Posted on 06/16/2005 2:54:10 PM PDT by snugs
Yesterday President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney and their wives attended a Congressional Picnic at the White House.
Today President Bush attended National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C along with members of Congress and former Cabinet Minister Tom Ridge.
The President also voiced doubts over the elections taking place in Iran “The June 17th presidential elections are sadly consistent with this oppressive record. Iran's rulers denied more than a thousand people who put themselves forward as candidates, including popular reformers and women who have done so much for the cause of freedom and democracy in Iran.“
Later in the day he spoke about Medicare at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington.
It was also announced that the President will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Ja'afari to the White House on June 24, 2005
Vice-President Dick Cheney was due to meet Canadian Agriculture Minister Doug Horner first on the “menu” was said to be discussions regarding reopening the border to Canadian cattle.
U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, holds a press briefing with reporters in advance of her trip to the Middle East
The President’s father the Former President Bush is in Weimar, in the eastern region of Germany.
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell and former prime ministers Bob Hawke of Australia and Mahathir Mohamad of Malaysia are attending a global leaders forum in Kuala Lumpur.
Unlikely political allies, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Hillary Clinton join forces to push for a new medical records bill which will allow hospitals to share patient information they said is necessary to prevent life-threatening mistakes, during a joint press conference at George Washington University Hospital in Washington.
Apologies to those who it may offend for posting the photos of Hillary that follow but if I had cropped them it would have looked strange and would IMHO be doing the very thing that we Conservative criticise the democrats of censoring and presenting news in a bias fashion.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
THE PRESIDENT at Hispanic Prayer Breakfast
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
Washington, D.C.
QUOTE
THE PRESIDENT: Gracias, y siéntese. (Laughter.) Thank you for the warm welcome. It's an honor to be here at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast. Thanks for inviting me back. I understand this, like you understand this: America is founded on los valores de fe y familia. (Applause.) These are the values at the heart of the Hispanic American community. These are the values that enrich our nation. And I am grateful.
Your good works and reverence bring compassion to our country, and more importantly, honor to the Almighty. This morning we come together to pray, to pray for God's help as we serve our fellow citizens. Danny, thank you very much for the invitation and the introduction. I'm proud to be with a lot of the faith leaders from around our country. I saw my friend Luis Cortés. It's good to see you again, Luis. I want to thank John von Seggern, who is the Chairman of the Prayer Breakfast.
I want to thank the members of the Congress who are here -- Nancy Pelosi, Chris Cannon, Hilda Solis, Rahm Emanuel, Luis Fortuno. I want to thank you all for serving our country, and thank you for setting aside politics to come and honor the Almighty through prayer.
It's good to see my old buddy, former member of the Cabinet, Ridge. Tom Ridge is with us.
Many in the Hispanic community understand that by serving the least of -- nuestros hermanos y hermanas -- that we're serving a cause greater than ourselves. And by doing so, we're helping all citizens have an opportunity to realize their dreams here in America.
Finally, we see the love of neighbor in tens of thousands of Hispanics who serve America and the cause of freedom. One of these was an immigrant from Mexico named Rafael Peralta. The day after Rafael got his green card, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Think about that. While serving in Iraq, this good sergeant wrote a letter to his younger brother. He said, "Be proud of being an American. Our father came to this country, became a citizen because it was the right place for our family to be." Shortly after writing that letter, Sergeant Peralta used his own body to cover a grenade an enemy soldier had rolled into a roomful of Marines. This prayer breakfast, we remember the sacrifices of honorable and good folks like Sergeant Peralta, who have shown their love of neighbor by giving their life for freedom.
One of the most powerful aspects of being the President is to know that millions of people pray for me and Laura. People that I'll never have a chance -- (applause.) Think about a country where millions of people of all faiths, people whom I'll never have a chance to look face-to-face with and say, thank you, take time to pray. It really is the strength of America, isn't it? Through prayer we ask that our hearts be aligned with God's. Through prayer we ask that we may be given the strength to do what's right and to help those in need.
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Photo of the Day
President George W. Bush delivers remarks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast at the Andrew Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Thursday, June 16, 2005. "In America, people of faith have no corner on compassion, but people of faith need compassion to be true to the call to "Ame al projimo como a sí mismo," love your neighbor like you'd like to be loved yourself. That's a universal call," said the President
Doing research....and HERE you ARE!!!
Top 10 again?
