Posted on 03/17/2006 5:03:16 PM PST by snugs
Yesterday evening the President addressed the National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington.
Yesterday evening First Lady Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Ayenda Afghan Children Initiative Benefit Dinner at the Afghanistan embassy in Washington.
Today the President met with Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern at the White House later on the President and the First Lady departed for Camp David where they are spending the weekend.
The Vice President spoke at a Rally for the Troops at Charleston Air Force Base Click here for the transcript
The Vice President also spoke at a luncheon for congressional candidate Ralph Norman in Rock Hill SC
Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice continued her visit to Australia including presenting medals at the Commonwealth Games.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Welcomes Irish Prime Minister Ahern for St. Patrick's Day
The Roosevelt Room
PRIME MINISTER AHERN: Mr. President, Ambassadors, and friends; President, thank you for your warm welcome once again to the White House this morning to celebrate -- celebrate St. Patrick's Day, to me and all of the Irish delegation. And we're enormously honored to be here with you today. It means a great deal to us, and we deeply appreciate your time, both yesterday and again today.
Ireland and the United States are two countries of vastly different size and scale, but we enjoy an extraordinary and very special relationship. There's a profound bond between us that is historic and indelible. And it is fitting that we stand side-by-side in this great house to celebrate St. Patrick and Ireland together.
This Shamrock Ceremony is a cherished tradition. It symbolizes the profound kinship between Ireland and the United States. And the history of Irish immigration to this country is as old as America, itself. This week, across this great land, millions of Irish Americans are proudly celebrating their heritage. Remember on this day that the strength of today's relationship is made possible by the hard sacrifices of generations of Irish immigrants. From a sad and difficult past has emerged a successful and a proud people -- proud of Ireland, proud of the United States, and proud of being Irish American. We salute their many achievements, and we celebrate their many successes.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Laura and I are delighted to welcome you here to the White House. I'm proud to accept the bowl of shamrocks as a symbol of our friendship.
The friendship between Ireland and the United States has deep roots. Few people fought as hard for American independence as the sons of Erin. At the end of the Revolutionary War, Lord Mountjoy told the House of Commons that, "We've lost America through the Irish." The Irish played a key role in Washington's army. And in the two centuries since, the ties between Ireland and America have only strengthened.
The ties between Ireland and America are reflected in this great house. This house was designed by an Irish architect, and he used as his model the grandest building he knew, Leinster House in Ireland. The affinities between the two buildings are more than just architectural; the White House built by James Hoban has been home to every American President since John Q. Adams' father, John. The Dublin building that inspired him now serves as a free parliament in a free and independent Ireland.
Like St. Patrick, the Irish in America began their life in their new land as exiles, but came to love it as home. Finally, the ties between Ireland and America are reflected in our common commitment to bring the blessings of liberty to every man and woman and child on this Earth.
PHOTO OF THE DAY 
President George W. Bush is presented a bowl of shamrocks by Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland, during a ceremony Friday, St. Patrick's Day 2006, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.
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Hello snugs. How are you?
What a great photo, snugs!
Great pics already!
Timing is EVERYthing! lol
CONGRATS!
Worth repeating.
President Bush walks to the stage before the start of the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner on Thursday, March 16, 2006 in Washington
Speaker of the House Rep. Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., left, introduces President Bush at the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner
Too weird, since I'm also of Scottish, English and German ancestry
Happy and Blessed Saint Patrick's Day fellow Bushbots!
Woo Hoo Great picture, hope the Shamrocks bring him luck.</p>
First lady Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Ayenda Afghan Children Initiative Benefit Dinner at the Afghanistan embassy in Washington, Thursday, March 16, 2006
Mrs. Laura Bush attends the Afghan Children's Initiative Benefit Dinner at the Afghanistan Embassy in Washington, DC on Thursday evening, March 16, 2006. Seated with Mrs. Bush are Dr. Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner; Mrs. Shamim Jawad, host and wife of the Afghan Ambassador to the U.S.; and Mr. Tim McBride, member of the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council.
The President speaking before receiving a bowl of shamrocks from him during a St. Patrick's Day celebration ceremony in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington March 17, 2006 
Congratulations I hope your daughter is now fully recovered.
I like GWB's pale green tie, it's a nice color!
I am fine - prayers continued for your husband
Just wanted to say a quick hello to everyone. I'm sick with the flu, so I'm going back to bed. Miss you all and I'll catch up with everyone when I'm feeling better. Goodnight and God Bless!
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