LIVING IN THE WHITE HOUSE
It doesn't matter to me whether you are a Republican,
Democrat or an Independent, I thought you would enjoy
reading this:
A lot has changed since George W. Bush became
president--executive orders that support a "culture of
life," judicial appointees who respect the constitution
and members of the Cabinet who are unapologetic about
their faith. But perhaps nothing more clearly represents
the new leadership we enjoy as a country than that place
Mr. Bush now calls his temporary home, 1600 Pennsylvania
Avenue.
The president is quick to point out that it is not his
house, but the American people's house. And, as such, he
treats it and the people who work there with respect. From
the Secret Service to the grounds crew, the folks who work
at the White House rave about the First Family.
The President and First Lady prefer to entertain family
friends in their private quarters rather than ask the
stewards and waiters to negotiate difficult formal dining
rooms. Harkening back to the days of Ronald Reagan, Bush
will not allow any man to attend a meeting in the Oval
Office without a jacket and tie. Gone are the days of blue
jeans and pizza boxes. One of the clearest ways to show
respect for someone is to respect their time. Everyone
who works with and around the President has noted his
punctuality. Meetings begin and end on time. This stands
in stark contrast to the previous occupant of the White
House, who was notorious for keeping visitors and the
media waiting.
And speaking of the former President, in his
administration more than 500 staffers had access to the
White House kitchen. One presidential aide said they
turned it into a fast-food restaurant. These days, only 15
senior staff
members have meal privileges.
Of course the Clinton years were known for worse things
than that. US News & World Report reported recently that
it was common for President Clinton to have violent and
sex-laden R-rated films playing on Air Force One. Even
seasoned reporters would blush at the images being played
out before their eyes while trying to question the
President on some issue of national importance. A Marine
who worked at Camp David publicly stated that pornography
was littered all over the retreat. In contrast, President
Bush has said that even some of the new major motion
picture releases, which are routinely sent to the White
House for viewing by the First Family, are too vulgar for
him.
I've visited the White House twice since President Bush
moved in. As anyone might be, I was awed by the history of
the place. Oil portraits of past occupants reminded me
that some presidents have understood the honor of living
there and others have wantonly dishonored it. My visits
with President Bush at the White House were an opportunity
to witness first hand how much this man respects the
office to which he was elected. He arrived at our meetings
promptly and took the time to greet every person in
attendance. He was warm and polite to each of us. His
manner conveyed the message that he knew he was only a
temporary resident and his job is to leave this august
home in better shape than he found it.
In one of my meetings, I made a point of speaking to a
young man who is part of the military service assigned to
the White House. His job is to escort guests and to help
people find their way through the large hallways. His
uniform was covered with ribbons and his shoes were
perfectly polished. His face was emotionless and he drew
no attention to himself, but for some reason he caught my
eye.
"Thank you," I said, "for the work you do. You really
represent us all in your service here. It must be
wonderful work." He paused and then allowed a big smile to
cross his face. "Oh, yes, sir, it truly is."
Yes, things certainly are different in Washington.
Courtesy of:
Rear Admiral Steve Brachet, USN (Ret) &
Brigadier General Bob Clements, USAF (Ret)
William J Clinton.....what a total horse's ass....we can argue about G. W. all we want but character is still critical in the whitehouse......and Clinton failed us miserably........after all, he didn't inhale.
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I've said before, I don't agree with everything Bush does but, he has brought a great deal of integrity back to the presidency! The people that work around him respect him and our military respects him too!
After the shame that Clinton brought to the White House and this country,
G.W. Bush looks like St. Teresa!
He has restored a lot of the pride that this country lost in the Klintoon years!
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Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty or Safety!
Ben Franklin
I LOVE my country, I FEAR my government!
If your mother was an abortion proponent, would you be reading this right now?
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