Posted on 02/06/2009 5:21:21 PM PST by Kaslin
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Taking the opportunity to speak about American Heart Month, Mrs. Laura Bush delivers the weekly radio address from her office in the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "This American Heart Month, all of us can be Heart Truth ambassadors. Start by protecting your own heart, and spread the word to others. February is a month known for Valentines. This February, encourage your loved ones to take care of their health. It's the best Valentine's gift you could possibly give." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
February 1, 2008 Mrs. Bush's Radio Address to the Nation
MRS. BUSH: Good morning. This is Laura Bush. For the weekly radio address, President Bush has handed the mic over to me. And today, I'd like to talk about something that's close to my heart -- America's heart health.
February is American Heart Month -- a time to start heart-healthy habits, and to learn about the risk factors for heart disease. These risk factors include smoking, being overweight, lack of exercise, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, family history, and age. Heart disease affects more than 80 million people in the United States and claims the life of one American every minute.
By now, many women who've tuned in may be tempted to tune out. A few years ago, I might have. Like many women, I assumed heart disease was a "man's disease." But the Heart Truth is this: that heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women. In 2002, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute launched the Heart Truth campaign, and asked me to join.
Over the last five years, I've seen the Heart Truth campaign spread the word to women about how they can protect their heart health. Symptoms of a heart attack can be different in women than in men. Symptoms in women can include persistent fatigue, difficulty breathing, and a pain in the jaw or neck. If women have these symptoms, they should go immediately to the hospital.
Nothing draws attention like a little red dress, so this is the Heart Truth's symbol. Across the country, people are rallying around that dress. Women are taking heart disease more seriously. So are their doctors. And every year from 2000 to 2005, heart disease deaths among women decreased.
This is good progress, but we still want more people to know the Heart Truth. Too many women, especially African-American women, die of heart disease. More than 80 percent of middle-aged women have at least one risk factor and many of them don't know it.
Last year, as part of my work to tell the Heart Truth, I went on the Rachael Ray show, where I described the symptoms of heart attacks in women. One woman who watched, Candy Stauffer, says that a few weeks after she saw the show she woke up feeling nauseated and bothered by pain in the jaw. Candy's daughter remembered what she'd heard on Rachael Ray. And because Candy and her daughter paid attention to the symptoms of heart trouble, Candy got to the emergency room in time to be treated.
Since her close call, Candy has started exercising every day. She's dropped 45 pounds. Now she's calling on others to take better care of their hearts. "My family is more aware," Candy says. "My friends are more aware." Even in line at the grocery store, Candy will tell other people about heart disease.
I'm proud to serve as the Heart Truth's official national ambassador. But I'm even more proud of America's unofficial heart-health ambassadors. Across the United States, doctors, researchers, and patients like Candy Stauffer are telling the Heart Truth, and they're saving women's lives. This American Heart Month, all of us can be Heart Truth ambassadors. Start by protecting your own heart, and spread the word to others. February is a month known for Valentines. This February, encourage your loved ones to take care of their health. It's the best Valentine's gift you could possibly give. Thanks for listening.
