Laura. She raised the bar last night. (Applause.) What a fantastic speech she gave. (Applause.) I'm going to give you some reasons why I think you ought to put me back in, but perhaps the most important one is to put her back in for four more years. (Applause.)
I appreciate you all coming. I'm here to ask for the vote. See, I believe you've got to come -- (applause) -- I believe you got to come to the people and ask for their vote. I'm here to let you know I'm going to lay out a vision tomorrow night for a safer world and a more hopeful America, that we have done a lot -- (applause.) I'm here to ask for your help, as well. You can't win election alone. I need you to help register your friends and neighbors. Get on the Internet at GeorgeWBush.com and find out how you can volunteer for this campaign. For those of you who are volunteering, I want to thank you very much for the work you've done and the work you're going to do. (Applause.) There is no question in my mind, with your hard work, we will carry Ohio again and win this country. (Applause.)
I'm looking forward to hearing my superb running mate's speech tonight. Dick Cheney is a solid citizen. He's got good judgment and sound advice. He's a man who can get the job done. (Applause.)
I'm thankful that Barbara Nicklaus and son Gary Nicklaus are traveling with Jack today. I want to thank both of them for joining us. I appreciate my friend, Senator Mike DeWine, joining us today. He's a fine United States Senator. (Applause.) You know, we've been traveling your state by bus, and old Mike showed up every time. He's out there shaking those hands and waving to the crowds. I appreciate his friendship. I also want to urge you to put George Voinovich back into office as your United States Senator. (Applause.)
I'm proud that my friend, Congresswoman Deborah Pryce is with us. She is a fine member of the House of Representatives. (Applause.) I want to thank John McConnell for opening up this beautiful hall. He's a great citizen of this community who owns the Columbus Blue Jackets. (Applause.) He said, do you have any advice? I said, I cannot skate. (Laughter.) But I appreciate the hospitality.
I want to thank Chris Spielman for being here, as well. I'm honored he's here. (Applause.) I appreciate the Pickering Central High Marching Band for joining us today. (Applause.) I'll try to keep my speech short so you can get home and do your homework.
AUDIENCE: Nooo --
THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank the folks who put this on, this fantastic rally on. I know it takes hard work to get this many people here. But thanks for all you're doing. I'm here to let you know that I've got a clear vision and strong determination to make this country a safer place, a stronger place, and a better place for every American. (Applause.)
In the past few years we've been through a lot together, and we've accomplished a lot. But the only reason to look back in a campaign is to determine who best to lead us forward. Even though we've done a lot, I'm here to tell you there's more to do. There's more to do to make this country a hopeful country for every citizen. We've got more to do to make sure the public schools in America are centers of excellence we know they can be.
When I went to office -- got into office a couple of years ago, too many of our schools were shuffling children through grade after grade, year after year, without them learning the basics. We challenged the soft bigotry of low expectations in the public schools in America. We've raised the standards. We believe in local control of schools. And we believe in return for federal money, people must show us whether or not the children can read and write and add and subtract, because we expect every child to learn in America. (Applause.)
Because we're measuring and correcting problems early before it's too late, the achievement gap in America is closing. But there's more work to be done. We've got to make sure the Internet is in our high school classrooms. We need to have early intervention programs for junior high and high school students, so they're not left behind. We got to make sure AP courses are expanded. We got to make sure we teach more math and science in the high schools so that kids can compete in this global economy. We want to make sure the high school diploma means something. We'll increase Pell Grants and loans so when a high school kid gets out of high school, he's got a chance to go to college. What I'm telling you is, after four more years, a rising generation will have the confidence and the skills necessary to be able to find a job in America. (Applause.)
We've got more to do to make such health care is available and affordable. When I came to office, too many older Americans could not afford prescription drugs, and Medicare didn't pay for them. You might remember those old Medicare debates. Matter of fact, they used to call it "Mediscare," and the system was getting old. See, we'd pay $100,000 for a heart operation in Medicare, but wouldn't pay for the medicine to prevent the heart operation from happening in the first place. I went to Washington with the desire to improve Medicare for our seniors, and we got the job done. (Applause.)
