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A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos) - 5.16.06
Whitehouse.gov, Yahoo.com; Reuters | 5.16.06 | ohioWfan

Posted on 05/16/2006 4:15:52 PM PDT by ohioWfan

This morning President and Mrs. Bush greeted Australian Prime Minister John Howard and his wife, Janette to the White House in an official South Lawn Arrival Ceremony as part of a state visit, followed by a meeting of the two leaders in the Oval Office, and a joint statement to the press in the East Room. There will be an official State Dinner at the White House this evening.

This afternoon President Bush congratulated the WNBA 2005 National Champion, Sacramento Monarchs at a ceremony in the East Garden of the White House, where he accepted a shirt and championship ring.

There has never been a greater need for Sanity on Free Republic so WELCOME to the Daily Dose! Lots of great pictures today............Enjoy!


TOPICS: Australia/New Zealand; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: australia; dayinthelife; howardvisit; johnhoward; laurabush; presidentbush; statevisit; wnba
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Quote of the Day: PRESIDENT BUSH: Good morning. Laura and I are honored to welcome Prime Minister John Howard, and his wife Janette, back to the White House.

Australia and the United States share timeless values. On opposite sides of the Pacific, our peoples created lands of opportunity and offered millions the hope of new beginnings. As frontier peoples, we cherish the spirit of discovery. We believe that men and women who dream big and work hard can create a better world.

Australians and Americans also believe in the power of freedom. Our two nations were once remote outposts of liberty, lands where those escaping tyranny could find a better life. Today freedom is on the move. Australians and Americans celebrate freedom's advance, because nations that respect the rights and dignity of their own people are the best partners for peace and the strongest anchors of stability in every region of the world.

Freedom has enemies, and for more than a hundred years, Australians and Americans have joined together to defend freedom. Together we fought the Battle of Hamel in World War I. Together we fought in World War II from the beaches of Normandy to the waters of the Coral Sea. Together we fought in Korea and Vietnam. And together we're fighting, and winning, the global war on terror.

Prime Minister Howard, you and I stood together here at the White House the day before September the 11th, 2001. And our nations have stood together on every day afterwards. The American people know that Australia is a strong ally. We admire your courage, and we appreciate your sacrifice.

We share your grief over the loss of your own countrymen who were brutally attacked in Bali. We share your determination to defeat those who murder the innocent to promote their ideology of hatred. To defeat the terrorists, we must stay on the offensive, and Australia has been on the front lines of every offensive in the war on terror.

In Afghanistan, the first casualty among American allies was an Australian. In Iraq, Australian special operation forces were among the first coalition units on the ground. The bravery and skill of the Australian military have helped the people of these two nations claim their freedom and deny the terrorists safe havens from which to launch further attacks.

The war has reaffirmed the strength of our alliance, yet our alliance is only one component of our broad partnership. Australia and the United States signed a free trade agreement in 2004 because we recognize that open markets create greater prosperity for both our peoples. We're cooperating to expand trade worldwide. In the Doha negotiations, Australia and America speak with one voice. We continue to urge all parties to reduce global trade barriers that keep millions in the developing world mired in poverty.

Our two nations accept other global responsibilities, as well. We helped to build the Asia Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate so we can make the latest energy technologies available to all to increase efficiency and reduce pollution.

We've pooled our resources to help the victims of natural disasters, and we're working together to meet the threat of pandemic disease. We share a common approach to security issues, including Iran and North Korea. Our two nations are closer than ever, and Americans admire Australia's strong leader. Prime Minister John Howard has affirmed our common values. He's strengthened our alliance. He's built on our long history of partnership. I value his counsel. I admire his courage.

Mr. Prime Minister and Mrs. Howard, thank you for making the long journey. We welcome you with the honor due to a valiant nation and with the warmth of close friends. Welcome to America. (Applause.)

From yesterday, but I'm thinking Mt. Rushmore??..... :)

Too cute not to be at the top.....


1 posted on 05/16/2006 4:15:54 PM PDT by ohioWfan
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To: 1Peter2:16; 2Jedismom; 2Trievers; 4mycountry; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; A_perfect_lady; ...

DOSE PING!!!! Please refrain from posting or reposting photos until the ALL CLEAR! THANK YOU!!!


2 posted on 05/16/2006 4:16:42 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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3 posted on 05/16/2006 4:17:01 PM PDT by gwb43_2004 (I love W)
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Hi


4 posted on 05/16/2006 4:17:12 PM PDT by Just A Nobody (NEVER AGAIN..Support our Troops! I *LOVE* my attitude problem. Beware the Enemedia!)
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Before the Arrival Ceremony...........

Laura and Janette......

"After you"........."No, after you"........


5 posted on 05/16/2006 4:18:16 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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Hi there!


6 posted on 05/16/2006 4:18:28 PM PDT by SnarlinCubBear (We're all legal in His eyes, but not in the USA...there's a difference)
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At the ceremony......

Reviewing the troops......

Prime MInister Howard looks a bit like Flat Stanley in this one. :)


7 posted on 05/16/2006 4:18:50 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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8 posted on 05/16/2006 4:19:20 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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Nice!


9 posted on 05/16/2006 4:19:21 PM PDT by tiredoflaundry (Once a Snowflake, always a Snowflake ! Good luck Tony!)
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I'm just in time for the Dose, thank you OhioWfan. Hope we get a picture of Tony Snow at the Press Conference today. I read on FR that he was awesome.


10 posted on 05/16/2006 4:20:13 PM PDT by Saratogamema (Love this country, or leave)
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11 posted on 05/16/2006 4:20:19 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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I'm back!!!! I am all moved - well, 90% and am back checking out the dose! I got here EARLY!! Thanks so much Ohio!


12 posted on 05/16/2006 4:20:29 PM PDT by the rightgirl
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13 posted on 05/16/2006 4:20:45 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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Striding into the East Room for their joint statement, and press conference.....


14 posted on 05/16/2006 4:21:24 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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15 posted on 05/16/2006 4:21:53 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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16 posted on 05/16/2006 4:22:34 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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With the WNBA Champs............who are obviously happy to be with the President. :)


17 posted on 05/16/2006 4:23:10 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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Good evening. Thanks for the Dose.


18 posted on 05/16/2006 4:23:10 PM PDT by Jemian (PAM of JT!)
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Too good not to repost......


19 posted on 05/16/2006 4:23:40 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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And I would be remiss if I didn't post a few from Tony Snow's first White House press briefing.....

Fighting the tears when talking about his illness......

The rabble....... (we're still praying for you, Tony! Go get em!)


20 posted on 05/16/2006 4:24:13 PM PDT by ohioWfan (PROUD Mom of an Iraqi LIBERATION Vet! THANKS, son!!.)
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