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February 1, 2008
President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the economy during his stop Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Mo. The President told his audience, "I've got an agenda for Congress. I'm looking forward to working with them on how to stimulate the economy in the short-term, but make sure we remain a strong economy in the long-term. And I'm looking forward to working with them." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush pauses to talk Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, with Eli Lockhart, left, and Alex Harris, both 6 years old, at the Kaleidoscope Creative Center at Hallmark Cards, Inc., in Kansas City, Mo. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is greeted upon arrival at Hallmark Cards, Inc., in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, where he delivered a statement on the economy. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush gets up close and personal with a child as he arrived Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at Eggtc., a home-style restaurant in Kansas City, where he met local business leaders over breakfast. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with local business leaders at breakfast Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. The President met the group before continuing on to Hallmark Cards, Inc., where he delivered a statement on the economy. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes the hand of Joyce Cullen, a heart disease survivor, after signing the Presidential Proclamation in Honor of American Heart Month Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, in Kansas City, Mo. In signing the proclamation, the President thanked Mrs. Cullen for her work and said, "...She's very much a part of the Heart Truth Campaign here in Kansas City. And she's helping people understand two things -- one, be able to recognize the symptoms, and secondly, be able to prevent the symptoms from happening in the first place... So I want to thank you for being a strong leader in the campaign for awareness." White House photo by Eric Draper
Taking the opportunity to speak about American Heart Month, Mrs. Laura Bush delivers the weekly radio address from her office in the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "This American Heart Month, all of us can be Heart Truth ambassadors. Start by protecting your own heart, and spread the word to others. February is a month known for Valentines. This February, encourage your loved ones to take care of their health. It's the best Valentine's gift you could possibly give." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
LOL! I blinked! :D
:)
Great picture of Laura! Wish they were still there! :(
President George W. Bush meets with members of his Cabinet Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. In speaking about the Budget that was sent to Congress, the President said, "This is a good, solid budget. It's not only an innovative budget, in that it's coming to Congress over the Internet, it's a budget that's balanced -- gets to balance in 2012 and saves taxpayers money." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush holds up a computer with the E-Budget for the cameras during a Cabinet meeting Monday, Feb. 4, 2008. Later, the President said, "I submitted the budget today to Congress -- it's on a laptop notebook, an e-budget. It saves paper, saves trees, saves money. I think it's the first budget submitted electronically. And it's a good budget. It's a budget that achieves some important objectives. One, it understands our top priority is to defend our country, so we fund our military, as well as fund the homeland security. Secondly, the budget keeps our economy growing." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
The Executive Clerk of the White House electronically transmits the FY2009 Budget Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, marking the first time in American history that the Executive Branch has electronically transmitted a budget proposal, or any official government document, to the Legislative Branch. The Executive Clerk used an approved credential to digitally sign the electronic transmittal of the FY09 Budget, thus proving the document's authenticity. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush holds a racing helmet as he poses with 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson and wife, Chandra Johnson Tuesday Feb. 5, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
*snif* :(
President George W. Bush stands between Scotty Niedermayer, left, and Ducks' owner Henry Samueli as he holds up a BUSH 07 Anaheim Ducks jersey Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, after welcoming the 2007 Stanley Cup champions to the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush welcomes the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks to the East Room of the White House Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. The Ducks claimed their first Cup when they defeated the Ottawa Senators in the best-of-seven championship series in June 2007. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush speaks about the devastation left in the wake of overnight tornadoes across the South as he delivers remarks during the ceremonial swearing in Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, of Ed Schafer as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Said the President, "Today before we begin this important ceremony, I do want the people in those states to know the American people are standing with them." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush listens as the Oath of Office is administered ceremoniously by Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. Holding the Bible is Nancy Schafer, wife of the new secretary. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush congratulates Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer after he was ceremoniously sworn in Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the background are Mrs. Nancy Schafer and Deputy Secretary Chuck Conner. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush watch as the St. Veronicas Youth Steel Orchestra performs at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush addresses an East Room audience Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, on pending President nominations. In urging the Senate to act on the nominations, the President said, "I'm really grateful for the many talented and dedicated and patriotic men and women who have answered the call to service. And now my call to the United States Senate is this: Rise to your responsibilities; give these nominees the vote they deserve, and confirm them as soon as possible." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush signs an Executive Order establishing the Interagency Working Group on Youth Programs at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. The Executive Order is a coalition of Federal agencies that will help support communities and organizations working to help our Nation's youth. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Helping America's Youth Event Thursday Feb. 7, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush smiles as Mrs. Laura Bush is introduced Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton Hotel. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses the 35th Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Washington, D.C. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney receives a welcome before delivering his remarks at the 35th Conservative Political Action Conference Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, in Washington, D.C. White House photo by David Bohrer
