A Day in the Life of President Bush (many photos): 9-5-07

WhiteHouse.gov & other sources ^ | 9-5-07

[silent_jonny]

President Bush arrived in Sydney, Australia yesterday to attend the annual Asian-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC). Today he met again with his friend and ally Australian Prime Minister John Howard as they toured Sydney Harbor.

The two leaders then met with Australian troops on Garden Island Naval Base where they joined them for lunch. President Bush personally thanked the troops for their continued service in the War on Terror. (Transcript)

Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino: “[The president] said he was very proud to be with them, they're very courageous. And one of the things I overheard him say to some of the troops I was sitting with is that our military is very proud to serve along with them” (Transcript)

Prime Minister Howard and President Bush held a press conference this afternoon at the Intercontinental Hotel in Sydney. Afterwards, they formally signed a defense trade agreement and then joined each other again for dinner.

Back in the States, First Lady Laura Bush held a roundtable with the press at the White House, discussing the situation in Myanmar (Burma). The Bush Administration condemns the country’s recent crackdown on pro-democracy activists and the president is expected to speak about the matter during APEC.

President Bush: "It's inexcusable that we've got this kind of tyrannical behavior in Asia. It's inexcusable that people who march for freedom are then treated by a repressive state … And those of us who live in comfort of a free society need to speak out about these kind of human rights abuses." (Transcript)

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

[silent_jonny]

Quote of the Day:

Prime Minister Howard: Mr. President, you do us great honor in spending four days in the beautiful city of Sydney, which we, of course, regard as the most beautiful big city in the world. And it's been on great display. But you come here as the leader of the nation that is closer to Australia than any nation in the world in strategic and defense terms. … You are here as a friend. You are here as a good mate of Australia's, and you are amongst people who have great admiration for the common values that our two nations hold so dear.

Photo of the Day:

With Australia's Prime Minister John Howard and his wife, Janette Howard, smiling in the background, President George W. Bush kids with members of the media Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, during a luncheon with Australian troops on Garden Island in Sydney.

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[geopyg]

first!?

[Kaslin]

Hi!

[silent_jonny]

Dose Ping!

There are a LARGE number of photos tonight and I’m still sorting through them, so please be patient with me, lol.

Please wait for the "All Clear" before posting or reposting pictures and graphics.

[Kaslin]

[silent_jonny]

Congratulations :)

[silent_jonny]

Hi, Kas :) You almost had that one, lol

[Kaslin]

Thanks for the ping

[silent_jonny]

Australian police walk past the hotel where U.S. President George W. Bush is staying while attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Sydney, September 5, 2007.

[Kaslin]

Yeah I know. I was watching for it. Maybe next time

[DollyCali]

Thanks jonny! sort away & thanks in advance for all the work. I am prety wiped out & will no doubt try to sleep before you finish but will check things out if I cant sleep or in the morning..

POTUS seems very happy in Australia. He is always happy with the military who he adores & who adore him.. in almost every country

[silent_jonny]

A boat carrying U.S. President George W. Bush is surrounded by police vessels as it travels across Sydney Harbour to a dinner hosted by Australia's Prime Minister John Howard September 5, 2007.

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, wave as they take a tour of Sydney Harbor Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. The President is spending the day in meetings with the Prime Minister and will join him later this week at the 2007 APEC summit.

[firewalk]

Thanks for the ping
bump to read later...

[silent_jonny]

Australian Prime Minister John Howard waves as U.S. President George W. Bush looks on as they travel by boat on Sydney Harbour to Garden Island naval base for a lunchtime visit with Australian troops September 5, 2007.

Australian Prime Minister John Howard waves as U.S. President George W. Bush looks on as they travel by boat on Sydney Harbour to Garden Island naval base for a lunchtime visit with Australian troops September 5, 2007.

[shield]

Good lookin’ Aussie men...hmmm...look like Americans...are these our brothers? Yes, they are.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Australian Prime Minister John Howard, and his wife Janette take a tour of Sydney harbor as the Sydney Opera House can be seen at rear in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007.

President Bush and Australian Prime Minister John Howard take a tour of Sydney harbor as the Sydney Opera House can be seen at rear in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush stands on the deck of the MV AQA during a tour of Sydney Harbor Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. The President is in Australia to meet with Prime Minister John Howard and participate in this week's APEC summit.

With the Sydney Opera House as a backdrop, President George W. Bush and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, talk as they tour Sydney Harbor Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, aboard the MV AQA.

[Majie Purple]

Crikey & Good on Ya, Jonny!
:)

[Kaslin]

Good evening!

[silent_jonny]

President Bush, second from right, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, Australian Prime Minister John Howard, and his wife Janette take a tour of Sydney harbor near the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007.