Posted on 11/07/2005 4:51:09 PM PST by snugs
Over the weekend the President and the First Lady continued their visit to South America visiting Argentina and Brazil and travelling to Panama on Sunday evening.
Today the President and First Lady attended various sites and events in Panama.
British Defence Secretary John Reid visited with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld at the Pentagon.
Today Dennis Hastert, speaker of the House of Representatives, spoke at the Bank of America Program on Volunteerism
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Meets with President Torrijos of Panama
Casa Amarilla
Panama City, Panama
PRESIDENT BUSH: -- I look forward to going to the Panama Canal. I am most impressed by the management of the Canal. Those who are responsible for the Panama Canal have done an excellent job, and this is beneficial to the world. And I congratulate you for that. And I'm really looking forward to seeing it.
I'm also looking forward to paying our respects to -- by laying the wreath. I'm also looking forward to seeing some of the Panamanian baseball stars. People around here know how to play baseball, and I'm looking forward to seeing some of your stars, Mr. President. So thanks for -- thanks for letting us come. Thanks for inviting me.
We had a very good discussion, and it's important we have discussions, because we're friends. And one of the matters we discussed was, how do we work together to improve the lives of our respective citizens? And one way is through trade. We're in the midst of negotiating a free trade agreement with Panama. And I told the President this free trade agreement is important for America, as he told me it's important for Panama. And we're close to coming to an agreement, and we'll continue to work on that agreement for the good of our respective peoples.
And again, I want to thank you very much for your leadership. I also thank you very much for helping another part of the world become free and democratic, and that's in Iraq. And I appreciate the supervisors that you sent to help monitor the elections, to see to it that those -- the vote on the constitution is free and fair. And I congratulate you for that. It's an important gesture, recognizing that -- a gesture that recognizes that freedom is universal in its application, and that democracy is the best way to lay the groundwork for peace.
And I finally want to thank you very much for the condolences and offers of assistance you gave to our people after Hurricane Katrina. You're, indeed, a good friend, and I'm proud to be here to confirm that friendship.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush addressing the press in Panama City
I love this president!!!
Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting photos or graphics
Number one !!!
Hey snugs. How is everyone doing?
Hiya, snugs :)
Sanity Island dead ahead.
President George W. Bush and President Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of El Salvador meet while attending the Summit of the Americas in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005.
Mrs. Laura Bush looks over a photographic exhibit during a luncheon in Mar del Plata Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, hosted by Argentine First Lady Mrs. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, far left.
Mrs. Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner welcomes Mrs. Laura Bush to a luncheon Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, in Mar del Plata, Argentina. The event, hosted by the Argentine First Lady, included a display on Eva Peron and a photo exhibit of important Argentine women depicting their culture.
President George W. Bush gives the thumbs-up Saturday, November 5, 2005, as he and Mrs. Laura Bush board Air Force One in Mar del Plata after attending the 2005 Summit of the Americas. The President and First Lady traveled to Brasilia where they will spend Sunday visiting with President Luis Inacio Lula Da Silva.
Will give an update when posted photos thanks for asking
Hi ya
full steam ahead!!!
I just want to know if they are "home" yet...I worry so much when they are out of the country...
President George W. Bush enjoys a light moment with U.S. Ambassador to Brazil John Danilovich during a roundtable discussion with young leaders from Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005 in Brasilia, Brazil.
Young Brazilian leaders listen to President George W. Bush during a roundtable discussion, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005 in Brasilia, Brazil.
Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Marisa Leticia da Silva listen to remarks by their husbands, during a joint statement at Granja do Torto, home of Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2005.
President George W. Bush and Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva are joined by their wives, Laura Bush and Marisa Leticia da Silva, as they walk the grounds of President da Silva's Granja do Torto Saturday, Nov. 6, 2005.
President George W. Bush smiles as he listens through an earpiece to a translation of the remarks by Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Saturday, Nov. 6, 2005, in Brasilia, Brazil.
