Posted on 12/01/2004 2:48:00 PM PST by GretchenM
No. That's an actual photo taken by the press. Weird, huh?
I wonder if there were some Canadian - USA collaborations that produced the graphics.
They are great.
Your tag line cracked me up.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRUTHIE, AND HOPE YOU'RE FEELING BETTER>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Totally.
That's a mini shock to me.
Are they making fun of Rather or just slamming Bush in some obscure manner?
Just trying to bring on the Holiday spirit a little early! :O)
Can't say it often enough. Luv ya Dubya!!!
Hiya snugs! How's everything?
I watched a special on the Secret Service the other night on the National Geographic channel (or one of those educational cable channels). Was astonished to learn that AF1 has it's own fuel supply and fuel truck which is flown in as part of the advance team to wherever the president travels.
"Our guy is clearly better looking than theirs."
Indeed. Hi Jaysun; nice to see you here.
I won't ask about the other thing -- the pictures, you know, from the hair-raising hunting trip.
LOL! Everytime I think of stories about Lincoln's ghost in the WH, I wonder what he must have thought when the entire building, except the outside walls, was demolished in the 1940's. Harry Truman had the whole place gutted and rebuilt because the original was in such bad repair. No president prior to Truman actually lived in the current WH.
(M2C, don't mean to come off like a spoil-sport today. I just love history and enjoy sharing it.)
".......I'm proud to stand in this historic place, which has welcomed home so many Canadians who defended liberty overseas, and which so many new Canadians began their North American dream. I'm grateful for the hospitality shown by the people of this fine city who have been so very kind to Americans before.
Three years ago, Halifax and other towns and villages -- from Newfoundland to Manitoba to the Northwest Territories to British Columbia -- welcomed, as the Prime Minister mentioned, more than 33,000 passengers on diverted flights. For days after September the 11th, Canadians came to the aid of men and women and children who were worried and confused and had nowhere to sleep. You opened your homes and your churches to strangers. You brought food, you set up clinics, you arranged for calls to their loved ones, and you asked for nothing in return.
One American declared, "My heart is overwhelmed at the outpouring of Canadian compassion. How does a person say 'thank you' to a nation?" Well, that's something a President can do. And so let me say directly to the Canadian people, and to all of you here today who welcomed Americans, thank you for your kindness to America in an hour of need. (Applause.)
That emergency revealed the good and generous heart of this country, and showed the true feelings of Canadians and Americans toward each other. The affection that appeared in an instant will always be there, and it runs deep. Beyond the words of politicians and the natural disagreements that nations will have, our two peoples are one family, and always will be. (Applause.)
We're united in part by the daily contact of commerce, and both our nations are better off for it. In the 10 years since the North American Free Trade Agreement was enacted, trade between the United States and Canada has nearly doubled. Twenty-three percent of America's exports go directly north; and more than 80 percent of Canadians' exports go to my country.
With so much trade, there are bound to be some disagreements. I proudly ate some Alberta beef last night and -- (laughter) -- I'm still standing. (Laughter and applause.) With determined efforts, and relying on sound science and mutual goodwill, we can resolve issues. Take, for example, those PEI potatoes. (Laughter.)
Right, Mr. Premier? (Laughter.)
Canada represents America's most vital trade relationship in the whole world, and we will do all that is necessary to keep that relationship strong.
Yet, our ties go deeper than trade. Our community of values reaches back centuries. Canada and the U.S. may have disagreed on the wisdom of separating from the Crown, but we've always agreed on the great principles of liberty derived from our common heritage.
We believe in the dignity of every human life, and we believe in the right of every person to live in freedom. We believe in free markets, humanized by compassion and fairness. We believe a diverse society can also be united by principles of justice and equality. The values we hold have made us good neighbors for centuries, and they will keep us as strong allies and good friends for the centuries to come. (Applause.)....."
Great shot, eh?
((((Hugs from Oz)))
I don't know if the tall, good-looking, buff-looking black man behind the President is Secret Service. But if he is, I'd like to see some Chilean weenie try to separate GWB from him.
I don't know how the President can top his first Inaugural Address. It was beautiful. One of the best of all time in my opinion.
I noticed that. Maybe the WH official photographer is on vacation.
Very cool photo!
Interesting info on the AF1 fuel supply.
It points out how we have to be right all the time, as W says, to stay safe.
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