[Vision2020] Weekly Review for February 27, 2004
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> W H I T E H O U S E E M A I L U P D A T E S
> WEEKLY REVIEW
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> February 27, 2004
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> In this Issue
> - AT THE TOP
> > Sanctity of Marriage
> - PRESIDENTIAL & ADMINISTRATION NEWS
> ^1 Jobs & Economic Growth
> ^2 Governors
> ^3 Unborn Victims
> ^4 U.S. Foreign Policy
> ^5 Haiti
> ^6 Germany
> ^7 Republic of Georgia
> ^8 Iran
> ^9 Libya
> ^10 Morocco
> ^11 Spot
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> __________________________________________________________________
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~AT THE TOP~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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>
> Sanctity of Marriage
> PRESIDENT CALLS FOR AMENDING CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT MARRIAGE
>
> President Bush on Tuesday said, "On a matter of such
> importance, the voice of the people must be heard. Activist
> courts have left the people with one recourse. If we are to
> prevent the meaning of marriage from being changed forever,
> our nation must enact a constitutional amendment to protect
> marriage in America.
>
> "Today I call upon the Congress to promptly pass, and to send
> to the states for ratification, an amendment to our
> Constitution defining and protecting marriage as a union of
> man and woman as husband and wife. The amendment should
> fully protect marriage, while leaving the state legislatures
> free to make their own choices in defining legal arrangements
> other than marriage."
>
> Key Points:
> - President Bush called for an amendment to defend the
> sanctity of marriage by "defining and protecting marriage
> as a union of a man and a woman as husband and wife"
>
> - The President acted to defend marriage because a few
> activist judges and local officials have recently taken
> action to redefine a fundamental cornerstone of our
> society -- creating confusion instead of clarity.
>
> - An amendment to the Constitution is not to be undertaken
> lightly, but the preservation of marriage rises to the
> level of national importance.
>
> President's Full Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040224-2.html
>
> __________________________________________________________________
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PRESIDENTIAL & ADMINISTRATION NEWS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>
>
> ^1 Jobs & Economic Growth
> President Bush Speaks Out on the Economy in Kentucky
>
> President Bush on Thursday said, "We added over 100,000 jobs
> since January, new jobs. Inflation is low, interest rates
> low, manufacturing activity is up. We're growing. The
> economy is getting better."
>
> President's Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040226-3.html
>
> Policy in Focus - Jobs & Economic Growth:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/economy/index.html
>
>
>
> ^2 Governors
> REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION
>
> In remarks to the National Governors Association meeting on
> Monday, "I will tell you, the response to emergency and/or
> threats has been, from my perspective, really good. Governor
> Easley and Governor Warner of Virginia had to suffer through
> a devastating act of nature. But the response between the
> federal government and the state governments and the local
> governments was more seamless than ever. And I want to thank
> the governors and their offices of emergency preparedness."
>
> President's Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040223-3.html
>
> President's Toast at State Dinner for Nation's Governors:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040222.html
>
>
>
> ^3 Unborn Victims
> PRESIDENT APPLAUDS HOUSE FOR UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ACT
>
> On Thursday the President stated, "We must continue to build
> a culture of life in our country, a compassionate society in
> which every child is born into a loving family and protected
> by law. Pregnant women who have been harmed by violence, and
> their families, know that there are two victims -- the mother
> and the unborn child -- and both victims should be protected
> by federal law. I urge the Senate to pass this bill so that
> I can sign it into law."
>
> President's Statement:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040226-16.html
>
>
>
> ^4 U.S. Foreign Policy
> President Bush's Strategy, Accomplishments, & Vision
>
> On Thursday the National Security Advisor, Dr. Condoleezza
> Rice, stated, "The President's strong policies are leading
> other regimes to turn from the path of seeking weapons of
> mass murder. Diplomacy succeeded in Libya - in part because
> no one can now doubt the resolve and purpose of the United
> States and our allies. The President's policy gives regimes
> a clear choice -- they can choose to pursue dangerous weapons
> at great peril or they can renounce such weapons and begin
> the process of rejoining the international community."
