A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos) 1-24-07

The White House and Yahoo ^ | 1-24-07 | onyx

[onyx]

Welcome to Sanity Island.

President Bush traveled to Wilmington, Delaware today, where he discussed his Energy Initiative in the Hotel du Pont's DuPont's theater. Afterward, he toured DuPont's Experimental Station. The full text of the President's remarks can be read here.

Earlier in the day, President Bush signed an Executive Order, To Support Alternative Fuel Use And Help The Federal Government Reduce Oil Use. The Order requires Federal Agencies to lead by example in advancing the Nation's energy security and environmental performance through effective environmental, energy, and transportation management.

Executive Order: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management.

This afternoon, President Bush met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Combatant Commanders in the Cabinet Room of the White House.

He greeted the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders and said

"It's my pleasure to welcome Secretary Gates, the Joint Chiefs, and the combatant commanders to the White House. First of all, it's an honor to be in the presence of such fine citizens, men who are doing their duty to protect this country. And we have no more solemn duty than to protect America in this war against extremists and radicals.

I'm looking forward to our discussion about the theaters in which you are representing America. I'm looking forward to discussion about the new way forward in Iraq. I thank you for your service.

I also call upon the Senate to move quickly to confirm Lieutenant General Petraeus as the Commander of the Multinational Forces Iraq, Admiral Fallon as the Commander of Central Command, and General Casey as the Army Chief of Staff. It is important to get these three fine individuals in their posts as soon as possible so that we have continuity as we do our duty to protect the American people.

We'll have a wide-ranging discussion here, and then Laura and I have the high privilege of welcoming you and your spouses to dinner tonight. Welcome, and thank you for coming."

Pictured from left to right: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Peter Pace, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Vice Chairman Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr., Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Michael T. Moseley. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Quote of the Day

This is not the fight we entered in Iraq, but it is the fight we're in. Every one of us wishes this war were over and won. Yet it would not be like us to leave our promises unkept, our friends abandoned, and our own security at risk. Ladies and gentlemen: On this day, at this hour, it is still within our power to shape the outcome of this battle. Let us find our resolve, and turn events toward victory.

I respect you and the arguments you've made. We went into this largely united, in our assumptions and in our convictions. And whatever you voted for, you did not vote for failure. Our country is pursuing a new strategy in Iraq, and I ask you to give it a chance to work. And I ask you to support our troops in the field, and those on their way.

This is a decent and honorable country -- and resilient, too. We've been through a lot together. We've met challenges and faced dangers, and we know that more lie ahead. Yet we can go forward with confidence -- because the State of our Union is strong, our cause in the world is right, and tonight that cause goes on. God bless.

See you next year. Thank you for your prayers.

Photo of the Day

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STATE OF THE UNION, 2007, DELIVERED BY PRESIDENT GEORGE WALKER BUSH.

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DOSE PING !

Tons of photos from last night and they're not in order. Please forgive me and bear with me. This'll be quite the excursion on Sanity Island. Not a quiet walk on the beach.

[ilovew]

Howdy :)

[mystery-ak]

I gave up and posted....was up about a minute....

[Earthdweller]

Hi Onyx!!

[onyx]

LOL! You again?
CONGRATULATIONS and hang on!

[onyx]

President Bush waves as he arrives with Sen. Mike Castle, R-Del., at the New Castle County Airport in New Castle, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007

President Bush arrives at the New Castle County Airport in New Castle, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. Bush came to plug his energy proposals at a DuPont Co. facility where scientists research ethanol and other biofuels. (AP Photo/Pat Crowe II)

President Bush tours a DuPont experimental station in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

President Bush tours a DuPont experimental station in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. DuPont microbiologist Armando Byrne, left, and DuPont Chief Executive Officer Chad Holliday, right, flank the president. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

President Bush prepares to deliver remarks on energy, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

President Bush delivers remarks on energy in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

President Bush delivers remarks on energy in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

President George W. Bush greets audience members after his remarks on energy initiatives at Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. White House photo by Paul Morse

President Bush greets troops as he departs New Castle Air National Guard ramp in Wilmington, Del. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

President George W. Bush greet National Guard personnel at New Castle Airport., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. White House photo by Paul Morse

[OldFriend]

Good evening. Still smiling at the wonderful speech by our beloved President last evening.

[onyx]

President George W. Bush talks about his energy initiatives at Hotel Du Pont in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. "American automobile companies, as well as foreign automobile companies competing for market share here in the United States, understand that's where the consumer mentality is evolving," said President Bush. "And they're beginning to spend their own money, as well as help from the federal government, to develop new batteries. It's going to be an exciting time, really, when you think about it, when you're able to drive the first 20 miles in a plug-in hybrid vehicle without one drop of gasoline, which makes the country less dependent on oil." White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush tours the Dupont Experimental Station in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. “I made the case last night to the American people that we have got to do something about our dependence on oil -- for two reasons,” said the President during his remarks at Hotel Du Pont after his tour. “One, dependence on oil provides an economic and national security risk, a problem that this country better start dealing with in a serious fashion now, before it becomes acute. And second, we've got to be wise stewards of the environment, and dependency on oil makes it harder to be wise stewards of the environment.” White House photo by Paul Morse

President Bush tours a DuPont experimental station in Wilmington, Del., Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. DuPont microbiologist Armando Byrne, left, and Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman, right, flank the president. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

[Earthdweller]

It was a good speech. Very few had the audacity to deny that.

