A DAY IN THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT BUSH (PHOTOS): 3.24.04

yahoo.com, whitehouse.gov ^ | March 24, 2004 | GretchenEE

[GretchenEE]

President Bush attended the Congressional Medal of Honor ceremony for Women's rights champion and civil rights leader Dr. Dorothy Height, who is 92 years old today. She served more than 30 years as the president of the National Council of Negro Women, an organization dedicating to uplifting black women and their communities.

President Bush spoke at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Washington.

He accepted Jacques Chirac's invitation to go to Paris on June 5.

Welcome to Sanity Island.

[kayak]

(((ohioWfan)))

I hope you know you'll be riding on wings of prayer on your trip and on your "mission."

[ladyinred]

Because Clinton was criticized as a Vietnam War opponent without a military record, he was limited in his ability to direct the military to engage in anti-terrorist commando operations they did not want to conduct. He had tried that in Somalia, and the military had made mistakes and lamed him. In the absence of a bigger provocation from al Qaeda to silence his critics, Clinton thought he could do no more.” (p. 225.)

That is amazing. Had Clinton cared more about serving the country than he did about his own image, how different things might have been! It is all about Bill.

[kayak]

Oh, sweetie! You've really been on a roller coaster lately. Prayers for you and Mike continue.

*hugs*

[ladyinred]

What wonderful, wonderful news! Please give Eric a hug from all of us, tell him how proud we are of him, and thank him for serving us all so well! Happy for you beyond words!

[baseballmom]

Thanks for the link. That lifted my spirits.:-)

[kayak]

Psalm 120

Plea for Relief from Bitter Foes

¹ In my distress I cried to the LORD,
        And He heard me.
        ²Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips
        And from a deceitful tongue.

        ³What shall be given to you,
        Or what shall be done to you,
        You false tongue?
        ⁴Sharp arrows of the warrior,
        With coals of the broom tree!

        ⁵Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech,
        That I dwell among the tents of Kedar!
        ⁶My soul has dwelt too long
        With one who hates peace.
        ⁷I am for peace;
        But when I speak, they are for war.

Please remember the following members of the military and their families/friends in prayer:

~ Gogranny ..... grandson Jarrett, deployed
~ Inspectorette ..... son Eric
~ LBGA ..... son is deployed
~ Slip18 ..... nephew is aboard ship - active duty USN
~ Himyar ..... son Robert
~ mrs tiggywinkle ….. nephew Michael is in the Navy
~ milagro ….. son is deployed in the Mid-East
~ Jewels1091 ….. friend of daughter … Chris (Navy)
~ from hoosiermama …
…..… Shanty & Josh (husband & wife just deployed separately)
…..… Bill and Bill (both military academy grads)
…..(when you teach, they're all your kids)
~ zlala ….. brother is deploying to the Mid-East
~ Pippin ….. niece in the Air Force …. nephew in the Army stationed in the Far East
~ WomanofStandard ….. a dear friend's sons, Troy (Air Force) in Italy and Tyler (Army) at Ft. Bragg, NC
~ kemathen7 ….. boyfriend, John (AirForce)
~ Warriormom ….. CIA agents whose plane crashed and may have been kidnapped in Colombia
~ Freeper Per-Ling ….. active duty in the Navy ….. has a wife and 2-year-old
~ brand new Freeper leenie312 ….. son Nicholas is in the Marines
~ rintense .…. friend's brother, Brian Z.
…..… friend, Matt (who is a Freeper), deployed to the Mid-East
~ AF_Blue ….. active-duty AF
~ stand 4 something ….. husband Mike AND son Scott, (both Air National Guard) deployed to the Mid-East
~ JulieRNR21 ….. a friend's grandson, Wesley in the USAF
~ TigerCap ….. co-worker, Kevin, Marine Reservist deployed to Kuwait
~ bigeasy ….. friend’s husband is deployed ….. he asks for prayer for justice, wisdom, swift return home
~ brand new Freeper fc2tomschermuly (Navy), who just signed up today to thank us for supporting the military
~ EuroFrog ….. husband, SSG Mike, deployed to Kuwait
….. SSG Kris, friend of SSG Mike in Kuwait
~ whoever ….. son Adam, on a Navy ship in a “hot zone” … he’s a single father (a widower) with a 10 y/o daughter ….. please lift her up also
~ annyokie ….. son, Ian (Navy)
~ IncPen ….. Sarah (who was IncPen’s maid of honor at her wedding), Air Force flight nurse, just landed in Kuwait
….. friend’s son Matt is in Kuwait
….. brother in law Paul is awaiting deployment
~ TruthNtegrity ….. cousin's son, Andy, is an Ensign, USN
~ RoseofTexas ….. the son of a friend, Leo, an MP in Kuwait
~ baseballmom ….. brother's brother-in-law, Chris, USAF Blackhawk pilot, now operating in Iraq
~ notpoliticallycorewrecked ….. nephew of a friend, B.C. (Marines), deployed to the Mid-East
~ goodnesswins ….. neighbor’s husband, Bruce, flying C-17's from Germany to Iraq
~ azGOPgal’s friend’s friend, Jeremy who is in the 10th Mountain Division
~ Warriormom requests prayer for April, a young, single mom de-mining the waters in the gulf
~ FresnoArmyBrat ….. a cousin
~ Jim Robinson ….. two nephews
~ Marysecretary ….. grand-nephew, Paul, who is in Iraq
~ tinacart ….. best friend's son, Cody - 4th Infantry
~ DallasDeb ….. niece in Army, posted to Kuwait, may be repairing comm equipment in Iraq
~ Texas Princess ….. nephew Roland, (Air Force)
~ hoosiermama ….. Callie, in Iraq; Dawn's brother ??? and George in a tank somewhere
….. … one of our teachers Dan, working stateside to help "process" military and supplies
~ bigghurtt ….. 5 years in the Army, soon-to-be Special Forces
~ STARWISE ….. friend Carol’s son-in-law Jeff … in Iraq as an MP
~ the family of Staff Sgt. Steven Mitchell, who lost their home in a fire while he was serving in Iraq … pray for their injuries received in the fire to heal, especially his 2-year-old daughter, Maddie, who was badly burned
~ JulieRNR21 ..... friend Betty's grandson, Matt, in US Army
~ Scott Speicher from Desert Storm
~ McGavin999 ….. friends Chris, Mike, Christopher and David, all in Iraq
~ McLynnan ….. Seth, closest friend’s son-in-law, deploying to Iraq
~ PhiKapMom’s daughter, Jennifer, U. S. Navy
~ BonnieJ ….. cousin Doug (Army) is in Baghdad
~ SnarlinCubBear ..... Jason (Army) a penpal who is deployed to the mid-East
~ RoseofTexas ….. cousin's son Mark, 20 years old ….. he is in the heart of Baghdad
~ TruthNtegrity ….. a Navy pilot, Lt. CMDR Andrew, has returned home, seen his now 9-month old son, and is training for who-knows-what!
….. … brother's retirement ceremony (John) is set for Oct. 3rd. Please pray for post-retirement plans.
~ GOP-Pat ….. penpal Jim, SSG in the Army … has been in Iraq for 9 months and has no idea when he’ll get to come home
~ radiohead ….. niece Angel has gotten word that her tour of duty in Iraq has been extended …. nephew is staying home being Mr. Mom to their 2-y-o and is need of prayer also
~ the families who mourn for their fallen heroes
~ healing for the injured
~ TruthNtegrity ….. Airmen Steve and Don …. back in Iraq after R&R ... ask for prayers for their wives and also for their toddlers who don't understand where Daddy is
~ Cate ….. son David, in Iraq since June with the 4th ID
~ ladyinred ….. Josh, newly deployed to Iraq
….. Also, Josh's sister Pamela
….. their mother now has 2 children over there and one who has just returned home
~ hoosierpearl ..... cousin Ed, in Iraq ... not expecting to come home until April
~ JulieRNR21 ….. J.C., now serving in US Army in Iraq
~ TruthNtegrity, mystery-ak …. .complete healing for the surviving crew and passengers of the downed Chinooks on Nov. 2nd, and Nov. 25th in Iraq.
~ ntnychik ….. the members of the 10th Mountain Division (which will be in Iraq for the long haul) and their families
~ Pan_Yan & Pan_Yans Wife ….. friend, Mike, stateside now but expects to go back to Iraq in late winter
~ Jewels1091 ….. Nick (friend of youngest daughter) going to Iraq for 18 months
~ SunflowerGal ….. grandson Daryl has just been deployed to South Africa ….. SG asks for prayers for his safety and for an ever-growing close walk with the Lord
~ CyberAnt ….. nephew Jody deploys to Iraq/Qutar on March 2
~ MS.BEHAVIN ….. friend's son-in-law, Scott, has been deployed to Iraq … his wife Tammy had recently lost a baby boy when she was 5 months along
~ An anonymous Freeper is making plans for an opportunity "in theatre" - studying two languages, and making preparations for their house to be rented while gone. Please pray as events continue on this path - for coordination of certain events and details that might be forgotten to be remembered.
~ hoosier_RW_conspirator ….. son Jake left for Basic Training on February 9 ... hopes to eventually qualify for Special Forces
~ Happy2BMe ….. son Aaron has just left for a year in Iraq
* ~ LKR59 ….. eldest nephew, Robert, went over to Iraq in Dec., right in Mosul, in the thick of things
*~ Severa ….. husband (FR screen name Hostel), USN Submariner, will be home in a few weeks, at least for a while
* ~ GretchenEE ….. son of dear friends, Silas (Army), serving in Germany currently, is interviewing for positions for when he leaves the service in October. He asks for prayer for the right doors to open.
* ~ ODC-GIRL ... part of her unit has been deployed
* ~ baseballmom ….. friend’s nephew, Thomas (Navy), just deployed
* ~ RoseofTexas ….. Shannon G. -serving in the US Army in Iraq