We're expanding community health centers for low-income Americans. We've created health savings accounts so families can save tax-free for their own health care needs. Most people get their insurance through their places of work. Most new jobs are created by small businesses. Many small businesses are having trouble affording health care. To make sure American families get health care, small businesses must be allowed to join together to purchase insurance at the discounts that big companies are able to get. (Applause.)
There's more work to be done to make sure health care is accessible and affordable. We'll harness technology to reduce costs and prevent costly mistakes. We'll expand research to find new cures. In order to make sure your health care system here is a viable health care, we must get rid of the frivolous lawsuits that are running your docs out of business. (Applause.) See, I don't think you can be pro-doctor and pro-patient and pro-plaintiff attorney at the same time. I think you have to make a choice. My opponent made his choice, and he put him on the ticket. (Applause.) I made my choice. I am for medical liability reform now. (Applause.)
In all we do to improve health care in this country, we will make sure that health decisions are made by patients and doctors, and not by government officials in Washington, D.C. (Applause.)
I'm running because I know there's more to do to make sure this economy continues to grow. Our economy has been through a lot. We've been through a recession. We've been through the terrorist attacks. We had the corporate scandals. These were obstacles in the way for good economic growth, but we've overcome the obstacles because America's workers are the finest in the world. (Applause.) We've overcome these obstacles because we've got great farmers and ranchers in America. We've overcome these obstacles because the entrepreneurial spirit is strong. The small business sector of our economy is thriving in this country. We've overcome these obstacles because of well-timed tax cuts. (Applause.)
We didn't pick winners or losers when it came time for tax cuts. We said, if you're paying taxes, you ought to get relief. That's a fair way to do it. We also increased the child credit to help moms and dads. We reduced the marriage penalty. I believe the tax code ought to encourage marriage, not penalize marriage. (Applause.) We helped our small businesses -- this time the check actually was in the mail. (Applause.)
Because we acted, our economy has been growing at rates as fast as any in nearly 20 years. Because we acted, over the past 12 months we've added 1.5 million new jobs. Because we acted, the national unemployment rate is 5.5 percent, well below the national average of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. (Applause.)
I fully understand we still face challenges in manufacturing communities and places like Youngstown and other parts of your great state -- Canton. I've been to those communities. I know there are workers worried about their future. I've got a plan to continue the economic vitality of this state and this country. I will not rest so long as anybody in your state who wants to work cannot find a job. I'm running because I know there's more to do to create economic vitality. And to keep jobs here in America, this country must have an energy strategy that makes us less dependent on foreign sources of energy. (Applause.)
I submitted a plan to the United States Congress that encourages conservation, encourages alternative sources of energy, encourages clean coal technology, encourages environmentally sensitive exploration for natural gas. It's a reasonable plan. It's stuck in the Congress. They need to get it to my desk so we can keep jobs here in this country. (Applause.)
In order to keep jobs here in America, we need tort reform and regulatory relief. In order to keep jobs here in America, we must make sure our trade policies are fair. We've opened up our markets, and it's good for you that we've done so. See, if you've got more to choose from, you're more likely to get a better product at a better price. But it's only fair if other countries treat us the way they treat them (sic). The best trade policy is to open up their markets. The best trade policy is to enforce trade laws. The best trade policy is to say, treat us the way we treat you. We can compete with anybody, anywhere, anytime, if the rules are fair. (Applause.)
In order to keep jobs in America, we must have a lifetime learning opportunity for American workers. I'm a big believer in the community college system. I believe they make a lot of sense. It's a good use of taxpayers' money to encourage and help workers retrain for the jobs which will be created in the 21st century. If we help our workers find the skills necessary to fill the jobs, this economy will continue to grow and people will be able to realize their hopes and aspirations. (Applause.)
In order for this economy to continue to grow and for jobs to stay in America, we must be wise about how we spend your money, and we must keep your taxes low. (Applause.) Running up the taxes on the working people and the small business owners and the farmers and ranchers of America would hurt this economic recovery. I'm running against a fellow who has already promised over $2 trillion of new federal spending.
