A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 9.29.05

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Today The Senete Confirmed The President's pick for Chief Justice of the United States Judge John Roberts. The Senate voted 78-22 to confirm Roberts. Later in the day he was sworn in by Justice Stevens in the East Room of the White House.

John Roberts watched the vote with the President and had luncheon with the President at the White House prior to the swearing in ceromonies.

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld attended a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill

Yesterday Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice spoke at a dinner of the Global Business Coalition on HIV-AIDS in Washington

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QUOTE OF THE DAY –

President's Remarks at Swearing-In Ceremony of Chief Justice Roberts
The East Room

THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon and welcome to the White House. Laura and I are pleased that all of you could join us in witnessing a very meaningful event in the life of our nation. It's a rare privilege to welcome seven current Justices of the Supreme Court. Thank you all for coming. We also welcome Mrs. Thurgood Marshall and Mrs. Potter Stewart.

It was 19-years-ago, almost to the day, that Chief Justice William Rehnquist took the oath of office in this very room with President Ronald Reagan as a witness. Each gathering of this kind is an historic occasion for our country, and gives eloquent testimony to the wisdom and continuity of the system created by the framers.

In a few moments, John Roberts will take his place in a distinguished line that began in 1789, when President Washington appointed Chief Justice John Jay. This is a proud day for John Roberts' family. We extend a special welcome to his wife Jane, their daughter Josie, and son Jack. (Laughter.) A fellow who is comfortable with the cameras. (Laughter.) Also with us are the Judge's mom and dad, Rosemary and Jack Roberts; two of his sisters, Peggy and Barbara, as well as other members of the Roberts family. We're so pleased you could be with us today.

I appreciate the Vice President being here, Attorney General Al Gonzales. I thank Harriet Miers, Counsel to the President, and members of my administration who worked on the nomination and confirmation. I particularly want to thank former Senator Fred Thompson for his leadership. I thank the members of my Cabinet who are here.

appreciate the members of the United States Senate who are here -- Majority Leader Bill Frist, Senate President Pro Tem Ted Stevens, and Majority Whip Mitch McConnell. Thank you all for coming. I thank the members of the Judiciary Committee who are here, starting with the Chairman, Arlen Specter, Ranking Member Pat Leahy. Thank you all for coming. I appreciate Senators Grassley, Hatch, Brownback, Kyl, Sessions, Cornyn, and Graham. I also want to thank all the other senators who are here with us. I really want to say something about Senator Dick Lugar from Indiana, who introduced the Chief to the Senate. I appreciate very much all of you taking time out of your day to witness this historic event.

Today we complete a process set forth in Article II of the Constitution, which provides that the President shall nominate, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint the judges of the Supreme Court. The nomination power is one of the most serious responsibilities of a President. When a President chooses a Supreme Court justice he is placing in human hands the full authority and majesty of the law.

CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS: Thank you very much. Let me begin by thanking Justice John Paul Stevens for being here today. In December, Justice Stevens will mark 30 years of service on the Court. It's a great honor to take the oath from him, and it will be a great privilege for me to sit next to him on the bench on Monday.

Thank you, Mr. President, for nominating me. There is no way to repay the confidence you have shown in me, other than to do the best job I possibly can do, and I will try to do that every day. And thank you for the remarkable team that you assembled to assist me throughout this process. I benefited greatly from the wisdom, judgment and plain hard work of Ed Gillespie, Senator Thompson, Harriet Miers, Bill Kelley, and everyone on the team. I am very grateful to each and every one of them.

Chairman Specter, Senator Leahy, all the members of the Judiciary Committee, with this nomination, the Committee faced a very special challenge. And yet, working together, we met that challenge. We found a way to get Jack into the Committee room -- (laughter) -- introduced -- introduced to the Committee and back out again without any serious crisis. (Laughter.)

More seriously, thank you, very much, for the conduct of the hearings, conducting them in a civil and dignified manner as the President requested on the night of the nomination. I appreciate it, very much.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Judge John Roberts (R) walks past the U.S. President George W. Bush (L) to the podium moments after being sworn in as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, September 29, 2005.

[pollyannaish]

Evening!

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Dose going up please wait until all clear is given before posting or reposting photos or graphics. Many thanks.

[newfrpr04]

just me checking in

[Bahbah]

Thanks, snugs. I was just beginning to pout about there being no Dose.

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In before the ping LOL

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Good evening

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President George W. Bush signs the commission appointing John Roberts as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States prior to swearing-in ceremonies Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at the White House

President Bush and Chief Justice nominee John Roberts watching the Senate vote on Roberts' nomination, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. The Senate voted 78-22 to confirm Roberts.

President Bush, John Roberts, his wife Jane Roberts and Justice John Paul Stevens, from left, walk down the Cross Hall of the White House for the swearing in ceremony for John Roberts as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005

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: D.

I think it is my reward for spending the day discussing GOP politics rationally with those who dislike the President and his policies and are bolting from the party. I even learned a few things.

Ok, that and the fact I just happened to refresh then.

I will wait to comment more until you are done.

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Sorry there were a lot of photos and they went up fairly late

[Sunshine55]

Hiya!

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Retiring U.S. Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor (C) walks past U.S. first Lady Laura Bush (L) and Vice President Dick Cheney (2nd L) as she finds her seat at a ceremony where new U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts was sworn in, in the East Room of he White House in Washington September 29, 2005

Judge John Roberts is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States in the East Room of the White House

[samiam1972]

"Sorry there were a lot of photos and they went up fairly late."

