Posted on 06/13/2006 4:51:39 PM PDT by ohioWfan
Today our courageous and intrepid Commander in Chief and Leader of the Free World......a world freer because of his courage and leadership, made a surprise visit to Baghdad. It was his second visit to Iraq, the first being made at Thanksgiving in 2003, and not announced until he had already departed Iraq. This trip was different. Air Force One landed at Baghdad airport and the President with a handful of reporters, and his Press Secretary, Tony Snow took a Black Hawk helicopter into the Green Zone.
He met with new Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who was informed only shortly before the Presidential visit, and they met together with the newly formed Iraqi Cabinet in a video conference with the President's Cabinet who were gathered at Camp David, Maryland in a remarkable moment in history. He also met with Iraq's President Jalal Talabani during a private meeting to discuss Iraq at the U.S. Embassy.
The President then spoke to military personnel and Embassy personnel at the U.S. Embassy, thanking the troops, and giving a moving speech about the noble mission in Iraq. He was deeply emotional as he discussed their sacrifice and their accomplishment, and the pride that Americans have in them, as well as the amazing progress in the newly sovereign Iraq.
First Lady Laura appeared today at a fundraiser for Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum while her husband was 'away.' She spoke there of her pride in her husband. She also appeared at a fundraiser for New Jersey's Tom Kean.
Here are the President's comments during video conference
And here are the pool reports from Drudge...........some good reads...............right HERE
The President is, as I type this, on his way home. Dear Lord, please continue to protect our brave, strong President as he leads this nation through perilous times. Keep him close to Your side, we pray!
Enjoy your trip to Sanity Island on the Daily Dose. It has NEVER been a better day to be a BUSHBOT!!
History-in-the-making. Outstanding! BTTT
Sitting right here as HISTORY is made!
Courage personified!
I will never forget when I first heard that GWB would be coming to NYC two days after 9/11, and thinking "that's not a good idea." Only because I was so worried for him. THe first responders -- who were here from all over the country, even (I think) Hawaii -- still had no clear idea of what they were dealing with as far as the danger in the rubble. But he inspired us.
I recall having the same feeling when GWB decided to throw the first pitch of the 2001 World Series. I was again terribly worried about him, just having the image of him all alone and vulnerable on the field. But his courage and determination inspired us.
There have been several such moments in George W. Bush's presidency where he has shown us all his humanity, humility, wisdom and courage and love for his wife and family.
Of course he's human and imperfect. But his tenacity to what he believes just amplifies the wonderful character traits.
God bless and protect this president.
I am PROUD to do battle with you on this forum!
This President is WORTH fighting for!
well this morning mr. president scared me but i knew he was in good hands over there and nothing would happen to him. i am so proud he is our commander in cheif and that he's our president!
Me too, and weepy and grateful and proud.
Great to 'talk' to you, homemom!
The front of his shirt says the same thing in Arabic. ;)
Thanks to GretchenM, snugs, and others for showing the way to the DOSE/Sanity Island(?)...
BUSH VISITS IRAQ –Zalmay Khalilzad, left, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, and Gen. George Casey, right, commanding general, Multinational Forces-Iraq, applaud President George W. Bush as he commends U.S. and coalition forces for their continuing efforts in Iraq June 13, 2006, at a former presidential palace of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad's International Zone. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Darrell Crandall
What a great day (from the moment I woke up)!
OH-OH --- this reading will have to wait until tomorrow.
I am exhausted tonight.
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LOL! Good catch, Gretchen. Saddam is the toast in that toaster!
He also just finished saying that President Bush made him so proud to be an American...
BUT, he has had almost all callers saying that Iraq is a failure..blah, blah...
But, Steve keeps batting them away.
President Bush is just beaming in these pictures, isn't he? This is the happiest I think I have seen him since his last inauguration...
Generals wear stars....
This has been such a great day.I always take off on the fun day by accident.:)
A REALLY bad day for the left, Kaslin..........that means a GREAT day for AMERICA!
I'd rather they chew on their own respective arms. LOL
I'll toast you with a diet iron brew
Oh yes!!! It is so clear that he loves and repects the troops, he can barely control his emotions, not just today either....whenever he talks to the troops he fights tears.
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