I don't know what the official protocol is, but they've been very vigilant about staying in the background. I bet they just didn't want the extra fuss, security, etc. that would have gone along with them being there. I'm sure they talked it over with Nancy . . .
I didn't see the Pres. or Laura tear up at the ceremony; bet there are tears on AF1 now! I'm glad they're going to Texas--they need and deserve a few days off.
"I don't know what the official protocol is, but they've been very vigilant about staying in the background. I bet they just didn't want the extra fuss, security, etc. that would have gone along with them being there. I'm sure they talked it over with Nancy . . ."
The President knows it's not "all about him". I'm glad they are taking a few days as well. This week has brought home to me how merciless the press was with Pres Reagan, and how present attacks on Pres Bush are so eerily similar. God Bless them both.