Posted on 06/29/2006 2:29:45 PM PDT by GretchenM
President Bush and Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi held a press conference (text and video here) at the White House to discuss the war on terror, defending freedom and democracy, promoting regional security and prosperity in Asia (including North Korea), and enhancing closer cooperation on global economic issues (including Japan now agreeing to open its markets to US beef). This is Koizumi's farewell visit, as he steps down from his position as Prime Minister in September.
President and Mrs. Bush will host an official dinner tonight for the Prime Minister.
Secretary of State Rice continues her G8 Foreign Minister Summit visit in Moscow, before a July 15-17 summit of G8 leaders, to be held in St. Petersburg and hosted for the first time by Russian President Putin.
The US Supreme Court issued its ruling on the use of Guantanamo Bay. Bush told reporters Thursday that he would like to work with Congress to determine whether passing legislation setting up military tribunals is a valid option. Bush said, "The American people need to know this ruling, as I understand it, won't cause killers to be put out on the street. I was told this was not going to be the case … one thing I'm not going to do is jeopardize the safety of the American people."
Twins' News WaPo gossip column: Jenna Bush is reportedly going to take a teaching job in Latin America, potentially leaving around the end of summer. (Barbara recently moved to Manhattan, where she has a job in education programming at Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.)
I am trying very hard to win a toaster tonight. :) Have got to beat jonny...... Do you happen to know who's posting the thread tonight?
Poor Mama B she has been and going through it prayers for her and the family
Glad puppy made it through the night. :0)
Mike is
Ok. :) How are you doing?
Thanks for the suggestions....I wish he would have given me a clue as to what to buy...just books...lol....
Fine thanks
Yes, it's hard to shop for men at times. They never get really specific. Or at least the ones I know don't. How much longer until he has to leave?
That's good. What has the weather been like there? WE are having a drought. I believe they are going to ban fireworks this year in the area, except for the city ones. :(
I think we've had revolt here on the dose. I say we keep it free market, and you and I can enjoy whining.
"have a little wine with your toast!"
Opps, " we would have" revolt on the dose.
heh, heh, I made a funny....
A little whine with our toast, instead of a little toast with our wine.
I'm late to the question but MJY1288 usually does Fridays.
Best wishes on your Toaster Quest.
Yup, she's safe from eeeeevil mobsters for another day. ;-)
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