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A day in the life of President & Mrs. Bush (9/9/06): photos & USS Texas commissioning
WhiteHouse.gov & Yahoo News ^ | 9/9/06

Posted on 09/09/2006 4:27:54 PM PDT by Wolfstar

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President Bush is spending most of the weekend in the White House while his wife attended the commissioning ceremony today in Houston, Texas, for the US Navy's newest attack submarine, the USS Texas. Mrs. Bush had agreed to be the boat's sponsor while she was still the First Lady of Texas.

As we in the U.S. prepare to observe the 5th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, British Prime Minister Tony Blair is visiting the Middle East. The White House issued a brief written statement by President Bush about Mr. Blair's visit. Here is the transcript:

President's Statement on Prime Minister Blair Visit to Lebanon, Israel, and Palestinian Territories

I am pleased that Prime Minister Blair will be visiting Lebanon, Israel, and the Palestinian territories. The deployment of increasing numbers of international forces in an enhanced United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL), which enabled the lifting of the air and sea blockade of Lebanon, makes this a timely visit. The Prime Minister will be discussing ways to facilitate the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701, including enforcing the ban on unauthorized arms shipments to Hezbollah from Iran and Syria. I understand the Prime Minister will also be exploring ways to advance the dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians and the two state solution - a democratic Israel and democratic Palestine living side by side in peace and security. I wish him well in his efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.

THE WEEK AHEAD: The President and First Lady depart Sunday afternoon for New York where they will commemorate the 5th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on our nation. There will be a wreath-laying at Ground Zero on Sunday evening, and a service of prayer and remembrance at St. Paul's Chapel in New York.

_ Monday, September 11, 2006, President Bush will breakfast with New York City first responders at a firehouse. He will participate in a moment of silence and a ceremony with New York City first responders in commemoration of September 11, 2001. He then travels to Shanksville, Pennsylvania, for a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of the crash of Flight 93. Finally, the President returns to Washington where he will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony for the 5th anniversary at the Pentagon attack. There are no prepared remarks for any of these events. However, the President will be speaking to the nation from the Oval Office at 9:00 p.m. eastern time. Press Secretary Tony Snow said this is not a political speech. It will be a reflection of what September 11th has meant to the President, and to the country; the realities that it has brought to all of our attention and how we can move forward together to try to win the war on terror.

_ Tuesday, after the emotional anniversary of 9/11/01, there are no public events scheduled. This, of course, could change as events warrant.

_ Wednesday there will be a Republican National Committee reception at Evermay, in Washington, D.C.

_ Thursday, GWB will meet with President Roh of South Korea, in the Oval Office. There will be a social dinner that evening in honor of the Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz, followed by entertainment in the East Room.

_ Friday, no public events are scheduled.

EXTENDED SCHEDULE:

_ Sept. 18: Vice President Cheney is scheduled to visit Luzerne County, PA, for a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Don Sherwood.

_ Sept. 19: President Bush delivers an address to the United Nations General Assembly, New York, NY.

_ Sept. 25: Vice President Cheney is scheduled to appear at a Republican fund-raiser in Milwaukee, WI.

_ Nov. 28-29, 2006: President Bush will travel to Tallanin, Estonia, for meetings with the President and Prime Minister of Estonia, and then travel to Riga, Latvia, for the NATO summit.



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KEYWORDS: commissioning; dickcheney; firstlady; georgew; laura; marines; president; tonyblair; usstexas
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To: ohioWfan

Note to self...........the game is not yet over. Settle down, ohio.......settle down.......


161 posted on 09/09/2006 7:44:02 PM PDT by ohioWfan (George W. Bush - "Take his character all together, and we shall not look upon his like again.")
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To: kitkat; snugs

Same with our "My Country, 'tis of Thee" = the same song (with different words) the Brits play on occasions similar to when we sing our "My Country ... ." Can't recall the name of the British version. I just saw a show the other day about QE2's life and the British version was being played at a ceremony for the queen.


162 posted on 09/09/2006 7:44:21 PM PDT by GretchenM (What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? Please meet my friend, Jesus.)
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To: Wolfstar; Jewels1091

I know that you can get into and out of angle pockets more quickly than straight across ones. Probably makes them easier to use for the wearer.