Marine One, carrying President George W. Bush, flies over a swath of destruction near Lafayette, Tennessee, as he arrived Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, to see first-hand the damage left in the wake of Tuesday's tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush walks a rubble-strewn stretch of highway in Lafayette, Tennessee Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, during his visit to the region that was hard hit by tornadoes earlier in the week. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush walks a rubble-strewn stretch of highway in Lafayette, Tennessee Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, during his visit to the region that was hard hit by tornadoes earlier in the week. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush spends a moment with Shelvy Linville, Mayor of Macon County, Tennessee, after attending a briefing Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, on the regional tornado damage left in the wake of Tuesday's deadly storms. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush attends a briefing on regional tornado damage shortly after arriving Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, at the Lafayette Fire Department in Lafayette, Tennessee. The President visited the area in the wake of Tuesday's deadly tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush stands with Phil and June Spears of Lafayette, Tennessee, as he speaks to the media after touring the region that was among the hardest hit by Tuesday's deadly tornadoes. Said the President, "We're sorry you're going through what you're going through. You know, life sometimes is unfair and you don't get to play the hand that you wanted to play. But the question is when you get dealt the hand, how do you play it? I've come away with this impression of the folks in Macon County: ...You're down to earth, good, hard-working people; they have a respect for the Almighty; and this community is going to be as strong as ever." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush puts his arm around a woman as he meets residents of Lafayette, Tennessee, Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, during his visit to assess the damage and offer comfort to those impacted by Tuesday's deadly tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush embraces residents of Lafayette, Tennessee during his visit Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, to the region that was hard hit by Tuesday's tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush comforts a resident of Lafayette, Tennessee during his tour Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, of the destruction left in the wake of Tuesday's deadly tornadoes. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush holds the hands of Phil and June Spears after touring their Lafayette, Tennessee neighborhood Friday, Feb. 8, 2008. The President assured the Spears that they'd receive the care they needed in the wake of Tuesday's deadly tornadoes, and said, "And you're going to find you got some new friends showing up, too... When they know there's a neighbor in need, they'll come and help you." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush acknowledges the audience after delivering remarks Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, to the 35th Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, D.C. With him is Dave Keene, Chairman of the American Conservative Union. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush makes remarks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Actor Avery Brooks, (L), and Dr. Allen Guelzo make remarks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush listen as Actor Avery Brooks, (L), and Dr. Allen Guelzo make remarks during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring Abraham Lincoln's 199th Birthday, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush stands with Dr. Salam Fayyad, Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, during his visit Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, to the White House for a meeting with Stephen Hadley, National Security Advisor. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses her remarks at The Heart Truth reception Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in the East Room of the White House, part of a national awareness campaign that warns women of the dangers of heart disease. Mrs. Bush, joined by President George W. Bush at the reception, has served as the National Ambasasador for The Heart Truth national campaign since 2003. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush welcomes guests to The Heart Truth reception Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in the East Room of the White House, reminding women of the importance to protect their heart health. Mrs. Bush has served as the National Ambasasador for The Heart Truth national campaign since 2003. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush joins the Temptations on stage in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, after they performed during the celebration of African American History Month. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush, Jenna Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice join the East Room audience in listening to The Temptations Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, during a celebration of African American History Month. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush joins the Temptations on stage in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, after they performed during the celebration of African American History Month. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mali President Amadou Touré meet in the Oval Office Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, at the White House. Said President Bush upon welcoming his fellow leader, "I was touched by the President's concern about the life of the average citizen in Mali... This is a country that's committed to the rights of its people, and we're proud to be standing side-by-side with you." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush attends the National Security Advisor's meeting with the Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People around the Globe (H.E.L.P.) Commission Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House. The H.E.L.P. Commission reviews foreign assistance and provides recommendations to the President and Congress. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Thanks for the thread Kaslin.