AUDIENCE: Booo!
THE PRESIDENT: And we've still got 60 days to go in the campaign. (Laughter.) No telling what's going to happen coming down the stretch. So they said, how are you going to pay for it? He said, oh, I'll just tax the rich. Yes, we have heard that before in American politics. You know what it means, tax the rich. It means the rich dodge and you get stuck with the bill. But we're not going to let him do it. We're going to carry Ohio and this country in November. (Applause.)
We have more to do to wage and win the war against terror. America's future depends on our willingness to lead in this world. If America shows weakness or uncertainty in this decade, the world will drift toward tragedy. This will not happen on my watch. (Applause.)
The world changed on a terrible September morning, and since that day, we have changed the world. Before September the 11th, Afghanistan served as the home base of al Qaeda, which trained and deployed thousands of killers to set up terror cells in dozens of countries, including our own. Because we acted, Afghanistan is a rising democracy. (Applause.) Because we acted, over 10 million Afghan citizens have registered to vote in the upcoming presidential elections. (Applause.) Because we acted, many young girls go to school for the first time in Afghanistan. (Applause.) Because we acted, Afghanistan is an ally in the war on terror, and America and the world are safer. (Applause.)
Before September the 11th, Libya was spending millions to acquire weapons of mass destruction. Today, because America and our allies have sent a strong and clear message, Libya has abandoned its pursuit of weapons of mass destruction and America and the world are safer. (Applause.)
Before September the 11th, the ruler of Iraq was a sworn enemy of America. He was defying the world. He was firing weapons at American pilots enforcing the world's sanctions. He had pursued and he has used weapons of mass destruction. He harbored terrorists. He invaded his neighbors. He subsidized the families of suicide bombers. Saddam Hussein and his henchmen murdered tens of thousands of his own citizens. He was a source of great instability in the world's most volatile region. Saddam Hussein was a threat. (Applause.) And one of the important lessons of September the 11th, a lesson this country must never forget, is that we must take threats seriously, before they fully materialize. (Applause.)
So I went to the United States Congress. I said, I see a threat. They looked at the same intelligence, remembered the same history of Saddam Hussein, and came to the same conclusion, Saddam Hussein was a threat, and authorized the use of force. My opponent looked at the same intelligence and came to the same conclusion. (Applause.)
The President must try all options to resolve a threat before he commits troops into combat, and so I went to the United Nations. I said, I see a threat. They looked at the intelligence, the same intelligence. They remembered the same history, and with a 15-0 vote in the United Nations Security Council, said to Saddam Hussein, disclose, disarm or face serious consequences. The world spoke. But as he had for over a decade, Saddam Hussein defied the demands of the free world. When we sent inspectors, or when the U.N. sent inspectors into Iraq, he systematically deceived them. So I have a choice to make at this point in our history: Do I forget the lessons of September the 11th and take the word of a madman, or take action to defend our country? Given that choice, I will defend America. (Applause.)
Even though, even though we did not find the stockpiles that we expected to find, Saddam had the capability of making weapons of mass destruction and he could have passed that capability on to the enemy. That is not a risk we could afford to take after September the 11th. Knowing what I know today, I would have made the same decision. (Applause.) America and the world are safer with Saddam Hussein sitting in a prison cell. (Applause.)
And now, almost two years after he voted for the war in Iraq, and seven months after switching positions to declare himself the anti-war candidate, my opponent has found a new nuance. He now agrees it was the right decision to go into Iraq. After months of questioning my motives and even my credibility, my opponent now agrees with me that even though we didn't find the stockpiles we thought we would find, knowing everything we know today, he would have voted to go into Iraq and remove Saddam Hussein from power. I appreciate him clearing all this up. (Applause.) But I caution you, I caution you, there's still 62 days left for him to change his mind. (Applause.)
