Today in Bush's Presidency (2001-06-19)

[adamuu]

Today is day 150 in Obama's presidency.
Here is what day 150 looked like, at the same point in Bush's presidency.

China reaction to Bush missile plan likely to be harsh
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2001-05-01-missiledefense.htm

TOKYO (AP) — Chinese state media warned Wednesday of a possible new arms race and several key governments were critical after President Bush's announcement that the United States would build a shield against ballistic missile attacks. There was no formal government response in China. But the state-run Xinhua News Agency quoted unidentified analysts as saying the decision will "spark a new arms race and create a proliferation of weapons of mass destruction."

The Executions Continue
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/19/opinion/the-executions-continue.html

North Korea Rebuffs U.S. on Troop Talks
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/19/world/north-korea-rebuffs-us-on-troop-talks.html

Mr. Bush suspended discussions with North Korea almost immediately after taking office, ordering a complete review of policy toward the country. But in announcing that he would resume talks, he promised that if North Korea ''responds affirmatively'' to American proposals, the United States will increase its efforts to help the North Korean people, ease sanctions and take other political steps.

Showdown Looms as Democrats Move to Burst G.O.P. Budget
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/19/us/showdown-looms-as-democrats-move-to-burst-gop-budget.html

House Republican leaders say that they take the president's veto threat seriously, and that they will try to hold to the president's budget figures.

Senate Democrat blasts tax rebate letter
http://archives.cnn.com/2001/ALLPOLITICS/06/19/tax.letter/

The letter informs taxpayers they will receive a rebate check this summer as part of the recently passed tax cut -- and credits Congress and President Bush for the windfall.
"This letter is imbued with political rhetoric," Sen. Charles Schumer, D-New York, said at a Capitol Hill news conference. "And it leads to the inevitable conclusion that its purpose was not informative but rather, political. It risks harming the reputation of the IRS, sets an unfortunate precedent, and wastes millions of dollars."

I'm pretty much like Reagan, says Bush
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1372882/Im-pretty-much-like-Reagan-says-Bush.html

Confident Bush admits to father's key role
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1351009/Confident-Bush-admits-to-fathers-key-role.html

Bush prepares for the burden of office
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1314796/Bush-prepares-for-the-burden-of-office.html

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[FrenchieCat]

1. He was still "Preparing for the office".......

he never even finished that job!

You should do a thread on how many Democrats one could find on TeeVee at the time....
or I can save you the trouble; not a one!

[adamuu]

2. i know.. seriously

how long did it take him to move it?
We had the Crawford White House for a while, apparently