[GretchenM]

QUOTE: "It's been my honor to visit with folks who know firsthand the brutality of Saddam Hussein. These are folks who have suffered, one way or the other, because the tyrant was a law unto himself, and was willing to deny people basic human rights. The stories here are compelling stories. They're stories of sadness and stories of bravery."

Bush with Mohammed Jaber during a visit with victims of Saddam Hussein. Mr. Jaber is a former Iraqi journalist who was jailed for writing a story that raised questions about how oil money was being spent.

[Peach]

hi

[GretchenM]

President Bush talks with a group of current and former Iraqi citizens. From left are Salem Kurdee, Raid Mohammad, President Bush, and Gelawish Merani

Bush listens to Mr. Raid Mohammad

Bush listens to Gelawish Merani as she sits next to her father, Mikael Doski, during a visit by victims of Saddam Hussein. The father and daughter, separated in 1977 while living under Hussein's rule, were reunited after 16 years apart.

[pillut48]

Can I use this graphic on my blog? :-)

[MinuteGal]

Dear President Bush,

We cordially invite you and Laura to join us on the freeper "FReeps Ahoy 4" cruise to the Caribbean in May.

We know you're busy, but with freepers alongside you on the ship, you'll relax, have great fun, and you can participate in scintillating political yakity-yak at dinner while passing the butter dish around.

Looking forward to your sailing with us. We always have reasonable group-rate fares.

Sincerely,

Your buds at Free Republic.com

To those freepers reading this invitatation, the honor of your presence is also requested. The cruise thread "FReeps Ahoy 4" is up and running. Come sail on the "Caribbean Princess" for the time of your freepin' life!

Bahama Mama

[humint]

QUOTE: "It's been my honor to visit with folks who know firsthand the brutality of Saddam Hussein. These are folks who have suffered, one way or the other, because the tyrant was a law unto himself, and was willing to deny people basic human rights. The stories here are compelling stories. They're stories of sadness and stories of bravery."

Great post! BUMP! It is great to see the Bush team hard at work representing... Democracy rocks!

[altura]

I'm doing better. 12 yesterday. 20 something today.

Hi, all.

[SeaBiscuit]

Thanks for the great pics of the President and First Lady, they are always good food for the soul. If I didn't get to see them very often I would forget that there is still common sense, integrity and decency in the world.

[baseballmom]

Hi GEM, love the pictures today. Laura is wonderful. I especially liked her rebuke to Hiliary - "It's a ridiculous comment". 'Nuff said.

Prayers up for the continued recovery of your little friend.

[Windsong]

Good thing Arabs don't shake hands with their left!

[MamaB]

Hi, If there are any Catholics on here tonight could you freepmail me? I got something in the mail today and I am very curious about it. Thanks.