Posted on 01/16/2009 6:20:28 PM PST by silent_jonny
More lasts today …
This morning President & Mrs. Bush departed the White House for Camp David, Maryland, where they will spend their last weekend as the First Couple before Tuesday’s inauguration.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gave her final press conference today at the State Department in Washington. She also met with Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. Dr. Rice’s last official act as Secretary of State was signing a memorandum with Foreign Minister Livni that will help prevent arms smuggling to terrorists in Gaza.
And today Press Secretary Dana Perino delivered the Administration’s final press briefing (Transcript). Dana took time to pay tribute to her predecessor Tony Snow and to all the members of the White House press staff. But one name was conspicuously absent from her remarks.
Q Dana, you mentioned Ari and Tony, but I don't think I heard you mention Scott. Was that a slight or was that -- was anything deliberate --Dana: No harm meant, I just didn't mention him.
What did you think of his comments [on MSNBC] last night?
Dana: I didn't bother watching them.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
I had someone take this picture of me and my friends applauding your last official Dose...
Have a great weekend! :-)
Tonight I had to go into DC, to which I will not return at least until after Tuesday. It was very emotional for me, looking at the Capitol and the WH, wondering just what they will stand for in four years.
President Bush has served well and faithfully. He followed his oath, and not the polls. God Bless him and Mrs. Bush as they return to their beloved TX. And God bless America. Please.
Ditto Dear Luvee, to all that...except substitute Luvee for Majie!
:)
** Remember, there will be coverage on Tuesday afternoon for the Homecoming of Pres. and Mrs. Bush back to Texas.
(Scan the crowds for our Dosers, drdeb and Luvw ....)
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Mark these links:
Ooops .. ping to above Tues. schedules to all ... ;)
Thank You!
Thanks, Starwise!
LUV W has red hair! :D
In that last photo in Post #10, the President looks more relaxed than he has in years! I guess he’s ready to get outta DC, and back home to Texas.
God bless Pres. Bush, ever true to his deepest heartfelt convictions.
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National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2009
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
“All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique, and worthy of protection. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world. We also underscore our dedication to heeding this message of conscience by speaking up for the weak and voiceless among us.
The most basic duty of government is to protect the life of the innocent.
My Administration has been committed to building a culture of life by vigorously promoting adoption and parental notification laws, opposing Federal funding for abortions overseas, encouraging teen abstinence, and funding crisis pregnancy programs.
In 2002, I was honored to sign into law the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act, which extends legal protection to children who survive an abortion attempt. I signed legislation in 2003 to ban the cruel practice of partial-birth abortion, and that law represents our commitment to building a culture of life in America.
Also, I was proud to sign the Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004, which allows authorities to charge a person who causes death or injury to a child in the womb with a separate offense in addition to any charges relating to the mother.”
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Rest here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2009/01/20090115-1.html
Awhhhhgggrrrh....this is really happening. I’m getting a sick horrible feeling in my stomach.
I know ........ ;(
She IS a sharp dresser, isn't she?
*snort* "Hot Monogamy", I love it!
I agree! I would love to see a follow up on President Bush from the Dose Gang!
I have had that ever since the election. How could the voters be so uneducated about the candidates?
I’ll be scanning the crowds for ya .......... ;)
I’ve had that sick feeling all week. I thought I was coming down with something, but I realize now it’s reality giving me a big punch in the stomach. Can’t get through the dose without tears.
RIP Tony - you were one of the best. Sniff.
Thanks jonny, great pics as always. He will be missed but not forgotten.
Pray for W, America and Our Troops
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