Archive for July 21st, 2008
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Obama calls situation in Afghanistan ‘urgent’
Sen. Barack Obama said Sunday that United States needs to focus on Afghanistan in its battle against terrorism.
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Iraq leader, Obama discuss future troop pullout
Sen. Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Monday discussed a “general time horizon” for any American troop withdrawals from Iraq, al-Maliki’s office said.
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Rice told embassies to limit aid for Obama, McCain (AP)
AP – As Democrat Barack Obama began an overseas tour, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told employees at U.S. embassies to provide only minimal help to visiting presidential candidates. -
Fact Sheet: Defending Democratic Values We Share with Colombia
Today, President Bush honored Colombia’s Independence Day. Colombia and the United States have had a long history of close ties in the nearly two centuries since the United States and Colombia forged a friendship. It is the responsibility of free nations to support one another against those who would undermine freedom, and the United States is committed to the security of Colombia and to defeating the forces of terror. Approving the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement (FTA) is one the most important steps that America can take to show its support for Colombia. The U.S.-Colombia FTA will advance our national security and bring economic gains for both countries. Congress should give this steadfast ally the support it deserves and quickly act to approve this agreement.
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President Bush Honors Colombian Independence Day
President Bush on Tuesday said, “It’s been nearly two centuries since the United States of America and the nation of Colombia forged a friendship in the earliest days of our independence. In the years since, both of our nations have learned that the cost of maintaining a free society is remaining vigilant against the enemies of freedom. We believe that freedom is the birthright of all. We believe that it is the responsibility of free nations to support one another against those who would undermine our freedom. The United States is committed to the security of Colombia — we’re committed to defeating the forces of terror. Our countries can meet this challenge together. And through our partnership we can usher in a new era of enhanced prosperity and peace in our neighborhood.”
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McCain Aide Says New York Times Rejection of Iraq Essay Unfair (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – July 22 (Bloomberg) — John McCain was unfairly treated by
the New York Times, which rejected an opinion piece the
Republican presidential candidate wrote on Iraq after publishing
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Young Republicans feeling left out
Young Republicans are growing frustrated with party elders that are failing to connect with the next generation.
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Obama Uses Cash Edge Over McCain to Hire Campaign Operatives (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – July 22 (Bloomberg) — Democratic presidential candidate
Barack Obama is using his fundraising advantage over John McCain
to build a network of campaign workers in states Republicans have
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Obama makes war gains
Analysis: Iraqi leader’s embrace of withdrawal timeline highlights Barack Obama’s good fortune.
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Press Briefing by Dana Perino – 07/22/2008
MS. PERINO: Good afternoon. A couple of announcements. This afternoon at 1:30 p.m., President Bush will make remarks at an event commemorating Colombia Independence Day. In addition to recognizing our shared history and the great strides in democracy and human rights by Colombia under President Uribe, the President will also highlight the need for Congress to bring the Colombia free trade agreement to a vote. This trade agreement would bring economic benefits to the United States and would support an important strategic ally in the hemisphere.
