Posted on 09/05/2008 5:46:19 PM PDT by silent_jonny
President & Mrs. Bush are spending the weekend at Camp David. The President called the governors of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia this morning to discuss preparations for Tropical Storm/Hurricane Hanna.
On the second day of his visit to the Ukraine Vice President Cheney met with President Viktor Yushchenko and other officials. (Transcript)
President Yushchenko: Your Excellency, Mr. Vice President, and your colleagues, this is a great honor for me on behalf of Ukraine to welcome the U.S. Vice President Richard Cheney for the visit to Ukraine …Vice President Cheney: I appreciate your kind words and hospitality. And to all Ukrainians, I bring warm greetings from President George W. Bush and the people of these United States.
From there Vice President & Mrs. Cheney traveled to Italy.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Portugal and Libya today.
Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin campaigned along side John & Cindy McCain in Wisconsin and in Michigan today.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
Quote of the Day:
Vice President Cheney: I'd like to mention that I have visited Kyiv on one previous occasion -- more than 20 years ago, as part of a congressional delegation. At the time, of course, Ukraine was a captive nation, claimed by an empire as a mere province. To be in this country once again -- to stand on free soil, among free people, and to see the progress that you've made despite all difficulties -- is a privilege and a joy. Having seized their independence, the people of Ukraine are writing a new and momentous chapter in the history of this land -- one that has important implications, not just for Ukraine, but for the future peace and security of our world.
Photos of the Day:
Vice President Dick Cheney waves upon arrival at Milan's Malpensa airport, Italy, Friday, Sept 5, 2008. The Vice President has arrived here to participate in a meeting of political and business leaders.
Republican vice-presidential nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin stands onstage at a campaign rally in Sterling Heights, Michigan with U.S. Republican presidential nominee Senator John McCain (R-AZ) September 5, 2008.
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Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko invites US Vice President Dick Cheney for talks in Kiev on September 5, 2008.
Thanks for the ping. I just love the photo of our next VP
Thanks :)
Hi Jonny. Thanks for the dose.
Thank you.
Vice President Cheney: Mr. President, I arrived here last night from Georgia, a young democracy that in the last month has been subjected to a Russian invasion, and to an illegitimate, unilateral attempt by force of arms to dismember its territory. The people of Georgia are looking to both our countries, and to the rest of the free world, to support them in this time of great trial and testing, and we must answer the call. Ukraine's support for Georgia -- and, in particular, your dramatic trip to Tbilisi in the first days of the crisis -- have provided a courageous example for others. The free world must follow that example with firmness, with patience, and resolve.Russia's actions have cast grave doubts on Russia's intentions and its reliability as an international partner -- not just in Georgia, but throughout the region.
Against that background, President Bush has asked me to give a clear message to the people of Ukraine: The United States has a deep and abiding interest in your well being and security. For almost two decades, we have stood by you to help you secure your independence, sovereignty and integration into the international community. Today, we proclaim our unwavering determination to strengthen the bonds between our countries -- not just now, but for the long term.
Thanks JONNY! Happy;restful weekend wishes to Ya.
Smooth sailin’ Sarah Palin.
McCain picked a great Veep!
Vice President Dick Cheney, second right, his wife Lynne, right, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko and his wife Kateryna, left, walk during a ceremony to commemorate victims at the monument to the Great Famine, that killed millions of people in 1932-33, in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.
That top picture says,We have problems.
Also says, No problem we’re here.
Cheney pic jackpot this week for Snugs/Eleanor!
I bet Your pic files are bursting at the seems.
LOL!
Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by Mrs. Lynne Cheney, President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko and Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko, in presenting memorial baskets Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the Holodomar Memorial at St. Michael's Square in Kiev.
Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne and Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko (2nd R) and Ukraine's First Lady Kateryna visit a monument to the mass famine of 1932-33 in Kiev September 5, 2008.
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