Posted on 08/05/2008 7:48:35 PM PDT by Kaslin
First of all my apologies for being so late, but I waited for the White House site to update the site
President Bush had a stopover at Eielson AFB, Alaska where he spend some time with the troops
President Bush, First Lady Laura, Bush and daughter Barbara arrived this morning in South Korea on the first leg of their trip to Asia.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
President George W. Bush pats the head of a youngster as he greets the crowd Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after addressing military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush poses for photos with members of the audience Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after he delivered remarks to military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. White House photo by Chris Greenberg>
Mrs. Laura Bush joins members of the audience for photos Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after remarks by President George W. Bush at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush shakes hands with military personnel Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, following remarks by President George W. Bush during their stop at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush receives a smile from a young boy as she greets the audience Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, after remarks by the President at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, their first stop en route to Asia. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush joins the applause for Sgt. Gregory Williams after he was recognized by President George W. Bush Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, during remarks to military personnel at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
When I said including all the photos with the troops in Alaska, I meant of course the photos from the White House
Thank God for the rich blessing of being fortunate enough that George W. Bush has been our incredible President these last tumultuous years. Lord, please protect him and his family, til they're safely back home to us.
President George W. Bush (L) and first lady Laura Bush wave upon their arrival at a military airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul August 5, 2008.
President Bush, first lady Laura Bush, center, and daughter Barbara Bush arrive at Seoul Airbase in Seoul, Korea Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush arrive at Seoul Airbase in Seoul, Korea Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L), first lady Laura Bush and daughter Barbara arrive at a military airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul August 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, left, and first lady Laura Bush wave upon their arrival at a Seoul military airport in Seongnam, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) and first lady Laura Bush wave upon their arrival at a military airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul August 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, left, and first lady Laura Bush wave upon their arrival at a Seoul military airport in Seongnam, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (L), first lady Laura Bush and daughter Barbara arrive at a military airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul August 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, first lady, Laura Bush, and their daughter, Barbara, after at a military airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul August 5, 2008, to start a three-nation tour of Asia
President George W. Bush waves after arriving at a military airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul August 5, 2008, to start a three-nation tour of Asia
U.S. President George W. Bush (L), first lady Laura Bush (R) and their daughter Barbara arrive at a military airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul August 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, left, and first lady Laura Bush with their daughter Barbara, top, disembark the plane at a Seoul military airport upon arrival in Seongnam, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, third from right, is greeted by South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan, fourth right, as first lady Laura Bush, right, and their daughter Barbara Bush, top, look on upon their arrival at a Seoul military airport in Seongnam, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush waves upon his arrival at a Seoul military airport in Seongnam, South Korea, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush arrives at a military airport in Seongnam, south of Seoul August 5, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush (3rd R) walks with South Korea's Minister of Foreign Affairs Yu Myung-Hwan through a military honor cordon after Bush arrived at a military airport in Seongnam outside Seoul August 5, 2008 to start a three-nation tour of Asia
US President George W. Bush walks past a guard of honour upon arrival at Seoul Air Base. South Korea mounted a massive security operation as Bush arrived for a two-day visit and opponents of American beef imports began taking to the streets
A South Korean woman holds up a placard welcoming US President George W. Bush during a rally in Seoul. South Korea mounted a massive security operation as Bush arrived for a two-day visit and opponents of American beef imports took to the streets.
Thousands of South Korean Christians and conservative activists shout slogans and wave banners as they take part in a rally at a park in Seoul to welcome US President George W. Bush. South Korea mounted a massive security operation Tuesday as US President George W. Bush arrived for a two-day visit and opponents of American beef imports took to the streets.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are welcomed on their arrival Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 to Seoul Airbase, outside Seoul, South Korea, by Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Myung-hwan Yu. White House photo by Eric Draper
Crowds cheer and wave flags as the motorcade of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush passes Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, following President Bush's arrival to Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
August 5, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Lee Myung-Bak of the Republic of Korea
Blue House
9:46 A.M. (Local)
PRESIDENT LEE: Mr. President, Mrs. Bush, as well as your lovely daughter, Barbara Bush, I would like to welcome you from the bottom of our hearts. Yes, well, Mr. President, the majority of the Korean people have been eagerly waiting for your visit to Korea this time, and as you saw yesterday, there were many people who gathered together to welcome your visit to Korea.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you.
