Posted on 06/30/2008 6:12:26 PM PDT by snugs
The President spent the weekend at Camp David returning to the White House with the First Lady on Sunday. Sunday evening the President and First Lady had dinner at the private residence of Clay and Ann Johnson in Washington.
Today the President signed an Iraq war supplemental bill and attended the annual Tee Ball at the White House.
Pray for President Bush -- Day 2847
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Beijing.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Attends White House Tee Ball Game on South Lawn
South Lawn
THE PRESIDENT: Menudo, thank you. Yes, we're glad you're here. Opening Day 2008, tee ball on the South Lawn. (Applause.) I'm proud to be joined by the Commissioner for the day, Roberto Clemente, Jr. Bienvenido. Applause.)
MR. CLEMENTE: Gracias.
THE PRESIDENT: Si. Roberto, I don't know if you know this or not, but we've got a special right field porch this year. This is an addition -- we might just call that Clemente Porch. After all, we did retire your dad's number this year.
I'm so proud to welcome from Manati, Puerto Rico, the Little Angels. (Applause.) We're glad you're here. And from Camden, New Jersey, the mighty Red Sox. (Applause.) First base coach, Jose Rijo. (Applause.) He could deliver that fast ball in the best of times. Now with the Washington Nationals. Third base coach, Carlos Gutierrez, Secretary of Commerce. Carlos, glad you're here. (Applause.)
Congressman Rob Andrews -- Congressman, thanks for coming. We're sure proud you're here.
Today we're very lucky to have our game called by Natalie Morales. Natalie, bienvenido. Thank you for coming.
MS. MORALES: Gracias.
THE PRESIDENT: Natalie happens to work for NBC's Today Show. We really appreciate you coming.
MS. MORALES: Thank you, sir, for having me.
THE PRESIDENT: No problem.
Boy Scout Troop 457 from Rockville, Maryland, is with us today. Thanks for coming. (Applause.) Steve Keener, President of Little League America -- we're glad you're here, Steve. Thanks for coming back. Appreciate you supporting baseball throughout America.
Laura and I are thrilled also to be joined today by our first pitch kind of semi-thrower-outers. (Laughter.) Angel Macias is with us. For those of you who follow Little League Baseball, you might remember, in 1957 -- es verdad?
MR. MACIAS: Right.
THE PRESIDENT: Si. He threw a perfect game for Monterrey, Mexico, in the Little League World Series, and Mexico went on to win the World Series. And we're so glad you're here. Welcome to the White House.
And standing with you is Jake T. Austin, who happens -- who's going to be playing Angel in the movie --
JAKE AUSTIN: Yes, I play Angel Macias in the movie.
THE PRESIDENT: And what's the movie?
JAKE AUSTIN: The movie is called, "The Perfect Game," and it's coming out in 2008, this year.
THE PRESIDENT: -- 2008, yes. You probably recommend we all go see it.
JAKE AUSTIN: We'd really appreciate it. (Laughter.)
THE PRESIDENT: Yes. Well, Laura was suggesting, Jake T., that we actually have a showing here at the White House. JAKE AUSTIN: Great.
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, see, he's for that.
Before we get started, I do want the players to join me in the Little League Pledge. Are you ready?
I trust in God. I love my country, and will respect its laws. I will play fair and strive to win. But win or lose, I will always do my best.
Play ball! (Applause.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President Bush hands Javier Garcia Gonzalez, a player for the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels, an award after his participation in the annual 'Tee Ball on the South Lawn' game at the White House in Washington, Monday, June 30, 2008. The Angels of Manati, Puerto Rico played Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox of Camden, N.J.
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President George W. Bush salutes as he arrives with first lady Laura Bush to the White House in Washington June 29, 2008 after spending a weekend in Camp David.
President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush walk on the South Lawn of the White House June 29, 2008 upon his return to Washington from Camp David
U.S. President George W. Bush arrives for a dinner at the private residence of Clay and Ann Johnson in Washington June 29, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush waves as he arrives at the private residence of Clay and Ann Johnson in Washington June 29, 2008
President Bush arrives at a private residence of Clay and Ann Johnson in Washington, Sunday, June 29, 2008.
