Posted on 06/14/2008 5:23:33 PM PDT by silent_jonny
On his second day in Paris, President Bush met again with French President Nicolas Sarkozy as the two leaders held a joint news conference at the Elysee Palace. (Transcript)
Afterwards, President Sarkozy lead President Bush to the US Ambassador’s residence in Paris where the Flamme de la Liberte (Flame of Liberty) sculpture was unveiled. The sculpture is a full size replica of the flame in the Statue of Liberty’s torch.
From there, President Bush traveled to the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial in Paris where American soldiers who died during World War I and II are buried. The president also laid a wreath at the Mont Valerien Memorial, which honors members of the French Resistance executed by German soldiers during World War II.
First Lady Laura Bush traveled to Giverny, France, west of Paris, and toured the Museum of American Painters and the garden of French impressionist painter Claude Monet.
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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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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
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Howdy! You two posted within nanoseconds of each other :)
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
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/jun/15/georgebush.usa
Bush smack around UK Guardian in Sunday papers
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.
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?
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.
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.
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