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!!
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I love everything you wrote.
I am totally overwhelmed today.
I have bookmarked this DOSE and I know I will look at it often.
Loved your "pork chomping" comment on your FR home page.
I'd hoped to see more clips on FOX tonight, but seems mostly the same ol' same ol'.
Lots of great pics and links here, and very much appreciated!
FR is the Best!
Hey, tunehead. Good to 'see' you! Hope all is well.
Our Presdient sure loves to surprise!
That is not the face of a selfish scheming man. Period.
Thanks for the photo.
The fact that the President did this shows a lot of respect toward the Iraqi government and the Iraqi people. I do hope that they perceive it this way, and other governments as well.
You're right about the letters. I wrote mine (in my head) and then I never send it. I resolve to do so tomorrow.
I like your "Heroes" and "Foes" on your FR page... they are the same as mine.
You are NOT a blob
Thank you so much for the DOSE toaster.
Already posted on my page.
Night, snugs.
Good night, Eleanor -- it was great having your contributions to the live "Bush in Iraq" thread today -- always good to see you on FR.
Gnight snugs
He really does (take incredible pictures). What a talent.
After being reminded by Miss Marple I went to his website and reviewed again the pictures he took on 9-11.
Very moving.
re post 376....GREAT POINT AND VERY WELL SAID!
What a great day!
Did you see these fabulous photographs?
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