Posted on 06/07/2005 4:45:30 PM PDT by GretchenM
In preparation for the G-8 meeting in Scotland, President Bush received British PM Tony Blair at the White House, then held a press conference with him in which, among other things, they pledged hundreds of millions of dollars in more aid to Africa, including famine relief. Both emphasized the rewards that go to African nations that embrace true democracy. Both were asked about the "Downing Street Memo;" each strongly denied the substance of it, which I will not dignify with repetition here. Press here for press conference text.
Senate Democrats failed in their efforts to continue the stall against Justice Janice Brown's Appeals Court nomination being voted on, despite Senator Schumer asking the Senate, from the floor, if Justice Brown, a Southern sharecropper's daughter, wants to be the "Grand Exalted Ruler." Senator Jeff Sessions took offense to Schumer likening Justice Brown's aspirations to those of the hierarchy of the Ku Klux Klan. Schumer denied that he invoked such a thing.
Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld is in Norway for talks, ahead of a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels this week.
The Bush's celebrated Black Music Month in the East Room of the White House Monday. There are late photos of that.
Also from Monday: Vice President Dick Cheney spoke at the Gerald R. Ford Foundation dinner at The Lodge in Rancho Mirage, California, honoring "former First Lady Betty Ford for her lifetime of public service."
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island!
QUOTE: "Together our two nations [USA and Britain] worked to liberate Europe from fascism; together we defended freedom during the Cold War. Today we're standing together again to fight the war on terror, to secure democracy and freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan and the broader Middle East, and to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction. As we face the challenges and opportunities of a new century, our alliance is stronger than ever."
President Bush on Monday said, "The artists we celebrate this month use music to lift the human spirit. Black music in America began with the work songs and spirituals of people held in slavery. Their songs bore witness to cruelty and earthly injustice. And yet in them we hear the voice of faith lifted up to God. That music could have come only from the unique experience of African Americans, yet it speaks a language that all Americans understand."
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Hi ya
Dose on the way.
Pls wait to post or repost photos till the all clear. Thx!
Toaster winner what do you want?
Hi, you two! Thanks so much for doing this! The dose is the best part of my day!
Indeed!!!
President Bush shakes hands with singer Smokie Norful, center, as Erica Campbell, far left, and her sister Tina Campbell, following a reception honoring Black Music Month in the East Room 
"President Bush enjoys the music of gospel artists Mary Mary during a performance in the East Room."
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso Jackson, is at left. 
offers congratulations that you are 
Laura looks a little unhappy with someone in that last picture, probably a stupid reporter or reporterette.
Hiya snugs. You were nine seconds away from having to award yourself another toaster!
Former President Gerald R. Ford listens as his wife Betty Ford speaks after she received the 2005 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service at The Lodge in Rancho Mirage, Calif., Monday, June 6, 2005. Past recipients include Alan Greenspan, Richard Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld.
Former president Gerald Ford kisses his wife, Betty, after presenting her with the Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service 
Laura B. and Condi R. before W and TB's presser
ummm, any appliance with you know who. Alternatively, Ted Kennedy in a blender. I mean IN the blender!! ;-)
Wow! Mr. Blair looks very happy here.
Good evening everyone! Thanks once again snugs!!
Hiya, dosers. Loved Bush and Blair!
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snugs = Gretchen
thinking one, typing other
apologies
My favorite picture---love it, love him..
Thanks Gretchen!!
Rumsfeld with Norway's Defense Minister Kristin Krohn Devold (R) and Major Trudi Skjelde from NATO headquarters of Jatta as they wave from the bridge of the Royal Marine Vessel KNM Harstad in Stavanger 
In Bangkok Tuesday
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