Posted on 01/28/2007 3:10:15 PM PST by snugs
There does not seem to be any information as to where the President and the First Lady spent the weekend and his radio message on Saturday gives no indication either.
However the following statement has been issued today on behalf of the President and First Lady relating to the death of journalist Deborah Orin-Eilbeck
"Laura and I were saddened to learn of the death of Deborah Orin-Eilbeck. Deb had a distinguished, decades-long career as a journalist, covering every Presidential campaign since 1980 and joining the New York Post's Washington bureau in 1988. Deb fought a valiant battle against cancer with the same tenacity, devotion, and determination that she brought to her work in the White House briefing room through numerous Administrations.
Laura and I send our condolences to Deb's husband Neville Eilbeck, and to her family, friends, and colleagues. She will be missed by all of us at the White House who cared deeply for her. "
The Vice President was interviewed by Richard Wolffe of Newsweek Magazine Click here for full transcript
In absence of no new photos today I have picked some teeball photos from July for us to enjoy
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Q Senator Hagel said some pretty harsh things about the administration yesterday. He said, there was no strategy. He said --
THE VICE PRESIDENT: It's not the first time.
Q Well, he said it was a -- the "ping-pong game with human beings." Do you have a reaction to that kind of comment?
THE VICE PRESIDENT: I thought that Joe Lieberman's comments two days ago before -- it was when the Armed Services Committee had General Petraeus up for his confirmation hearings were very important. And Joe basically said that the plan deserved an opportunity to succeed that -- I think this was Joe, if it wasn't Joe, one of the other members did -- that we're sending General Petraeus out with probably a unanimous or near unanimous vote, and that it didn't make sense for Congress to simultaneously then pass a resolution disapproving of the strategy in Iraq.
There are consequences of what Congress does under these circumstances. And I thought Joe was effective in pointing out some of those consequences, both from the standpoint of our people who are putting their lives on the line and for the nation, as well as consequences from the standpoint of our adversaries.
Q So you don't think Senator Hagel -- and now you dodged completely responding to his comments -- but they're not helpful to the cause and to the mission?
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Let's say I believe firmly in Ronald Reagan's 11th commandment: Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican. But it's very hard sometimes to adhere to that where Chuck Hagel is involved.
PHOTOS OF THE DAY - THE VICE PRESIDENT FROM LAST SEPTEMBER
Vice President Dick Cheney smiles during his remarks at the Jesse Helms Center Salute to Chairman Henry Hyde, Tuesday, September 19, 2006 in Washington, D.C. - Probably one of my favourite formal photos of him as VP
THE PRESIDENT FROM LAST JULY
President George W. Bush embraces a South Lawn buddy volunteer Sunday, July 30, 2006, on the South Lawn of the White House at the conclusion of the Tee Ball on the South Lawn game between the Thurmont Little League Civitan Club of Frederick Challengers of Thurmont, Md., and the Shady Spring Little League Challenger Braves of Shady Spring, W. Va. White House photo by Paul Morse
Am I first? :0)
Hi snugs
Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics
President George W. Bush (R) and Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays (C) arrive to preside over a tee ball game on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 30, 2006
OH SNUGS I don't think you get Newsweek in the UK they reporting in Monday cycles that Proescutor going called both Dick Cheney and Karl Rove to the stand according to sources for who outted Valerie Plame Wilson as CIA Agent I give you a hint probably that old troll Robert Novak that old fart
President George W. Bush (L) leads the Little League Pledge before playing host to a tee ball game on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 30, 2006
President George W. Bush welcomes players and guests to the White House Sunday, July 30, 2006, for the Tee Ball on the South Lawn game between the Thurmont Little League Civitan Club of Frederick Challengers of Thurmont, Md., and the Shady Spring Little League Challenger Braves of Shady Spring, W. Va. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush (R), Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays (C) and first lady Laura Bush (2nd L) watch a tee ball game on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 30, 2006
Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays (Top L) and U.S. President George W. Bush (Top R) cheer for a home-run hitter during a tee ball game on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 30, 2006
That is a nice photo of Cheney. Also, I love Bush's comment regarding Reagan's 11th commandment and Hagel.
MAN Willie look bad maybe all press scrintiy about him being BAROID godfather has taken toll
A player for the Thurmont Little League Civitan Club of Frederick Challengers of Thurmont, Md., is accompanied to first base by a South Lawn buddy Sunday, July 30, 2006, at the White House Tee Ball on the South Lawn game against the Shady Spring Little League Challenger Braves of Shady Spring W. Va. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush (L) gives a ceremonial ball to Little Leaguer Timothy Christiansen (R) after a tee ball game on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 30, 2006
That was Dick Cheney remark not President Bush
Woo-Hoo for VP Cheney! I love his comment and agree it merits being the Quote of the Day!
Thanks snugs...
HI Snugs--
I knew it was you today when I saw the VPs pic as picture of the day! THANKS for the nice "warm" pictures--it is COLD here in NE.
Speaking of NE, I've been emailing Chuck Hagel about his disgusting remarks, letting him know I will NOT be voting for him in his run for Pres., if he would even get the nomination. He gives Nebraska a bad name!
Thanks for the nice pictures!
A player for the Shady Spring Little League Challenger Braves of Shady Spring W. Va., is helped around the bases Sunday, July 30, 2006, at the White House Tee Ball on the South Lawn game against the Thurmont Little League Civitan Club of Frederick Challengers of Thurmont, Md. White House photo by Paul Morse
President Bush, left, and National Baseball Hall of Fame member Willie Mays, back right, congratulate Casey Minns, of Challengers from Thurmont Little League and Civitan Club of Frederick in Thurmont , Md., during a ceremony at the conclusion of the White House Tee Ball Game on the South Lawn, Sunday, July 30, 2006
Thanks. Oops. I did know that. Bush isn't usually that sharp-tongued, either.
President Bush , left, and National Baseball Hall of Fame member Willie Mays, pose with Timothy Christiansen of the Challenger Braves of West Virginia's Shady Spring Little League with his buddy Alyssa Christiansen, during a ceremony at the conclusion of the White House Tee Ball Game on the South Lawn, Sunday, July 30, 2006
I really enjoy how the VP and Lynne are not afraid to make "pointed" remarks to people who are out of line (Wolff Blitzer among others!) I do wish the President would do that too . . . I don't think it's in his personality but they sure do deserve it sometimes.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.