I'm running because I understand we have more to do to make this country secure. We will continue to work with friends and allies around the world to pursue the terrorists and foreign fighters in Iraq and Afghanistan and elsewhere. You cannot talk sense to these people. You cannot negotiate with them. You cannot hope for the best with them. We must aggressively pursue them around the world so we do not have to face them here at home. (Applause.)
America will continue to lead the world with confidence and moral clarity. We put together a strong coalition to help us defeat terror. There's nearly 40 nations involved in Afghanistan, some 30 nations involved in Iraq. Over the next four years, we'll continue to build on the alliances and work with our friends for the cause of security and peace. But I will never turn over America's national security decisions to leaders of other countries. (Applause.)
We will keep our commitment -- we'll keep our commitments in Afghanistan and Iraq. We've set clear goals: peaceful and democratic countries that are allies in the war on terror. they'll be allies in the war on terror. It's our interest that those countries become peaceful and democratic countries. It's in our interest that they become allies in the war on terror.
They're run by strong leaders now. Our military will help them on their way to the political process that the people demand. We'll help train Iraqis and Afghan citizens so they can do the hard work of defending their democracy. Our troops will complete this mission as quickly as possible so they do not have to stay a day longer than necessary. (Applause.)
In these crucial times our commitments are kept by the fine men and women of the United States military. (Applause.) At bases across our country and around the world I've had the privilege of meeting with them. I've seen their unselfish courage and their great decency. I appreciate the veterans who are here today for having set such a great example for those who wear our uniform. (Applause.)
I made a commitment to our troops and to the loved ones of our troops that they will have the resources they need to fight and win this war against the terrorists. Last September, while our troops were in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, I proposed supplemental funding to support them in their mission. This legislation provided funding for body armor, vital equipment, hazard pay, health benefits, ammunition, fuel, and spare parts. It was an important funding request and it received significant bipartisan support. As a matter of fact, so strong that only 12 members of the United States Senate voted against it, two of whom are my opponent and his running mate.
AUDIENCE: Booo!
THE PRESIDENT: So they asked him to explain his vote. And here's actually what he said: "I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it." (Laughter.) Now he's offering different explanations. They said -- he said he's proud of the vote. And they kept pressing him, and he said, well, the whole thing was a complicated matter. There's nothing complicated about supporting our troops in combat. (Applause.)
In the long run, our security is not guaranteed by force alone. We must work to change the conditions that give rise to terror: poverty and hopelessness and resentment. A free and peaceful Iraq and a free and peaceful Afghanistan will serve as powerful examples of liberty in a neighborhood that is desperate for freedom. (Applause.) Free countries do not export terror. Free countries provide listen to the dreams of their people. By serving the cause of liberty, we're helping others and we're making our country more secure. By serving the cause of liberty, we're helping to spread the peace that we all want. By serving the cause of liberty, we're serving the deepest ideals of our country. Freedom is not America's gift to the world; freedom is the Almighty God's gift to every man and woman in this world. (Applause.)
We have more to do to protect our country. Enemies who hate us are still plotting to harm us. We have a difference of opinion on these terrorists. My opponent said that going to war with the terrorists is actually improving their recruiting efforts. I think the logic is upside-down. If you ever hear that, tell your friends and neighbors that during the 1990s, the terrorists were recruiting and training for war with us long before we went to war with them. These people don't need an excuse for their hatred. I think it's wrong to blame America for the anger and the evil of the killers. We don't create terrorists by fighting back; we will defeat the terrorists by fighting back. (Applause.)
There are a lot of really fine people at the federal level, the state level, and first responders at the local level who are working hard to protect us. I want to thank the first responders who are here today. I want to thank you for your dedication. (Applause.)
The cooperation has never been better between the federal, state and local government. We're working hard to make sure we get the best intelligence-gathering capability. It's important that we know the movements of the enemy. And so we're pushing for reforms for intelligence-gathering. It's essential that we renew the Patriot Act so law enforcement has the tools necessary to find and disrupt terrorist activity in the United States. (Applause.) We've been pushing hard for reforms to make sure we better guard our borders and safeguard our ports. We created the Department of Homeland Security.
