Obama Places Wreath

Reverberating the words of his forerunner, President Obama promised the United States will never falter in the pursuit of Al-Qaida as he "will never falter" in the pursuit of al-Qaida as he signaled the 8th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by putting a wreath at the site of the attack on the Pentagon. His words were:

"Let us renew our resolve against those who perpetrated this barbaric act and who plot against us still," Obama said under rainy skies at the memorial to the victims. "In defense of our nation, we will never waver."

President Obama has seperated himself from alot of the anti-terror arrangements of former President Bush. Even so, some of his remarks recalled Bush's speech to Congress after the attacks. "We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail."

Ex Pres. Bush also issued a statemnet today, expressing his compation to the victims and families of victims. He also urged Americans to
"Renew our determination to prevent evil from returning to our shores."

Obama and Michelle, the first lady, began the day, by having a moment of silence at exactly 8:46 am, the minute at which plane hit the World Trade Center. Nearly 200 white house staff also joined the president and his wife in the moment of silence. Obama also spoke at the Pentagon, where a memorial service for 184 people was held.

"Let us remember how we came together as one nation, as one people, as Americans, united not only in our grief, but in our resolve to stand with one another, to stand up for the country we all love." Obama said.

CIA director Leon Panetta sent a letter to intelligence officials on Thursday, recommitting the agency to fight against al Qaida.

"There is no higher priority and no greater focus," he wrote. "No life lost in this attack or battle shall be lost in vain."

Obama gets Heckled

About an hour and a half after President Obama starting giving a speech, Rep. Joe Wilson, of South Carolina yelled out "You Lie!" when Obama said he had never proposed providing coverage to illegal immigrants.
Now, even though Obama formally accepted the apology of Joe Wilson, the effect of his outburst continue to surge across the nation. There have even been doubts about Wilson's politcal future.

According to reports, Congressman Wilson made a phone call personally to the White House, hoping to apologize to Obama. Many politicians are outraged:

"There ought to be a reprimand or censure of Rep. Joe Wilson to discourage that kind of conduct in the future," Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., said.

"I cringed," Rep. David Dreier, the top-ranking Republican on the House Rules Committee, said about his reaction to the outburst.

"I think it's just unfortunate.""I've been here a long time," said House Rules Committee Chairwoman Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y.,a 23-year House veteran,

"I've never heard anyone accost a president like that."Even Sen. John McCain, Obama's recent opponent, chimed in on CNN to call it "totally disrespectful" and was one of several senior Republicans urging Wilson to apologize.

As it may have seemed, Wilson's uncontrolled temper is now damaging his politcal status. Rob Miller, a Marine Corps veteran who was planning to run against Wilson in 2010, raised over $50000 for his campaign within a day after the incident. What's even more incredible, is that in accordance to Rob Miller's site, ActBlue.com, Miller has raised over $300,000 since Thursday. More than half of that came from readers of Daily Kos, who created a fundraising page called "Defeating the man who yelled 'liar' at Obama."

Turns out claiming the President is a liar, and having an outburst of rage at him as well is not such a smart idea...