A day in the life of President Bush (1/30/05): historic photos

Yahoo News Photos & WhiteHouse.gov ^ | 1/30/05

[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: It's snowing in Washington today. The President and First Lady attended St. John's Church this morning before heading back to the White House to continue monitoring events in Iraq.

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

In great numbers, and under great risk, Iraqis have shown their commitment to democracy. By participating in free elections, the Iraqi people have firmly rejected the anti-democratic ideology of the terrorists. They have refused to be intimidated by thugs and assassins. And they have demonstrated the kind of courage that is always the foundation of self-government.

Some Iraqis were killed while exercising their rights as citizens. We also mourn the American and British military personnel who lost their lives today. Their sacrifices were made in a vital cause of freedom, peace in a troubled region, and a more secure future for us all.

On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Iraq on this great and historic achievement.

President George W. Bush, speaking to the American people from the White House today.

Here is a link to the complete transcript of the President's Statement on the Iraqi Election.

[Wolfstar]

"Great," "historic," these words are so overused and misapplied that their true worth is all but lost. However, today, Sunday, January 30, 2005, is a genuinely historic day. Additionally, the man whose courage and steadfastness in the face of enormous vilification from his and our nation's enemies made the Iraqi elections possible is a genuinely great man, indeed.

[Wolfstar]

Early dose going up.

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PHOTO OF THE DAY: A happy President Bush waves to supporters outside St. John's Church this morning.

[lysie]

:-)

[Wolfstar]

The President leaving the Blue Room on his way to speak to the American people today.

The President enters the White House cross hall on his way to speak to the American people.

[lysie]

He looks quite happy.

[lysie]

Thanks.

[Wolfstar]

The President speaking to the Amerian people from the White House about the elections in Iraq, this genuinely historic day, Sunday, January 31, 2005.

[STARWISE]

What a glorious, thank-God, day!!!!! Thanks, Wstar, for your always wonderful weekend dose. top 20?? maybe??

[txrangerette]

Love it, Wolfstar!

[Wolfstar]

The President returning to the Blue Room after speaking to the American people. On behalf of "Dosers" and FReepers everywhere, here's a hearty "Well done, sir!"

[STARWISE]

Whoa .. to 10!!!! A mini toaster .. LOL

[squarebarb]

Did I make ten?

[debboo]

BEAUTIFUL, WE LOVE YOU G!!

[Wolfstar]

President Bush has reminded us so often these last few years that liberty is not something human leaders grant to their people. It seems appropriate now to quote from our own Declaration of Independence:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. --That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed...

Thanks to NordP for this next photo, which sums it all up perfectly:

[ohioWfan]

Praise the LORD for President Bush! Praise the LORD for this day of VICTORY for the Iraqi people!

God bless our troops and keep them safe, and give our dear, dear President abundant blessings because of his faithfulness in God's service!

[squarebarb]

Shucks, it's like bidding on e-Bay.

Thank you for the great dose. Bush must have said many prayers for this day.

[Bahbah]

"I said what I meant and I meant what I said, and a Republican's word is one hundred percent." Thanks, GW.

[Wolfstar]

The President and First Lady arriving at St. John's this morning.

The President and First Lady are escorted by Rev. Luis Leon as they depart St. John's.

[Wolfstar]

Here's the topper on a wonderful day: A brand new Barney photo taken as he enjoyed the snow on the South Lawn today.