Quote of the Day:
President Bush: (speaking to the Olympic athletes) We appreciate all the hard work you've put in to get to this spot. It's got to be really exciting -- thinking about marching in that stadium and representing our country. So I guess all I've got to say is, go for it, give it all you've got, and may God bless you. (Applause.)
Photos of the Day:
President George W. Bush poses with the men's and women's United States Olympic diving team on the opening day of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
President George W. Bush and his wife Laura wave as the U.S. Olympic team passes during the Beijing 2008 Olympics opening ceremony August 8, 2008.
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush wave to athletes in the delegation from USA as they parade during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
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To: silent_jonny
2 posted on
08/08/2008 5:17:11 PM PDT by
Momaw Nadon
("...with the ultimate goal of ending tyranny in our world.")
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3 posted on
08/08/2008 5:17:19 PM PDT by
silent_jonny
(God's Got It)
To: silent_jonny
6 posted on
08/08/2008 5:19:42 PM PDT by
defconw
(Pray for Snow-RIP TONY, we love you.)
To: silent_jonny
There are a lot of photos tonight and I haven't sorted through half of them yet. Please be patient with me, lol :)
7 posted on
08/08/2008 5:19:46 PM PDT by
silent_jonny
(God's Got It)
To: silent_jonny
Enjoying your coverage of the trip to the Olympics. Thanks for the hard work.
To: silent_jonny
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah before a reception in the Great Hall of the People on August 8, 2008 in Beijing. World leaders have been arriving in the Chinese capital to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games later in the day.
President George W. Bush talks with Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai during the banquet at the Great Hall of people in Beijing, China, Friday, Aug. 8,2008.
To: silent_jonny
A quick catch-n-release with the Chinese president and his wife.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are greeted by Chinese President Hu Jintao and Madam Liu Yongqing at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the social lunch in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. White House photo by Eric Draper
To: silent_jonny
China's President Hu Jintao (R), IOC President Jacques Rogge (2nd L) and President George W. Bush attend the banquet at the Great Hall of People, ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games opening ceremony, in Beijing August 8, 2008.
Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by France President Nicolas Sarkozy during a social luncheon Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets President Nursultan Nazabayev of Kazakhstan Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during a social luncheon in Beijing honoring the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. White House photo by Eric Draper
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President George W. Bush is greeted by U.S. Ambassador Sandy Randt upon his arrival Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. With them at left are former President George H.W. Bush and Ms. Barbara Bush. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush poses with former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger (2nd R) and his grandchildren Sophie (3rd L) and Sam (R) during the dedication ceremony of the new US embassy on August 8, 2008 in Beijing. US President George W. Bush on August 8 made a new plea for freedom of expression in China as he prepared to attend the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games later in the day.
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President George W. Bush plays with a young boy Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during a greeting at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is hugged by a young boy Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during a greeting at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
To: silent_jonny
President George W. Bush and his father, former President George H.W. Bush, attend the dedication of the new U.S. embassy in Beijing August 8, 2008.
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Former US president George H. W. Bush introduces his son US President George W. Bush during the dedication ceremony of the new US embassy on August 8, 2008 in Beijing.
President GHWB: Thank you very much. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, Ambassador. Mr. President, all you distinguished guests, including the man that was responsible for my coming out here in 1974 -- Henry Kissinger, here. Delighted to see him. (Applause.) And of course, many friends -- lao peng you -- from China, so pleased to see you all here. Thank you for coming … Let me start by noting that this week has a homecoming feel to it. Barbara and I always welcome the chance we have to come back to China. In fact, I think this is my 19th or 20th visit since I left the presidency, since leaving the White House. But to be here at this special time, special time in China's history, to be back in the embassy where I was proud to have served, and to be here with the members of Bush family who share our love for China and its people, is particularly gratifying, particularly moving for me.
To: silent_jonny
President George W. Bush is welcomed to the podium after an introduction by former President George H.W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the dedication for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper
President GHWB: But as special as any visit to China is for us, as historic as it is to be here for the start of 2008 Summer Olympics and this new embassy opening, it means the most to us to be here with our family. That includes our daughter Doro, who was baptized here; and that includes certainly our President and First Lady; includes our son, Marvin, who is here with us today, and his wife Margaret; and everyone here. The President and the First Lady have served with such honor, served with courage and class during a historically challenging time for our nation and the world. And I am so very proud of him. (Applause.)
And so, with no further ado, the President of the United States. (Applause.)
To: silent_jonny
These threads are always so great . Thank You !!!
24 posted on
08/08/2008 6:32:57 PM PDT by
Deetes
(God Bless the Troops .)
To: silent_jonny
Former President George H.W. Bush leads the applause for his son, President George W. Bush after introducing him during dedication ceremonies Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush stands with Mrs. Sarah Randt, spouse of U.S. Ambassador to China Sandy Randt, left, Mrs. Anne Johnson, Director of Art in Embassies Program, and Ms. Barbara Bush during applause for President George W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the dedication ceremony for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President Bush: Thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. President. (Laughter.) It is quite an honor to be introduced by your dad. This has got to be a historic moment: father and son, two Presidents, opening up an embassy. (Applause.) I suspect it's the first, although I must confess I haven't done a lot of research into the itinerary of the Adams boys. (Laughter.) … I'm honored to represent the United States at the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games here in Beijing. And I'm looking forward to cheering our athletes on. (Applause.) Mr. Ambassador, I'm not making any predictions about medal counts -- (laughter) -- but I can tell you the U.S. athletes are ready to come and compete, in the spirit of friendship.
You know, during my last visit here I had the opportunity to break in the mountain biking course. I was so proud of my efforts, I told Laura I was thinking about entering the competition myself. (Laughter.) She reminded me they don't give any medals for last place. (Laughter.) …
I'm honored to be with you. I appreciate the honor of dedicating this new embassy. And I'm looking forward to going to the Games. God bless. (Applause.)
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Former US president George H. W. Bush, US President George W. Bush, US Ambassador to China Clark Randt and Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo cut the ribbon during the dedication of the new US embassy on August 8, 2008 in Beijing.
U.S. Ambassador to China Sandy Randt gives a thumbs-up to President George W. Bush and former President George H.W. Bush after they cut the ceremonial ribbon during a dedication Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. At right is Dai Bingguo, State Councilor, People’s Republic of China. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
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President George W. Bush is applauded by the United States of America Olympic team prior to the opening day of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
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President George W. Bush addresses the United States of America Olympic team on the opening day of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
President Bush: Congratulations for representing the finest nation on the face of the Earth. (Applause.) The honorary captain and I are proud to be with you. We're here to wish you all the very best. I first want to say thanks to the U.S. Olympic Committee, chaired by Peter Ueberroth, CEO Jim Scherr, Judge Charles Lee. I wasn't exactly sure what to say to you, except to start with, God, I love our country and I love what we stand for. (Applause.) And I love being with you.
Laura and I and a lot of our family are here to cheer you on. We're just a handful of a lot of folks who care about you a lot. There are going to be a lot of people pulling for you. We want you to win as many golds as you possibly can. (Applause.)
We appreciate all the hard work you've put in to get to this spot. It's got to be really exciting -- thinking about marching in that stadium and representing our country. So I guess all I've got to say is, go for it, give it all you've got, and may God bless you. (Applause.)
To: silent_jonny
President George W. Bush meets with members of the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team Friday evening, Aug. 8, 2008 at the National Stadium in Beijing, prior to the U.S. Olympians marching in the Opening Ceremonies at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
With the United States men's volleyball team
With the United States shooting team
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President George W. Bush looks on during a visit with the United States of America Olympic team on the opening day of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China.
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