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VSDC Assign Number: DCBB115526A Library: NEWS-DC Asset Type: Tape Library Number: Current Holder: LIBRARY, DC * LDC/DC * 2005/06/29 18:32:20 Length: 0:00:00 Ordered By: FN FC: VC: Status: Uncatalogued User Field 1: W888H1058 Story Name: Bush Remarks on Prescription Drugs - STIX Date Shot: 2003/01/29 Location: GRAND RAPIDS, MI USA Start Time: 00:00:00 Camera: RS 20, Notes: ldc/03/kgr WASHINGTON HELD W888H1058 Contents: President GW Bush Remarks on Prescription Drugs in Grand Rapids Michigan - STIX 12:30:40 seal is put up 12:36:40 Tommy Thompson 12:36:46 POTUS comes out 12:37:01 push into medium shot of POTUS 12:37:16 pull out to wide shot 12:37:44 push into medium shot of Tommy and POTUS two shot 12:38:06 this wonderful president gave a wonderful speech last night 12:38:30 push to cu shot of Tommy 12:38:43 President Bush put health care. he wants to make sure 12:38:54 Medicare is a good program but it has not kept up with its times 12:39:02 Medicare should as well, seniors say they want more, and this president will give them more 12:39:22 America's seniors are fortunate that we have a president. who cares about all generations of Americans 12:39:38 reduced the tax burden. that's the kind of president we have and I am very happy. 12:39:54 the great president. GWB POTUS 12:40:01 Thank you all very much 12:40:21 thanks for coming 12:40:28 I'm anxious to get started 12:40:33 I woke up this morning and Laura said where are you going and I said Grand Rapids thank fully 12:40:50 Home to many great Americans. 12:40:57 shorten your speech, I want to share some of my thoughts on that speech I gave last night 12:41:29 that we can accomplish . 12:41:48 thanks for coming. 12:41:59 serving our nation, and remember he was the governor of Wisconsin 12:42:36 I traveled today from Washington.. your congressman Burn Ellors. 12:42:52 Neighboring congressman Peter? 12:43:10 appreciate these members traveling with me. I talked about things that mattered to the future of this country 12:43:27 where I visited with docs and hospital administrators and folks on Medicare 12:43:40 I want to share some of that with you 12:43:49 the biggest need at home, it seems like we need to make sure that anybody who wants a job. 12:44:04 my philosophy is the government's job is not to create wealth 12:44:24 that's why I feel so strongly about making sure that people get to keep more of their own money 12:45:03 we've come out of a recession, we've withstood terrorist attacks 12:45:15 we've had some of your fellow citizens think they could fudge the books. 12:45:30 our economy is still nudging along but there is more that we need to do 12:45:47 somebody demands. when somebody produces a good or a service. 12:46:05 that's why tax relief is so important 12:46:12 when I talk about tax relief it equals jobs 12:46:19 you hear a lot of rhetoric about tax relief in Washington D.C., my feeling is if you pay taxes you ought to. 12:46:44 seventy percent of jobs are created by small business owners 12:46:56 take risks to .taxes at the income tax levels 12:47:08 when you hear me talk about tax relief I want you to know that that will help stimulate small business in America 12:47:41 trying to get rid of the effects of the marriage penalty, it doesn't make sense 12:47:57 it seems like we ought to encourage marriage 12:48:14 we ought to drop that lowest rate from 15 percent to 12:48:51 it makes a lot of sense to put tax relief in today 12:49:02 Congress must act 12:49:11 ten million seniors receive dividends.. 12:49:24 dividend is more of a dollar.. 12:49:34 it hurts our seniors 12:49:48 congress needs to end the double dividends of our seniors. for the sake of the quality of life for seniors in America 12:50:08 these measures will help our economy grow 12:50:17 how do you create growth in the economy. the more growth there is the more . 12:50:30 not policies which discourage growth. 12:50:41 there's two equations when it comes.. 12:50:48 there's the revenue side then there's the .. 12:50:55 to set clear and important priorities and not over spend the people's money. 12:51:31 we have some important priorities. my priority is education 12:51:48 the last two years, we've increased it the last two years. 12:52:00 its important to spend on priorities, it is essential that we set high standards four our children 12:52:18 so we know whether or not our children are learning to read and write 12:52:28 which will not teach and will not change, we give parents different opportunities for our children 12:53:01 Yesterday I talked about a measurable part of America's strengths and that is our hearts 12:53:17 where people love their neighbor like they want to be . 12:53:32 I do think there's a role for government. 12:53:37 help people who cannot help themselves 12:53:46 we need to recognize in Washington. 12:54:12 to drugs . government can spend money and should 12:54:22 a sense of purpose in people's lives. That happens when a fellow neighbor. what can I do to help you. 12:54:54 a child whose mother is . imagine what kind of life that could be growing up in this society 12:55:08 I know there's somebody there who can provide love. 12:55:19 today. I had the honor of meeting Jerry. I want my fellow (clapping) 12:55:44 inspiration. grand rapids Michigan. 12:56:01 program to call one out in churches in the area. 12:56:11 I said last night we could save our society, one heart one soul, one conscious at a time 12:56:29 I urge you to mentor, I urge those who are addicted.. 