A Day in the Life of President Bush (many photos): 1-16-09

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[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

[luvie]

I wish you could be there too, Majie! I would love to give
you a B I G real life hug! :D

[Majie Purple]

Oh! So would I to You, Luvee!
:)

[luvie]

Well, those Photos of the Day featuring Tony Snow AND our
president just made the tears flow.

I miss Tony so much as I will this hero President! *sniff*

Thanks, Jonny!

[snugs]

I think all dosers will be there in spirit it is great that Dr Deb and LuvW will be there in person.

[luvie]

Too many “lasts”. It’s killin’ us!

[silent_jonny]

White House Press Secretary Dana Perino waves good-bye to a reporters after giving her final daily briefing, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the White House in Washington.

Q Is there anything more you can tell us about who's going to be at Camp David over the weekend, foreign leader calls?

Dana: Oh, it's just a small group of people. I think that his daughters will be there, and then Secretary Rice is headed up, and Steve Hadley and Josh Bolten are the ones that I know of. But it's not going to be a big crowd. I think it'll be just them, and it's supposed to be really cold.

Q What about Monday, Dana? He's coming back here. It's a federal holiday --

Dana: He'll be back on Sunday.

… Does the President have any plans on Monday [Martin Luther King Jr. Day]?

Dana: No, nothing public. I'll try to let you know that day -- but I do expect we'll have some foreign leader calls that we can update you on, on Monday.

...

Thanks, everybody. (Applause.)

Dana Perino's plans after she leaves the White House

[luvie]

Thanks, Snugs.

I was even able to get off from work a bit early so I’ll have
time to get to the venue and find a place to park! LOL!

[silent_jonny]

Condoleezza Rice’s Last Day
At The State Department

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice smiles during her last briefing at the State Department in Washington, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009.

[Notasoccermom]

He gave it his best. He was good and honest and decent and I for one will miss him.

[luvie]

The whole world will miss the intelligent and beautiful
Condi!

Thank you Ms. Rice for a wonderful go of being SOS. You have
been the best one of all. MUCH better than your predecessor!

[silent_jonny]

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, accompanied by Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, speaks during their joint news conferecne at the State Department in Washington, Friday, Jan.. 16, 2009.

Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni (L) and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) trade cheek kisses before signing a memorandum of understanding, aimed at preventing arms smuggling into Gaza, at the State Department in Washington, January 16, 2009.

[silent_jonny]

Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni, seated, left, and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, seated,right, participate in a signing ceremony at the State Department in Washington, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, intended to assure that Hamas militants will not be able to rearm if the Jewish state agrees to a Gaza cease-fire.

[snugs]

I have got the impression over time that Condi and Tzipi Livni have developed a good relationship

[Lucky2]

Tonight I’m reading this thread with a heavy heart! I’m going to miss President George Walker Bush. I want to thank you Mr. President for your loyal support of the American people over these last 8 years. May God bless you and your wonderful family. May you live in peace and some day in heaven we shall meet.

[Majie Purple]

Man, am I everso glad that saving pics doesn't require typing skill nor HTML code savvy...I'm saving soooo many!
:)

(((((But it sure does require alot of skill;savvy;time & effort for You...& Others,of course,but right now I'm typing to You :)...

To put together Threads and draw and.and.and...Pres.B. & You,Jonny on this night I'm Thanking You Both, for Your years put into Your work & Dedication!!)))))

*I won't forget the Others on other days/nights.
:)

[silent_jonny]

Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni (L) and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (R) shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding, aimed at preventing arms smuggling into Gaza, at the State Department in Washington, January 16, 2009.

[Majie Purple]

Yes indeed I concur with Your statements & also add that I’m glad Your Dad is coming back home on Monday too!!
:)<3

[silent_jonny]

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice makes remarks as she bids farewell to staff members and employees after her last scheduled work day at the State Department in Washington, January 16, 2009.

[silent_jonny]

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice waves while delivering a farewell speech, Friday, Jan. 16, 2009, at the State Department in Washington.

[tommix2]

Thank you silent_jonny. You have done a lot of good posting this thread all this time. Can’t find the right words, but Thanks.