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

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

[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.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush and French President Nicolas Sarkozy shake hands at the end of their joint news conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris June 14, 2008.

President George Bush waves at the end of a press conference with French President Nicolas Sarkozy following their meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Saturday, June 14, 2008

[silent_jonny]

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy walks with U.S. President George W. Bush from the Elysee Palace to the US Embassy after a bilateral meeting and a joint news conference in Paris June 14, 2008

[Kaslin]

It is really bad in Iowa. I hope the flood ends soon

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush and his French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy, second right, walk together to the U.S. Ambassador's residence after a joint press conference at the presidential Elysee Palace in Paris, Saturday, June 14, 2008.

[silent_jonny]

Damaged Relations! ;-)

President George W. Bush gives a kiss to a baby during his greeting with members of the U.S. Mission in France, Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Ambassador's residence in Paris. White House photo by Eric Drape

President George W. Bush poses for photos during his greeting with members of the U.S. Mission in France, Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Ambassador's residence in Paris. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush spends a moment speaking with U.S. military personnel during the greeting with members of the U.S. Mission in France, Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Ambassador's residence in Paris. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

This is truly a tragedy. Our grandson is in the NG. He worked for hours on the levee in DM only to see it break. So far today he has been sent from DM to Columbus Junction to Burlington where when they arrived, the levee broke. That was just very recently. I had the call about 1/2 hr. ago. I’m not sure where they send him next.

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

will take a yellow toaster.

How about a crock pot? I have 2 that need new homes.

[kitkat]

WHOA! I didn’t know you were in Iowa City. Prayers up for you. Keep us informed.

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush thanks the members of the U.S. Mission in France and their families for their warm welcome Saturday, June 14, 2008, to the Ambassador's residence in Paris. White House photo by Eric Draper

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush and French President Nicolas Sarkozy spend a few moments together talking during a sculpture unveiling Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris. White House photo by Eric Draper

[radiohead]

I have both a big and little crockpot, so no extra ones needed here. : )

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, far right, accompanied by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, attend the unveiling of the Flamme de la Liberte (Flame of Liberty) sculpture Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris. The sculpture is a full size replica of the flame in the Statue of Liberty’s torch. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush and French President Nicolas Sarkozy shake hands following the unveiling of the Flamme de la Liberte sculpture Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush, Laura Bush, and members of the U.S. delegation, join French President Nicolas Sarkozy and members of the French delegation, for a group photo following the unveiling of the Flamme de la Liberte sculpture Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

[Conservativegreatgrandma]

Shucks. Stay dry. I'm not sure of the ramifications of the levee breach in Burlington. Actually, we're not getting that much info here in the western part of the state regarding the eastern part of the state.

We're hearing consistently that CR is extremely hard hit and we've heard a bit about IC but nothing about the Quad Cities or Burlington or Columbus Junction.

[snugs]

Thanks for the dose and that lovely photo of the Arc de Triomphe I have a photo with me standing in front of it from 2000.

[silent_jonny]

First Lady Laura Bush, center, visits the Museum of American Painters in Giverny, with the director of the museum, left, and the curator of the exhibition, right, in Giverny, west of Paris, Saturday, June 14, 2008

First Lady Laura Bush has a closer look at one of the paintings during her visit to the Museum of American Painters, in Giverny, west of Paris, Saturday, June 14, 2008. At her side is the director of the museum

[silent_jonny]

First Lady Laura Bush visits the gardens where French painter Claude Monet lived, in Giverny, west of Paris, Saturday, June 14, 2008

First Lady Laura Bush and the wife of the Ambassador to France Dorothy Walker Stapleton leave the Museum of American Art in Giverny June 14, 2008. Three exhibitions have been assembled tracing the influence of the French impressionists on American artists.

[snugs]

Sorry Jonny for posting that photo I am so used to arriving after the all clear

[silent_jonny]

First Lady Laura Bush visits the gardens of Giverny with the wife of U.S. Ambassador to France Dorothy Stapleton, center, and her guide Claire Toulgouat, during a visit to the gardens at the home of French Impressionist artist Claude Monet in Giverny, west of Paris, Saturday, June 14, 2008.

First Lady Laura Bush is seen during a visit to the gardens at the home of French Impressionist artist Claude Monet in Giverny, west of Paris, Saturday, June 14, 2008

[NordP]

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

President Bush: In the great tradition of David Gregory.

Q Who?

Oh...Olivier..YOU DAH MAN!