Posted on 01/15/2006 5:40:58 PM PST by Wolfstar
PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: The President arrived back at the White House from Camp David this afternoon, as his wife and daughter arrived safely in Ghana on their first leg of a visit to Africa. Along with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, on Monday they will head the official delegation to the inauguration of Liberia's first woman president.
In Texas, the President's father, former President GHW Bush, was on hand to christen the USS San Antonio, the first in the Navy's new class of amphibious landing ships. The former president was the keynote speaker.
Navy Commissions USS San Antonio Former President George H.W. Bush delivered the keynote address as the U.S. Navy commissioned the USS San Antonio at Naval Station Ingleside.The San Antonio is the lead ship in the Navy’s new LPD 17 class, which will eventually replace three classes of amphibious vessels that are aging.
The former president was among more than 6,000 people Sunday at Naval Station Ingleside today who watched the USS San Antonio go into service.
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, was also on hand for the commissioning ceremony of the $1.7 billion warship.
The San Antonio is the first of the Navy's new class of amphibious landing ships.
It has a crew of 360 sailors and can haul up to 800 Marines and their equipment.
The San Antonio also has two surgical theaters, a 24-bed infirmary and other medical facilities.
The ship must now go through a few years of training before it's deployed in 2008.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
During an interview with the press corps on her plane, the First Lady discussed several topics, including the following:
Laura Bush begins visit to West AfricaACCRA, Ghana (AP) — First lady Laura Bush said Sunday that the U.S. government is right to eavesdrop on Americans with suspected ties to terrorists, and that President Bush worries that revelations about the domestic spying program will cripple efforts to foil terrorists.
"I think the American people expect the United States government and the president to do what they can to make sure there's not an attack by foreign terrorists," Mrs. Bush said just before landing here to begin a four-day stay in West Africa.
"I think he was worried that it would undermine our efforts by alerting terrorists to what our efforts are," she said.
The Colts/Steelers was definitely a stunner, and so was the Bronco's victory over the Patriots! The Seattle/Redskins game was a great game, too, a very enjoyable football weekend, which (sniff) will soon be coming to an end...
Ugh! I like broccoli in some things, but not in a salad.
Hello Sara how are you have not seen you around for a while hope everything is alright?
You may be right about Barbara. She definitely is the more reserved of the twins. Weren't there stories last year about how Barbara wanted to do some work in Africa? Maybe she's doing some scouting for the right situation.
She has a lovely smile. Lights up the whole photo.
Good evening, Sara. Or is it early morning where you are?
I prefer it cooked but sometimes it is nice raw, I actually prefer cauliflower raw rather than cooked.
Without the Cowboys in the playoffs, I don't have a huge interest in the games. But I was glad Denver won because my best friend lives in Denver and is a Broncos fan.
How are you dear ("snugs")?
I am well. Thank you
Double ugh! I have to make myself eat vegetables and grass (my name for salad).
It is morning in Poland about 10 past 3 in the morning as it is 10 past 2 in the UK and Poland are one hour in front of us.
You may be right, actually. I have not followed news of the twins closely.
Good to hear you are OK
I am fine as well
What do you want on your toaster?
:}}}}}}}}}}}} How are you dear ("Wolfstar"), "I have to stay late for today. You will know why later." Thank you
Hi Wolf, I think Barbara has already pulled duty in Africa
whth children with aids. I think that is where the pic.
was taken last time when Laura in Africa and Jena was there
with one of the kids on her lap.
Don't the two of you ever sleep? [big smile]
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