A Day in the Life of President Bush (in France): 6-14-08

WhiteHouse.gov & other sources ^ | 6-14-08

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Quote of the Day:

Q (from a French reporter) To both of you, what specific, concrete requests do you wish to make or send to the Syrian President, Bashar Assad, so that he normalize his relations with the West, and of course to achieve stability in Lebanon and in the rest of --

President Bush: Well, my message would be, stop fooling around with the Iranians and stop harboring terrorists; serve as a constructive force in the Middle East to help the advance of a Palestinian state; make it clear to Hamas that terror should stop for the sake of peace; and make it clear to their Iranian allies that the West is serious when we talk about stopping them from learning how to enrich, which would be the first -- a major step for developing a bomb; and to make it clear to their Iranian allies that Hezbollah is a destabilizing force for not only Lebanon but elsewhere.

President Sarkozy: (as translated) I also share the view of the United States of America on the fact that the Iranian question, and the fact that they might get their hands on a nuclear weapon is of the essence; it is a major issue. Syria has to peal off, as much as possible, from Iran in its desire to lay its hands on a nuclear weapon.

Photo of the Day:

President George W. Bush and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, shake hands following their joint press availability Saturday, June 14, 2008, in Paris. White House photo by Eric Draper

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Dose Ping!

Please Pray for President Bush

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Traffic passes by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris early Saturday morning, June 14, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

[radiohead]

hi

[Kaslin]

HI

[MamaB]

Hello.

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Band members await the arrival of President George W. Bush Saturday, June 14, 2008, as they stand near the courtyard of the Elysée Palace in Paris. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

The media's shadow drops across the courtyard of the Elysée Palace in Paris Saturday, June 14, 2008, as the honor cordon and color guard prepare for the arrival of President George W. Bush, who spent the morning with France's President Nicolas Sarkozy. White House Photo by Chris Greenberg White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush arrives for a meeting French President Nicolas Sarkozy Saturday, June 14, 2008, at Elysée Palace in Paris. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

[Kaslin]

Congratulations

[silent_jonny]

You got it! :)

[Kaslin]

We tight for 2nd

[silent_jonny]

Howdy! You two posted within nanoseconds of each other :)

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President George W. Bush walks in front of French Republican Guards on his way to meet French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Saturday, June 14, 2008

[SevenofNine]

Rack the photos BTW Snugs Brit homeys UK Sunday Times has article saying Bush want Binny before he get out office

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article4138791.ece

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President George W. Bush, right, is greeted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy at Elysee Palace on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

[SevenofNine]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jun/15/georgebush.usa

Bush smack around UK Guardian in Sunday papers

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President George W. Bush speaks during a joint news conference with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at Elysee Palace on Saturday, June 14, 2008.

President Bush: Yesterday I reminded the world, really, Nicolas, that America's first friend was France. And frankly, we wouldn't be where we are today with the French support early in our revolution. You are not only our first friend, you've been a consistent friend, and the meetings here have reconfirmed and strengthened our friendship between our countries and our personal friendship.

I really enjoy being with President Sarkozy. He's an interesting guy. (Laughter.) He is full of energy. He's full of wisdom. He tells me what's on his mind. And we've had -- every time I've met with him we've had very meaningful discussions. We discussed Afghanistan -- and thank you very much for supporting the Paris support conference; it made a big difference for that young democracy. And I do thank the people of France for supporting the women and children and the young democrats in Afghanistan. And thank you, too, Nicolas.

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President George W. Bush (L) and French President Nicolas Sarkozy adjust their earpieces during their joint news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris June 14, 2008.

President Bush: (to a reporter) Olivier. Tossing a bone to somebody who has got a French name. (Laughter.) Might want to use the mic, Olivier.

Q Yes, I will. Thank you, Mr. President. Merci, Monsieur Président. First --

President Bush: Speaks the language, too. (Laughter.)

Q Just wait. (Laughter.) I'd like to ask you each a question --

President Bush: In the great tradition of David Gregory.

Q Who?

[radiohead]

Yay! I need a toaster to cheer me up with all this flood foolishness.

Things are wet and getting wetter here in Iowa City. I am in one of the buildings near the river and have had to close out my office. The staff has moved to another building. I see on the news that the water is creeping up to the parking lot behind my building. Since the crest isn’t expected until Tuesday, the water could well be at the first floor. jeez.

So, in honor of our valiant Hawkeyes who have been sandbagging like crazy, I will take a yellow toaster. I’d like a picture of Laura, a librarian who would be as upset about the flooded libraries in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City as I am.

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President George W. Bush speaks during a joint news conference with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysee Palace in Paris June 14, 2008

U.S. President George W. Bush and French President Nicolas Sarkozy listen to a question from a reporter, Saturday, June 14, 2008.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy gestures during a press conference with President George W. Bush.

President Sarkozy: I have always seen American leaders -- and thank you to President Bush -- for accepting European originality and independence; and of course French originality and independence. And I've always noted that we can talk very frankly when we had points of disagreement. But we have to do so as allies and as friends, and be mindful of not hurting one another. We can agree on an issue, on the substance of issue, but we don't have to say so in an unpleasant manner. It so happens that today we have a lot of areas of convergence. But yes, maybe on such and such an issue, we don't totally agree, but it doesn't in any way undermine the basis of what I have to say, which is that the Americans are our friends and our allies. They know they can count on us.