Posted on 05/26/2005 2:34:45 PM PDT by snugs
President Bush Welcomes Palestinian President Abbas to the White House following Abbas's meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Palestinian prime minister Ahmad Qorei the previous day at the State Department
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was the guest speaker at the All-American Week at Pike Field Ft. Bragg, N.C
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist met Indoesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during his visit with legislators on Capitol Hill
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Welcomes Palestinian President Abbas to the White House The Rose Garden
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you. Mr. President, it is my honor to welcome the democratically elected leader of the Palestinian people to the White House.
We meet at a time when a great achievement of history is within reach, the creation of a peaceful, democratic Palestinian state. President Abbas is seeking that goal by rejecting violence and working for democratic reform. I believe the Palestinian people are fully capable of justly governing themselves, in peace with their neighbors. I believe the interests of the Israeli people would be served by a peaceful Palestinian state. And I believe that now is the time for all parties of this conflict to move beyond old grievances and act forcefully in the cause of peace.
President Abbas's election four months ago was a tribute to the power and appeal of democracy, and an inspiration to the people across the region. Palestinians voted against violence, and for sovereignty, because only the defeat of violence will lead to sovereignty.
Photo of the Day
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and U.S. President George W. Bush smile together at the conclusion of a joint press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House
Dose going up please wait to post or re-post photos until the all clear is given – enjoy
U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) in the Oval Office of the White House May 26, 2005. Abbas said he will ask President Bush to fulfil his vision of a viable, sovereign Palestinian state living next to Israel in peace and security.
President George W. Bush shakes hands with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority Thursday, May 26, 2005, as the press records the moment in the Oval Office of the White House
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THANKS, snugs!
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Hi Snugs
President Bush, right, walks out with President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas, left, before the start of their press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House Thursday, May 26, 2005
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, and Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia, right, talk as they wait for President Bush and President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas to arrive at a joint press conference
Is it my imagination or has Condi had a change of hair style?
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas walk to the podium for a press conference in the Rose Garden
Congratulations you win the virtual toaster
Good evening Ohio hope you are getting rest after your hectic couple of weeks
Good evening
George W. Bush and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, respond to questions during a joint press availability Thursday, May 26, 2005, in the Rose Garden
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and U.S. President George W. Bush gesture towards each other as they hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, May 26, 2005. Bush on Thursday announced that the United States would provide $50 million in aid for the Palestinian Authority.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice smiles while attending a press conference held by President George W. Bush and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the Rose Garden at the White House, May 26, 2005
Definitely IMHO she has had something done different to her hair
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas leave the Rose Garden after speaking with reporters at the White House, May 26, 2005
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) and U.S. President George W. Bush walk back into the White House to the residence of the White House after speaking to reporters,
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) follows U.S. President George W. Bush back into the White House after they held a joint news conference in the Rose Garden
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (2nd from left) and U.S. President George W. Bush (R) walk past White House Chief of Staff Andy Card (L) and U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (2nd from right) as they head back into the White House after holding a joint news conference
Another interesting expression on the VP’s face I would love to have been a fly on the wall to hear what he had just said or what about to say
President Bush leads the way to lunch with Mahmoud Abbas, right, president of the Palestinian Authority, following their joint news conference
It's interesting to see the pix of Abbas and the President. Abbas consistently is shown walking at least a step or two behind the President. Never directly at his side. Perhaps it's just the photo angles or just a coincidence, but interesting nonetheless. Abbas is not to be trusted but perhaps he isn't as bad as Arafat.
Evenin' Dosers! Thanks for the pictures, snugs.
Condoleezza Rice (R) shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington prior to a working dinner, May 25, 2005.
Condoleezza Rice with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia walk to the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington prior a working dinner, May 25, 2005.
Yes, it's a new hairstyle and while it strikes me as being a little Oprah-esque, I think it looks good on Condi.
Good evening I had not noticed that but you are right maybe he sees it as a mark of respect seeing as he is the guest
I like it to it makes her face look somewhat softer IMHO
Donald Rumsfeld, right, shares a laugh with Commanding General MG William B. Caldwell, center, and Division Command Sergeant Major CSM Wolf W. Amacker, right, while riding in a military humvee during the 82nd Airborne Division's annual division review in conjunction with the All-American Week at Pike Field
Donald Rumsfeld, top center, rides in a military vehicle past 82nd Airborne Division soldiers during the annual division review in conjunction with the All-American Week at Pike Field, Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Riding past the troops is now a ceremonial event depicting when a commander would see his troops off to war. Rumsfeld was the guest speaker.
A veteran watches U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, not seen, speak during the 82nd Airborne Division's annual division review in conjunction with the All-American Week at Pike Field Thursday, May 26, 2005, at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Donald Rumsfeld, right, socializes during the 82nd Airborne Division's annual division review in conjunction with the All-American Week at Pike Field
I suspect we will get some comments about Rummy’s tie
Deference? Perhaps. Subservience??
LOL, who knows! I see some of the subsequent shots show him more directly beside the President.
Maybe he's just buoyed by the $50 million US that was pledged to him today, (rolling eyes!)
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