Posted on 05/07/2005 6:00:15 PM PDT by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: The President and First Lady arrived in the Netherlands, today, on the first leg of their four-day visit to eastern Europe, Russia and the Republic of Georgia. The main focus of the visit is to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat.
According to the Associated Press, President Bush "second-guessed Franklin D. Roosevelt," when he said Saturday that the United States played a role in Europe's painful division after World War II. The President said it was a decision that helped cause "one of the greatest wrongs of history" when the Soviet Union imposed its harsh rule across Central and Eastern Europe.
President Bush said the lessons of the past will not be forgotten as the United States tries to spread freedom in the Middle East.
The President spent the day with the leaders of three Baltic republics, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Many in the Baltic countries are still bitter about the Soviet annexation of their countries and the harsh occupation that followed the war for nearly 50 years. Acknowledging that anger and frustration still linger, Bush said that "we have a great opportunity to move beyond the past." His message here, and throughout his trip, is that the world is entering a new phase of freedom and all countries should get on board.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "We will not repeat the mistakes of other generations, appeasing or excusing tyranny, and sacrificing freedom in the vain pursuit of stability," the president said. "We have learned our lesson; no one's liberty is expendable. In the long run, our security and true stability depend on the freedom of others." President George W. Bush in a speech in Riga, Latvia.
Im so jealous!!! I used to work on the island!!!!
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Pinging you to a late Saturday afternoon Dose.
The President found a baby to hold at Maastrict Aachen airport. The little one looks quite happy to be held by the stranger from America.
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Hey, Euro-Left twits, check out what it says on the seal on Air Force One. That is the President of the United States you dorks want to arrest. You know -- the country with the biggest, baddest military on the planet?
If you think this big bird is impressive, you ain't seen nothing yet. It's just the polite, pretty side of our Air Force.
OUR President and First Lady arrive.
President Bush and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga smile during the welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Riga. GWB urged Latvia to respects the rights of the Russian ethnic minority in the country.
A more flattering photo of the Latvian president.
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George W. Bush delivering an address in the Big Hall of the Small Guild Hall in Riga, Latvia. [Don't look at me! That's what it's called: the Big Hall of the Small Guild Hall.]
I'm jealous of that -- Catalina is my favorite place on the planet.
Good evening, Sunshine.
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Hi, snugs. I can't stay long right now, but will be back later with more photos.
Hi, OldFriend. As I just mentioned to snugs, I'm leaving the thread now, but will be back later and will put up more photos.
US President George W. Bush (L) and Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga smile during the welcoming ceremony at the presidential palace in Riga. Bush urged Latvia to respects the rights of the Russian ethnic minority in the country.(AFP/Janek Skarzynski)
US President George W. Bush speaks at the Maza Gilde in Riga. The occupation by the Soviet Union of the Baltic states and other countries in central and eastern Europe at the end of World War II was 'one of the greatest wrongs in history,' Bush said.(AFP/Dimitar Dilkoff)
This photo released by the White House shows (L-R) US President George W. Bush, Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Estonian President Arnold Ruutel and Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus in Riga, Latvia.(AFP/HO-WH/Eric Draper)
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush arrive at the Maastricht Aachen Airport in Maastricht, The Netherlands Saturday, May 7, 2005. Bush is on a four-nation trip to commemorate the end of World War II in Europe. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
I have a couple of photos that may interest you I will post them so that they are there for you to see upon your return including a baby/small child photo.
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