[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
> 
> 
> February 27, 2004
> 
> 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
> 
> __________________________________________________________________
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~AT THE TOP~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> 
> 
>    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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