LAST CALL: Thinking About Tomorrow
Mitchell, Amy K.
LAST CALL AMY K. M I T C H E L L Thinking About Tomorrow F~ OOD MORNING. I hope you've all recovered from last night. T Judging by all the Starbucks cups I see around the room, J[ though, I'd...
...Next question...
...Unless of course there is a constitutional amendment in the near future...
...Soley...
...That was a joke, right...
...Laughter) The President reviewed the transition briefing documents over breakfast in the private residence, and has given Chief of StaffWebb Hubbell a directive to reverse the tax cuts for the rich, scrap the "No Child Left Behind" program, and recommend legislation to ensure healthcare coverage is available for every American, no matter their age, race, or sexual orientation and sexual history...
...Laughter) Bythe way, how many years have you been in the White House Press Corps now...
...Gregory, as you seem so anxious to get started, you first-officiallythis time...
...Silence) You know, I do have a script here...
...Yelling, shouting, punching, yelping, more punching) Press Secretary: Mr...
...The President will then attend NOW's Inaugural luncheon, giving the keynote address, "Free at Last...
...Now, your questions...
...All right, let's wrap this up...
...Press Secretary: If you will let me finish...
...Bound of applause) I have always been a great admirer of this President, and I am honored to be serving in this administration...
...Press Secretary: As with any Secretary General of the United Nations, of course President Rodham values his opinion on global issues...
...Again, I want to thank you all for attending last night's Villagers United Gala-we are back...
...Gregory...
...However, as President Rodham stated in her Inaugural Address yesterday, the decisions of her presidency will be made by her, and her alone...
...Gregory: So he will not have any input...
...Interruption) David Gregory: Does that mean this administration is considering keeping in place some of the Bush policies, and if so, which ones...
...Laughter) The President has a very busy schedule today...
...All I will say is that I know that won't happen anymore...
...Gregory: Last night at the Gala, President Rodham said to a group of us that she has always preferred the title, "Her Majesty...
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...Bound of applause) The President then spent the morning in the Oval, reviewing remarks for the "meet" and "greet" and "thank you" schedule this afternoon...
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...The President had a quiet breakfast this morning in the private residence and reviewed the transition briefings left by the Bush administration...
...Mutedlaughter) We've got a lot to get through today...
...Everyone here at the White House is looking forward to the next eight, (cough) I mean, four years...
...But she is now the President of the United States of America...
...Your response to that allegation...
...Tomorrow, I will have Cabinet nominations...
...There's going to be a fabulous menu-a babylettuces salad drizzled with mandarin orange dressing, braised lamb served with baby carrots, and tbr dessert, gluten-free apple pie...
...He has focused all his energy and attention on global issues such as poverty, climate mutations, and most recentlythe legalization of drugs...
...Not smiling) Will President Clinton have input in this administration...
...Press Secretary: Well, when President Clinton and President Rodham announced in early December that they had divorced, both parties made it clear that they had parted on amicable terms...
...Soledad O'Brien: Susan, Fox News released a statement earlier today saying that while they are finding your replacement, which they mention in the release shouldn't be hard-and I quote, "Fox News seeks another screaming banshee"- they are considering legal action against you for using Fox as a platform to get this job...
...And though this is only Day One, we want to set the tone immediately...
...You might just be the next HT...
...I would like to add that she also reiterated that she is looking forward to this new chapter in her...
...The schedule includes a brief statement to members of The Former Imprisoned Voters Association...
...Yes, Mr...
...As the new Secretary General of the United Nations, he has been described by Le Monde, the BBC, and Al-Jareeza as "Savior of the World...
...And finally, this evening the President is the guest of honor at the "Hamas Candlelight Dinner for a New World Order--A Celebration of Shared Values...
...Press Secretary Estrich: Well, as you all know, Fox used strong-arm tactics-as was demonstrated by the way I was treated repeatedly in front of national audiences-the eight long years of the Bush administration to squash dissent from any member of the Democratic Party...
...T Judging by all the Starbucks cups I see around the room, J[ though, I'd guess not...
...Gregory: (Smiling) Merci, Madam...
Vol. 39 • April 2006 • No. 3