These reforms are hard in Washington. See, there's a lot of entrenched interests there, a lot of people who like the status quo. It's not enough to advocate reform, you have to be able to get the job done. So when you're out campaigning, remind people that when it comes to reforming schools, raising the bar and closing that achievement gap, we're getting the job done. (Applause.) When it comes to health care reforms and helping our seniors with modern health, we're getting the job done. (Applause.) When it comes to improving our economy and growing jobs so people can find work, we're getting the job done. (Applause.) When it comes to better security in the homeland and defeating the terrorists and spreading freedom and peace, we're getting the job done. (Applause.) And when you're out there working hard to garner the vote and gather the vote, tell them, when it comes time to choose a President put somebody in there who can get the job done. (Applause.)
Tomorrow night I'm going to talk about how this world of ours is changing, and government must change with the changing world to make people's lives easier, to give people a chance to be able to realize the full promise of tomorrow. Changing times are difficult times. And one way to help add security to people's lives during changing times is to promote an ownership society. See, if you own your own health care account and you change jobs, you'll have the security of being able to take it with you from job to job.
We've got a lot of younger folks here today. And I appreciate you coming. (Applause.) Baby boomers like me are in good shape when it comes to Social Security. The system is sound for people like me and older. But if you're a younger worker, you better listen carefully to the debate about the retirement systems here in America. I believe younger workers ought to be able to take some of their own tax money and create a personal savings account as a part of Social Security. (Applause.)
We'll continue to create an environment so that people are willing to take risk and create their own small business. We want more small business owners in America. (Applause.) One of the most hopeful statistics is the fact that today the home ownership rate is at an all-time high in America. (Applause.) During changing times, owning your own home brings stability in your life. See, we're going to continue to promote an ownership society in America because it brings stability during changing times, but also because I understand when a person owns something, they have a vital stake in the future of our country. (Applause.)
In a time of change, there's some things that won't change: the individual values we try to live by -- courage and compassion, reverence and integrity; our believe in liberty and opportunity, and the non-negotiable demands of human dignity. In changing times we must value the institutions that give us direction and purposes: our families, our schools, our religious congregations. We believe and stand for institutions like marriage and family, which are the foundations of our society. (Applause.) We stand for a culture of life in which every person matters and every person counts. (Applause.) We stand for judges who faithfully interpret the law, instead of legislating from the bench. (Applause.) We stand for a culture of responsibility.
You know, the culture is changing from one that says, if it feels good, do it, and if you've got a problem, blame somebody else -- to a culture in which of us understands we're responsible for the decisions we make in life. If you are fortunate enough to be a mother or a father, you're responsible for loving your child with all your heart and all your soul. (Applause.) If you're worried about the quality of the education in the community in which you live, you're responsible for doing something about it. (Applause.) If you're a CEO in corporate America, you are responsible for telling the truth to your shareholders and your employees. (Applause.) And in a responsibility society, each of us is responsible for loving our neighbor just like we'd like to be loved ourselves. (Applause.)
For all Americans, these years in our history will stand apart. You know, there are quiet times in the life of a nation when little is expected of its leaders. This isn't one of those times. This is a time that requires firm resolve, clear vision, and an unyielding belief in the values that make this country a wonderful land. (Applause.)
None of us will ever forget that week when one era ended and another began. On September the 14th, 2001, I stood in the ruins of the Twin Towers. It's a day I will never forget. There were workers in hard hats yelling at me at the top of their lungs, "Whatever it takes." I was thanking people for their work, and a fellow looked me right in the eye and he said, "Do not let me down." Since that day, I have a duty that has gone on. I wake up every morning trying to figure out how best to protect our country. I will never relent in defending America, whatever it takes. (Applause.)
AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!
THE PRESIDENT: We have come through much together. We have done a lot of hard work. We're moving this country forward, but there's more work to be done. During the next four years, we will spread ownership and hope and opportunity to every corner of this country. I mean every corner. We will pass the enduring values of this country on to a younger generation. We will continue to spread freedom and peace.
