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.
Well have fun..have a buffalo milk for me!!
Just look at our W's face in that baby picture!!
I absolutely love Laura's blue suit.
Great pix, Wolfstar. Thank you!
Hi kids!
Dubya is off in Eastern Europe affirming his strong belief in Freedom and Democracy. I'm so proud of our President
I want him back on our soil. the world's too crazy.
So there must be another, Small Hall of the Big Guild Hall. They probably moved all the extra furniture there to clear the first hall for the occasion.
He will be fine, he's in good hands
Good job with the dose today. I hope you had an enjoyable island day. I have to say that a particular beach in the South Pacific is one of my favorite spots.
Have a great time! What a beautiful place. Thanks for all your work.
DeLynn
After the official count Howard's Ballot Papers
Howard's speech after being re-elected as MP for Folkestone and Hythe with an increased majority
A very young Conservative supporter
Tony Blair on the steps of Downing Street after the Labour Party had been returned to power for first time in history for a third consecutive term. Here he is holding his youngest son Leo who was born in 2000.
Tony Blair Ballot papers after the count
Thanks for posting these!
What sort of toaster do you want?
Thank You!
Good evening Mike
What fun to see your pictures! The baby is adorable! Why is that man next to Mr. Howard dressed like he is? Is there some significance? I think that Leo resembles his father!
Thanks for posting!
DeLynn
I added the Desk and Credenza to my home office (which my Wife calls the Dungeon) and I spent all day assembling the two of them, I just finished an hour ago. I'll post a pic in a few minutes :-)
Here is your toaster which is one that Starwise found a couple of weeks ago and I have been dying to post it for someone.
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