* ~ mike1sg and mystery-ak …. Prayers of thanksgiving that Mike's cancer is basal cell. And prayers for peace for Mike and mystery about his trip to Walter Reed and then to Fort Campbell.
*~ ohioWfan ..... prayers for a safe return home for Eric and a happy reunion with his family.
* ~ TruthNTegrity ….. Jaime Bravo, USMC. He re-upped, not expecting to go back to Iraq … and was sent back for a 2nd tour of duty. Please pray for his peace of mind about this.
* ~ WomanofStandard ….. dear friend's son Dustin (Army) has returned home safely from the Mid-East and is now stationed in the US.

* denotes change to the list (an addition or sometimes, thankfully, someone who has come home safely)

(Please FReepmail me with changes to the list because I may miss any pings. Thanks.)

[ladyinred]

Seems especially fitting today kayak. Thank you for doing this so faithfully.

[RoseofTexas]

Unfortunately the EVIL RATS will use the info gathered at the hearing to use against W every time he quotes 9-11! In reality that's all they really wanted, some red meat to use against W every time he speaks about the war! This has been W strongest point, and drives the rats nuts. This is only the beginning, watch for the 9-11 anti-bush family members take center stage faulting the president for the death of the 3000. While bubba the true criminal skates! To add salt to the wound, which those shameful family member callously file a law suit claiming negligence against W. Of course with the RAT lawyers, the DNC and the media lib whores encouragement! Folks, AND I MEAN THIS, if ever we need to get on our knees and seek God's favor upon our President, IT'S NOW!! The hordes of hell have just been unlashed on our president, our country and those that abide in the laws of this nation!!

[coloradomom]

What an appropriate psalm for today. Thank you!

[baseballmom]

OMG Ohio, that is such good news. Finally, finally, finally.

PLEASE, ping me to any and all pictures and posts regarding Eric. I'll be gone for a week starting Saturday, so I'm going to miss the celebration !!

Please know we are all sharing in the joy of Eric's homecoming. God bless him, and your whole family for the sacrifices you all have made this past year or so.

(((((((((((((((hugs for Eric)))))))))))))))))))))

[RoseofTexas]

ooops..which=watch

[proud American in Canada]

Re #15: I have to congratulate Pres. Bush--not only did he make Nancy Pelosi laugh, he laughed with her.

He is truly a man with heart.

God bless him!

[kayak]

I am biting my fingertips to keep from posting editorial comments about the line that jumped out at me, though I thought the whole Psalm was appropriate in view of today's events.