PRESIDENT LEE: And also, Mr. President, yesterday, in the lawn in front of the Seoul City Hall, there were many people gathered there, thousands of people gathered, who came together to pray, not only for your visit, but also for the future of the Korea-U.S. relationship, as well.
And, of course, behind those people, there were those who were sort of opposed. (Laughter.) However, the number was minimal, sir.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you.
PRESIDENT LEE: Yes, well, Mr. President, I don't need to reiterate the fact that Korea and the United States, we are traditional allies and friends for many, many years. And also it's been only a little over five months since I assumed the presidency, but today is already our third meeting, Mr. President. So, officially, but as well as personally, I have deep friendship for you, and for the people of America, and I believe in the future of the Korea-U.S. relationship.
And as you said, Mr. President, the weather today is beautiful. We had rain coming, traditional rain coming up until about two days ago.
PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you, Mr. President. Laura and I are delighted to be with you and Mrs. Kim again. Ours is a vital relationship. And our three meetings will only strengthen the relationship. I admire your forthrightness, your integrity, and your deep love for the people of Korea.
And I enjoy coming to a free society, where people are able to express their opinions. And your country is a free society. (Laughter.) So thank you. I'm looking forward to our conversations. Thank you, sir.
END 9:50 A.M. (Local)
Hi!
You're very welcome
uh-oh, looks like i posted a pic before the all-clear. Sorry ‘bout that ...
kaslin: THANK YOU for making the time to post this AWESOME DOSE!!
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[30,000 South Koreans rally in support for our President and all the MSM can talk about is the much smaller anti-US demonstration . . . Have I mentioned lately how much I despise the media?!]
PRO-BUSH RALLY GREETS US PRESIDENT VISIT
By BURT HERMAN,Associated Press Writer AP
Wednesday, August 6SEOUL, South Korea - Thousands of South Koreans gathered for a prayer service Tuesday to welcome U.S. President George W. Bush on a visit that was also expected to spark revived protests against imports of U.S. beef.
Police said some 30,000 people convened on the grassy plaza in front of Seoul City Hall for a Christian service, while large South Korean and U.S. flags were held aloft by balloons overhead along with a banner reading, “Welcome President Bush.”
“The United States made sacrifices for South Korea during the Korean War and helped us live well,” said Kim Jung-kwang, a 67-year-old retired air force colonel who attended the rally wearing his military uniform. “The United States is not our enemy. Without the U.S., we will die
You can read the entire article here:
http://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/ap/20080805/tap-as-skorea-us-bush-3rd-ld-writethru-601b9ad.html
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PRESIDENT MAKES INTERIOR PIT STOP
by Lori Tipton
Monday, August 04, 2008
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — President George Bush stops in Alaska before heading to China for the Olympics.
The president got a warm welcome here from service men and women.
[At the following link, you can watch a short videoclip that captures the energy and enthusiasm with which the President was received by his troops.]
http://www.ktuu.com/global/story.asp?s=8788269
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MCCAIN’S PROBLEM ISN’T BUSH
By William McGurn
. . . Mr. McCain’s reticence will also hurt him with his own party. While the president’s general approval ratings may be down in the 30s, among the GOP faithful the numbers are up in the 60s. These numbers, moreover, do not track intensity: The people who have stayed with Mr. Bush this far have been through the fire with him. They are not likely to be excited by a nominee who makes a habit of dissing fellow Republicans like Phil Gramm, whose crime was trying to support their nominee.
In other words, if by convention time Mr. McCain cannot look comfortable standing with his own president, he’s going to find himself on defense through November. He is up against a charismatic opponent who has brought to his party an excitement they have not known since John F. Kennedy. Mr. McCain needs to remember that his real challenge is not to distinguish himself from George W. Bush. It is to put before the American people an agenda that distinguishes himself from Mr. Obama and the Democratic Congress that would likely do his bidding.
[I COULD’T AGREE MORE!]
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB121789241263411727.html?mod=todays_columnists
He will be very missed especially if the empty suit; God forbid, wins the election
No problem
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