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A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos) 12-15-06
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| 12-15-06
| onyx
Posted on 12/15/2006 3:46:46 PM PST by onyx
Welcome to Sanity Island. It's been a busy and memorable day.
Today, President Bush led the Pentegon's Farewell to Secretary of State Donald Rumsfeld.
Full story here.
President Bush, right, congratulates outgoing Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, second from left, during a farewell ceremony in his honor at the Pentagon, Friday, Dec. 15, 2006. Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and Joint Chiefs Chairman, Gen. Peter Pace, second from right. applaud. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
President Bush also Honored Medal of Freedom Recipients in the East Room.
Fellow recipients of the 2006 Presidential Medal of Freedom applaud as President George W. Bush bestows the honor on David McCullough during ceremonies Friday, Dec. 15, 2006, at the White House. Said the President, "This chronicler of other times is one of the eminent Americans of our time. The nation owes a debt of gratitude to a fine author and a fine man." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Photo of the Day: (but all are wonderful)
Quotes of the Day
"The record of Don Rumsfeld's tenure is clear; … there has been more profound change at the Department of Defense over the past six years than at any time since the department's creation in the late 1940s.”
“On his watch, NATO sent its forces to defend a young democracy in Afghanistan more than 3,000 miles from Europe, the first time NATO has deployed outside the North Atlantic area in the history of the alliance."
“Most importantly, he worked to establish a culture in the Pentagon that rewards innovation and intelligent risk-taking and encourages our military and civilian leaders to challenge established ways of thinking."
"These changes were not easy to make, but Rumsfeld’s determination and leadership led to the best equipped, best trained and most experienced military in the world. “This man knows how to lead, and he did, and the country is better off for it.”
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To: onyx
Are you doing the toaster or should I wait for snugs?
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posted on
12/15/2006 4:43:28 PM PST
by
radiohead
(They call me DOCTOR radiohead)
To: onyx
62
posted on
12/15/2006 4:44:34 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: radiohead
snugs does the toasters. You can post to her now and tell her which photo you'd like.
63
posted on
12/15/2006 4:45:38 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: onyx
Many thanks for the great pics.
He was very handsome in those days - and still is!
64
posted on
12/15/2006 4:50:19 PM PST
by
Churchillspirit
(We are all foot soldiers in this War On Terror.)
To: onyx
"Grow old along with me; the best is yet to be."
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posted on
12/15/2006 4:51:51 PM PST
by
Churchillspirit
(We are all foot soldiers in this War On Terror.)
To: Churchillspirit
You're wlecome. He was indeed a HOTTIE and like you said, he's still a handsome and fetching looking MAN!
66
posted on
12/15/2006 4:52:00 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: onyx
Rumsfeld...I fear we will not see his like again. (I love the man!)
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posted on
12/15/2006 4:52:42 PM PST
by
Carolinamom
("I don't have time to be fingerpointing." ---President George W. Bush)
To: snugs
Guess who won the toaster today?? DR. radiohead!
I think I'd like a purple one w/BB King on it. I saw BB many years ago when I first arrived on campus in Ann Arbor. It was the first time I realized I was really away from home, I could come and go as I pleased, and spend my money on rock and/or roll, if I wanted! : )
68
posted on
12/15/2006 4:53:02 PM PST
by
radiohead
(They call me DOCTOR radiohead)
To: Churchillspirit
That gave me goosebumps! What a sweet sentiment that applies to them. I wish them nothing but good health and a long and wonderfully happy retirement together.
69
posted on
12/15/2006 4:53:25 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: onyx
Yep!
I'd make his cocoa any night.
LOL!
70
posted on
12/15/2006 4:54:31 PM PST
by
Churchillspirit
(We are all foot soldiers in this War On Terror.)
To: Carolinamom
I know you're right --- he is one of a kind. So very special. I have tears now. Again.
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posted on
12/15/2006 4:54:35 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: Churchillspirit
LOL -- you'd have to shove me out of your way...lol.
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posted on
12/15/2006 4:55:08 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: onyx
Well, darn! Got here too late to be first....but at least I got here before midnight!
Lovenly visit to Sanity Island, Ony
73
posted on
12/15/2006 4:59:06 PM PST
by
luvie
(We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
To: onyx
Thank you for these terrific pictures.
We are going to miss Donald Rumsfeld.
To: LUV W
Yes! You're here before midnight! WOO-HOO!
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posted on
12/15/2006 5:00:38 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: onyx; All
BTW, C-Span is now replaying the Farewell Ceremony for Rumsfeld.
To: Right_in_Virginia
You're more than welcome. I think we already miss him. I TIVO'd the ceremony, but have not watched it yet. I want to be by myself when I watch it. Just me and my box of kleenex.
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posted on
12/15/2006 5:02:17 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: Right_in_Virginia
I'm GLAD they are! Thanks for the information!
78
posted on
12/15/2006 5:02:53 PM PST
by
onyx
(Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)
To: onyx
It's a Christmas miracle! LOL!
Gotta go eat....see ya later. The pictures tonight were great. We are gonna miss Rummy. He was lots of fun!
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posted on
12/15/2006 5:07:31 PM PST
by
luvie
(We didn't lose almost 3000 people that day.We lost one wonderful person at a time, almost 3000 times)
To: onyx
A beautiful thread and tribute tonight.
80
posted on
12/15/2006 5:16:48 PM PST
by
maica
(America will be a hyperpower that's all hype and no power -- if we do not prevail in Iraq)
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