President George W. Bush speaks during a joint press statement with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Sliva at the Granja do Torto in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005.
President George W. Bush and Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva exchange handshakes Saturday, Nov. 6, 2005, after they delivered joint statements at the Brazil President's home, Granja do Torto.
Laura Bush smiles as she greets staff and families at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil Saturday, Nov. 6, 2005.
Laura Bush is joined by Anna Christina Kubitschek Pereira, granddaughter of former Brazil President Juscelino Kubitschek as they tour the Memorial JK in Brasilia, Brazil Saturday, Nov. 6, 2005. Mrs. Kubitschek Pereira is the President of the Memorial JK, which is located at the Cruzeiro Square, one of the highest points of the city.
The media swarms President George W. Bush Saturday, Nov. 6, 2005, as he speaks at Blue Tree Stars Hall in Brasilia, Brazil, prior to his departure for Panama.
President George W. Bush delivers remarks in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005. 
President George W. Bush poses for a photo with an audience member after delivering remarks in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005.
President George W. Bush (top L) and first lady, Laura Bush (top R), arrive on Air Force One at Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen Airport in Panama City, Panama November 6, 2005. The first couple will spend the night in Panama and spend the day in Panama City before departing for the U.S. in the late afternoon tomorrow.
Not sure but I would have thought they probably are maybe someone else out there knows.
Hi snugs - thanks for tonight's dose.
President Bush, left, and first lady Laura Bush, right are welcomed by Panama's President Martin Torrijos, second right and his wife, Vivian de Torrijos, second left, at the Palacio de Las Garzas in Panama City, Panama, Monday, Nov. 7, 2005
President Bush meets with Panama's President Martin Torrijos at the Palacio de Las Garzas in Panama City Monday, Nov. 7, 2005. Above is a picture of Panama's first president Amador Guerrero.
U.S. President George W. Bush addresses the media at Panama's presidential palace in Panama City November 7, 2005
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Panama's President Martin Torrijos before a news conference at Casa Amarillo in Panama City, Panama. Monday, Nov. 7, 2005
President Bush speaks during a news conference with President Martin Torrijos at Casa Amarilla in Panama City, Panama. Monday, Nov. 7, 2005
President George W. Bush listens to a translation of a question in Spanish while at a joint press availability with Panama President Martin Torrijos in The Big Room at the Casa Amarillo in Panama City November 7, 2005
President George W. Bush answers a question while at a joint press availability with Panama President Martin Torrijos in The Big Room at the Casa Amarillo in Panama City November 7, 2005
President George W. Bush listens to questions at a news conference in Panama City November 7, 2005.
President Bush and Panama's President Martin Torrijos finish speaking to reporters at Casa Amarillo in Panama City Monday, Nov. 7, 2005
President George W. Bush (L) shakes hands with Panama President Martin Torrijos (R) following a joint press availability in The Big Room at the Casa Amarillo in Panama City, Panama November 7, 2005.
Well, now.............he's looking mighty fine today!
Doesn't he always? :)
President George W. Bush (2nd L) and Panamanian President Martin Torrijos (L) cross the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal in Panama City November 7, 2005. They are joined by their wives First Lady Laura Bush (R) and Vivian Fernandez des Torrijos
President Bush tours Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal with Panama's President Martin Torrijost, first lady Laura Bush, and Panama's first lady Vivian de Torrijos in Panama City Monday, Nov. 7, 2005.
The Panama Canal can be seen at rear as U.S. President Bush, left, and Panama's President Martin Torrijos, right, meet with business leaders and engineers at Miraflores Locks in Panama City Monday, Nov. 7, 2005.
President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are given a tour by Panama President Martin Torrijos of the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal in Panama City, Panama, November 7, 2005
President George W. Bush (C) turns a knob next to Leopoldo Cochez, and first lady Laura Bush (R), while being given a tour of the Miraflores Locks at the Panama Canal in Panama City November 7, 2005.
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