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Toaster winner congratulations
President Bush, center, welcomes guests to the Congressional Picnic Reception on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 15, 2005 in Washington. With Bush are from left to right, Lynne Cheney, Vice President Dick Cheney and first lady Laura Bush
United States President George W. Bush (L) gestures while speaking as first lady Laura Bush watches at the Congressional Picnic held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC June 15, 2005
United States President George W. Bush speaks at the Congressional Picnic held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC June 15, 2005
President Bush, left, puts his arm around Sec. of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, right, while greeting guest at the Congressional Picnic Reception on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, June 15, 2005
United States President George W. Bush and his wife Laura bids goodnight to and thanks guests attending the Congressional Picnic held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC June 15, 2005
RUMMY! :D
President Bush makes remarks, Thursday, June 16, 2005, at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, sponsored by Esperanza, a network of Hispanic Christians, churches, and ministries.
President Bush, left, stands with Rev. Luis Cortez, Jr., president of Esperanza, a network of Hispanic Christians, churches, and ministries, at The National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast Thursday, June 16, 2005
U.S. President George W. Bush and President of Esperanza USA Reverend Luis Cortes Jr. shake hands following the president's remarks at the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington June 16, 2005
President Bush, center, greets members of the Hispanic community after speaking at The National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast Thursday, June 16, 2005, in Washington
Indeed !!
U.S. President George W. Bush waves before making remarks about Medicare at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C. June 16, 2005
President Bush speaks about Medicare at the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday, June 16, 2005 in Washington
U.S. President George W. Bush gestures while making remarks about Medicare at the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C. June 16, 2005.
President George W. Bush discusses Medicare at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Thursday, June 16, 2005. "Medicare now covers preventive screenings that can catch illness from diabetes to heart disease," said the President. "Medicare is covering innovative programs to help seniors with chronic diseases like high blood pressure. I urge every senior to take advantage of these new benefits in Medicare."
A U.S. Secret Service agent stands watch as President Bush speaks about Medicare at the Department of Health and Human Services Thursday, June 16, 2005 in Washington. Seen at rear center is Labor Secretary Elaine Chao
President George W. Bush greets Mark McClellan, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, after speaking on Medicare at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Thursday, June 16, 2005
Unlikely political allies, Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., left, join forces to push for a new medical records bill which will allow hospitals to share patient information they said is necessary to prevent life-threatening mistakes, during a press conference at George Washington University Hospital in Washington, Thursday, June 16, 2005. Frist, a heart surgeon before being elected to the Senate, wants to integrate local and regional health information systems to allow some 6,000 hospitals and 9,000 health care providers to better communicate and share patient histories during medical emergencies.
I think that when Bill Frist laughs he looks quite attractive he ought to show more expression as unfortunately at times he can come over as a little wooden
Former US President Georg H.W. Bush sen. waves during his visit in Weimar, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 16, 2005. Former US president Georg Bush, one-time Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl will be the first recipients of the new German Point Alpha Prize
Former U.S president George Bush, left, and the state governor of Thuringia Dieter Althaus, right, tour the old town of Weimar, Thursday, June 16, 2005.
Former US President George Bush sen., left, and Dieter Althaus, Governor of German state Thuringia, right, stand in the house of German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in Weimar, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 16, 2005.
Former US President George H.W. Bush, left, and Dieter Althaus, Governor of the German state of Thuringia, right, stand in front of the famous word 'Salve' in revered German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's dwelling house in Weimar, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 16, 2005. 'Salve' translate to 'Greetings'.
Former US president George Bush, left, gestures to Dieter Althaus, Governor of the German state of Thuringia, right, in the garden of revered German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's house in Weimar, eastern Germany, Thursday, June 16, 2005.
WOOOOOHOOOOOO..... Any toaster will do.....as long as it has a pic of the President at his Ranch on it!
Great pics...Looks like our President was mobbed at breakfast! Must be hot in D.C.....wish we could have summer here someday!
Now, back to work.
This Oct. 29, 2004, Kent County Sheriff booking photo shows Homer O. Shoup Jr., 51, of Wayland, Mich. Shoup, who pleaded guilty to threatening to kill U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, is scheduled to be sentenced Thursday, June 16, 2005. Shoup made the threat in October when Cheney was appearing in Lansing, Mich.
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Great. Another Republican aids in the rehabilitation of the Gorgon.
It is depressing.
You missed it by 20 seconds better luck next time
Who's got the Condi/Angelina Jolie pics?
Do you mean the ones that were posted yesterday?
LuvyaDubya sent me this pic that she scanned (I fixed it up some, but if anyone else has better software you can work on it.....)
Ladies......make sure you're seated before you look at this.....
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Here you go.........
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
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