Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 21) rapidfire NEWS YOU CAN USE President Bush Speaks to MOAA M OAA hosted President George W. Bush’s address to the nation about the global war on terrorism Sept. 5 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. In his speech, Bush compared the safety of the U.S. today with the nation’s safety before the Sept. 11, 2001, attack. Using the al-Qaida terrorists’ and Shia and Sunni extremists’ own words, Bush explained what they believe, what they hope to accomplish, and how they hope to accomplish it. He responded to the threats, saying, “America and [its] coalition partners have made [their] choice. We’re taking the words of the enemy seriously. We’re on the offensive, and we will not rest, we will not retreat, and we will not withdraw from the fight until this threat to civilization has been removed.” Bush also announced in his speech the release of an updated “National Strategy for Combating Terrorism” document. Gen. John W. Hendrix, USA-Ret., right, MOAA’s chairman of the board, introduced the president. “We were honored that President Bush would recognize MOAA by making a major address to our members and guests,” he said. BAC Deposit Program Preserves MOAA Rates Bank of America Corporation (BAC) announced its plan to buy MBNA in June 2005. At that time, MOAA entered into negotiations with MBNA to ensure members would continue to receive the best interest rates on their deposits. When choosing a program to endorse, MOAA looks for one that will consistently perform favorably, meet the board of directors’ standards for financial institutions, and be able to handle members’ customer service needs. The bank also must be large enough to absorb MOAA members’ deposits. BAC meets these requirements. In June 2006, MOAA and BAC reached an agreement that ensures MOAA members with CD and money market accounts will not be receiving BAC’s published rates for deposits, but rather higher, preferred rates. BAC’s method of calculating interest rates also will continue to provide members with high returns. PHOTO: KITTY EVARTS NOVEMBER 2006 MILITARY OFFICER 21
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