Posted on 09/05/2007 5:24:02 PM PDT by 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 
Good morning! I see you got up early too. LOL I’ve been up since 4 CST
Of course not. I’m talking about the primaries.
Thanks for the update look forward to your comments on today’s edition
Well done what a marathon
Glad to hear that you’re all right. Prayers for Virginia. How nice of you to care about her.
I saw it--Fred was great!
My pleasure :)
Prayers for Virginia and her family.
Hi, Wolfstar! I’m sorry I missed you last night. Glad you enjoyed the photos :)
Hi, Seven :)
Hi, Pippin! Good to see you :)
Morning, Kas :)
Thanks, Snugs :) You might have another marathon of photos too tonight :o
AWWWW, THANKS! GLAD YOU THINK SO TOO!
:)
Up since 3:30am EDT :o) YAWN!
I didn't get to see Fred on Leno :o(
But I know he's IN the race for prez now! :o)
I like koalas and meerkats :o)
Hope to be calling it " A Day in thew life of President Thompson" after January 20, 2009!
So we can still get a daily DOSE of SANITY :O)
Never fear! FDT will soon be here!
You must be one who enjoys watching meercat manor then, I imagine.
Have yet to watch that myself.
Though i know the host is Sean Astin and I like his voice, and his acting.
I hope & pray he makes it in when the time inevitably comes.
I shutter to think of it being anyone else(After Pres. B. has finished up His stellar 2 terms, that is...Not wanting to rush things at all.)
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