((hugs)) Jonny, Luvy & snugs
Prayin’ for you & your Dad snugs.
Love you!
Meeky
With Michael McConnell, Director of National Intelligence, looking on, President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the Protect America Act Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House. Said the President, "It is time for Congress to ensure the flow of vital intelligence is not disrupted. It is time for Congress to pass a law that provides a long-term foundation to protect our country. And they must do so immediately." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush signs H.R. 5140, the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in the East Room at the White House. White House photo by David Bohrer
Exactly! I feel that the White House already needs a good
fumigating! Ugh!
President George W. Bush talks with reporters Thursday, Feb. 14. 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, urging members of Congress to pass the Protect America Act before legislation authorizing the monitoring of terrorist communications expires Saturday at midnight. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush talks with reporters Thursday, Feb. 14. 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House, urging members of Congress to pass the Protect America Act before legislation authorizing the monitoring of terrorist communications expires Saturday at midnight. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush gestures as he as he delivers his remarks Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, on his upcoming trip to Africa. Speaking in praise of the continent President Bush said, "Africa in the 21st century is a continent of potential. It's a place where democracy is advancing, where economies are growing, and leaders are meeting challenges with purpose and determination." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses guests as she prepares to introduce President George W. Bush Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008 at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C., prior to an address about their upcoming trip to Africa. Mrs. Bush outlined the many United States initiatives in cooperation with Africa nations that help improve education, reduce poverty and fight pandemic diseases. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney meet with the Bicameral Republican leadership Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Howdy, (((MM)))
Good to see you here!
President George W. Bush speaks to the President of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, to offer condolences in the wake of Thursday's tragic campus shootings. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush stands with members of his Cabinet in Cross Hall at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave from Air Force One as they board the aircraft Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at Andrews Air Force Base en route to Benin, the first stop on their five-country, African visit. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
I b here where all the sane people are! :))
*siiiiigh*
Would love to have one of those big ole hugs from GW!
President George W. Bush is greeted by President Boni Yayi of Benin, and his wife, Madame Chantal de Souza Yayi, as he and Mrs. Laura Bush deplane Air Force One Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at the Cadjehoun International Airport in Cotonou, Benin. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Boni Yayi of Benin, stand for their respective national anthems Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, after the President and Mrs. Laura Bush arrived at Cadjehoun International Airport in Cotonou, Benin, the first of five stops in Africa. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Flower girls await the arrival Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush at Cadjehoun International Airport in Cotonou, Benin. The President and First Lady made the stop -- the first of their Africa visit – and spent the day before continuing on to Tanzania. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush is greeted by flower girls upon arrival Saturday, Feb. 6, 2008, at Cadjehoun International Airport in Cotonou, Benin, after he and Mrs. Laura Bush arrived at the first stop on their five-country, Africa visit. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush and Madame Chantal de Souza Yayi, wife of President Boni Yayi, enjoy a performance by recipients of the Ambassador's Girls Scholarship during a visit Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, by President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush to Benin. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose with women at Cadjehoun International Airport in Cotonou, Benin Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, after they greeted the President and First Lady upon arrival. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush and Madame Chantal de Souza Yayi, First Lady of Benin, walk the red carpet upon the arrival Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, of Mrs. Bush and President George W. Bush to Benin. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush and Madame Chantal de Souza Yayi, wife of President Boni Yayi of Benin, watch as representatives of the USAID-Supported Mothers' Association perform Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, during their visit in Cotonou, Benin. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave to President Boni Yayi of Benin and Madame Chantal de Souza Yayi as they board Air Force One Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, after visiting the African country on the first leg of their five-country trip. The President and Mrs. Bush later arrived in Tanzania, where they will spend two days. White House photo by Eric Draper
Thank you :) And thank you for the special Dose, Kas. I sure do miss it.
