A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos) 01-01-07

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

1 posted on 01/01/2007 5:18:06 PM PST by snugs

2 posted on 01/01/2007 5:18:49 PM PST by silent_jonny (Nothing Less Than Victory)

To: 1Peter2:16; 2Jedismom; 2Trievers; 4mycountry; A_perfect_lady; admiralsn; Alberta's Child; ...

First dose of 2007 going up - please wait for the all before posting or reposting any photos or graphics

3 posted on 01/01/2007 5:20:23 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

4 posted on 01/01/2007 5:20:55 PM PST by ilovew ("Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." --J. R. R. Tolkien)

5 posted on 01/01/2007 5:20:56 PM PST by STARWISE (They (Rats) think of this WOT as Bush's war, not America's war-RichardMiniter, respected OBL author)

President George W. Bush, and first lady Laura Bush, prepare to board Air Force One Monday Jan. 1, 2007 in Waco, Texas

6 posted on 01/01/2007 5:21:08 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

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

7 posted on 01/01/2007 5:21:44 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

President and Mrs. Bush pause to pay their respects by the casket of former President Gerald Ford in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Jan. 1, 2007

8 posted on 01/01/2007 5:22:19 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

9 posted on 01/01/2007 5:22:53 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

To: silent_jonny

Hey buddy....Congrats on your toaster...

10 posted on 01/01/2007 5:22:55 PM PST by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero........God Speed Jonathan......)

Cool! A year in review AND a DIL, all in one day!

11 posted on 01/01/2007 5:22:56 PM PST by Theresawithanh (HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!)

12 posted on 01/01/2007 5:23:24 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

Woo-Hoo!
Thanks, snugs!

13 posted on 01/01/2007 5:23:34 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)

You need to update that Saddam image.

I have been captured,
I have been hung,
My regime has fallen,
My sons have been killed...

14 posted on 01/01/2007 5:23:36 PM PST by SolidWood (Sadr lives. Kill him.)

To: silent_jonny

You're first by a country mile!!!!!

15 posted on 01/01/2007 5:24:12 PM PST by onyx (Phillip Rivers, LT and the San Diego Chargers! WOO-HOO!)

President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush turn towards one another while standing before the coffin of former President Gerald Ford in the Rotunda on the U.S. Capitol in Washington January 1, 2007

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

16 posted on 01/01/2007 5:24:12 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

Two Dose pings? My you are a workaholic.

17 posted on 01/01/2007 5:24:13 PM PST by Earthdweller (All reality is based on faith in something.)

To: silent_jonny

First toaster winner of 2007 - congratulations

18 posted on 01/01/2007 5:24:39 PM PST by snugs ((An English Cheney Chick - Big Time))

To: mystery-ak; snugs

Thanks, Buddy :)

The first toaster of 2007!

19 posted on 01/01/2007 5:25:17 PM PST by silent_jonny (Nothing Less Than Victory)

Darn, and if I hadn't gone and made myself a PBJ, I might have been first!

20 posted on 01/01/2007 5:25:33 PM PST by Theresawithanh (HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!)

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