Posted on 12/06/2004 3:09:38 PM PST by GretchenM
Saturday, the president, Dick Cheney, Colin Powell, Donald Rumsfeld and Condi Rice met with Pakistan's President Musharraf at the White House. Bush said, "We discussed international politics. I assured President Musharraf that there is an opportunity at hand to work toward the development of a Palestinian state and peace in the Middle East." He gave his radio address, saying, "We must do everything necessary to confront and defeat the terrorist threat, and that includes intelligence reform. By remaining focused and determined in these efforts, we will strengthen the safety of our citizens and defend our nation from harm." Vice President Dick Cheney will lead the US delegation to Afghan President Hamid Karzai's December 7 inauguration, the White House announced. The president went to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia.
Sunday, the First Couple went to St. John's Church in DC. He presented awards at the 27th annual national celebration of the arts.
Monday: On an international level, Bush met with Iraqi interim President Ghazi al-Yawar; Jordan's King Abdullah II; and Senegal's President Abdoulaye Wade. On the national scene, he met with Dennis Hastert and Tom DeLay from the House of Representatives, and Senator Bill Frist, on Bush's proposal to overhaul Social Security. Laura Bush hosted Viviane Wade, wife of President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal, for tea. The First Couple enjoyed time with some of our youngest citizens with a Children's Christmas reception and program in the East Room of the White House.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island!
QUOTES: After meeting with King Abdullah: "Today, we had a chance to talk about the Jordanian economy, and the growth of the economy and the amount of trade between our countries is growing, which is to the benefit of the Jordanian people, as well as to the American people."
After meeting with Iraqi Interim President Al-Yawer: "I believe the Iraqi people have got the capacity and the desire to self-govern. And these elections will be a very important moment in the advance of democracy."
Dose going up.
Please wait to post or repost photos till the All Clear.
Thanks! And enjoy!!
Foist?
Thank you, Gretchen.
The second photo was of the President at the Army-Navy game.
Hey, all, I received my Christmas card from the White Hosue today! I don't know why I'm so far down on the list, it doesn't seem to arrive by order of the alphabet for one's last name ... but you know, it really did something for me to receive it, even though it's not hand-signed. It's a neat tradition.
G'day Gretchen! Thanks for the ping and looking forward to today's dose... :0)
President Bush speaks to Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Rodney Rempt as he crosses from the Army to the Navy side at mid-field during half time of the 105th annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia Saturday 
President Bush is saluted by Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Rodney Rempt, left, and West Point Superintendent Lt. Gen. William Lennox, right, looks on during the half-time seating swap at the Army/Navy game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 in Philadelphia. This game marks the 105th edition of the interservice rivalry, and the 77th game to be played in Philadelphia. Army leads the series with Navy 49-to-48 with seven ties, but has been outscored 92-to-18 in blowout losses the last two years.
President Bush looks on after performing the coin toss asArmy and Navy captains shake hands 
President Bush receives a football from Army co-captain offensive tackle Joel Glover in the locker room
Hi Gretchen. The first few are great!
Watching the coin toss 
President Bush offers his coat to a fan as he walks the sidelines with Sen. John McCain , R-Az., prior to the start of the Army-Navy football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, in Philadelphia. This game marks the 105th edition of the inter service rivalry, and the 77th game to be played in Philadelphia. At left is McCain's wife Cindy.
Navy Midshipmen cheer as they hold a cut-out of President Bush before the game
President Bush greets Eddie DeVelin, 7, of Windber, Penn., upon his arrival to Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia, Saturday
Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf speaks with reporters following his meeting with President Bush at the White House, Saturday
Observing while Bush meets with Musharraf
President Bush waves as he returns to the White House after a bike ride with Mike Wood on Sunday
President Bush and first lady Laura Bush walk out of church with Rev. Luis Leon after attending Sunday morning service at St. John's Church in Washington, Sunday 
I got my card last week. It was delayed because I moved and it was forwarded. Don't you think it is prettier in person than it was in the pictures we saw of it? I do. I put it next to my gorgeous picture of George and Laura that they sent. What a thrill huh?
Iraqi interim President Ghazi al-Yawar, Monday
Iraqi interim President Ghazi al-Yawar
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