A sea of Tanzania and U.S. flags greets Air Force One as the aircraft carrying President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush arrives at Julius Nyerere International Airport Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush and Salma Kikwete, wife of President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, stand on the red carpet Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, after the arrival of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush to Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Young women in traditional costume dance during welcoming ceremonies for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are joined by President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and his wife, Salma Kikwete as they watch performers during the arrival ceremony Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
A participant in the welcoming ceremony for President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush dances near the red carpet at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam as he rejoices in the arrival of U.S. leader to Tanzania. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
A woman waves a U.S. flag as Air Force One arrives at Julius Nyerere International Airport Saturday in Dar es Salaam. The arrival of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush brought thousands in welcome to the streets of the country's capitol. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Tanzanian women in dresses bearing the likeness of President George W. Bush wave flags from Tanzania and the United States as they await the arrival Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam of President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Me too. More and more as each day passes.
A band member awaits the arrival Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, of President George W. Bush to the State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania for a meeting with the Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush is greeted by President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, as he arrives at the State House in Dar es Salaam Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. Hundreds of well-wishers joined the ceremonial welcome
President George W. Bush and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania acknowledge the crowd as they walk through the ceremonial arrival cordon Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the State House in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush reaches out to some of the hundreds of well-wishers in the ceremonial arrival cordon on hand to welcome him Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, to the State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
A young man waving a Tanzanian flag joins the well-wishers in the ceremonial arrival cordon Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, to welcome President George W. Bush to Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands as he greets a large cheering crowd on his arrival Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, to the State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, wave to the ceremonial arrival cordon as they reach the steps of the State House in Dar es Salaam Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is greeted by President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, upon his arrival Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the State House in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania shake hands before the start of their meeting Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the State House in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Jakaya Kilwete of Tanzania sign the Millenium Challenge Compact Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, sign the Millennium Challenge Compact -- a $698 million dollar compact that is the largest project in the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s history – prior to the start of their joint press availability Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the State House in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania, shake hands after signing the $698 million Millennium Challenge Compact Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in Dar es Salaam. In signing the compact, President Bush said, "We are partners in democracy. We believe that governments ought to respond to the people. We're also partners in fighting disease, extending opportunity and working for peace. Mr. President, I mentioned I was proud to sign, along with the President, the largest Millennium Challenge Account in the history of the United States here in Tanzania. It will provide nearly $700 million over five years to improve Tanzania's transportation network, secure reliable supplies of energy, and expand access to clean and safe water." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Hi, Meeky! :)
I want to tear my hair out over the atrocities that are
fouling up our National house!
There is no longer any respect there.
President George W. Bush delivers remarks as he participates in a joint press availability Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, with President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania at the State House in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Jakaya Kilwete of Tanzania particiapte in a joint press availability Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, outside the State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush delivers remarks as he participates in a joint press availability Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, with President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania at the State House in Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Jakaya Kilwete of Tanzania shake hands following their joint press availability Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the State House in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Good place to be. They don’t call it Sanity Island for
nothing! LOL!
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, stand with the family members of victims during a moment of silence Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 in the memorial garden of the U.S. embassy in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, in remembrance for those who died in the 1998 U.S. embassy bombing. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush lays a wreath Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 in the memorial garden of the U.S. embassy in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, during a memorial remembrance for those who died in the 1998 U.S. embassy bombing. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stands in background. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with a family member Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at the memorial garden of the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, during a memorial remembrance for those who died in the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing. White House photo by Eric Draper
Four women cheer and wave flags upon the arrival President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, to the Amana District Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where President Bush and Mrs. Bush visited a patients and staff at the hospital's care and treament clinic. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Crowds cheer and wave flags as the motorcade of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush arrives Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, to the Amana District Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where President Bush and Mrs. Bush visited a care and treament clinic. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, joined by Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, visit with a staff doctor Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the Amana District Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where President Bush and Mrs. Bush visited a patients and staff at the hospital's care and treatment clinic. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Thank you very much for the picture presentation. I miss President Bush./Just Asking - seoul62......