12:56:37 a better American is a compassionate America 12:56:47 and I am confident it will happen 12:56:58 a better America is one in which our Health care systems work. 12:57:10 the system is called Medicare. its important. 12:57:22 Medicare hadn't changed. it stuck in the past 12:57:30 medicine, I urged the congress last night to make sure the Medicare system flows as promised. 12:57:55 the way things are. shouldn't change 12:58:05 however Medicare must be more flexible.. 12:58:14 Medicare must be available to seniors in a variety of forms 12:58:23 the congress has got a good. is based upon trusting each member of congress. 12:58:41 I believe it is very important for seniors. members of the senate have 12:58:59 if it's good enough for the congress, its good enough for the senior citizens in America 12:59:14 any good plan provides options and any good plan makes sure that seniors who cannot afford .. 12:59:33 there is a substantial increase in Medicare funding. a reform and strengthening. 12:59:51 our promised seniors in America 13:00:09 we want health care to be accessible. 13:00:19 too many law suites against docs and hospitals. 13:00:35 to practice preventative medicine 13:00:51 out of the practice of medicine. 13:00:59 an it's a problem, I visited states where it's a real problems, I've had doctors. 13:01:21 I'm being sued so much my premiums are out of sight. 13:01:38 access to care because there's fewer providers 13:01:47 this is a federal issue 13:01:51 Medicare costs more, Medicaid costs more 13:01:57 we need a national federal medical liability policy 13:02:15 we can get one but I need your help 13:02:20 you need to write your senators and make it clear to them 13:02:30 a judicial system that works, we need reasonable caps 13:02:46 doesn't ruin the health care for citizens all across our country 13:02:57 domestic policy is. and I spend a lot of time on it 13:03:10 there is nothing more important than protecting the people. 13:03:25 to make sure that people understood that distance between September 11th . 13:03:46 ware has not ended. 13:03:51 we are doing everything 13:04:18 than every before, the FBI's whole culture has changed 13:04:29 will prevent danger from happening 13:04:37 we are on alert, we know that there is an enemy that still lurks,,, and there is 13:04:52 they just don't value life like we do, 13:05:04 everybody counts.. 13:05:10 everybody has worth 13:05:13 and they just don't do it that way 13:05:20 they kill in the name of false ideology. 13:05:30 we are chasing them down one by one and bringing them to justice. 13:05:47 make no mistake about it, we are slowly but surely dismantling their. 13:06:35 Unfortunately for them 13:06:49 needs our presence to make sure these remnants of Al Qaeda 13:07:02 our coalition is still strong. the doctrine that says either you are with us or with the enemy.. that still exists 13:07:18 we are sharing intelligence. when they pop their heads up we are getting them one by one 13:07:45 it doesn't matter how long its going to take, slowly but surely. 13:08:08 we didn't go into Afghanistan as . we went in as liberators 13:08:24 we liberated people from one of the most barbaric regimes. 13:08:39 we're building highways. we are strong in our might 13:08:52 every body matters, every body has worth in the eyes of the American people.. Every body counts 13:09:20 it's a moral nation, a great nation, we have a chance to use our abilities to help cure that epidemic that plagues a group of people 13:09:46 this time tragedy. 13:09:51 great humanitarian cause, a cause beyond.. 13:10:04 to help the people. we can make a huge difference. in the lives of thousands of human beings 13:10:22 thank God for America and our generosity as. would say 13:10:41 a might is needed in the world the make the word a peaceful place 13:10:59 the war on terror extends beyond just a shadowy. the war on terror involves Saddam Hussein because of the nature and history of Saddam Hussein. he has terrorized his own people, his own neighborhood 13:11:35 because of Al Qaeda connections. we have to deal with him before it is too late 13:12:47 the thought of containing somebody like Saddam Hussein 13:12:59 changed the situation, changed strategic outlook for this country. we are not protected by oceans, the war is here 13:13:24 there is a reason why the UN asked Saddam Hussein to disarm. and the reason why is because he is dangerous. 13:14:06 peace, how to achieve the peace . 13:14:25 to deal with Saddam Hussein, I hope we can deal with this peacefully. 13:15:03 by 15-0 vote in the security council. 13:15:20 we wish them well but the role is not to play hide and seek 13:15:30 there's 108 inspectors running around the country. being misled by a person who has made history .The role of the inspectors is to watch Iraq disarm. 13:16:07 started getting rid of weapons of mass destruction 13:16:23 it is clear that he is not disarming 13:16:31 I understand the terrible price of war. 13:16:38 but I gotta tell you something, I thought long and hard about this. 13:16:50 it's a risk not worth taking. 13:17:00 insist that this dangerous man disarm 13:18:37 and when we do . 13:19:21 but most of all we uphold our values. is the value of freedom 13:19:52 as I said last night. they are God's gift to humanity 13:20:02 this is a great nation, America is a strong nation 13:20:11 America is a nation that is willing to serve causes bigger than ourselves 13:20:23 challenges at home, challenges abroad 13:20:33 history has called the US to action and we will not let history down 13:20:43 Thank you all for coming and God Bless. 13:20:58 Bush walks away from podium and waves. 13:21:18 POTUS walks off stage