President Discusses Trip to Iraq with Reporters

The White House ^ | Nov 27, 2003 | White House

[PhiKapMom]

Thought you would enjoy reading the President's question and answer with the press aboard Air Force One! Still amazing to me that the President pulled this off! What a great feeling to see the pictures of him in Baghdad with the troops!

[Samwise]

I love this guy.

[eddie willers]

So I think the American people appreciate me going to express their sentiments to these kids.

This citizen does.

And many posts after this one will agree.

[Hotdog]

Nice read...Bump!

[Tuxedo]

Thanks for the post Mom!

[PhiKapMom]

I do too -- he is my favorite President even more! Pres Bush is so down to earth and makes you proud to support him!

[Dog Gone]

What a great interview. It makes me so proud to support this man.

[PhiKapMom]

Can only imagine the morale boost his visit gave to the troops and their family and friends back home. Everytime I watch the reaction when President Bush comes out to read his own address to the troops, I get tears in my eyes.

[LisaMalia]

Not only do I love this guy, he's my hero. As an American, he makes me feel safe and secure. Thank God for a president with heart, integrity, and guts.

[PhiKapMom]

Me too! Makes you want to roll up your sleeves and support him even more. This was an unbelieveable journey he made to Iraq.

One side highlight was stealing the front page from Ms. Clinton. She didn't even make my paper she was over there!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

So I think the American people appreciate me going to express their sentiments to these kids. This citizen does. And many posts after this one will agree

Like this one here. Thanks GW for doing what I wished for you to do!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

So I think the American people appreciate me going to express their sentiments to these kids. This citizen does. And many posts after this one will agree

Like this one here. Thanks GW for doing what I wished for you to do!

[prairiebreeze]

Iraqi Governing Counsel member Ahmad Chalabi (C) smiles while U.S. military troops applaud U. S. President George W. Bush who surprised U.S. military troops stationed in Iraq with a secret Thanksgiving Day visit to personally honor their service and sacrifice at the Baghdad International Airport, November 27, 2003. The president arrived in Iraq unannounced and met with troops before returning to his Central Texas ranch for the weekend. REUTERS/Larry Downing

This is one of the best pictures I've seen! It's one some other FR threads, but IMO it can't be shown too much.

Prairie

[Dog Gone]

The carrier landing was a great symbolic gesture, but this act goes far beyond that.

America has a true leader, and that won't be forgotten by anyone, even those who oppose the leadership.

This was a very big moment in so many ways.

If Andy Card was the driving force, he deserves a raise.

[eddie willers]

So I think the American people appreciate me going to express their sentiments to these kids.

I'll bet she was madder than Mo Dowd reading about Michael and Catherines' newest baby.

[eddie willers]

Check out the picture at post #11 for a visual definition of Gobsmacked.

[jonsie]

I talked to my son today (around 1:00 am his time)who is near Fallujah. He did not know that President Bush had been in the country. I explained what he did and all he could say was that it was a "gutsy" move by a great President. He said he would spread the word.

[MeekOneGOP]

[deport]

Another first of sorts for the President..... He asked the questions but doesn't micro manage the situation..... Find good people, give them the assignments, get out of their way and let them do the job. Hold them accountable for the results.... Management/leadership as it should be done.