Posted on 04/23/2007 4:32:43 PM PDT by onyx
President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the War in Iraq during a visit Monday, April 23, 2007, by Gen. David Petraeus, Commander of the Multinational Force-Iraq, to the White House. Said the President, "I will strongly reject an artificial timetable withdrawal and/or Washington politicians trying to tell those who wear the uniform how to do their job." With them is Gen. Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left, and Gordon England, Deputy Secretary of Defense. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Alan Garcia of Peru share a light moment as they shake hands during a visit Monday, April 23, 2007, in the Oval Office. In the United States to promote free trade between the countries, the Peruvian leader said, "It is important to show the world that a democracy, with investment, leads to development." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is embraced by Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Peyton Manning, left, and owner Tony Dungy during a ceremony honoring their victory in the 2007 NFL Super Bowl Monday, April 23, 2007, on the South Lawn. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring the 2007 NFL Super Bowl Champions, the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, April 23, 2007, on the South Lawn. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush addresses the press during a meeting about medicare in the Roosevelt Room April 23, 2007. "It took a monumental effort by a lot of citizens around the country to make the options that our seniors were given easy to understand," said President Bush. "In other words, we reformed Medicare and gave seniors a lot of choices, and it took a lot of loving Americans a lot of time to make these choices available for our senior citizens. Now that the plan is in place, 39 million have signed up for it, drug costs are less than anticipated, and the cost to the taxpayer is about $200 billion less than anticipated." White House photo by Eric Draper
Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin. President Yeltsin was an historic figure who served his country during a time of momentous change. He played a key role as the Soviet Union dissolved, helped lay the foundations of freedom in Russia, and became the first democratically elected leader in that country's history. I appreciate the efforts that President Yeltsin made to build a strong relationship between Russia and the United States. We offer our sincerest condolences to the Yeltsin family and to the Russian people.
I believe strongly that politicians in Washington shouldn't be telling generals how to do their job. And I believe artificial timetables of withdrawal would be a mistake. An artificial timetable of withdrawal would say to an enemy, just wait them out; it would say to the Iraqis, don't do hard things necessary to achieve our objectives; and it would be discouraging for our troops. And therefore I will strongly reject an artificial timetable withdrawal and/or Washington politicians trying to tell those who wear the uniform how to do their job.
I will, of course, be willing to work with the Congress, both Republicans and Democrats, on a way forward. That's what I said during the Cabinet Room. But I also made it clear that no matter how tough it may look, that for the Congress to micromanage this process is a mistake.
Photo of the Day
OUR Cowboy, President Bush, right, is presented with a cowboy hat by Indianapolis Colts football team owner Jim Irsay, center, as Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, looks on.
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Hi - great job, onyx!
President Bush with Gen. David Petraeus, commander of the multinational force in Iraq during their meeting in the Oval Office earlier today.
Double shoot ;)
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Thanks onyx for stepping in when I had a power cut, Went round a friend’s to eat and thankfully when I got back power was back on.
Lol awesome photo of the day. I love our cowboy president. :)
YA HOOTY!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I notice that Dubya said something about passing of Boris Yestlin is kinda weird that Dubya probably send Dick Cheney who have work under George Bush Sr who help with President Reagan make Communisim US little b***h
Like what I hear karma is b***h
Nice - Colts owner, Colts Coach, and President Bush - 3 fine Christian men of God! Wow, must have been glowing up at the White House today...
Almost. :(
President Bush welcoming Peruvian President Alan Garcia in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 23, 2007.
10-1 odds, a reporter is asking a stupid, zinger question.
THANKS for providing this island of sanity in an insane world, onyx!
May God bless and protect our dear President and fill his life with love, joy and peace!!
President Bush, left, stops to greet to greet Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, right, and his wife Lauren Dungy, center, priot to the ceremony for the 2007 Super Bowl Champions as he greets the football team on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 23, 2007, in Washington.
Indianapolis Colts football team Quarterback, Peyton Manning, presents President Bush with a #43 team jersey! WOO-HOO!
President Bush delivering his remarks to the team and guests.
President Bush shakes hands with quarterback Peyton Manningas head coach Tony Dungy, center, looks on.
President Bush, center, poses for a group photo with members of the Indianapolis Colts, the 2007 Super Bowl Champions, from left to right, quarterback Peyton Manning, head coach Tony Dungy, owner and CEO Jim Irsay, and Team President Bill Polian.
President Bush poses for a photo during a ceremony honoring the NFL's Super Bowl champions, the Indianapolis Colts, assembled in front of the South Portico on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, April 23.
President George W. Bush greets members of the Indianapolis Colts football team at the White House ceremony to honor the Super Bowl XLI champions Monday, April 23, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shows the signatured cowboy hat presented to him by Indianapolis Colts team owner and CEO Jim Irsay, left, during the White House ceremony to honor the Super Bowl champions Monday, April 23, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper
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