[DrDeb]

While the JUDAS Clarke was busy selling his soul for his 30 pieces of silver, a real stateman was endorsing the President for re-election. THANK YOU Zell Miller!!


Democratic Senator Blasts Kerry at Rally
Wed Mar 24, 3:13 PM ET

By JEFFREY McMURRAY, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON - The Bush-Cheney campaign Wednesday unleashed its most famous Democratic booster, Georgia Sen. Zell Miller, to make the case that presidential candidate John Kerry (news - web sites) advocates policies inconsistent with some of history's most popular Democratic presidents.

Miller, a Georgian who is the lone Democratic senator to back publicly President Bush (news - web sites)'s re-election bid, criticized Kerry in a speech announcing his leadership of a national "Democrats for Bush" effort. He was joined by a handful of lesser-known Democrats, but the campaign said it would release a more comprehensive list in the coming weeks.

The popular former governor cited the policies of Democratic Presidents John F. Kennedy and Harry S. Truman while contending that Kerry, not Bush, is outside the mainstream on issues ranging from tax cuts to war.

"John F. Kerry has the same initials as John F. Kennedy," Miller said, "but he has a far, far different view of what the government can do to help families prosper. John Kerry's spending and tax plan would stifle our economy and stall our recovery at the worst possible time."

Miller was an original sponsor of Bush's proposed $1.6 trillion tax cut, which Congress trimmed to $1.3 trillion. He argued that it represented a smaller proportion of the American economy and benefited poor Americans even more than one enacted under Kennedy in the 1960s.

As for the war in Iraq (news - web sites), Miller praised Kerry, D-Mass., for his Senate vote to authorize force. However, he said Kerry later opposed an $87 billion package to further fund the effort after "spending too much time around Howard Dean (news - web sites)," the former candidate and outspoken war critic.

Miller also criticized Kerry's view that more diplomatic channels should have been explored through the United Nations (news - web sites) before moving almost unilaterally.

"I cannot imagine the great Democratic Party leaders of past generations waiting with their hands in their pockets while a bunch of dithering diplomats decided the future of the world," Miller said. "That is the worst kind of indecisiveness. That is the wrong kind of leadership at this critical moment in our history."

The Kerry campaign said Miller had praised his Senate colleague just two years ago, calling Kerry "an authentic hero."

"Zell Miller's new leadership role will be a lonely post," Kerry spokeswoman Stephanie Cutter said. "Democrats, and Americans of all stripes, are tired of George Bush's failed policies and broken promises."

Bush campaign chairman Marc Racicot, a former Montana governor, said the campaign would use Miller often on the trail, particularly to rally fellow Democrats to the cause. Miller urged Democratic Bush-backers to find at least five others they could persuade to support the president.

"It'll be easy to recruit Democrats in Florida," said the state's former Democratic lieutenant governor, Wayne Mixson, who joined Miller on a conference call Wednesday. "I was with a bunch of business people yesterday, and I've already got my quota if that's all you want me to get."

Miller, who is retiring when his term ends in January, has by far the Senate's most conservative voting record among Democrats. He has backed the president on virtually every key issue and recently published a best-selling book, "A National Party No More: The Conscience of a Conservative Democrat."

Sen. Zell Miller: http://miller.senate.gov/

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=694&ncid=703&e=3&u=/ap/20040324/ap_on_el_pr/bush_democrats


We should all call or e-mail Senator Miller and thank him for his principled support of our GREAT president!!

http://miller.senate.gov/

[mrs tiggywinkle]

It seems like God gives you the right Psalm to share, each and every day. Thank you. <><

[Howlin]

[Kaslin]

That is amazing. Had Clinton cared more about serving the country than he did about his own image, how different things might have been! It is all about Bill.

And only about him

[Howlin]

Got YOU on my mind, too, kiddo.

[Right_in_Virginia]

I love the way the President is "smiling" at Pelosi in post 15. --- Priceless.

[kayak]

I didn't know that Pelosi's eyes would close ... I thought they were permanently fixed in bug-eyed position from her plastic surgeries. This photo may be historic.

OK, now I'll go back into 'nice' mode.