Posted on 06/12/2007 4:25:26 PM PDT by Kaslin
President Bush Attended a Dedication of Victims of Communism Memorial
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. Please be seated. Dr. Edwards, thanks for your kind words. Congressman Lantos -- no better friend to freedom, by the way; Congressman Rohrabacher, the same. Members of the Czech and Hungarian parliaments; ambassadors; distinguished guests; and more importantly, the survivors of Communist oppression, I'm honored to join you on this historic day. (Applause.)
And here in the company of men and women who resisted evil and helped bring down an empire, I proudly accept the Victims of Communism Memorial on behalf of the American people. (Applause.)
The 20th century will be remembered as the deadliest century in human history. And the record of this brutal era is commemorated in memorials across this city. Yet, until now, our Nation's Capital had no monument to the victims of imperial Communism, an ideology that took the lives of an estimated 100 million innocent men, women and children. So it's fitting that we gather to remember those who perished at Communism's hands, and dedicate this memorial that will enshrine their suffering and sacrifice in the conscience of the world.
You can read the entire transcript of the speech here
Also today President Bush attended a Senate Republican Policy Committee Meeting at the U.S. Capitol
Quote of the day
We can have confidence in the power of freedom because we've seen freedom overcome tyranny and terror before. Dr. Edwards said President Reagan went to Berlin. He was clear in his statement. He said, "tear down the wall," and two years later the wall fell. And millions across Central and Eastern Europe were liberated from unspeakable oppression. It's appropriate that on the anniversary of that speech, that we dedicate a monument that reflects our confidence in freedom's power.
Picture of the day
President George W. Bush greets a young child as he signs autographs following his speech Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the dedication ceremony for the Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
Hi.
How are you on this beautiful day?
please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics – thanks
US President George W. Bush walks to the stage to speak during the dedication of the Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington, DC.
President Bush speaks at the dedication of the Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2007.
With the Capitol in the background, President Bush speaks at the dedication of the Victims of Communism Memorial, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Washington. Today is the 20th anniversary of President Reagan's famous speech in front of the Brandenburg Gate in West Berlin where he called for an end to communism saying, 'Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!'
It was wonderful
President Bush greets guests at the dedication of the Victims of Communism Memorial, honoring those who suffered and died under communist totalitarian regimes, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Washignton
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the dedication ceremony for the Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington, D.C. President Bush, in recalling the lessons of the Cold War said, “ that freedom is precious and cannot be taken for granted; that evil is real and must be confronted.” White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
President George W. Bush signs autographs following his speech Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the dedication ceremony for the Victims of Communism Memorial in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
President Bush, right, accompanied by, from left, Senate Minority Whip Trent Lott of Miss., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., and Vice President Dick Cheney arrives for a luncheon with Republican lawmakers, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
President Bush, right, accompanied by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and others, waves upon his arrival for a luncheon with Republican lawmakers, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
U.S. President George W. Bush (C), accompanied by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (R) and Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS), speaks to the media after the Senate Republican Policy Lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington June 12, 2007.
U.S. President George W. Bush accompanied by Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) makes remarks to the media after the Senate Republican Policy Lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington June 12, 2007.
Bush Rocks!!
Hi.
You won another toaster :-)
President Bush, third from left, leaves the microphones after speaking to reporters about immigration reform, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, on Capitol Hill in Washington. From left are, Senate Minority Whip Trent Lott of Miss., Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., the president, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky.
President George W. Bush, joined by Senate Minority leader Sen. Mitch McConnell and Sen. Trent Lott, foreground-left, addresses members of the media at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, June 12, 2007, following his meeting with Senate Republican leaders and lunch with the Senate's Republican membership to ask their support for immigration reform legislation. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
Thanks for the dose Kas
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Naw K'nyaw Paw at a meeting with members of the Burma Ethnic Nationalities Council delegation Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the White House, to discuss the current conditions in Burma. While in Washington D.C., the delegation also met with officials at the U.S. Department of State and members of Congress. Congressman Joseph R. Pitts, right, encouraged the ethnic leaders of Burma to come to Washington to testify to the plight of the peoples of Burma. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Thanks, Kas
He does indeed
Nice smile form the VP and he is wearing my favourite tie, the President has a similar one too. The President obviously did not get the memo that white shirts were in today :o)
That makes 4 for me to do LOL - off to do them.
Vice President Dick Cheney arrives at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, to attend a morning meeting with President Bush. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)
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