>
> National Security Advisor's Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040227.html
>
>
>
> ^5 Haiti
> PRESIDENT SENDS TROOPS TO PROTECT EMBASSY IN HAITI
>
> In a letter to Congress on Wednesday President Bush stated,
> "On February 23, 2004, a security force of approximately 55
> U.S. military personnel from the U.S. Joint Forces Command
> deployed to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to augment the Embassy
> security forces. Although the U.S. forces are equipped for
> combat, this movement was undertaken solely for the purpose
> of protecting American citizens and property. It is
> anticipated that U.S. forces will provide this support until
> such time as it is determined that the security situation has
> stabilized and the threat to the Embassy, its facilities, and
> U.S. personnel has ended."
>
> President's Letter:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040225-9.html
>
>
>
> ^6 Germany
> PRESIDENT BUSH WELCOMES GERMAN CHANCELLOR SCHROEDER
>
> Meeting with German Chancellor Schroeder on Friday the
> President said, "The Chancellor and I were talking about the
> need to help promote the institutions for free societies to
> develop. We both understand that the office we hold is always
> bigger than the occupant. And whether it be in the
> Palestinian territories or elsewhere in the Middle East, it
> is essential, first and foremost, to put institutions in
> place that survive the whims of men and women."
>
> President's and Chancellor's Statements:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040227-6.html
>
>
>
> ^7 Republic of Georgia
> PRESIDENT BUSH WELCOMES GEORGIAN PRESIDENT TO WHITE HOUSE
>
> President Bush on Wednesday said, "We followed the revolution
> that took place in your country very closely. We appreciate
> your firm commitment to democracy and freedom." The
> President also answered questions from reporters regarding
> Haiti and Social Security benefits.
>
> President's Remarks:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040225-1.html
>
>
>
> ^8 Iran
> PRESIDENT DISAPPOINTED IN DISPUTED IRANIAN ELECTIONS
>
> On Tuesday the President stated, "The disqualification of
> some 2,400 candidates by the unelected Guardian Council
> deprived many Iranians of the opportunity to freely choose
> their representatives. I join many in Iran and around the
> world in condemning the Iranian regime's efforts to stifle
> freedom of speech -- including the closing of two leading
> reformist newspapers -- in the run-up to the election."
>
> President's Full Statement:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040224-4.html
>
>
>
> ^9 Libya
> PRESS SECRETARY MAKES STATEMENT ON LIBYA
>
> In a statement on Thursday the Press Secretary said, "Libya's
> actions have been serious, credible, and consistent with
> Colonel Qadhafi's public declaration that Libya seeks to play
> a role in 'building a new world free from WMD and from all
> forms of terrorism.'
>
> "The President has made clear that Libya's decision to
> renounce these programs voluntarily would open the path to
> better relations with the United States.
>
> "In recognition of Libya's concrete steps to repudiate WMD
> American citizens, for the first time in 23 years, will be
> able to travel to Libya, including for tourism, academic
> research, and family visits."
>
> Press Secretary's Statement:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040226-1.html
>
>
>
> ^10 Morocco
> STATEMENT REGARDING RECENT EARTHQUAKE IN MOROCCO
>
> On Thursday the Press Secretary stated, "On behalf of the
> American people, the President expresses his condolences to
> His Majesty King Mohamed VI and the people of Morocco on the
> terrible loss of life as a result of the tragic earthquake in
> Al Hoceima."
>
> Press Secretary's Statement:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040226-5.html
>
>
>
> ^11 Spot
> PRESIDENT AND MRS. BUSH'S DOG SPOT PASSES ON
>
> The President and Mrs. Bush and the entire Bush family are
> deeply saddened by the passing of Spot.
>
> Press Secretary's Statement:
> http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2004/02/20040221-1.html
>
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