Posted on 07/16/2006 2:08:25 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: The President and First Lady are in Russia for the G8 summit, which will conclude tomorrow. In addition to attending the group sessions, President Bush held a series of bilateral meetings with key leaders, including British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and French President Jacques Chirac.
Significantly, the President also had a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Hu Jintao, which was characterized as "on the sidelines" of the G8 summit. (China is not a member of the G8.)
Here is a link to the White House transcript of their joint press conference held after their meeting.
Here is a link from the article in Kyodo News about bilateral U.S.-China summit.
Regarding the Middle East crisis, the G8 struggled to come to an agreement, but did issue a joint statement. Led by President Bush, who pointedly said that Israel has a right to defend herself, the statement by the G8 leaders said:
The recent crisis "results from efforts by extremist forces [Iran and Syria] to destabilise the region and to frustrate the aspirations of the Palestinian, Israeli and Lebanese people for democracy and peace."Hezbollah and Hamas, though not named, were ordered to "immediately halt their attacks" to avoid plunging Middle East into "chaos" and provoking a wider conflict.
Israel's right to defend itself was confirmed by the G8 leaders, but they asked Israel to be "mindful of the strategic and humanitarian consequences of its actions."
In other words, the G8 statement closely parallel's President Bush's position. British Prime Minister Tony Blair also said Israel has a right to defend herself, and he accused Iran and Syria of undermining efforts to build a lasting peace in the Middle East.
Here is a link to a transcript of the G8 leaders' complete statement.
THE WEEK AHEAD: Skimpy news today, primarily because the President's schedule has not been finalized for next week.
The President will campaign in Colorado for Republican congressional candidate Rick O'Donnell, who is seeking the seat of Rep. Bob Beauprez, who is running for governor. This open seat is the 7th Congressional District in suburban Denver.The White House would not confirm the President's plans for next week after he returns from Russia. Ken Lisaius, a White House spokesman, said GWB's schedule for next Wednesday is still to be announced, and he has no public events scheduled for Thursday. The schedule could change, he said.
However, NAACP leaders said yesterday that they were optimistic President Bush would attend the organization's 97th annual convention next week in Washington.
"I am hopeful that he has decided to attend," said Bruce S. Gordon, president and chief executive officer of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. "I cannot confirm that he will be there, but I'm optimistic."
Paul Brathwaite, the Congressional Black Caucus' communications director, who has spoken with leaders planning the meeting, said Bush is expected to speak at the conference Thursday.
No, it's not just you. That skirt is too long. I (a couple of decades her junior) would wear it w/a high-necked lacy tank top, not with a jacket/blazer which calls for a shorter, straighter skirt. Perhaps she was going for a youthful look. But yoots wear blazers differently, too. She appears to be having some kind of age crisis.
Why are we bothering to call Kim Jong Il back? The delivery of the "you-have-no-choice" message should not be made by phone. That's like threatening a kid for the twelvth straight time with a "time-out" that he knows he'll never receive = 100% ineffective.
Hello?
They're all wearing some circular pin on their lapels. W has his on, too, only BELOW the flag. If Clinton had too, he would probably have worn the flag pin under the G8 pin.
Perfect snugs...thank you.
Putin and Bush also have a good relationship. They don't always agree, but they can work together. I don't know about the Finn, but it sure does look like Chirac is the "odd man out".
Regardless of what the Dems say, it looks to me like this President has better relationships with other leaders than most Presidents before him.
My guess as well.
Iron Chef update!
Looked directly at F N site.
Turns out tis a former chef not current chef...
That may mean Dem admin chef...
if so I won't record unless he cooked for Pres' I support.
ie non Dem/non Libral.
It's a Chef Schieb vs Iron Chef Cat Cora.
I've always been amused at the goofy looking uniform hats of the Soviet (now Russian) military. It always looks as though they have a dinner plate inside their hats, they're so big!
Cat Cora...Make Cat, Kat.
Now THAT'S a lovely black pantsuit! I love those ruffles on the jacket!
HAHA! Ludmilla's clothes are unbelievably bad. I am convinced she has the worst taste of anyone in the public arena, with maybe the exception of Cher.
I couldn't believe anyone would wear it in public! LOL!
Chef Schieb was hired by the Clintons, and he did work for the Bushes prior to the current chef, Cristeta Comerford, being named Executive Chef last August.
I do, too. She's so lovely.
WooHoo! Our kids are Iron Chef America fans. We'll have to watch!
Thanks for the W H Chef history info...
Well, since he did cook for The Bush's too...
I'll record it.
:)
The man sitting in the rear on the passenger side is one of his lead Secret Service agents, if not head of the Detail. I've seen him in many pictures of the President.
For updates re: that see mine & LuvyaDubya;s info further down.
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Good evening Fellow Dosers! I'm just back from vacation seeing sights, friends and shopping.
Thanks for today's interesting Dose, Wolfstar. Your personal take on each great photo is invaluable.
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