Posted on 01/08/2009 4:30:50 PM PST by daisyscarlett
President George W. Bush marked the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind law, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, during a visit with students, teachers and national educators at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia. Mrs. Laura Bush accompanied her husband. TRANSCRIPT
Vice President Dick Cheney presided over a Joint Session of Congress today for the certification of the Electoral College votes.
United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice returned to a meeting on the situation in Gaza at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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President George W. Bush talks with his National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley, right, as he leaves the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, to board Marine One as he departed the White House for a trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then onto Philadelphia, Pa. to speak at a No Child Left Behind program.
President George W. Bush waves outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, prior to boarding Marine One to depart for a trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then onto Philadelphia, Pa. to speak on the No Child Left Behind program.
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and first lady, Laura Bush, prepare to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before departing for Philadelphia, January 8, 2009.
Glad to be here!
Supporters watch as the Marine One helicopter, carrying U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady, Laura Bush, takes off from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, January 8, 2009.
President George W. Bush, accompanied by first lady Laura Bush, waves at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, prior to boarding Air Force One for a day trip to Philadelphia.
Thank you DS
President George W. Bush, and first lady Laura Bush, walk to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, for a trip to Philadelphia where they will mark the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind program.
President George W. Bush, accompanied by first lady Laura Bush, waves as they board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, for a day trip to Philadelphia.
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush exit Air Force One upon their arrival in Philadelphia, Thursday Jan. 8, 2009.
I take it these threads will end on Jan19th/20th?
Two U.S. Marines standing in front of Air Force One cast long shadows as they await the arrival of U.S. President George W. Bush who was traveling to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2009.
President George W. Bush marks the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind law, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, during a visit with students, teachers and national educators at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009.
U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with Rev. Al Sharpton before taking part in a roundtable discussion during his visit to General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2009. Bush made the visit to talk about the No Child Left Behind act he signed seven years ago. Behind is Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings.
U.S. President George W. Bush listens as he is introduced to speak at General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2009. Bush made the visit to talk about the No Child Left Behind act he signed seven years ago.
President George W. Bush marks the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind law during a visit with students, teachers and national educators at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings is seated at left.
Calling it his last policy speech, President George W. Bush addresses students, teachers and national educators at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, as he marks the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind law.
U.S. President George W. Bush makes reference to achievement levels as he speaks about the No Child Left Behind act during his visit to General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2009.
US President George W. Bush, next to First Lady Laura Bush, talks with 2nd graders during a classroom visit at General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 2009. Bush is visiting the school to speak on No Child Left Behind.
U.S. President George W. Bush collects letters from students during his visit to a second grade class at General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2009. Bush made the visit to talk about the No Child Left Behind act he signed seven years ago.
President George W. Bush marks the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind law during a visit with students, teachers and national educators at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009.
President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush walk down the stairs of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, after a trip to Philadelphia.
U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady, Laura Bush, step off Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington after trip to Philadelphia, January 8,
US President George W. Bush walks thru the colonnade of the White House January 8, 2009, on his way to the Oval Office after returning from a day of events in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
U.S. President George W. Bush kisses a student who gave him flowers during his visit to a second grade class at General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 8, 2009. Bush made the visit to talk about the No Child Left Behind act he signed seven years ago.
President George W. Bush marks the anniversary of his No Child Left Behind law, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, during a visit with students, teachers and national educators at the General Philip Kearny School in Philadelphia, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
President Bush on Thursday said, "...I've come to herald the success of a good piece of legislation. I have come to talk to our citizens about the results that this reform has yielded. And I call upon those who can determine the fate of No Child Left Behind in the future to stay strong in the face of criticism, to not weaken the law -- because in weakening the law, you weaken the chance for a child to succeed in America -- but to strengthen the law for the sake of every child."
Former United States president George H.W. Bush (L) salutes the side boys as he is piped aboard the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia January 8, 2009. Bush, the ship's namesake, is aboard to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official opening of the George H.W. Bush Tribute Room aboard the carrier. The George H.W. Bush will be commissioned January 10.
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