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

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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.

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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 :)