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A day in the life of President Bush (photos): 7/8/02
yahoo.com, whitehouse.gov

Posted on 07/08/2002 6:06:10 PM PDT by rintense

President Bush arrived back in Washington today, and presented the Medal of Honor to Vietnam Veteran Captain Humbert "Rocky" Versace. Late this afternoon, the President held a press conference regarding the need for Congress to support the nation's priorities. Bush also tackled questions regarding his time at Harkin as well as to what will be addressed in his speech to Wall Street tomorrow. Enjoy your daily dose of Dubya!


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To: rintense
Good evening
41 posted on 07/08/2002 6:28:17 PM PDT by MJY1288
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To: MJY1288
How do.
42 posted on 07/08/2002 6:28:34 PM PDT by rintense
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To: ohioWfan
I just plum forgot what a bad sense of humor you have, Sabertooth!

Now you're raisin the bar.



And I don't mean Dubya's Mom.

43 posted on 07/08/2002 6:28:35 PM PDT by Sabertooth
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To: rintense; All
I watched the MOH ceremony today crying.....too bad only Fox carried it....but they all carried the news conference, I guess we are going to hear about Harkin up until the election. Their goal is to keep it in the limelight and try and bring down his poll numbers....praying for my President.

44 posted on 07/08/2002 6:28:42 PM PDT by mystery-ak
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To: All
I read an article today that said that President Bush slept on the floor in Maine. I hope that Laura was on the floor with him. It was his birthday for gosh sakes, ha ha.
45 posted on 07/08/2002 6:29:13 PM PDT by clevelandrocks
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To: rintense
Did you see your freepmail from me today? Check it out!

The short sleeved T's are teal with red lettering. The long sleeved T's say both 41 and 43 on them and are white with black lettering.

46 posted on 07/08/2002 6:29:22 PM PDT by ohioWfan
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To: rintense
I want to know when the bug up McCain's a$$ is going to die.

When it does, the President has a referral...




47 posted on 07/08/2002 6:29:57 PM PDT by Sabertooth
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To: ohioWfan
Oops! Sorry. I forgot to read the 'details'. It was my first day back at work in 10 days. I was a little dazed and confused.
48 posted on 07/08/2002 6:30:11 PM PDT by rintense
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To: ClaraSuzanne
Hi, CS. I have a dumb joke. Want to hear it?
49 posted on 07/08/2002 6:30:12 PM PDT by McLynnan
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To: rintense

CPT Humberto Roque Versace

THE CITATION:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while a prisoner of war during the period of 29 October 1963 to 26 September 1965 in the Republic of Vietnam. While accompanying a Civilian Irregular Defense Group patrol engaged in combat operations in Thoi Binh District, An Xuyen Province, Republic of Vietnam on 29 October 1963, Captain Versace and the CIDG assault force were caught in an ambush from intense mortar, automatic weapons, and small arms f ire from elements of a reinforced enemy Main Force battalion. As the battle raged, Captain Versace fought valiantly and encouraged his CIDG patrol to return fire against overwhelming enemy forces. He provided covering fire from an exposed position to enable friendly forces to withdraw from the killing zone when it was apparent that their position would be overrun, and was severely wounded in the knee and back from automatic weapons fire and shrapnel. He stubbornly resisted capture with the last full measure of his strength and ammunition. Taken prisoner by the Viet Cong, he demonstrated exceptional leadership and resolute adherence to the tenants of the Code of Conduct from the time he entered into a prisoner of war status. Captain Versace assumed command of his fellow American prisoners, and despite being kept locked in irons in an isolation box, raised their morale by singing messages to popular songs of the day, and leaving inspiring messages at the latrine. Within three weeks of captivity, and despite the severity of his untreated wounds, he attempted the first of four escape attempts by dragging himself on his hands and knees out of the camp through dense swamp and forbidding vegetation to freedom. Crawling at a very slow pace due to his weakened condition, the guards quickly discovered him outside the camp and recaptured him. Captain Versace scorned the enemy's exhaustive interrogation and indoctrination efforts, and inspired his fellow prisoners to resist to the best of their ability. When he used his Vietnamese language skills to protest improper treatment of the American prisoners by the guards, he was put into leg irons and gagged to keep his protestations out of earshot of the other American prisoners in the camp. The last time that any of his fellow prisoners heard from him, Captain Versace was singing God Bless America at the top of his voice from his isolation box. Unable to break his indomitable will, his faith in God, and his trust in the United States of America and his fellow prisoners, Captain Versace was executed by the Viet Cong on 26 September 1965. Captain Versace's extraordinary heroism, self-sacrifice, and personal bravery involving conspicuous risk of life above and beyond the call of duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army, and reflect great credit to himself and the U.S. Armed Forces.

50 posted on 07/08/2002 6:30:27 PM PDT by SMEDLEYBUTLER
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To: clevelandrocks
Why did he sleep on the floor? His back? His, um, well... oh nevermind. I'll leave the levity to Saber.
51 posted on 07/08/2002 6:31:02 PM PDT by rintense
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To: clevelandrocks
LOL! I thought the same thing when I read that article! It said that he slept in a bedroom on the same floor as his brother!

(If they were on the floor, I hope they at least had a double sleeping bag!)

52 posted on 07/08/2002 6:31:53 PM PDT by ohioWfan
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To: rintense
I am glad that I am not the only one that has those naughty thoughts. Ha Ha
53 posted on 07/08/2002 6:32:09 PM PDT by clevelandrocks
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To: McLynnan; ClaraSuzanne
Hi, CS. I have a dumb joke. Want to hear it?

Dumb question.




54 posted on 07/08/2002 6:32:49 PM PDT by Sabertooth
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To: Sabertooth
Grape, grape, grape......all you ever do is grape! Sheesh!
55 posted on 07/08/2002 6:33:02 PM PDT by ohioWfan
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To: rintense
Bttt.

5.56mm

56 posted on 07/08/2002 6:33:05 PM PDT by M Kehoe
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To: McLynnan
OKAY, What is it?
57 posted on 07/08/2002 6:33:15 PM PDT by Pippin
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To: rintense
I want to know when the bug up McCain's a$$ is going to die.

Sorry to inform you but, I think McCain's bug is a permanent condition.

58 posted on 07/08/2002 6:34:00 PM PDT by jokemoke
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To: Wphile
>>>Bush: I support Harvey Pitt>>>

Another of Bush's qualities I like. He stands behind his people. Harvey Pitt has not been there long enough to change things. Dashele and McCain should keep their mouths shut.


59 posted on 07/08/2002 6:34:30 PM PDT by Kath
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To: Sabertooth; ClaraSuzanne
Okay, you twisted my arm. Remember I said it's a DUMB joke:

A couple of rednecks are out in the woods hunting when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing; his eyes are rolled back in his head. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls 911.

He gasps to the operator, "Bubba is dead! What can I do?"

The operator, in a calm soothing voice says, "Just take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead."

There is a silence, then a shot is heard. The guy's voice comes back on the line. He says, "OK, now what?"

60 posted on 07/08/2002 6:34:54 PM PDT by McLynnan
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