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We didn't get a chance to greet x-42 because he went in the back door as usual. But, everyone else who came in the front way near the circular driveway where we were standing couldn't help but be reminded that he was attending. We had on display under the street light the famous poster labeled "CRIME WAVE" -- a picture of Bill Clinton with his right arm upraised in a wave. The crowds at the tourist gate at the White House really liked that sign whenever we displayed it during the Clinton administration.

We were pleasantly surprised early on during our protest when a waiter from the hotel arrived on our corner with a small table, covered with a tablecloth, holding a coffee urn, cream, sugar, styrofoam cups, etc.-- all compliments of the Brady Bunch. One of the TRT fellows sent back a thank you note and several cold protesters drank some coffee.

We joked that BufordP waited 15-20 minutes before getting a cup of coffee -- checking to see if the others who drank it were OK! LOL!

We adorned the table with one of our signs: "Don't Drink The Clinton Kool-Aid." A couple of people stopped to ask about the sign and what we were doing.

As always, we were cheerful and informative and we received some positive honks and thumbs up. There were several off-hand waves (the kind that say "whatever") and some scowling dark looks from people in cars. Congressman Jim Moran walked by our group twice. He paused to read the "Clinton Loves Terrorists" and "Terrorists Love Gun Control" signs and shook his head disgustedly as he walked on. On his way out, he walked away as quickly as possible, but we recognized him anyway.

The DC Chapter members were there from 5 p.m. to just after 7 p.m. when we had confirmation that cowardly Bill Clinton had arrived and snuck in the back again. The TRT guys braved the cold and beginning sleet/snow to stay longer.

Hopefully, tgslTakoma will be able to post her photos sometime this evening.

x42 was definitely there. A special detachment of TRT members confirmed this when they went behind the hotel and found him sitting in a large Chevy Suburban, reading papers while smoking a cigar (no kidding!), shortly after he finished his speech (approx. 8:00 pm EST).

It was reported that a couple of Secret Service agents threatned to "take out the handcuffs" if the TRT came any closer to the ex-President sittin there. I am awaiting more confirmed details regarding what happened from those TRT members who were there before I post those here. I think at least one of the other TRT members may have an actual photo they can post here later.

Disclaimer: In NO way, shape or form, was former President Clinton threatened or abused by the TRT detachment that met him behind the hotel.