163 posted on 09/09/2006 7:45:15 PM PDT by SuziQ
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To: ohioWfan

"Is the First Couple together tonight? Can they console each other?? That would make me feel better about their loss........ ;)"


I had the same thought! . . . I'm assuming Laura returned to the WhiteHouse tonight -- they've got a busy day tomorrow!


164 posted on 09/09/2006 7:46:23 PM PDT by DrDeb
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To: DrDeb
Wonder if they're even up watching the game....

They're probably sound asleep with the TIVO going. (Maybe they consoled each other before they even found out the outcome of the game.........ya think? ;)

165 posted on 09/09/2006 7:48:02 PM PDT by ohioWfan (George W. Bush - "Take his character all together, and we shall not look upon his like again.")
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To: Wolfstar; All

Do you (or any other DOSER) have the times for tomorrow's events? . . . I plan to record all major events tomorrow and Monday!


166 posted on 09/09/2006 7:49:08 PM PDT by DrDeb
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To: ohioWfan


You're NUMBER ONE!


167 posted on 09/09/2006 7:50:02 PM PDT by onyx (1 Billion Muslims -- "if" 10% are fundamentalists, that's still 100 Million who want to kill us.)
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To: ohioWfan

"(Maybe they consoled each other before they even found out the outcome of the game.........ya think? ;)"


I LOVE the way you think!!


[Texas is looking abit dangerous at the moment!]


168 posted on 09/09/2006 7:50:28 PM PDT by DrDeb
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To: Wolfstar; McGavin999

What a great photo. With the full moon framed in the background!!!


169 posted on 09/09/2006 7:50:46 PM PDT by No2much3 (I did not ask for this user name, but I will keep it !)
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To: DrDeb

. . . 'wrote' too soon; the Buckeyes just picked up another first down!


170 posted on 09/09/2006 7:51:32 PM PDT by DrDeb
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To: onyx

HA! In what regard, onyx?? :)


171 posted on 09/09/2006 7:51:50 PM PDT by ohioWfan (George W. Bush - "Take his character all together, and we shall not look upon his like again.")
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To: ohioWfan



OSU for one!


172 posted on 09/09/2006 7:52:25 PM PDT by onyx (1 Billion Muslims -- "if" 10% are fundamentalists, that's still 100 Million who want to kill us.)
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To: All
Long time no see everybody. Just thought I'd drop by and pay tribute to a good bloke and a great President.
173 posted on 09/09/2006 7:52:38 PM PDT by ReaganandDubyaForever (Our God is an Awesome God)
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To: DrDeb
Indeed. I was about to respond when I saw your post.

Looking REAL good now!

(You like the way I think because you THINK the way I think.....)

174 posted on 09/09/2006 7:53:03 PM PDT by ohioWfan (George W. Bush - "Take his character all together, and we shall not look upon his like again.")
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To: onyx
Indeed.

(I just didn't know if you meant with our 'friend' on the other thread.... :)

175 posted on 09/09/2006 7:54:14 PM PDT by ohioWfan (George W. Bush - "Take his character all together, and we shall not look upon his like again.")
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To: ohioWfan

LOL. Somehow I think they'd relish the competition.


176 posted on 09/09/2006 7:55:16 PM PDT by pollyannaish
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To: ohioWfan

I'm not touching that other thread tonight. You have the last word tonight. Old rascal. He's lonely.


177 posted on 09/09/2006 7:56:01 PM PDT by onyx (1 Billion Muslims -- "if" 10% are fundamentalists, that's still 100 Million who want to kill us.)
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To: DrDeb

Thanks :) Maybe I'll take pictures too so everyone can see my desk.


178 posted on 09/09/2006 7:56:18 PM PDT by ilovew (I hope I get to meet Rummy this fall...)
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To: pollyannaish

Well, W and Laura can't get TOO mad at Ohio, now can they?


179 posted on 09/09/2006 7:56:34 PM PDT by ohioWfan (George W. Bush - "Take his character all together, and we shall not look upon his like again.")
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To: ohioWfan

LOL. Nope.


180 posted on 09/09/2006 7:57:07 PM PDT by pollyannaish
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