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Pray for our President--sale of US Shipping Ports
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Posted by: eagle4him
Please join me in prayer for our President, our country and for our homeland security. I do not know all the details of the recent sale of 6 US shipping ports to the country of Arab Emeriates, but I do know that we must pray for our leaders.
Regardless of the circumstances, we must stand behind our President. The Bible cautions us to submit to and obey all authority, even when they make mistakes or act ungodly. I am not saying this is a mistake, I don't have enough information!
I caution every believer not to criticize or condemn our President. That is God's job only! We however, must pray!
Posted by: christythompson
I thought this was a contract to manage
the ports not sell them.
Also security still stays with us
Posted by: diamondcreates
FATHER GOD IN THE NAME OF JESUS - I COME TO YOU AT THIS VERY HOUR TO ASK IN YOUR HOLY NAME TO GUIDE OUR PRESIDENT BUSH TO DO THE RIGHT THING WHEN IT COMES TO OUR PORTS. NOT ALLOW THE GREED OVER COME HIM IN HIS WEAKNESS - ALLOW HIM TO BE STRONG AND NOT HAND OUR PORTS OVER TO PEOPLE WHOM POSSIBLE WILL CAUSE GREAT TERROR IN OUR LANDS.
FATHER GOD ALLOW THE PROPER PEOPLE TO SPEAK TO MR. BUSH AND ALLOW MR. BUSH TO HEAR THE PROPER PEOPLE IN REGARDS TO THE PROTECTIONS OF OUR PORTS AND OUR LANDS, AND INNOCENT PEOPLE. THIS I PRAY IN YOUR HOLY NAME FATHER GOD, AMEN,AMEN,AMEN
GET BACK SATAN FOR YOU WILL NOT HARM THIS LAND NO LONGER
Posted by: JeriRose12
Lord, give our President guidance and wisdom. Let him make Godly choices regarding this. I saw a little about it in the crawl on TV, but I don't know anything about this. Lord, if our President is going in the wrong direction, please tell him that plainly. He is one of Yours and he prays to You for guidance. Send it liberally. Do not let him deny Your voice. I ask and pray for this to be the best decision to keep America safe, secure and independant. I pray in Jesus Name, amen.
~JeriRose~
Finding HIM in 2006
Posted by: MASZOO
Lord, I pray that everything will work out. Give our President wisdom and strength and encouragement. Thank you for taking care of this nation.
Amen
Posted by: rz_smile
Lord,
Most High God, Lord Almighty, Alpha and Omega, Great I AM, You are worthy of Praise! Thank you for grace and mercy. Thank you for everything you have done for us. Thank you that we even are allowed to live another day.
I ask for forgiveness for the United States of America. We need to remember you are Lord and at anytime you could cut us off.
I pray for grace and mercy for this nation, the President, his advisor's, our leaders, and the people of this nation. One nation under God. Please protect our security. Do not allow bad decisions to be made in our nations security. I ask that Your hand protects this nation. I am concerned about the selling of our ports. I don't know the whole story, but I am still concerned. I believe this in your hands Father and you will correct any wrong and protect our nation, the United States.
Thank you Father. In Jesus precious name I pray. Amen.
Posted by: akabezalel
I wonder how many people also know that the security of our military bases belongs to a foriegn religious group also, I didn't until my son began working for base security here in WA and found out.
The Sikhs (sp?) operate the company that holds the contract for security here on the west coast and they have no reason to love the USA any more than the Muslims.
As a whole I am not anti Muslim or Sikh, I am anti-Terrorist. I do believe they all need to meet Jesus in a life changing Salvation but as a person I am not 'anti' anyone.
If the Muslim countries wish to do business here in America then they had better police their terrorist units and keep them neutralized or don't apply.
I have to pray about this off the board because as you see I have an attitude about it.
Posted by: prayyior
Lord God, I ask for Divine Guidance in every area for our President! Lord, let him not cave to the wrong decision, and give him pre-knowledge of the plans of all enemies. Show him how to fight the battles, and lead him. Lord, raise up prayer warriors to stand strong against all the powers of darkness that seek to destroy him, steal from him and kill him. Lord, God send extra angels to watch over him....We plead the blood of Christ over our President and we pray for all those in authority in this Nation and in this World. It is in Jesus Name we pray! AMEN
Posted by: eagle4him
Bush Unaware of Ports Deal Before Approval By TED BRIDIS, Associated Press Writer
Wed Feb 22, 6:39 PM ET
WASHINGTON - President Bush was unaware of the pending sale of shipping operations at six major U.S. seaports to a state-owned business in the United Arab Emirates until the deal already had been approved by his administration, the White House said Wednesday.
Defending the deal anew, the administration also said that it should have briefed Congress sooner about the transaction, which has triggered a major political backlash among both Republicans and Democrats.
Bush on Tuesday brushed aside objections by leaders in the Senate and House that the $6.8 billion sale could raise risks of terrorism at American ports. In a forceful defense of his administration's earlier approval of the deal, he pledged to veto any bill Congress might approve to block the agreement involving the sale of a British company to the Arab firm.
Dubai Port's top American executive, chief operating officer Edward H. Bilkey, said the company will do whatever the administration asks to enhance shipping security and ensure the sale goes through. Bilkey said Wednesday he will work in Washington to persuade skeptical lawmakers they should endorse the deal. At least two Senate oversight hearings already are scheduled.
