Archive for August 22nd, 2007
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Statement by the Press Secretary
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Press Gaggle by Gordon Johndroe
MR. JOHNDROE: Good afternoon. I’d like to open with a statement about the National Intelligence Estimate that was released by the DNI’s office today. The President was briefed on the classified version on Monday morning.
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Statement by Deputy Press Secretary Gorgan Johndroe on National Intelligence Estimate
The National Intelligence Estimate’s updated judgments show that our
strategy has improved the security environment in Iraq, but that we
still face very tough challenges ahead. While the February NIE
concluded that conditions in Iraq were worsening, today’s key
judgments clearly show that the military’s counterinsurgency strategy,
fully operational since mid-summer, has begun to slow the rapidly
increasing violence and patterns of that violence we have been seeing
in Iraq. This change is a necessary precondition to the stability and
increased political reconciliation that we all seek. -
President Bush on Deficit Estimate Release
On Thursday, President Bush said, “Through tax relief, we cut taxes for American families and reduced tax rates on dividends and capital gains — energizing small businesses to invest and expand. And since we lowered these important tax rates, the economy has created more than 8 million jobs, increased wages, and grew tax revenues that will lead to a surplus.”
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Behind Giuliani’s Tough Talk
He has presented himself as the candidate who knows best how to fight terror. But a look at his record as New York City mayor shows gaping weaknesses
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Will Obama’s Stance on Cuba Hurt?
In opposing Bush’s hard-line policy, the Democratic candidate has challenged a golden rule of Florida politics. But he may have outmaneuvered his opponents
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Bush invokes ‘tragedy of Vietnam’ against Iraq pullout
President Bush drew parallels between the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the potential costs of pulling out of Iraq in a speech Wednesday.
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Stocks set to open higher
U.S. stocks are likely to open higher Wednesday after improved sentiment helped stem a massive flight to quality and yields on shorter-dated Treasurys rebounded.
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Bonds prices close down on stock strength
Bond prices declined across the board Wednesday as the Federal Reserve pumped more money into the banking system to ease rate pressures.
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Romney blasts ’sanctuary cities’ for attracting illegal immigrants
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney Tuesday stepped up his ongoing attack on cities with what he calls sanctuary policies for illegal immigrants — including rival Rudy Giuliani’s home city — with a new radio ad set to air in crucial campaign states Iowa and New Hampshire.
