A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos) - 6.23.04

Whitehouse.gov, Yahoo.com | 6.23.04 | ohioWfan

[ohioWfan]

This morning President Bush flew to Philadelphia to speak to People for People at the Greater Exodus Baptist Church about the HIV/AIDS pandemic. He was enthusiastically introduced by Pastor Herb Lusk.

This afternoon back in the East Room at the White House, the President awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to outstanding Americans, and got a few golf tips as well.

Enjoy your trip to Sanity Island on the Daily Dose!

[ohioWfan]

QUOTE of the DAY: The second part of a domestic strategy to fight AIDS is prevention. I think it's really important for us to focus on prevention. We can learn from the experiences of other countries when it comes to a good program to prevent the spread of AIDS, like the nation of Uganda. They've started what they call the A-B-C approach to prevention of this deadly disease. That stands for: Abstain, be faithful in marriage, and, when appropriate, use condoms. That's what A-B-C stands for. And it's working. I like to call it a practical, balanced and moral message. I say it's working because Uganda has cut its AIDS infection rate to 5 percent over 10 years. Prevention works. (Applause.)

I think our country needs a practical, effective, moral message. In addition to other kinds of prevention, we need to tell our children that abstinence is the only certain way to avoid contacting HIV. (Applause.) It works every time. Children have a way of living up or down to our expectations. If we want them to lead healthy and responsible lives, we must ask them to lead healthy and responsible lives. (Applause.)

[ohioWfan]

DOSE PING! Lots tonight, so please wait until the all clear to post any more photos!

[Brad’s Gramma]

hi!

[MEG33]

Looking forward!..Thank you.

[visualops]

YAY!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[ohioWfan]

Leaving the White House this morning......

The crowd at the White House........

[ohioWfan]

Being introduced by Herb Lusk........

I like this one!

[Wolfstar]

I don't know who Herb Lusk is, but I like his enthusiasm. He's got an engaging smile.

[ohioWfan]

GREAT smile, Mr. President!

[admiralsn]

10??????

[admiralsn]

As Swiper on "Dora the Explorer" says, "Awwwwwwwww, man!"

[radiohead]

Ooh, top ten as I'm writing, but probably not by time it posts. :(

Hey, ladies.

[Brad’s Gramma]

11 posted on 06/23/2004 5:02:11 PM PDT by admiralsn


hehe

[ohioWfan]

Interesting angle..........."The Hand?"

"The Hand, Part II?"

[ohioWfan]

I'm not sure if the President told a few ghost stories while he was greeting the crowd, but I'll bet they couldn't tell what color his eyes were in this lighting. :o)

Meeting with a panel........

[Wolfstar]

Please forgive me. It's nearly 5:30pm here on the West Coast, and my brain has all but switched off for the day. What does "10?????" mean?

[ohioWfan]

Back at the White House at the Presidential Medal of Freedom award ceremony.

With the OTHER George W.........

The recipients.....

[Miss Marple]

They played Lusk's introduction of the President on Fox. You should have heard it! Defender of the faith, etc. I am going to see if there is a copy on the White House site. President Bush said that the guy who introduces him at the White House should be worried about his job. LOL!

[Wolfstar]

Nice crowd. I'm genuinely heartened to see the enthusiasm from the African-American attendees.