Thanks to Kaslin for sorting out the photos at the Clay resident
President Bush peeks into the Oval Office before signing the wartime supplemental budget at the White House on Monday, June 30, 2008 in Washington.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates, left, President Bush, center, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Peake, right, walk into the Oval Office for a statement after signing the wartime supplemental budget in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday, June 30, 2008
President George W. Bush (C) arrives with Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) for a statement in the Oval Office after signing an Iraq war supplemental bill at the White House in Washington, June 30, 2008. Also pictured are Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake (2nd R) and Director of White House Office of National Drug Control Policy John Walters
President George W. Bush delivers a brief statement Monday, June 30, 2008, at the White House after signing H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008. With him from left are: Deputy U.S. Secretary of State John Negroponte, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, U.S. Secretary of Veterans' Affairs James Peake and John Walters, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The war supplemental spending package includes nearly $162 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, increased education benefits for veterans, and an additional 13 weeks of unemployment insurance benefits. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President Bush, center, gestures during a statement after signing the wartime supplemental budget in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday, June 30, 2008 in Washington. From left, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Bush, Secretary of Veteran Affairs James Peake, and Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy John P. Walters.
President Bush, second from right, leaves the Oval Office after making a statement on the wartime supplemental budget in the White House on Monday, June 30, 2008 in Washington. From left, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Secretary of Veteran Affairs James Peake, Bush, and Director of Office of National Drug Control Policy John P. Walters.
President Bush, right, walks out of the Oval Office after making a statement after signing the wartime supplemental budget on Monday, June 30, 2008 in Washington. From left, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Secretary of Veteran Affairs James Peake, Director of the Office of Drug Control Policy John P. Walters,
President Bush, right, walks out of the Oval Office after making a statement after signing the wartime supplemental budget on Monday, June 30, 2008
President Bush greets members of the Jose M. Rodriguez Little League Angels of Manati, Puerto Rico before the start of a Tee Ball game against the Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox of Camden, N.J., on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, June 30, 2008. Behind the President are former MLB players Roberto Clemente, Jr., facing camera, shaking hands with Jose Rijo
Roberto Clemente Jr (from L), US President George W. Bush, Angel Macias and Jake Austin stand for the National Anthem before a Tee Ball game on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, June 30, 2008. Clemente's father's number was "retired" at the field before the game, and Macias, who pitched a perfect game in the 1957 Little League World Series, and Austin, who plays him in an upcoming movie, were the game ball presenters
President Bush, left, looks on as young actor Jake T. Austin, center, and Angel Macias present the ball before the start of a Tee Ball game on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington Monday, June 30, 2008. Macias pitched a perfect game to win the 1957 Little League World Series for Monterrey, Mexico. Austin is playing Macias in the upcoming film "The Perfect Game."
President George W. Bush (top row, 2nd R) watches a Tee Ball game between the Little League Red Sox from Camden, New Jersey, and the Little League Angels from Manati, Puerto Rico, on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, June 30, 2008
President George W. Bush (top L) looks on as former major league all-star Jose Rijo (C) coaches first base during a Tee Ball game on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, June 30, 2008.
What a Great picture of the President!
President George W. Bush (2nd L) gives a commemorative ball to a player from the Little League Angels of Manati, Puerto Rico, after a Tee Ball game on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, June 30, 2008. Also pictured is Roberto Clemente Jr (L), whose father's number was "retired" at the field before the game.
President Bush, left, congratulates Argenis Miguel Rodriguez of the Cramer Hill Little League Red Sox team from Camden, N.J., front, as Roberto Clemente Jr., second from left, and mascot 'Dugout' watch during a Tee Ball game on the South Lawn, Monday, June 30, 2008, at the White House in Washington
Andy Fortuna (C) of the Little League Red Sox of Camden, New Jersey, runs back to the bench after receiving his commemorative baseball from US President George W. Bush (L) and Roberto Clemente Jr (2nd L) at a Tee Ball game on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, June 30, 2008
President George W. Bush (R) reacts to fans after a Tee Ball game on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, June 30, 2008
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Wolfie - tee ball photos tonight.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China Monday, June 30, 2008
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao welcomes U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice before their meeting in Beijing June 30, 2008
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao during their meeting in Beijing, China Monday, June 30, 2008.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, shakes hands with Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo prior to their meeting in Beijing, China Monday, June 30, 2008
Thank you, again, Snugs for your outstanding job for our wonderful President.
Great photos. I am going to have a hard time choosing my toaster for tonight.
Thank you Snugs, for the glorious pictures of our wonderful President and also Condi’s pictures.
Appreciate what you do for us~~~I’m gonna miss that President and his family!
Snugs, I was looking at the last two posts and I sent the one to you to BoxerDawgs! Need to get my brain straigtened out!!LOL~~
Congratulations - yet another toaster to add to your collection - I will be doing the awards tomorrow night free mae any choices you have.
Which one?
And I know how to spell (straightened).Just did it wrong~~~
Have a good evening!
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