Posted on 01/01/2007 5:18:02 PM PST by snugs
The President and First Lady spent the New Year weekend at their ranch in Crawford Texas returning today to Washington where they paid their respects to former President Ford whose body is laying in State in the Rotunda. Later on he and the First lady visited Mrs Ford at Blair House.
The President's father also paid his respects to President Ford today as did Donald Rumsfeld
On Saturday Vice President Cheney attended and spoke at the State Funeral of Gerald Ford
Enjoy your bonus visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE YEAR
Presidential Message for New Year's Day, 2007
Over the past year, we have reached important goals and confronted new challenges. At the start of this New Year, we move forward with trust in the power of the American spirit, confidence in our purpose, and faith in a loving God who created us to be free.
In 2006, the number of jobs steadily increased, wages grew, the unemployment rate dropped, and we achieved our goal of cutting the deficit in half three years ahead of schedule. Thanks to the hard work and innovation of the American people, our economy has been growing faster than any other major developed nation. Significant tax relief has helped our citizens keep more of what they earn and fuel an economy that is vigorous and healthy. My Administration will continue to work to help create more jobs, reduce the deficit, and spread prosperity to all our citizens.
Last year, America continued its mission to fight and win the war on terror and promote liberty as an alternative to tyranny and despair. In the New Year, we will remain on the offensive against the enemies of freedom, advance the security of our country, and work toward a free and unified Iraq. Defeating terrorists and extremists is the challenge of our time, and we will answer history's call with confidence and fight for liberty without wavering.
Our Nation depends on the fine men and women in uniform who serve our country with valor and distinction, and we remain mindful of their dedication and sacrifice. America's troops and their families exemplify the great character of our country, and they have earned the respect and admiration of a grateful Nation.
As we celebrate the New Year, we look with hope to the year ahead and the opportunities it will bring.
Laura and I send our best wishes for a happy New Year. May God bless you, may God bless our troops and their families, and may God bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Bush , carrying Barney, followed by first lady Laura Bush , carrying Miss Beazley, arrive at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Monday, Jan. 1, 2007
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Thanks, snugs! :)
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President George W. Bush, and first lady Laura Bush, prepare to board Air Force One Monday Jan. 1, 2007 in Waco, Texas
President George W. Bush carries his pet dog, Barney, after arriving on Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington from his Central Texas ranch in Crawford January 1, 2007
Hey buddy....Congrats on your toaster...
Cool! A year in review AND a DIL, all in one day!
Woo-Hoo!
Thanks, snugs!
You need to update that Saddam image.
I have been captured,
I have been hung,
My regime has fallen,
My sons have been killed...
You're first by a country mile!!!!!
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush meet with Betty Ford Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at the Blair House in Washington
President and Mrs. Bush walk on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, as they head back to the White House after a private visit with former first lady Betty Ford at the Blair House
Two Dose pings? My you are a workaholic.
First toaster winner of 2007 - congratulations
The first toaster of 2007!
Darn, and if I hadn't gone and made myself a PBJ, I might have been first!
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