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 
President George W. Bush smiles as he greets a young lady during a luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, on Garden Island in Sydney
Thanks Dr.D.
Yup...as do I & would I,in person!
:)
Am watching
I'll hit that link and give my opinion of this Texas Cowboy. ;o) Thanks.
President Bush along with Prime Minister John Howard, rear left, and his wife Janette, rear center, have lunch on Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney, Australia, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007.
President Bush shows the press what he is eating for lunch with Australian troops during his visit to Garden Island naval base before the APEC summit in Sydney, September 5, 2007.
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.
President Bush poses for a picture with cooks along with Australian Prime Minister John Howard (2nd R) and his wife Janette (R) at lunch with Australian troops during his visit to Garden Island naval base, before the APEC summit in Sydney, September 5, 2007.
President George W. Bush poses with navy chefs, Bec Horkock, left, Sam Court, second from right, during a luncheon with Australian troops at the Garden Island Naval Base in Sydney Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
You’ve got a lot of great pictures tonight, my brother. Your mouse must be smokin’!
President George W. Bush and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia, listen to a reporter's question Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007, during a joint press availability at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney. President Bush met with the Prime Minister for a day's worth of meetings before joining him during the 2007 APEC summit later in the week.
Thank you Jon-Jon. Another mother lode of photos. Just for you! (wink, wink)
I’m watching the debate and wish Fred were there. Mitt underwhelms me. Can’t vote Rudy - he’s too leftist. Go Duncan and Fred! Tancredo not so bad too.
Dolly, how the heck did you ever get to talk to a secret service man when he was with the President? Tell us MORE.
President George W. Bush gestures at a joint news conference with Australian Prime Minister John Howard, September 5, 2007
If they are on the advance team they will engage you sometimes. If they are actively watching the pres NO chance to talk.
If you are taking their pix that is the best way to have a conversation as they come towards you with a look like they will be tackling you in a few seconds!
I was always there VERY early as were the advance teams. They were very professional & no easy chit chat. They answered questions or referred you to someone else,
Tons of awesome,Pres. B. in Aussie, pics tonight!
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