Posted on 01/22/2007 4:26:15 PM PST by snugs
The President and the First Lady spent the weekend at Camp David, the President no doubt working on his State of the Union address.
There is only one new photograph of the President today but on the Anniversary of Roe V Wade being decided click here for details of the case it was fitting that the President made a telephone call to the March for Life parcipants.
Although there were no public engagements or those that were photographed anyway obviously the President has been hard at work today probably putting finishing touches/practicing his State of the Union address which he is due to deliver tomorrow to a joint session of congress. Today in fact nominations were sent to the Senate for nominees the President announced his intention to nominate a while back J. Michael McConnell and John D. Negroponte Click here for details.
In theme of President's telephone call today I have selected the following photos relating to "Snowflake" babies
Also a selection of other photos of the President with babies and children showing his undoubted love and enjoyment of youngsters - he would make a wonderful grandfather and I am certain is a wonderful uncle.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Calls March for Life Participants
THE PRESIDENT: Yes, Nellie, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you very much, Nellie. And I want to thank everybody there for taking part in today's March for Life. I appreciate so very much the devotion to such an honorable cause, and the good work everyone is doing to defend life.
It is important for all Americans to remember that our Declaration of Independence states that every person has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. (Applause.) It also states that these rights come from our Creator, and that governments are formed to secure these rights for all their citizens. And we believe every human life has value, and we pray for the day when every child is welcome in life and protected into law. (Applause.)
Nellie, I want to thank you very much, and the members of Congress there who have worked hard to make progress toward this goal over the last six years. I want the folks assembled there to know that we're making progress. We promoted adoption, support parental notification laws, ended federal funding for abortions overseas, and are funding crisis pregnancy programs. (Applause.)
I had the privilege of signing legislation that extends legal protection to children who are born, despite abortion attempts, allows prosecutors to charge those who harm or kill a pregnant woman with harming or killing her unborn child, as well. (Applause.) I signed into law a ban on the cruel practice of partial-birth abortions, and we will vigorously defend that law in the courts.
Nellie, what I'm saying is, is that we're building a culture of life here. And I want to thank you and everybody assembled for helping.
We are a caring nation, and our values should also guide us on how we harness the gifts of science. New medical breakthroughs bring the hope of cures for terrible diseases and treatments that can improve the lives of millions. Our challenge is to make sure that science serves the cause of humanity instead of the other way around. (Applause.)
Last summer I vetoed a bill that would support the taking of innocent life in the hope of finding medical benefits for others, and I have made it clear to the Congress we must pursue medical advances in the name of life, not at the expense of it. (Applause.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush makes his way across the South Lawn after arriving at the White House aboard Marine One from his weekend at Camp David, Md., Monday Jan. 22, 2007. The President spent the weekend at the Presidential retreat preparing for his State of the Union address to be delivered before Congress Tuesday evening. White House photo by Paul Morse
Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics
I still love him (and this thread!)
That is good to hear :o)
Congratulations on your toaster win - look forward to your choice
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Hi, thanks for the Dose. I've been out watching over the initial burning of what will be many tree branch burning piles!
Now I'm making spaghetti and meatballs for dinner!
Hi snugs! Wonderful Dose!!!
refresh my aging memory.. what is a snowflake baby?
I love the photo! I must "save" it!
Congratulations!!!!!!
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