He thanks them for their service. He asks how they're doing. He is always interested in seeing if they are getting the kinds of care they need. |
He wants to have the Patriot Act permanently re-authorized. It is a vital tool for protecting the American people. |
He's also the president's brother, and I think it signifies the high level of importance the president puts on this delegation. |
He's been very forthright about that, that that is part of the training that will take place by US and coalition forces as the police forces in Iraq are trained. |
He's going to work hard with the Congress to make sure that we get that important law renewed. |
He's just spending time with Mrs. Bush. |
He's saying what we all are -- the Katrina recovery is the top priority, but we remain committed to President Bush 's economic program, which has helped create millions of jobs. |
He's saying what we all are -- the Katrina recovery is the top priority, but we remain committed to President Bush's economic program, which has helped create millions of jobs. |
I don't think it should serve as any surprise that defense attorneys are looking for ways to represent their clients. That's what defense attorneys do. |
I hope people don't draw conclusions from the president getting a single briefing. He received multiple briefings from multiple officials, and he was completely engaged at all times. |
I think Josh will definitely push hard to make sure the American people know how good the economy is. It's important to be aggressive on that. |
I think the best way to describe it is he's just reflecting, really ... reflecting back, looking forward. Just like all of us, when you're outdoors and taking a break, you have time to think about things, and that's the process that he's going through. |
I think there may have been a little bit of collective relaxation after the election. |
I think there was an expectation the White House would send a big 'Here's our recovery' package. I think it's more like Congress is going to be moving various pieces of legislation. |
If the members on the ground thought the president was a burden, they wouldn't be welcoming him to their district, but they are proud to stand with him. |