You know, when I campaigned across your state four years ago, I said, if you gave me the great honor of serving as President, I would uphold the honor and the dignity of the office. (Applause.) And with your hard work, and with your help, I will do so for four more years.
God bless. Thank you all for coming. (Applause.) Thank you all. Thank you all. (Applause.)
END 6:03 P.M. EDT
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CBS News.com
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2006
"Pat, did you get her check before she left?" Rove quipped to the GOP group's executive director, Pat Robbins, as the crowd of 300 laughed, the newspaper reported.
"I don't question the patriotism of our critics. Many are hardworking public servants who are doing the best they can. Some of them are people looking for a free meal," Rove said, drawing more laughs.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-08-20-sheehan-protest_x.htm
Updated 8/20/2006 10:14 AM ET
Rove was speaking to the Associated Republicans of Texas, and ticket prices started at $200.
"Pat, did you get her check before she left?" Rove quipped to the GOP group's executive director, Pat Robbins, as the crowd of 300 laughed, the newspaper reported.
"I don't question the patriotism of our critics. Many are hardworking public servants who are doing the best they can. Some of them are people looking for a free meal," Rove said, drawing more laughs.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/19/AR2006081901000.html
The Washington Post
Sheehan, Others Protest at Rove Event
By ANGELA K. BROWN
The Associated Press
Sunday, August 20, 2006; 1:35 AM
AUSTIN, Texas -- Chanting "Try Rove for treason," Cindy Sheehan and more than 50 other war protesters disrupted a reception before President Bush's top adviser Karl Rove spoke at a fundraiser Saturday.
"Pat, did you get her check before she left?" Rove quipped to the GOP group's executive director, Pat Robbins, as the crowd of 300 laughed, the newspaper reported.
"I don't question the patriotism of our critics. Many are hardworking public servants who are doing the best they can. Some of them are people looking for a free meal," Rove said, drawing more laughs.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/08/20/national/main1914013.shtml
CBS News.com
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2006
'Peace Mom' Hurls Words At Karl Rove
One Arrested During Sheehan-Led Protest At Texas Republican Event
By Scott Conroy
(AP) Chanting "Try Rove for treason," Cindy Sheehan and more than 50 other war protesters disrupted a reception before President Bush's top adviser Karl Rove spoke at a fundraiser Saturday.
Police then ordered the group to leave, but some protesters had paid for rooms for the night. Those protesters went upstairs, including Sheehan.
One protester slipped inside the ballroom during the dinner but was escorted out after shouting about men and women dying, the Austin American-Statesman reported in its Sunday editions.
"Pat, did you get her check before she left?" Rove quipped to the GOP group's executive director, Pat Robbins, as the crowd of 300 laughed, the newspaper reported.
"I don't question the patriotism of our critics. Many are hardworking public servants who are doing the best they can. Some of them are people looking for a free meal," Rove said, drawing more laughs.
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Tom Clancy
Rainbow Six
CHAPTER 27
TRANSFER AGENTS
"It really is a waste of time," Barbara Archer said at her seat in the conference room. "F4 is dead, just her heart's still beating. We've tried everything. Nothing stops Shiva. Not a damned thing."
"Except the -B vaccine antibodies," Killgore noted.
"Except them," Archer agreed. "But nothing else works, does it?"
There was agreement around the table. They had literally tried every treatment modality known to medicine, including things merely speculated upon at CDC, USAMRIID, and the Pasteur Institute in Paris. They'd even tried every antibiotic in the arsenal from penicillin to Keflex, and two new synthetics under experimentation by Merck and Horizon. The use of the antibiotics had merely been t-crossing and i-dotting, since not one of them helped viral infections, but in desperate times people tried desperate measures, and perhaps something new and unexpected might have happened-but not with Shiva. This new and improved version of Ebola hemorrhagic fever, genetically engineered to be hardier than the naturally produced version that still haunted the Congo River Valley, was as close to 100 percent fatal and 100 percent resistant to treatment as anything known to medical science, and absent a landmark breakthrough in infectious-disease treatment, nothing would help those exposed to it.
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