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Navy Adm. William J. Fallon, President Bush's nominee to head U.S. Central Command replacing Gen. John Abizaid, listens as Bush, not pictured, makes a statement to reporters as he meets with the joint chiefs and combatant commanders in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. At right is U.S. Joint Forces commander Gen. Lance L. Smith. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Bush, right, pauses as he makes a statement to reporters, while Vice President Dick Cheney, left, looks on during a meeting with the joint chiefs and combatant commanders in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Vice President Cheney listens intently while President Bush speaks during a meeting with the joint chiefs and combatant commanders in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

[onyx]

Hang on everybody! I'll start with last night's photos and they remain out of order. I'm sorry.

[MEG33]

Thank you! God Bless Our President!

[ilovew]

What are you sorry for? I'm just glad you're posting em. :)

[onyx]

From last night's State of the Union Address

President George W. Bush enters the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol for his State of the Union address, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. White House photo by David Bohrer

President George W. Bush delivers his State of the Union Address Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at the U.S. Capitol. "For all of us in this room, there is no higher responsibility than to protect the people of this country from danger," said President George W. Bush. "Five years have come and gone since we saw the scenes and felt the sorrow that the terrorists can cause. We've had time to take stock of our situation. We've added many critical protections to guard the homeland. We know with certainty that the horrors of that September morning were just a glimpse of what the terrorists intend for us -- unless we stop them." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush emphasizes a point during the State of the Union address Tuesday, January 23, 2007. The President told the nation, "We're not the first to come here with a government divided and uncertainty in the air. Like many before us, we can work through our differences and achieve big things for the American people." White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush is applauded as he delivers his State of the Union Address Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at the U.S. Capitol. "We need to uphold the great tradition of the melting pot that welcomes and assimilates new arrivals," said the President. "We need to resolve the status of the illegal immigrants who are already in our country without animosity and without amnesty." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Dikembe Mutombo of the Houston Rockets is recognized by President George W. Bush during the State of the Union Address at U.S. Capitol Tuesday , Jan. 23, 2007. "Dikembe became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States," said President Bush. "But he never forgot the land of his birth, or the duty to share his blessings with others. He built a brand new hospital in his old hometown. A friend has said of this good-hearted man: "Mutombo believes that God has given him this opportunity to do great things." And we are proud to call this son of the Congo a citizen of the United States of America. White House photo by Eric Draper

Wesley Autrey receives a standing ovation as President Bush recognizes him during his State of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday evening, Jan. 23, 2007. "Three weeks ago, Wesley Autrey was waiting at a Harlem subway station with his two little girls, when he saw a man fall into the path of a train," said President Bush. "With seconds to act, Wesley jumped onto the tracks, pulled the man into the space between the rails, and held him as the train passed right above their heads. He insists he's not a hero. He says: 'We got guys and girls overseas dying for us to have our freedoms. We have got to show each other some love.' There is something wonderful about a country that produces a brave and humble man like Wesley Autrey." White House photo by Shealah Craighead

[Carolinamom]

Here and more than ready for the excursion!

[mystery-ak]

take your time...we are in no hurry...

[onyx]

President George W. Bush receives applause while delivering the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. Also pictured are Vice President Dick Cheney and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. White House photo by David Bohrer

This video frame grab taken from television shows first lady Laura Bush, left, Lynne Cheney, center, wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, with Sgt. Tommy Reiman, right, reacting to President Bush's mentioning Reiman during Bush's State of the Union address in Washington, Tuesday Jan. 23, 2007. Rieman was awarded the Silver Star for acts of bravery while serving in Iraq. (AP Photo/AP Television News)

U.S. first lady Laura Bush greets U.S. Army Sgt. Tommy Reiman as she arrives for the U.S. President George W. Bush's State of the Union speech on Capitol Hill in Washington January 23, 2007. REUTERS/Jim Young (UNITED STATES)

First Lady Laura Bush, right, accompanied by, from left, Ambassador Nancy Brinker, Dr. Nancy Ho, and Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo during President Bush's State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

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President Bush hands a copy of his speech to Vice President Dick Cheney and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. prior to his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

President Bush delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

President Bush shakes hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. prior to his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. Vice President Dick Cheney looks on at left. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

President Bush smiles as he arrives to deliver his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress as Vice President Richard Cheney, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. applaud, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

President Bush smiles while being applauded by Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi prior to delivering his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

President Bush delivers the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007 as Vice President Dick Cheney listens in the background. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Bush delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Bush arrives for his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

President Bush waves to the gallery before his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. applaud at rear. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Bush looks up as he is applauded before delivering his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

President Bush greets members of congress as he arrives to deliver his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

President Bush waves as he is applauded before delivering his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

President Bush delivers his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

President Bush greets members of Congress as he arrives to deliver his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Larry Downing, Pool)

President Bush greets House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. as Vice President Dick Cheney looks on, before the president's State of the Union address on Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Bush shakes hands with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after his State of the Union speech in the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

President Bush makes a point during his State of the Union speech in the U. S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

President Bush greets Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Peter Pace on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007 after his State of the Union address. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

President Bush delivers his State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007 as Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi look on. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)