Posted on 03/06/2010 5:26:05 PM PST by Kaslin
It is now almost 14 month since President Bush has left the White House, and the more time goes by the more I miss him and the First Lady.
The topic for the month of March 2005 was mostly Social Security and President Bush’s fight to save it and give younger workers a choice for their own retirement plan.
I have chosen as quote of the month the radio Address of March 19, 2005, and as photo of the month, I have chosen the photo of President Bush giving the radio address on March 19, 2005
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 19, 2005
President's Radio Address
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On this day two years ago, we launched Operation Iraqi Freedom to disarm a brutal regime, free its people, and defend the world from a grave danger.
Before coalition forces arrived, Iraq was ruled by a dictatorship that murdered its own citizens, threatened its neighbors, and defied the world. We knew of Saddam Hussein's record of aggression and support for terror. We knew of his long history of pursuing, even using, weapons of mass destruction, and we know that September the 11th requires our country to think differently. We must, and we will, confront threats to America before they fully materialize.
Now, because we acted, Iraq's government is no longer a threat to the world or its own people. Today the Iraqi people are taking charge of their own destiny. In January, over eight million Iraqis defied the car bombers and assassins to vote in free elections. This week, Iraq's Transitional National Assembly convened for the first time. These elected leaders broadly represent Iraq's people and include more than 85 women. They will now draft a new constitution for a free and democratic Iraq. In October, that document will be presented to the Iraqi people in a national referendum. Another election is planned for December to choose a permanent constitutional government.
Free governments reflect the culture of the citizens they serve, and that is happening in Iraq. Today, Iraqis can take pride in building a government that answers to its people and honors their country's unique heritage. Millions of Americans saw that pride in an Iraqi woman named Safia Taleb al-Suhail who sat in the gallery during the State of the Union address. Eleven years ago, Saddam Hussein's thugs murdered her father. Today, Safia's nation is free, and Saddam Hussein sits in a prison cell. Safia expressed the gratitude of the Iraqi nation when she embraced the mom of Marine Corps Sergeant Byron Norwood who was killed in the assault on Fallujah.
To all the brave members of our Armed Forces who have taken part in this historic mission, and to your families, I express the heartfelt thanks of the American people. I know that nothing can end the pain of the families who have lost loved ones in this struggle, but they can know that their sacrifice has added to America's security and the freedom of the world.
Iraq's progress toward political freedom has opened a new phase of our work there. We are focusing our efforts on training the Iraqi security forces. As they become more self-reliant and take on greater security responsibilities, America and its coalition partners will increasingly assume a supporting role. In the end, Iraqis must be able to defend their own country, and we will help that proud, new nation secure its liberty. And then our troops will return home with the honor they have earned.
Today we're seeing hopeful signs across the broader Middle East. The victory of freedom in Iraq is strengthening a new ally in the war on terror, and inspiring democratic reformers from Beirut to Tehran. Today, women can vote in Afghanistan, Palestinians are breaking the old patterns of violence, and hundreds of thousands of Lebanese are rising up to demand their sovereignty and democratic rights. These are landmark events in the history of freedom. Only the fire of liberty can purge the ideologies of murder by offering hope to those who yearn to live free. p>
Photo(s) of the Month
President George W. Bush records his radio address for a Saturday morning broadcast in the Cabinet Room of the White House Thursday, March 17, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
I just had to include this photo of Barney following President Bush
As Barney follows along, President George W. Bush walks with Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, left, and Mexican President Vicente Fox in Crawford, Texas, March 23, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
Please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics
President George W. Bush delivers remarks at a White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, March 1, 2005.White House photo by Paul Morse
President Bush discusses his faith-based agenda during a White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., Tuesday, March 1, 2005.White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush greets attendees during a White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, March 1, 2005.White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush congratulates the 2004 World Series Champion Boston Red Sox during a ceremony on the South Lawn, Wednesday, March 2, 2005. The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Oct. 27, 2004, winning the World Series for the first time since 1918. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush receives a team jersey during a visit by the Boston Red Sox, the 2004 World Series champions, Wednesday, March 02, 2005. “We wish you all the best in the upcoming season, said the President to the team. “We know that you've been able to do what has been viewed to be the impossible.” White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush hosts a visit by the Boston Red Sox, the 2004 World Series champions, Wednesday, March 02, 2005. “You know, the last time the Red Sox were here, Woodrow Wilson lived here. There were only 16 teams in baseball then. After the World Series victory in 1918, a reporter from Boston said, "The luckiest baseball spot on Earth is Boston, for it has never lost a World Series." That's one optimistic writer,” said the President. White House photo by Paul Morse
resident George W. Bush poses with the Boston Red Sox, the 2004 World Series champions, during a South Lawn ceremony celebrating the team’s historic achievement Wednesday, March 02, 2005. “You answered 86 years of prayer,” said the President. “That's an amazing feat, isn't it? I mean, when the Red Sox won, people all over the world cheered.” White House photo by Eric Draper
Congressional Minority Leader Queen Nancy Pelosi congratulates Rachel Robinson, widow of Jackie Robinson, during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring Jackie Robinson at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Jackie Robinson became the first black player in Major League Baseball when he signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. White House photo by Eric Draper
Rachel Robinson accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of her husband Jackie Robinson during a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, March 2, 2005. Pictured, from left, are Congressional Minority Leader Queen Nancy Pelosi, President George W. Bush, Rachel Robinson and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert. White House photo by Eric Draper
Indeed she does
Gosh, I Miss him and Laura!
President George W. Bush watches as U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor swears in Michael Chertoff as Secretary of Homeland Security during a ceremony Thursday, Mar. 3, 2005, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. On stage with Mr. Chertoff is his wife Meryl, center, and their two children Philip and Emily. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush stands with Michael Chertoff, the new Secretary of Homeland Security, during Chertoff’s swearing-in ceremony Thursday, Mar. 3, 2005, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and guests applaud Secretary Michael Chertoff after he was sworn in as the second Secretary of Homeland Security Thursday. Mar. 3, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush greets former Attorney General John Ashcroft after the swearing-in ceremony Thursday, March 3, 2005, of Michael Chertoff as new Homeland Security chief. The event took place at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Paul Morse
Thank you for posting, Kaslin!
Believe me, you are not the only one
Beautiful Miss Kaslin. Thanks for all the work!
You are very welcome
My pleasure, and thank you :)
President George W. Bush stands with new U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff during Chertoff’s swearing-in ceremony Thursday, Mar. 3, 2005, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff greet the crowd at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. after Chertoff’s swearing-in ceremony Thursday, Mar. 3, 2005.
Sigh.................
Yearning for the good old days.
Walking through the main lobby, President George W. Bush and Porter Goss, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, head to a brief news conference at CIA headquarters Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Langley, Va. White House photo by Paul Morse
Standing on the agency seal, President George W. Bush speaks to the media inside the CIA headquarters Thursday, March 3, 2005, as CIA Director Porter Goss listens in. White House photo by Paul Morse
Central Intelligence Agency Director Porter Goss listens as President Bush delivers a brief statement to the media after visiting with CIA employees at their headquarters Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Langley, Va. White House photo by Paul Morse
I miss George.
We all are :(
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