Posted on 08/10/2008 4:24:48 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
President and Mrs. Bush attended church at the Beijing Kuanjie Protestant Christian Church. See Quote of the Day for his remarks.
He and his family spent time at the Swimming Venue cheering on the USA swim team.
President Bush met with President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China TRANSCRIPT
President Bush also met with Vice President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China and Premier Wen Jiabao of the People's Republic of China . .
President George W. Bush and his father, former president George H.W. Bush, attended a mens basketball game between China and the USA with China's Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
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THANK YOU FOR WAITING FOR THE "ALL CLEAR" BEFORE POSTING ANY PHOTOS
Boo ;)
U.S. President George W. Bush, accompanied by his wife Laura, left, and their daughter Barbara, right, raises a U.S. flag upon arriving at the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center.
President Bush makes remarks after attending church at the Beijing Kuanjie Protestant Christian Church during his visit to the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
THE PRESIDENT: You know, I've just -- Laura and I just had the great joy and privilege of worshiping here in Beijing, China. You know, it just goes to show that God is universal, and God is love, and no state, man or woman should fear the influence of loving religion.
And I want to thank the pastor for his hospitality. And I want to thank this beautiful choir for singing Amazing Grace and Edelweiss. It was a touching moment. It's been a joy to worship here. Again, I want to thank you, sir, and God bless you. God bless you.
U.S. President George W. Bush talks to the press, during a drizzle, next to the children choir after attending a church service at the Beijing Kuanjie Protestant Christian Church in Beijing, China, August 10, 2008
U.S. President George W. Bush talks to the press next to Senior Pastor Li Jian-An (L) and the children choir after attending a church service at the Beijing Kuanjie Protestant Christian Church in Beijing, China, August 10, 2008
Crapola, I mean, ‘hi.’
Good evening and thank you for the ping
U.S. President George W. Bush stumbles as he and his wife Laura, front, arrive to watch the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center
Secret service agents assist U.S. President George W. Bush as he stumbles in the spectator stands at the National Aquatics Center before the swimming competition during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008.
ummm - have I erred?
Hi and Congratulations
Hi!
No! I was just ticked that you got in before I did. It’s a typical ‘I didn’t get first place’ post from me.
U.S. President George W. Bush, accompanied by his wife Laura Bush, left, and their daughter Barbara, right, raises a U.S. flag upon arriving at the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush holds up the U.S. flag next to first lady Laura Bush during swimming compeition in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush holds up the U.S. flag during the swimming competition in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, center, waves the U.S. flag as he watches the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. At left is his wife Laura Bush, and at right is daughter Barbara.
U.S. President George W. Bush, accompanied by his wife Laura Bush, at left, waves the U.S. flag during the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
Australias Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (top C), U.S. President George W. Bush (C), first lady Laura Bush (L) and their daughter Barbara Bush (R) cheer for their teams during the swimming events at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush visit 2008 Summer Olympic Games 400 meters individual medley gold medallist Michael Phelps (R), and mens 400m freestyle bronze medallist winner Larsen Jensen (2nd L) at the National Aquatics Centre in Beijing, China, August 10, 2008
It is an awesome statement for President Bush to so publicly worship at a Christian church while in China.
It is a vital challenge to the ongoing persecution of Christians worldwide.
It is sad that so many Americans do not take a more positive view of this great President.
President Bush, and first lady Laura Bush pose for photos with gold medal and world record winner Michael Phelps, right, and bronze medalist Larsen Jensen after their swimming events at the 2008 Summer Olympic games in Beijing, China Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008. Phelps had just set a world record in the mens 400 meter medley. Behind them are members of the U.S. swimming team.
First daughter Barbara Bush (R) wears Larsen Jensens Beijing 2008 Olympic mens 400m freestyle bronze medal as she poses next to Jensen at National Aquatics Centre in Beijing August 10, 2008. At left is first lady Laura Bush.
Larsen Jensen of the U.S. shakes hands with U.S. President George W. Bush after giving flowers to first lady Laura Bush at the National Aquatics Center during the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 10, 2008. Jensen won the bronze medal in the mens 400m freestle swimming final on Sunday
U.S. President George W. Bush, center, his wife Laura Bush, left, and their daughter Barbara watch swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, accompanied by his wife Laura Bush, left, and their daughter Barbara, right, watches the swimming competitions in the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Funny thread you have here, I have been greeted with one “crapola” and one “congratulations” - and I just wanted to see the pictures of the President and first lady...
Hi ... gonna take a little snooze .. was just logging off .. ;)
Be back later with toaster selection. How will I ever choose?
What I’ve seem sure are fantastic, daisy .. THANK YOU!
U.S. President George W. Bush holds the gold medal which Michael Phelps (R) won in the 400 metres individual medley final at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, at the National Aquatics Centre in Beijing August 10, 2008. Phelps took the first step on his road to Olympic immortality when he won the first of a possible eight gold medals on Sunday. The 23-year-old American demolished his own world record in the 400 metres individual medley final to kick-start the opening session of finals at Beijings space-age Water Cube. At centre stands Eric Shanteau
U.S. President George W. Bush meets 2008 Gold Medal winner Michael Phelps (R) at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games National Aquatics Center in Beijing August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush meets 2008 Gold Medal winner Michael Phelps (R) at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games National Aquatics Center in Beijing August 10, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush meets 2008 Gold Medal winner Michael Phelps (R) and 2008 Bronze Medal winner Larsen Jensen (L) at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games National Aquatics Center in Beijing August 10, 2008.
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