Mrs. Laura Bush is welcomed on her arrival to the WAMA Foundation Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for a meeting to launch the National Plan of Action for Orphans and Vulnerable Children. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a roundtable discussion with faith-based HIV/AIDS Prevention Program graduates Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Karimjee Hall in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Mrs. Bush reconfirmed America’s commitment to the Tanzanian people and their continued efforts against HIV/AIDS. At left is Mrs. Salma Kikwete, First Lady of Tanzania. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush joins a discussion with orphans and caretakers at the WAMA Foundation Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during a meeting to launch the National Plan of Action for Orphans and Vulnerable Children. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Thanks for the great memories!
Crowds cheer and wave flags as the motorcade of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush travel Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 to the Meru District Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
A sign welcomes President George W. Bush, Monday, February 18, 2008 in the Tanzanian capitol of Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush is welcomed by Maasai dancers on his arrival Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 to the airport in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
Those were good...and I’m homesick for a real President and it’s only been a few days.
Students line up to welcome President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, to the Maasai Girls School in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
Little boys in school uniforms pose for a photo, Monday, February 18, 2008 in the Tanzanian capitol of Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush applaud a dance performance Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at the Maasai Girls School in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush visits with students in a classroom Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at the Maasai Girls School in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, greets guests, students and their families during a welcome program Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, to the Maasai Girls School in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush visits with students and staff Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at the Maasai Girls School in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush join children and their families in the pediatric outpatient clinic Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at the Meru District Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush thanks a Maasai warrior dance group for their performance in welcoming President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, to the Maasai Girls School in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush joins members of a Maasai warrior dance group during their performance to welcome President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, to the Maasai Girls School in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets a young child on his arrival Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, for a tour of the outpatient clinic of the Meru District Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets and thanks the staff of the Meru District Hospital Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, for their work at the hospital's outpatient clinic in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush embraces a hospital staff member Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, during a tour of the outpatient facility at the Meru District Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush presents a mosquito net to a patient during a tour Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, of the Meru District Hospital outpatient clinic in Arusha, Tanzania. The mosquito nets are part of a program to help in the battle against malaria. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush embraces a pregnant woman after presenting her with a mosquito net during a tour Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, of the Meru District Hospital outpatient clinic in Arusha, Tanzania. The presentation of mosquito nets is part of a program to help in the battle against malaria. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush walks with Dr. Aziz Msuya Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, during a tour of the Meru District Hospital outpatient clinic in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose for a photo Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, with patients and staff at the Meru District Hospital outpatient clinic in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper>
President George W. Bush greets and thanks the staff of the Meru District Hospital Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, for their work at the hospital's outpatient clinic in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush views a medical slide thru a microscope Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, during a tour of the Meru District Hospital outpatient clinic in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as she meets with patients and staff Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, doing a tour of the outpatient clinic at the Meru District Hospital in Arusha, Tanzania. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with the management representatives of A to Z Textiles Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, in Arusha, Tanzania, where workers stitch mosquito nets in the fight against malaria. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Workers at the A to Z Textile Mills in Arusha, Tanazia, stitch mosquito nets Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, where President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush toured the mill and visited with employees. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
An employee at the A to Z Textile Mills in Arusha, Tanazia, stitches mosquito nets Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, where President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush toured the mill and visited with employees. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Fishing boats sit at the ready on the beach adjacent to the fish market, Monday, February 18, 2008 in the Tanzanian capitol of Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Women work serving dishes of fish, rice and beans at the fish market, Monday, February 18, 2008 in the Tanzanian capitol of Dar es Salaam. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave from the steps of Air Force One Feb. 19, 2008, as they depart from Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The President and Mrs. Bush are on their way to Rwanda, the third stop of their five-nation tour. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and first lady Salma Kikwete, wearing a blouse imprinted with a likeness of President George W. Bush, wave farewell to President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, regarding the independence of Kosovo. White House photo by Eric Draper
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