We're just glad you made it! Big day today!! :o)

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President Bush watches as Judge John Roberts is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Left to right are President George W Bush, Judge Roberts, Roberts wife Jane, Justice John Paul Stevens

First lady Laura Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney (R) watch as John Roberts is sworn in as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington September 29, 2005

Associate Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are in attendance Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, during swearing-in ceremonies for Chief Justice John G. Roberts. From left are: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor; Justice Anthony Kennedy; Justice David H. Souter; Justice Clarence Thomas; Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Justice Steven G. Breyer.

[Amity]

"We extend a special welcome to his wife Jane, their daughter Josie, and son Jack. (Laughter.) A fellow who is comfortable with the cameras. (Laughter.)"

Do I want to know what Jack did? :o

Thankee for setting up the thread. :)

[ThePythonicCow]

I don't think I've ever seen that look on W's face before. I'm not sure what to make of it, almost as he's surprised at his good fortune.

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Feel free to comment now no problem I will come back and chat when I have finished posting photos

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Hello sunshine long time no speak

[maxwellp]

I want to see Jack!

[ilovew]

Just referring to the nomination announcement when Jack was wiggling around and dancing like any little boy will do when he's got an audience :)

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He is referring to when he nominated Roberts for Justice and Jack was dancing and running around the place.

[Miss Marple]

Thanks snugs! I had to miss the swearing-in on television today, so I am really grateful for the pictures!

[Bahbah]

It was a light hearted remark, not at all a criticism. I am delighted, as always, with the Dose.

[JustaCowgirl]

Thanks so much, snugs, for all the work. An eventful day!

Mrs. Roberts looks truly happy, almost radiant. I am so glad to see it. A smile just changes her completely. She must be so enormously relieved and happy that this ordeal is over.

W does have an odd expression on his face, doesn't he. He looks both touched and extremely relieved, as well as maybe a little stressed out.

[DollyCali]

Glad to see you Eleanor. When there was the delay(You are usually early) I was afraid there might be a medical emergency w/your parents. I am FINALLY getting the cauliflower dish underway. Onions saute in butter & caul steaming...

[ladyinred]

Wasn't the President wonderful today? How nice it is to have a decent human being up there amid all of the screeching madness of the other side. Thanks so much for all of the hard work it takes to do the dose for us!!!

[Amity]

I honestly think he's relieved that Rita wasn't worse and that the death toll for Katrina was as low as it was (many articles written long before Katrina predicted a death toll in the tens of thousands if New Orleans flooded). I suspect life is looking much better for him than it was a week or so back!

[newfrpr04]

VP Cheney looks pretty happy. Good to see him out and about. Surprised Lynn was not with him. President certainly needed some good new today. He looks drained.

[Cecily]

There are some cute ones at Getty Images too, but I can't post them.

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It was a very unusual expression hence why I chose it as photo of the day hoping it would encourage some discussion as to what the President was thinking.

[ilovew]

I was thinking that too. I couldn't quite figure out what that expression meant but he did look very pleased.

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Be patience you will there are a couple of lovely photos of him LOL

[DollyCali]

Know you are busy.. if a few minutes exist, visit here..

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Chief Justice John Roberts acknowledges the audience after being sworn in Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House

John Roberts listens as President Bush talks about him during a swearing his swearing in ceremony

John Roberts (2nd L) shakes hands with Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens (R) as Roberts' wife Jane (2nd R) and U.S. President George W. Bush watch after Roberts was sworn in by Stevens as the 17th chief justice of the United States

President Bush, congratulates John Roberts after he was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005

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President George W. Bush (L) puts his hand on the back of John Roberts after Roberts was sworn in as the 17th chief justice of the United States in a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington, September 29, 2005.

Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, center, leans over to kiss his wife Jane as President Bush looks on after Roberts was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, not pictured, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005

Four-year-old Jack Roberts, right, son of newly sworn-in Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, left, sits in the front row as President Bush, his mother Jane Roberts, center, and Justice John Paul Stevens, look on, in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005

Jack and Josie Roberts look on as their father, John G. Roberts Jr., takes the Oath of Office as the 17th Chief Justice of the United States during ceremonies Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at the White House

[Cecily]

A bigger version:

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I know it was don't worry but I was just explaining to all why I was a bit late tonight

[ThreePuttinDude]

To your left
To your left
To your left right left

Come on John, get in step would ya'?

[Amity]

Thanks! I was thinking Jack was in his early teens or something - forgetting how young Roberts is for someone on the Supreme Court.

[pollyannaish]

I think it is a look of relief, amusement and "cat ate the canary" all rolled into one.

He needed this win today.

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No problem only a lot of photos to sort and Yahoo had them all over the place so a lot of cut and pasting needed to make sense of them.

Hopefully they are mainly in the right order; but at least they are better than Yahoo posted them.

Hope you enjoy your cauliflower

[mombonn]

LOL, the second pic of #8 that looks like Justice Roberts has "legs"!

Wish I knew how to post it separately.

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My pleasure as Ohio said a labour of love

[Graymatter]

Good Freepers, as you peruse these photos, remember that but for the grace of God and the balance of good sense of the American people, it could have been John Kerry walking through those White House halls today, and signing on quite a different justice.

[Michael.SF.]

Ginsburg looks like she's ready to die. Oh, wait, I think she is.

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Maybe she was doing something else today I believe she still works part time.

[ThePythonicCow]

Unfortunately, when I look at that first photo, I can only see it through the eyes of my lovely, Bush-hating wife. It is not a flattering perspective.

[ilovew]

Awww!!! They're so cute!

[Graymatter]

Ok, now why did the President change his tie from blue (first pic) to red?

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New U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts (L) speaks after being sworn in to the post

John Roberts (2nd L) and his wife Jane embrace as they walk away from a ceremony where Roberts was sworn in as the 17th chief justice of the United States by Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens (R), witnessed by U.S. President George W. Bush (L) at the White House in Washington, September 29, 2005