A Day in the Life of President Bush (many photos): 11-16-07

WhiteHouse.gov & other sources ^ | 11-16-07

[silent_jonny]

Quote of the Day:

President Bush: (in his remarks about National Adoption Day) It is fitting that we celebrate this day in a room honoring George Washington, or as some like to say, the original "George W." (Laughter and applause.) There he is. He raised four children who were not his by birth. He cared for them, provided for them, and he offered them advice -- even when they didn't want it. (Laughter.)

When one of his boys went off to college, Washington did what many parents do -- he checked up on him. And in 1798, he sent the young man a letter. It said: "I have, with much surprise, been informed of your devoting much time to a certain young lady." And he went on to advise that "your application to books is not [what] it ought to be." Well, some parents here today may be able to relate to this. It's probably hard to believe, but there was even a time when my Dad -- (laughter) -- felt compelled to write such a letter. (Laughter.)

Photo of the Day:

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are joined by Elijah Atkins, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 in the East Room of the White House, as they listen to Atkins' father, country music star Rodney Atkins, performing for guests during the celebration of National Adoption Day. Rodney Atkins is the 2007-2008 national celebrity spokesperson for The National Council for Adoption.

[silent_jonny]

Dose Ping!

Please Pray for President Bush

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[Shelayne]

I like that photo. Thanks for the Dose!

[Kaslin]

hI

[silent_jonny]

Double-Toaster winners :)

[Kaslin]

Thanks for the ping

[silent_jonny]

Last Night:

The setting sun shines on a plane carrying Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda as he arrives at Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007.

This Morning:

Japan's Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda arrives to meet with President Bush, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at the White House in Washington.

[Kaslin]

Thanks.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush meets with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 16 2007.

[no more apples]

Hello!

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President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda pause for White House press photographers Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, during their meeting in the Oval Office.

[Shelayne]

Really?

I’ve never won anything on Free Republic before!

*sniff* this is all so overwhelming. Thanks to God, to my husband and children, my whole family, my kitties.... ;^)

[silent_jonny]

APPLES!

I see you sneaking in here ;)

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Clap! Clap! Clap!

;-)

[silent_jonny]

LOL!

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, adjusts her translator earpiece as she talks with Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Mitsuhide Iwaki, prior to President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda delivering their joint statement, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007,in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington.

With Japanese Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Mitsuhide Iwaki

With Japanese Ambassador Ryozo Kato

[Kaslin]

Good evening and

[no more apples]

JONNY!

[silent_jonny]

With the Jefferson Memorial in the background, President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda are silhouetted as they walk towards the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, to issue a joint statement to reporters after their meeting.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda make a joint statement at the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, after their meeting.

President Bush: Mr. Prime Minister, welcome to the White House. I really appreciate the opportunity to get to know you better. I'm looking forward to our lunch.

This is an important visit. It's the first visit the Prime Minister has taken since he has assumed his important office. It's a recognition that our alliance is vital for peace and security. The alliance between our two countries is rooted deeply in our strong commitments to freedom and democracy. The Prime Minister and I are going to keep it that way. One of the things we've decided to do is to continue to make sure the U.S.-Japanese relationship is the cornerstone of security and peace. And I appreciate you being here.