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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

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Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics

[noexcuses]

I still love him (and this thread!)

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President Bush and Mrs. Bush wave to reporters as they walk towards the Marine One as they departed for Camp David on 20th January 2007

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Snowflake Babies

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[swmobuffalo]

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!

[onyx]

I love the photo! I must "save" it!

[Theresawithanh]

Hi, Snugs! I love the pics today, President Bush with little ones! So cuuuuute!

[daybreakcoming]

Our President with the children turns this blue Monday into a great one! Thank you snugs for posting these. Do you also have the ones of him and the young boy fishing? Those were the most touching I have ever seen.

[Yankee Dutch]

You are all fantastic and give me hope that what is good and right in this nation is not lost. I currently live in the 'Blue Lagoon' of Maryland, just inside the Beltway. The last few months have been dispiriting, but your loyalty to the President is inspirational. Around here one starts to wonder . . . thanks for the Dose of hope!!

[LisaMalia]

From a post a couple days ago...

Our lovely President says he wants to protect the homeland, but then leaves the borders open.

The post quoted above reeks with sarcasm and overt dislike (to put it mildly) against our president. I would think such a statement has no business in this room, which is dedicated to our president. This thread is supposed to be positive and inspirational to President Bush, as it should be.

Anyone who responded, in defense of our President, should have been praised, not punished.

Thanks for listening, and God Bless our great President.

[freepersup]

Here's the rest of the text of President Bush speaking to the audience at the March For Life Rally. ;0)

"As we move forward, we've all got to remember that a true culture of life cannot be built by changing laws alone. We've all got to work hard to change hearts. We will find areas where we can agree and, at the same time, work to persuade more of our fellow citizens to join this great cause. The sanctity of life is written in the hearts of all men and women. And so I say, go forth with confidence that a cause rooted in human dignity and appealing to the best instincts of our citizens cannot fail.

Again, Nellie, thank you very much. I appreciate your dedication to this important cause. I send my thanks to all there on the Mall. I ask for God's blessings on your work, and that God continue to bless our country. (Applause.)

Thank you." President George W. Bush

[luvie]

On a more presidential note...I LOVE that picture of the day....he looks like he enjoyed his weekend away from the ratrace. Needs more of them!

[Wolfstar]

Great first photo, snugs. Thanks for the Dose.

[Just A Nobody]

Nice pic of the day! Thanks for the Dose, snugs. Sorry I couldn't be here sooner.

BTW, THANK YOU!!! So much for thinking of the "D" word. ;*)