Posted on 12/01/2005 5:36:03 PM PST by snugs
President Bush and first Lady Laura Bush attended and spoke at World AIDS day in Washington.
The President signed a Bill authorizing a statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks be placed in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall.
The President also met Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick the Archbishop of Washington at the White House
This evening the President and First Lady attended and participated in the Pageant of Peace program on The Ellipse near the White House during which the National Christmas Tree was lit.
Yesterday the First Lady made a visit to the Church of the Epiphany in Washington, as part of her Helping America's Youth initiative.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Lights National Christmas Tree at Pageant of Peace
The Ellipse
Washington, D.C.
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Welcome to the Christmas Pageant of Peace. Laura and I are so honored to join you all. The lighting of the National Christmas tree is one of the great traditions in our Nation's Capital. Each year, we gather here to celebrate the season of hope and joy -- and to remember the story of one humble life that lifted the sights of humanity
Santa, thanks for coming. (Laughter.) Glad you made it. I know you've got a lot of commitments this time of year. By the way, we have a lot of chimneys at the White House -- (laughter) -- if you're looking for something to do. I appreciate all our entertainers. Thanks for being here. This is a fantastic evening
As an expression of our hope for peace and happiness in this Christmas season, we light the national Christmas tree. Jackie, Melissa, and Jenna Kantor of Bethesda are with us here. They started "Project Backpack," to help give children displaced by Hurricane Katrina new backpacks filled with books, and toys and school supplies. These girls are an example of the compassion that is found in the hearts and souls of Americans everywhere, and they have shown how much good can be done when we reach out to help a neighbor in need. And so Laura and I now invite them to join us to turn on the lights
PHOTOS OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush stands by as he listens to remarks by Mrs. Bush on World AIDS Day before being introduced to the audience at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
President Bush picks up 2 year-old Jesse Jackson III after signing a bill authorizing a statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks be placed in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Cong. Jesse Jackson Jr. is at left
Got my Christmas card today!
Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting graphics or photos
Congratulations
Jesse the 3rd is such a cutie....Does anyone know anything about Jesse Jr.? Is a better man than his papa?
HOLA!
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, right, and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice wait for the arrival of President George W. Bush for his speech about his plan for global AIDS relief at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005 in Washington
President Bush waits to speak about his plan for global AIDS relief at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
President Bush during a speech marking World AIDS day in Washington, December 1, 2005
President George W. Bush smiles as he looks back at Thandazile Darby and her two children, 4-year-old Lewis, and 5-year-old Emily. The South African visitors were guests at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, during the President's remarks on World AIDS Day.
Thandazile Darby, center, from South Africa, with her daughter Emily, 5, her son Lewis, 4, and their doctor, Dr. Helga Holst, as U.S. President George W. Bush speaks about her and her family, who are HIV positive, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005 in Washington. The President said that through the Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the Darby family was able to buy food and medicine for treatment
HIV-positive South African boy Lewis Darby, 4, in the arms of his doctor Helga Holst, listens as U.S. President George W. Bush speaks about World AIDS day in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House in Washington December 1, 2005
Ambassador Randall Tobias (R), the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator, is applauded by senior members of the U.S. government including (L-R) Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and Secretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt during remarks by U.S. President George W. Bush about World AIDS Day in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building near the White House in Washington December 1, 2005
Hello good friend "snugs" Thank you
Short answer, NO. It's like the William Clay/Lacy Clay situation in Missouri. We have little dynasties.
I wonder how many times Jesse Jackson Jrs' little boy has been told President Bush is a "bad man"....
I keep remembering when John Edwards had his kids "trained" to say stupid stuff during his campaign..
I am sure that little boy has NEVER learned to respect the POTUS!!
President George W. Bush (front C) shakes hands with U.S. Senator John Kerry (D-MA) (2nd R) before signing the legislation, calling for a statue of the late civil rights activist Rosa Parks to be built in her image at the U.S. Capitol, at the White House in Washington December 1, 2005. Pictured are (back L-R): U.S. Senator Dick Lugar (R-IN), HUD Secretary Alfonso Jackson, first lady Laura Bush, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, U.S. Congressman Jessie Jackson Jr. (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS).
President Bush smiles before signing a bill during a ceremony held in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House, December 1, 2005.
President George W. Bush with U.S. Congressman Jessie Jackson Jr. (D-IL) and U.S. Senators John Kerry (D-MA) (C) and Thad Cochran (R-MS before signing the legislation, calling for a statue of the late civil rights activist Rosa Parks
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice watches as U.S. President George W. Bush signs a bill during a ceremony held in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House, Washington, December 1, 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, and Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., right, watch President Bush sign a bill, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in the Eisenhower Executive Office
President George W. Bush is seen Thursday, Dec. 1. 2005 in the Eisenhower Executuive Office Building in Washington, as he signs H.R. 4145, to Direct the Joint Committee on the Library to Obtain a Statue of Rosa Parks, which will be placed in the US Capitol's National Statuary Hall. The President is joined by, from left to right, U.S. Sen. Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind., U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson, Mrs. Laura Bush, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill., U.S. Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss.
President Bush with Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., D-Ill.,right, after signing a bill Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, authorizing a statue of civil rights leader Rosa Parks be placed in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall
President George W. Bush is seen Thursday, Dec. 1. 2005 in the Eisenhower Executuive Office Building in Washington, as he poses for photos with U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his children, Jesse Jackson III and Jessica, following the signing of H.R. 4145, to Direct the Joint Committee on the Library to Obtain a Statue of Rosa Parks, which will be placed in the US Capitol's National Statuary Hall. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is seen at left. White House
President with Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., right, after Bush signed a bill Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005
What the hell is Kerry doing in the picture. The man is unbelievable. Howie Carr was right when he pegged him "Live Shot Kerry" He is on TV more now then when he was running.
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Good evening
I missed the Christmas tree lighting :( I had to work.
Good evening Sara
I don't know about Jeese Jackson Jr.'s private life...but I have seen him in action in the House...and he has the SAME attitude that his father has...
BUT, you have to give him credit for actually WINNING an election...before he spews his racist crud.
Oh, gag me. I could've done without seeing Lurch and JJ.
He's still running. He actually thinks he has a chance to be the dem nominee.
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