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A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos) 8.10.05
www.yahoo.com www.whitehouse.gov ^ | 10th August 2005 | Snugs

Posted on 08/10/2005 5:37:46 PM PDT by snugs

Today President George W. Bush signs the Transportation Equity Act, at the Caterpillar facility in Montgomery, Ill.

Former first lady Barbra Bush throws the first pitch before the start of a game between the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island


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QUOTE OF THE DAY –

President Signs Transportation Act
Caterpillar-Aurora Facility
Montgomery, Illinois

I was telling some of the fellows I met behind the stage that there's a Cat working on the ranch right now. (Laughter and applause.) And I'm not driving it. (Laughter.)

I'm honored to be here with Denny Hastert. The best words that I've recently heard were these: Denny Hastert is running for office again. (Applause.) Denny Hastert is a great Speaker of the House of Representatives. (Applause.) He also loves his district. (Applause.) And he loves the people in his district. He was telling me the other day -- other day, just a second ago, that he finished in the top 55 in his high school class. (Laughter.) And the high school was right around the corner. He also mentioned that there was only 55 people in his class.

(Laughter.) He's been here a long time, and he's seen this district grow and change and -- but he's always had a heart for the people here. And I'm thrilled his wife Jean and his family is with us today, as well. Thank you all for coming. (Applause.)

In other words, this is more than just a highway bill; it's a safety bill. The American people expect us to provide them with the safest possible transportation system, and this bill helps fulfill that obligation. This law makes our highways and mass transit systems safer and better, and it will help more people find work. And it accomplishes goals in a fiscally responsible way. We are not raising gasoline taxes in order to pay for this bill. (Applause.)

Our Secretary of Transportation, Norm Mineta, will work to ensure that taxpayers get the most from this bill and that projects are delivered on time and on budget. (Applause.)

The United States Congress can be proud of what it has achieved in the Transportation Equity Act, and I'm proud to be right here in Denny Hastert's district to sign it.

Thank you all for coming. May God bless you. (Applause.)

(The bill is signed.) (Applause.)



PHOTO OF THE DAY


President Bush rolls up his sleeves as House Speaker Dennis Hastert of Illinois introduces him to a crowd before signing the transportation bill at the Caterpillar plant in Montgomery, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005

1 posted on 08/10/2005 5:37:49 PM PDT by snugs
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To: snugs

Good picture


2 posted on 08/10/2005 5:39:26 PM PDT by jla
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To: snugs

AHAHAHAH.....HELLOOOOOO


3 posted on 08/10/2005 5:39:36 PM PDT by goodnesswins (Our military......the world's HEROES!)
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To: snugs

Hi everyone!

Thanks to all who pointed me to some good books to read. I appreciate your help.


4 posted on 08/10/2005 5:40:05 PM PDT by anotherdownundergwbfan
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To: snugs

Hooray! The dose is up! Thanks, Snugs, I've been waiting anxiously!


5 posted on 08/10/2005 5:40:07 PM PDT by Theresawithanh (As long as Dean's the head of the D-N-C, it just looks better for the G-O-P!!)
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To: snugs

Thanks for the dose! The ONLY sane thing around!


6 posted on 08/10/2005 5:41:21 PM PDT by ladyinred (Here come the judges!)
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To: 1Peter2:16; 2Jedismom; 2Trievers; 4mycountry; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; A_perfect_lady; ...

Dose going up


7 posted on 08/10/2005 5:41:41 PM PDT by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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To: snugs

thanks


8 posted on 08/10/2005 5:41:50 PM PDT by Iowa Granny (friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.)
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To: ladyinred

Man, you got that right! That's why we call this "sanity island", too! My favorite place to be on FR, hands down.


9 posted on 08/10/2005 5:43:13 PM PDT by Theresawithanh (As long as Dean's the head of the D-N-C, it just looks better for the G-O-P!!)
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To: snugs

Hi, snugs. It's hot out here today in our neck of the woods. (Illinois is just one state over.)


10 posted on 08/10/2005 5:44:00 PM PDT by Bahbah (Air America: kids-for-kilowatts)
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To: snugs

Another press conference today. So much for a relaxing vacation :-)


11 posted on 08/10/2005 5:44:02 PM PDT by Peach
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To: snugs

this President does more on vacation than most Americans do at work.


12 posted on 08/10/2005 5:45:12 PM PDT by RobFromGa (This tagline is on August recess...)
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To: snugs

Waiting to board AF1


President Bush boards Air Force One for a trip to Aurora, Ill., near Chicago to sign the recently passed transportation bill, in Waco, Texas, at Texas State Technical College Airport, Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2005


President Bush rolls up his sleeves as House Speaker Dennis Hastert of Illinois introduces him to a crowd before signing the transportation bill at the Caterpillar plant in Montgomery, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005


President George W. Bush acknowledges the applause of the crowd as he arrives to sign the Transportation Equity Act, at the Caterpillar facility in Montgomery, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005


President George W. Bush signs the Transportation Equity Act, at the Caterpillar facility in Montgomery, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005. Joining the President on stage in front row, from left, are Congressman Ray LaHood, R-Ill.; Congresswoman Melissa L. Bean, D-Ill.; Congressman Jim Oberstar, D-Minn.; Congressman Tom Petri, R-Wis.; Senator Kit Bond, R-Mo.; U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta; Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, R-Ill.; Congressman Bill Thomas, R-Calif.; and Congressman Bobby Rush, D-Ill


President George W. Bush holds the box after signing the Transportation Equity Act, with the help of Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., at the Caterpillar facility in Montgomery, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005. Also pictured from left are Congressman Bill Thomas, R-Calif., Congressman Bobby Rush, D-Ill., and Senator Barack Obama, R-Ill.


President George W. Bush greets the crowd after signing the Transportation Equity Act, at the Caterpillar facility in Montgomery, Ill., Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005.

13 posted on 08/10/2005 5:46:14 PM PDT by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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To: Bahbah

GREAT tagline!!!!!


14 posted on 08/10/2005 5:47:04 PM PDT by Theresawithanh (As long as Dean's the head of the D-N-C, it just looks better for the G-O-P!!)
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To: snugs

Former First Lady Barbara Bush waves to the crowd before throwing out the first pitch before the start of a game between the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts August 10, 2005
Former President George Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush acknowledge fans before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005.


Former President George Bush laughs while trying to catch the first pitch which was thrown by fomer First Lady Barbara Bush before the start of a game between the Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts August 10, 2005

15 posted on 08/10/2005 5:47:04 PM PDT by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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To: jla

Good evening


16 posted on 08/10/2005 5:48:06 PM PDT by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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To: Theresawithanh
GREAT tagline

Why, thank you.

17 posted on 08/10/2005 5:48:21 PM PDT by Bahbah (Air America: kids-for-kilowatts)
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To: snugs

Not first again :/


18 posted on 08/10/2005 5:48:27 PM PDT by silent_jonny
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To: anotherdownundergwbfan

Good evening/morning


19 posted on 08/10/2005 5:48:52 PM PDT by snugs (An English Cheney Chick - BIG TIME)
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To: silent_jonny
Not first again :/

It's ok. You are first in our hearts.

20 posted on 08/10/2005 5:49:24 PM PDT by Bahbah (Air America: kids-for-kilowatts)
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