A Month in the Life of George W Bush (news and photos): January 2009

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QUOTE OF THE YEAR
Presidential Message for New Year's Day, 2009

New Year's Day is an opportunity to remember the events of the past and look forward with hope to the year ahead.

This New Year is an exciting time for our country, as the peaceful transfer of power is one of the hallmarks of a true democracy. We are preparing to welcome a new President into office, and we celebrate in a spirit of unity: one Nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.

As my time in office comes to a close, I thank the American people for trusting me with the honor of serving our great country. It has been a tremendous privilege, and together we have accomplished a great deal. Among other things, we have advanced the cause of human freedom; we have strengthened our military and our Nation's security; we have empowered parents to demand educational excellence for their children; and we have revolutionized the fight against poverty, corruption, and the scourge of disease around the world.

Earlier this year, I promised that I would sprint to the finish of my time as President. We are working hard to keep that promise. Despite the challenges we face, nothing encourages me more than the character of the American people, whose acts of courage and service sustain our free society and make this the greatest country on Earth.

Laura and I send our best wishes for a happy New Year. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.

GEORGE W. BUSH

FIRST PHOTO OF THE YEAR

President George W. Bush shakes hands with members of the crowd gathered to see his departure from the Texas State Technical College Airport Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 in Waco, Texas. The president spent the week at his nearby Crawford, Texas ranch

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

Howdy

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January 2009 news and photos for George W Bush - please wait for the all clear before posting any photos or graphics

[freedumb2003]

What a great picture.

I may not have agreed with you always, President Bush, but I admired the way you said what you meant and meant what you said.

God bless you and yours.

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President George W. Bush shakes hands with members of the crowd gathered to see his departure from the Texas State Technical College Airport Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009 in Waco, Texas. The president spent the week at his nearby Crawford, Texas ranch

President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush wave from the stairs of Air Force One upon their arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. Thursday, Jan.. 1, 2009

The Marine One helicopter with U.S. President George W. Bush on board arrives at the White House in Washington January 01, 2009. Bush returned to Washington after spending holidays at his ranch in Crawford, Texas.

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President George W. Bush waves alongside First Lady Laura Bush as they walk from Marine One after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 1, 2009. Bush is returning after spending a week at his ranch in Crawford, Texas

[Carley]

Still my president.

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President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush walk into St. John's Episcopal Church on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 in Washington.

President George W. Bush (C) and his wife Laura speak with Rev. Luis Leon (R) after attending a Sunday morning service at St. John's Church in Washington, January 4, 2009

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January 4, 2009, 11:28 AM (CBS) Vice President Dick Cheney said on CBS' Face The Nation Sunday that Israel did not seek approval from the U.S. before embarking on a ground invasion into Gaza. "They didn't seek clearance or approval from us, certainly," he said. "I think it's important to remember who the enemy is here," Cheney continued, when asked if the ground attack was a mistake. "The enemy is not the Palestinians, from the perspective of the Israelis – it's Hamas."

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President George W. Bush shakes hands with the First Vice President of the Government of National Unity of Sudan and President of the Government of Southern Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit during his visit Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, to the Oval Office of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush delivers remarks on Conservation and the Environment Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C. Said the President, "We have pioneered a new model of cooperative conservation in which government and private citizens and environmental advocates work together to achieve common goals. And while there's a lot more work to be done, we have done our part to leave behind a cleaner and healthier and better world for those who follow us on this Earth." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush glances at Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as they stand with U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates during a military tribute Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Ft. Myer in Arlington, Va. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush reviews the troops at Ft. Myer in Arlington, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, during a military appreciation in his honor. With him is Col. Joseph Buche, Commander of Troops. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

[Lucretia Borgia]

Laura Bush was a mighty fine First Lady. Something Michele O is going to have problems measuring up to her.

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President George W. Bush salutes Col. Joseph Buche, Commander of Troops at Ft. Myer, Va., after reviewing the troops Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, during a military appreciation in the President's honor as Commander-in-Chief. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Mrs. Laura Bush stands with a bouquet presented along with the Department of Defense Outstanding Public Service Award by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates during a military appreciation Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in honor of President George W. Bush's tenure as Commander-in-Chief. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

First lady Laura Bush receives the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service from Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, as Vice President Dick Cheney applauds at left during a military appreciation parade for President Bush, at Fort Myer, in Arlington, Va., Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009

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President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a military appreciation Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, at Ft. Myer, Va., in honor of the President's tenure as Commander-in-Chief. The First Couple was honored for their outstanding public service by the Department of Defense. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

Vice President Dick Cheney waits in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 6, 2009

Vice President Dick Cheney waits for senators to arrive to administer re-enactments of the Senate oath, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington

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Vice President Dick Cheney, right, administers the Senate oath to Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., accompanied by his wife Julia and two-year-old daughter Emily, during a re-enactment ceremonial swearing-in ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington. Emily, who was carried by her father, reached for her mother as he took the oath

Vice President Dick Cheney, right, administers the Senate oath to Sen. Mike Johanns, R-Neb., accompanied by his wife Stephanie, during a re-enactment ceremonial swearing-in ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Vice President Dick Cheney, right, administers the Senate oath to Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, accompanied by his wife Vicki, during a re-enactment ceremonial swearing-in ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington

Vice President Dick Cheney, right, administering the Senate oath to Vice President-elect, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., accompanied by his wife Jill, during a re-enactment ceremonial swearing-in ceremony, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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President George W. Bush speaks to leaders of the 111th Congress Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009, from the Oval Office of the White House during the traditional phone call to announce the start of the session. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

Thanks for the ping. What a great photo of the day

[DebWisconsin]

Say thanks to GWB:

http://mission1accomplished.com/

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President George W. Bush meets with former Presidents George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and President-elect Barack Obama Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 in the Oval Office of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are joined by his parents, former President George H. W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush, during a reception in the East Room at the White House Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2008, in honor of the Points of Light Institute. President Bush's brother Neil is seen at far-left. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

Mine too