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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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Dose Ping!

Please Pray for President Bush

Please wait for the "All Clear" before posting or reposting pictures and graphics.

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Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, left, and U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney shake hands, during their meeting in Kiev, Ukraine on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Cheney arrived in Ukraine, as part of a tour of several ex-Soviet republics amid an escalating standoff with Russia over the war in Georgia.

Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko invites US Vice President Dick Cheney for talks in Kiev on September 5, 2008.

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Hi Jonny. Thanks for the dose.

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Vice President Dick Cheney meets with President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 at the House of Chimeras in Kiev.

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Thank you.

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Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko hold a joint news conference in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.

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.

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Thanks JONNY! Happy;restful weekend wishes to Ya.

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Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko, shake hands, during a joint news conference in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.

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Smooth sailin’ Sarah Palin.
McCain picked a great Veep!

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A member of the clergy walks past the gold-domed St. Michael's Monastery in the early morning light of Friday, Sept. 5, 2008 in Kiev, where Vice President Dick Cheney is currently visiting during a multi-day tour of ex-Soviet republics. The monastery, originally constructed in the 12th century, is named after the Archangel Michael, patron saint of Kiev, and was destroyed by Soviet communists between 1934-36 and reconstructed in 2000. White House photo by David Bohrer

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Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko (R) gestures beside Ukraine's First Lady Kateryna (C) and U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney during their visit to a monument for the mass famine of 1932-33 in Kiev September 5, 2008.

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.

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Cheney pic jackpot this week for Snugs/Eleanor!
I bet Your pic files are bursting at the seems.
LOL!

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Vice President Dick Cheney seen with a Ukrainian woman dressed in a national costume, during a ceremony to commemorate victims of the Great Famine at the monument to victims of the Great Famine, that killed millions of people in 1932-33, in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.

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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Vice President Dick Cheney and Ukraine's President Viktor Yushchenko visit a monument to the mass famine of 1932-33 in Kiev September 5, 2008.

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Vice President Dick Cheney, right, and Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko shake hands after a ceremony to commemorate victims of the Great Famine at the monument to victims of the Great Famine, that killed millions of people in 1932-33, in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.

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Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, shake hands, in Kiev, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. Vice President Cheney met with top Ukrainian leaders Friday, calling their country's relationship with the United States very important, as Washington sought to reassure its allies in former Soviet states following Russia's war with Georgia.

Vice President Dick Cheney (R) meets Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Kiev September 5, 2008.

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A Ukrainian honor guard stands at attention Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, upon Vice President Dick Cheney's departure from Boryspil International Airport in Kiev. The next stop on the Vice President's international trip is Italy, where he will address the Ambrosetti Forum and meet with Italian officials. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife, Lynne, wave as they arrive at Milan's Malpensa airport, Italy, Friday, Sept 5, 2008.

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White House Press Secretary Dana Perino speaks to members of the media, Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, during the daily briefing in the White House press room in Washington.

Q Dana, to the Woodward book, if you have any comments on the Woodward book in general?

Dana: Okay. I haven't -- I don't have a copy of the book yet. We did receive one or two at the White House late yesterday evening, and they are working through it. So all I know is the coverage of the book that I've seen, and that I've read in news reports of it.

I would say that in general, the President of the United States, any President of the United States is criticized for lots of different things. I think the results of the surge are undeniable. And in Washington, sometimes you see that the process has been -- comes under extra scrutiny, and can be picked apart in ways that aren't reflective of the end result.

This President, it seems to me that he gets criticism that if he's perceived to be careful or deliberative, he's accused of being slow. And if he is decisive, he is accused of being impulsive and rash.

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice walks with Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado, (4th R), after their meeting at the Necessidades palace in Lisbon, on September 5, 2008.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gives a news conference after her meeting with Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado (R) at the Necessidades palace in Lisbon on September 5, 2008 before heading to Libya.

Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado (R) kisses US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice after their meeting at the Necessidades palace in Lisbon on September 5, 2008 before her departure for Libya.

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrives in Tripoli, Libya Friday, Sept. 5, 2008.