"We're disappointed," Bilkey told The Associated Press in an interview. "We're going to do our best to persuade them that they jumped the gun. "The UAE is a very solid friend, as President Bush has said."
Bush faces a rebellion from leaders of his own party, as well as from Democrats, about the deal that would put Dubai Ports in charge of major shipping operations in New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, New Orleans, Miami and Philadelphia.
While Bush has adamantly defended the deal, the White House acknowledged that he did not know about it until recently.
"He became aware of it over the last several days," McClellan said. Asked if Bush did not know about it until it was a done deal, McClellan said, "That's correct." He said the matter did not rise to the presidential level, but went through a congressionally-mandated review process and was determined not to pose a national security threat.
"The president made sure to check with all the Cabinet secretaries that are part of this process, or whose agencies or departments are part of this process," the spokesman said. "He made sure to check with them — even after this got more attention in the press, to make sure that they were comfortable with the decision that was made."
"And every one of the Cabinet secretaries expressed that they were comfortable with this transaction being approved," he said.
Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, told the AP in an interview: "They are not in charge of security. We are not turning over the security of our ports. When people make statements like that you get an instant emotional reaction."
Treasury Secretary John Snow said failure to complete the transaction would send the wrong message overseas.
"The implications of failing to approve this would be to tell the world that investments in the United States from certain parts of the world aren't welcome," Snow told reporters Wednesday following a speech in Connecticut to a fuel cell manufacturer. "That sends a terrible message."
The sale's harshest critics were not appeased.
"I will fight harder than ever for this legislation, and if it is vetoed I will fight as hard as I can to override it," said Rep. Pete King, R-N.Y., chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. King and Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer (news, bio, voting record) of New York said they will introduce emergency legislation to suspend the ports deal.
McClellan dismissed any connection between the deal and David Sanborn of Virginia, a former senior DP World executive whom the White House appointed last month to be the new administrator of the Maritime Administration of the Transportation Department. Sanborn worked as DP World's director of operations for Europe and Latin America.
"My understanding is that he has assured us that he was not involved in the negotiations to purchase this British company," McClellan added.
"In terms of David Sanborn, he was nominated to run the Maritime Administration because of his experience and expertise," the spokesman said. Sanborn is a graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He is an operations professional.
Earlier, several lawmakers determined to capsize the pending sale said they would not be deterred by Bush's veto threat.
Sen. Joseph Biden (news, bio, voting record), D-Del., said the bipartisan opposition to the deal indicated "a lack of confidence in the administration" on both sides. "Sure, we have to link up with our Arab friends but ... we want to see and those in Congress want to know what ... safeguards are built in," Biden said on ABC's "Good Morning America."
Bush's veto threat sought to quiet a political storm that has united Republican governors and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist of Tennessee with liberal Democrats, including New York Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Schumer.
To assuage concerns, the administration disclosed some assurances it negotiated with Dubai Ports. It required mandatory participation in U.S. security programs to stop smuggling and detect illegal shipments of nuclear materials; roughly 33 other port companies participate in these voluntarily. The Coast Guard also said it was nearly finished inspecting Dubai Ports' facilities in the United States.
Frist said Tuesday, before Bush's comments, that he would introduce legislation to put the sale on hold if the White House did not delay the takeover. He said the deal raised "serious questions regarding the safety and security of our homeland.
House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., asked the president for a moratorium on the sale until it could be studied further.
Lawmakers from both parties have noted that some of the Sept. 11 hijackers used the United Arab Emirates as an operational and financial base. In addition, critics contend the UAE was an important transfer point for shipments of smuggled nuclear components sent to Iran, North Korea and Libya by a Pakistani scientist.
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Folks, although security will be maintained by US, operations remains in the hands of the country of United Emerates. Will security be able to check everything that is shipped into or out of the US?
What would happen to this deal if the country of United Emerates is attacked (war) by a foe? Does the country of United Emerates even have a military?
PLEASE PRAY!!! THINK WHATEVER YOU WANT, BUT PLEASE PRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: youngijp
news . bbc . co . uk / 2 / hi / business / 4791512.stm
10 March 2006
Dubai firm to 'transfer' US ports
The six major ports involved include New York
Dubai Ports World (DPW) is to transfer its US ports business to a "US entity."....Arab-owned DPW made the move as members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate warned they would block the takeover over security concerns. The White House welcomed DPW's offer saying it should defuse the standoff. "It does provide a way forward and resolve the matter so we can continue working on other important priorities," White House spokesman Scott McClellan said....
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JULY 13, 2006
....As a series of explosions in India have killed 200 and have injured hundreds more, pray for those working to bring help and relief, and pray that all who plot terror, victimizing innocent people will stop. Pray that terror cells will be found and uncovered, and pray that all the nations of the world will be empowered to take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of their citizens. Pray for comfort for the families and loved ones of the victims of this heinous attack....Pray for President and Mrs. Bush, now in St. Petersburg, Russia....As the G-8 leaders gather under the cloud of heightened violence in the Middle East, pray for God's powerful presence in their summit...Pray for an end to the fighting and firebombing between Lebanon, Hizbollah and Israel...Pray for President Bush, Secretary of State Rice and all leaders to have God's wisdom and strength as they seek to support Israel and influence Lebanon and Syria to disarm...
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Posted by: Rachel R
Yikes!!!~~
Lord, we trust YOU!
Show us how to pray more effectively~!
They are your servants in Washington and we bless your work in their lives.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.