A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 12-19-08

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[silent_jonny]

This morning President Bush announced that government loans will be provided to auto companies to help prevent their collapse. The President also reminded the automakers—and their unions—that they got themselves into this mess and if they plan to survive, they must reform now. (Transcript)

President Bush: The terms of the loans will require auto companies to demonstrate how they would become viable. They must pay back all their loans to the government, and show that their firms can earn a profit and achieve a positive net worth. This restructuring will require meaningful concessions from all involved in the auto industry -- management, labor unions, creditors, bondholders, dealers, and suppliers …

The automakers and unions must understand what is at stake, and make hard decisions necessary to reform.

On a more pleasant note, President & Mrs. Bush attended the unveiling of their portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. (Transcript)

Joining the First Couple for the unveiling were Vice President Dick Cheney, Chief Justice John Roberts and members of the White House staff.

Mrs. Bush: With so many familiar faces here today, it gives me the opportunity to thank all of you for your support and friendship over the past eight years. President Bush and I have had such a special privilege of being able to represent the people of the United States. We'll return to Texas with cherished memories of our friends, our staff, and our time at the White House. Thank you for joining us at this moment of reflection and celebration. May God bless you all. (Applause.)

This afternoon, President Bush met with President Mahmud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority in the Oval Office. (Transcript)

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with foreign ministers from the Ukraine and from Mexico today at the State Department in Washington.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

[silent_jonny]

Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts, sits alongside Vice President Dick Cheney during the unveiling of National Portrait Gallery portraits of US President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2008.

[silent_jonny]

Portraits of President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush are unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery on Friday, December 19, 2008 in Washington.

[Majie Purple]

...It starts with George W. — and ends with George W. (Laughter.) …”

Good one!
I smiled and laughed too!!/two!!

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the Oval Office of the White House on Friday, December 19, 2008 in Washington.

[daisyscarlett]

The portraits are great; Laura's is stunning.

This weeks edition of PEOPLE has a 2 page spread of W, Laura, the twins and Henry in the Yellow Room of the residence under the Christmas tree. Don't buy the mag....just sneak a peek while in the supermarket line because they also have a spread on the O's.

Thanks for the Dose, jonny.

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas during a meeting in the oval Office at the White House, December 19, 2008 in Washington, DC.

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush stands with recipients of the 2007 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, in the Grand Foyer of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

[Majie Purple]

Man,the W H has sooooo many gorgeous chandeliers!...

[silent_jonny]

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, gestures as Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs Patricia Espinosa, left, looks on during a joint news conference at the State Department, Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, in Washington.

[Majie Purple]

I have a volley/bookend gif find to post,just waiting for the “ALL CLEAR!”

[siamesecats]

The portraits of President Bush & FL Laura Bush are wonderful!
Thanks for these photos.

[silent_jonny]

Ukranian Foreign Minister Volodymyr Orgyzko, left, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, take part in a joint signing ceremony for the U.S. - Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership at the State Department, Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, in Washington.

Ukranian Foreign Minister Volodymyr Orgyzko, left, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, right, take part in a joint signing ceremony for the U.S. - Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership at the State Department, Friday, Dec. 19, 2008, in Washington.

[silent_jonny]

ALL CLEAR!

Feel free to post or repost any photos that are related to this thread.

[Majie Purple]

Now I must go! :)

[silent_jonny]

Evening, Bahbah :)

[STARWISE]

Sniff ...

Thank you, dear jonny.

[silent_jonny]

I'm feeling better, thanks for asking :) But this slow connection is a pain.

I haven't defragged my computer in about 6 months, so I'll try doing that again.

[silent_jonny]

Happy Friday, Purple One! :)

[silent_jonny]

I like the President’s portrait the most. He seems more relaxed and natural.

[silent_jonny]

Thanks :)