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QUOTES OF THE DAY

President Bush Extends Condolences to Victims of Earthquakes in China
I extend my condolences to those injured and to the families of the victims of today's earthquake in China's Sichuan Province. I am particularly saddened by the number of students and children affected by this tragedy. The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the Chinese people, especially those directly affected. The United States stands ready to help in any way possible.

Statement by the President
I strongly condemn Hizballah's recent efforts, and those of their foreign sponsors in Tehran and Damascus, to use violence and intimidation to bend the government and people of Lebanon to their will. The United States will continue to firmly support the Government of Lebanon, led by Prime Minister Siniora, against this effort to undermine the hard-fought gains in sovereignty and independence the Lebanese people have made in recent years. The international community will not allow the Iranian and Syrian regimes, via their proxies, to return Lebanon to foreign domination and control. To ensure the safety and security of the people of Lebanon, the United States will continue its assistance to the Lebanese Armed Forces to ensure they are able to defend the Lebanese Government and safeguard its institutions.

It is critical that the international community come together to assist the Lebanese people in their hour of need. I plan to consult with regional leaders on my upcoming trip to the Middle East to coordinate efforts to support the Lebanese Government and implement U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1559 and 1701, among others, which seek to bolster Lebanon's sovereignty against external efforts at destabilization and interference. The Lebanese people have sacrificed much for the sake of their freedom, and the United State s will continue to stand with them against this latest assault on their independence and security.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes guests to the East Room of the White House Monday, May 12, 2008, as she congratulates the recipients of the 2008 Preserve America Presidential Awards. The African Burial Ground Project, The Corinth and Alcorn County Mississippi Heritage Tourism Initiative, the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program were all honored for their efforts in preserving our national historic sites. White House photo by Allison Huff

[MamaB]

Hi.

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Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting any photos or graphics

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First Lady Laura Bush makes remarks at the start of Senate Spouses luncheon, Monday, May 12, 2008, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington.

Click here for her remarks

Former first lady Barbara Bush is greeted in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, May 12,2008, during the Senate Spouses luncheon.

First lady Laura Bush, is followed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John Nau III, left, as she leaves the Preserve America Presidential Awards gathering, Monday, May 12, 2008, in the East Room of the White House

[Big Horn]

Right on, I think he may be one of our better presidents.

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L) makes remarks during a meeting with members of the Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion at the State Department in Washington, DC.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L) makes remarks during a meeting with members of the Advisory Committee on Democracy Promotion at the State Department in Washington, DC.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice hugs Goli Ameri, right, as her with her husband Jamsheed "Jim" Ameri, left, watches after she was sworn in as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs at the State Department in Washington, Monday, May 12, 2008.

[Kaslin]

Great Photo of the Day, and the First Lady is wearing NordP's favorite color

[MamaB]

That part of MS is where some of my ancestors lived back in the 1800’s.

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Toaster House keeping - congratulations to the winners

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All clear - please feel free to post or repost any photos or graphics in the spirit of this thread

[luvie]

Great Photo of the Day of our beautiful first lady!

She looks good in any color she wears!

[Cinnamon Girl]

I know this is from Thurs. night, but I thought Vice President Cheney looks really good in this suit.

[NordP]

Thanks for the Dose, tonight, snugs!

LOVE that orange sherbet suit on Lady Laura!!!