A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 9-12-08

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[silent_jonny]

President Bush received updates on Hurricane Ike throughout the day.

Deputy Press Secretary Tony Fratto: He's very comfortable that Texas emergency management authorities are doing everything they can. They have a very strong team down in Texas for dealing with the hurricanes. Obviously our thoughts and prayers are with the residents in the affected areas. The President encourages all the residents of Texas to listen to the guidance they're getting from their local emergency management authorities. And if they're getting direction to evacuate, to do it quickly; but just to pay very close mind to their personal safety and listen to the guidance of local emergency management officials.

The President will continue to receive updates during the day and when he returns back in Washington today keep as close as possible to events in Texas and -- obviously a part of the country you know that he knows very well. (Source)

The President traveled to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma today to participate in a roundtable discussion on health care (Transcript) and to attend a private Republican Party fundraiser.

Arriving at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, President Bush greeted military personnel and made a statement about the approaching hurricane. (Transcript)

I am deeply concerned about Hurricane Ike. It is a major storm headed toward a large population soon. I was on the phone this morning with Secretary Chertoff and Director Paulison of FEMA. I spoke to my friend, Governor Perry, yesterday. The state of Texas is preparing for this emergency. I suspect there's going to be some Texans headed for Oklahoma. And I know that they're going to find good people up here who want to help them.

First Lady Laura Bush spoke at the Service Nation Summit in New York City today. . (Transcript)

The Week Ahead

Saturday & Sunday: The President & First Lady will be at the White House.

Monday: President & Mrs. Bush will welcome the President of Ghana and his wife to the White House. Later, the two leaders will deliver a joint press conference from the Rose Garden. That night, the First Couple will hold a state dinner for the President of Ghana at the White House.

Tuesday: To be announced.

Wednesday: President & Mrs. Bush will welcome the President of Panama to the White House and will have a state dinner for him also that night.

Thursday & Friday: To be announced.

Q What about travel for the hurricane, are you expecting that?

Tony Fratto: I'll let you know if we have anything.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

[silent_jonny]

President Bush, center, flanked by Barbara Rackley, left, and Cher Bumps, speaks during his roundtable discussion on Health Savings Accounts with participants at Presbyterian Health Conference Center, Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 in Oklahoma City, Okla.

President Bush: Thank you, all. (Applause.) Guy was trying to ask a question, but he was in violation of the "no question" policy. (Laughter.) Right, Deb?

Q Did you watch the Palin interview?

President Bush: As I said, no question policy. (Laughter.) She did just fine.

[kitkat]

Prayer for your safety.

[silent_jonny]

Leaving Oklahoma

President Bush pats a boy on the head as he greets military personnel and guests prior to his departure from Tinker Air Force base in Oklahoma City, Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush poses for a photo with 'Pokie' as he greets military personnel and guest before his departure from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Okla., Friday, Sept. 12, 2008.

President George W. Bush meets Pokie while working a ropeline before flying back to Washington, DC, on September 12, 2008 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

[retrokitten]

LOLOLOL!! Soooo cute!

[snugs]

Thanks for the dose and the itinerary for next week.

[Majie Purple]

Oh,sweet! I love the pic of Pres B.patting the boy’s head.
Saving that photo!
:)

Thanks so much JONNY...Have a great weekend!

[silent_jonny]

First Lady Laura Bush speaks during the Service Nation Summit in New York September 12, 2008.

[Majie Purple]

Saved the last photo in the Pres. B, & beagle pics as well.
Cute collage,those!

[shield]

I'm hoping when IKE hits the coast it's winds die down fast. What they are telling us is some what speculation...you never know how a cane will act when it hits the coast. This is what their computer models are telling them.

Now Gustav did lots of damage inland in Louisiana. I talked to a lady in Baton Rouge Thursday and she still is without power. Just pray for us. ;o)

[silent_jonny]

First Lady Laura Bush delivers remarks at the Service Nation Summit Friday, Sept. 12, 2008 in New York.

Mrs. Bush: Yesterday, Americans marked the seventh year since the September 11th attacks. This solemn anniversary brought back many memories for all of us, but one particularly stands out in my mind. It was the first Sunday after the attacks, and the reading in church was from Psalm 27: "I believe I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!" And I believe that's what we saw in the weeks and the months that followed this stunning tragedy -- from the thousands who lined up to donate blood, to the school children who raised $12 million for the boys and girls of Afghanistan. We see this same goodness here in the people who have gathered to serve others.

[retrokitten]

Just pray for us. ;o)

Absolutely! :-)

[silent_jonny]

Mrs. Laura Bush speaks to the ServiceNation Summit at the Hilton New York Hotel Grand Ballroom in New York City on Sept. 12, 2008.

[silent_jonny]

Returning to the White House

President George W. Bush waves to well wishers as he walks down the steps of Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House September 12, 2008 in Washington, DC. The President is returning from events in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

[DrDeb]

silent_jonny: THANK YOU for posting yet another AWESOME DOSE!
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PRESIDENT BUSH’S VISIT INCLUDES HONOR FOR LOCAL VOLUNTEER
President Bush To Award Stark Family For Program Helping Troops
[You will find SEVERAL videoclips at the link below — my particular favorites are “President Bush Departs from Tinker” (features lots of interaction with the mostly military crowd!) and “President Bush Honors Local Volunteer” (She can’t keep her hands or lips off of him!).]
http://www.koco.com/news/17454435/detail.html
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SEPTEMBER 12th A DAY OF THANKSGIVING
Posted by: Mike’s America
It’s not an accident that we haven’t been attacked since 9/11, it’s an ACCOMPLISHMENT!
http://www.floppingaces.net/2008/09/12/8345/#comments
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REMEMBERING 9/11
WOW . . . This White House web page features a treasure trove of video from 9-11-01 and 9-11-02. You simply must watch the 9-11-02 REMEMBRANCE VIDEOS from both the President’s visit to Ground Zero and the President’s Visit to Pennsylvania (Flight 93).
http://www.whitehouse.gov/september11/index.html

[DrDeb]

I love the fact that PRESIDENT BUSH ALWAYS LOOKS FOR HIS BELOVED LAURA AS SOON AS HE STEPS OFF MARINE ONE (The last photo in post #34)

[no more apples]

Hi! Thanks for Dosing tonight! (pssst, did my FReepmail get through?)

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush waves to well wishers as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House after arriving aboard Marine One September 12, 2008 in Washington, DC. The President is returning from events in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

[Majie Purple]

A shared salute pic....cool!
As was the one earlier where the service men saluted Him as He boarded.

[silent_jonny]

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