Posted on 11/28/2006 5:17:10 PM PST by GretchenM
Stopping first in Estonia, the president then traveled to Riga, Latvia for the NATO summit today and tomorrow.
Secretary of State Rice and National Security Advisor Hadley are with him.
Bush plans to travel to Jordan later in the week for a summit with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Maliki fired 3,000 government employees for militia ties. This is an effort to deal with political leaders to disarm the militias. Coalition officials are supporting that effort.
Oversight board briefed on NSA surveillance: Some impressed by 'how careful' the government is.
QUOTES: President Bush Discusses NATO Alliance During Visit to Latvia: "Each of the Baltic countries is meeting its obligations to strengthen NATO by bringing new energy and vitality and clarity of purpose to the Alliance. Your love of liberty has made NATO stronger -- and with your help, our Alliance is rising to meet the great challenges and responsibilities of this young century, by making NATO the world's most effective united force for freedom. ... We thank the people of Latvia for your contributions to NATO, and for the powerful example you set for liberty. ... America is proud to call you friends and allies in the cause of peace and freedom."
President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Ilves of Estonia
"Estonia is a strong ally in this war on terror. I appreciate so very much the President's understanding of the need to resist tyranny. Of all the people in the world who understand what tyranny can do it's the Estonian people. I appreciate very much the fact that Estonia is helping others resist tyranny and realize their dreams of living in a free society."
President Bush Greets Democracy Promoters in Estonia: "It's an amazing country you have here. They've got an e-government system that should be the envy of a lot of nations. They've got a tax system that is transparent, open and simple; people file their taxes over the Internet. ... You're doing a fine job, Mr. Prime Minister."
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Ansip of Estonia: "Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. We're honored to be here. It's a great country. And I thank you for your leadership. I'm very proud of the economic accomplishments and your contributions to peace and liberty around the world."
Bush and Latvia's President Vaira Vike-Freiberga exchange handshakes during their meeting at Riga Castle in Riga, Latvia.
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or repost photos till the all clear.
5 secs buddy....lol
Great first picture
We both win (but I was 5 seconds faster ;)
Good evening!
Hi
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Bush is joined by U.S. Ambassador to Estonia Aldona Wos, left, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley Tuesday as they meeting with Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, right, at the Stenbock House in Tallinn, Estonia.
While meeting with Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves, at Kadriorg Palace, Tuesday in Tallinn, Estonia.
Thanks Gretchen!
Where is Estonia anyway :)
What a hair-do!
President Bush walks to a joint news conference with the President of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves at the National Bank of Estonia in Tallinn 
smarty pants....have you got broadband now..
Drat! Lucky you! How're you doing?
And thank you for the Dose.
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