Posted on 10/17/2005 4:21:04 PM PDT by snugs
The President and Mrs Bush spent part of the weekend at Camp David. Upon his arrival back at the White House on Sunday the President spoke with members of the media congratulating the Iraqis for successfully completing voting on the constitutional referendum, calling it a very positive day.
Yesterday former U.S. President George Bush and his wife Barbara Bush watched the Houston Astros against the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals in Houston, Texas
Today The President Discusses Harriet Miers Nomination with Former Texas Supreme Court Justices
The President also met with Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov
It was announced today that Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi will visit the President at the White House for a meeting and lunch on October 31, 2005.
It was also announced today that the President will Attend the APEC Meeting in Korea, and also Travel to Japan, China, and Mongolia (18-19th November 2005)
Today First Lady Laura Bush presented Mrs. Zorka Parvanova, The First Lady of the Republic of Bulgaria,with signed children's books for the shelves of Sofia City Public Library in Sofia City, Bulgaria
Today at the State Department Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and India's minister of state for science and technology Kapil Sibal signed an umbrella science and technology agreement to boost cooperation in areas ranging from health to space technology
Today Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld departs on a trip to China for talks on military relations.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. President, your country is a strategic ally. It's been my honor to welcome you to the Oval Office and thank you for a wide-ranging discussion on a lot of important topics.
Bulgaria has been a valued partner in NATO. Your country has been a strong example for democracy. You understand, like I understand, that the march of democracy will lead to world peace. I want to thank you for being a part of a vast coalition that helped liberate 50 million people. We discussed important bilateral issues.
And I want to thank you again for coming, thank you for your leadership and thank you for your friendship
Q What do you think of Bulgaria's role -- of your ally, Bulgaria, as a regional leader in the Balkans?
PRESIDENT BUSH: I think the -- I watched your election -- recent parliamentary elections very closely. The people voted. And then coalitions were formed for the good of the country. That's an example that many can learn from. There's nothing more wholesome than a young democracy, not only setting an example for others, but taking a lead in explaining to citizens that the best way to resolve differences is through a political process that is peaceful.
And so the President and I talked about Bulgaria's important role in taking the lead in helping young democracies grow in strength. We're laying the foundation for peace. Democracies are peaceful. They're at peace with their neighbors. And the Balkans needs peace, the Middle East needs peace. And working with friends like Bulgaria, we are laying that foundation for peace.
PHOTO OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov prior to taking questions from reporters, Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, in the Oval Office
just me
just me
Dose going up please wait until the all clear is given before posting or reposting photos or graphics
I'm here.
Aww I'm not first :(
You only get one toaster LOL
Better luck next time
President Bush speaks with members of the media following his arrival on the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005 he congratulated Iraqis for successfully completing voting on the constitutional referendum, calling it a very positive day.
President George W. Bush meets with former justices of the Texas Supreme Court Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, in the Oval Office of the White House. From left are: Former Associate Justice Eugene Cook; former Associate Justice Raul Gonzalez; Texas Attorney General and former Associate Justice Greg Abbott, seated; former Texas Chief Justice John Hill; former Associate Justice James Baker; the President, and former Associate Justice Craig Enoch.
U.S. President Goerge W. Bush (2nd R) poses with former Texas Supreme Court justices in the Oval Office of the White House to show support for the pick of Harriet Miers for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court October 17, 2005. From left to right are: former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court Eugene Cook, former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court Raul Gonzalez, Attorney General of Texas Greg Abbott, (seated) a former associate justice of Texas Supreme Court, former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Hill, former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court James Baker, Bush, and former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court Craig Enoch.
Former justices of the Texas Supreme Court meet with President Bush to support the nomination of Dallas-native Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court, in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, Monday, Oct. 17, 2005. From left to right are: former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court Eugene Cook, former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court Raul Gonzalez, Attorney General of Texas Greg Abbott, (seated) a former associate justice of Texas Supreme Court, former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Hill, former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court James Baker, President Bush, and former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court Craig Enoch
Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice John L. Hill (2nd L) gestures as he speaks to the media after a meeting with U.S. President George W. Bush in the Oval Office of the White House to show support for the pick of Harriet Miers for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, October 17, 2005. Former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court Raul Gonzalez (L), former Associate Justice of Texas Supreme Court James Baker (2nd R), and Attorney General of Texas Greg Abbott were also present.
I'm gonna go sit in the corner and sulk :(
President Bush welcomes Bulgaria's president, Georgi Purvanov, left, for talks in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, Monday, Oct. 17, 2005.
US President George W. Bush(R), pictured with Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov, demanded that Libya spare the lives of five Bulgarian nurses facing a firing squad and release them from prison
Vice President Richard Cheney (L), White House Communications Director Dan Bartlett (C) and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice listen as U.S. President George W. Bush hosts a meeting with Bulgaria President Georgi Purvanov in the Oval Office of the White House, October 17, 2005
President Bush speaks with reporters as he meets with Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov, Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, in the Oval Office at the White House.
President George W. Bush gestures to Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov as they take questions from reporters, Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, in the Oval Office
President Bush speaks with reporters as he meets with Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov, unseen, Monday, Oct. 17, 2005
President Bush after hosting a meeting with Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov in the Oval Office, October 17, 2005
Oh wow...it looks like only the president and the guy standing next to him didn't get the red tie memo. That's kinda funny.
Laura Bush presents Mrs. Zorka Parvanova, First Lady of the Republic of Bulgaria, Monday, October 17, 2005, with signed children's books for the shelves of Sofia City Public Library in Sofia City, Bulgaria
First lady Laura Bush and Bulgarian first lady Zorka Parvanova, center, (partly obscured) is given a tour of the Library of Congress, by James Billington, the Librarian of Congress, right, Monday, Oct. 17, 2005
Don't do that. Go out next week and get the new Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta's book. It is called Predator.
Maybe they are official ties of some professional body
Former President George Bush, right, and his wife, Barbara, watch the Houston Astros take the field for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series aganst the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, in Houston
Former U.S. president George Bush (L) talks with the owner of the Houston Astros Drayton McLane Jr. before the start of Game 4 with the St. Louis Cardinals in National League Championship Series in Houston, Texas, October 16, 2005
Former U.S. President George Bush (C) and his wife Barbara Bush cheer for the Houston Astros before the start of Game 4 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals in Houston, Texas, October 16, 2005
Former U.S. president George Bush (R) and his wife Barbara Bush (L) are seen kissing on a giant electronic screen in center field showing the 'Kiss Cam' during the middle of the sixth inning in Game 4 between the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League Championship Series in Houston, Texas, October 16, 2005. Houston won the game 2-1 and lead the series three games to one.
Lol okay but what does that have to do with me winning a toaster? :)
Aww how cute!
Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers (L) is escorted to her seat by Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA) in Washington, DC, October 17, 2005
Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Penn., right, meets Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, at his office on Capitol Hill, Monday, Oct. 17, 2005
but....but..... Sometime when you click on "post" it disappears and there is no indication that it posted. I think I want the Military Jump suit picture of President Bush. Just saw our President with 6 judges promoting Meirs nomination on evening news. Thanks for early pics of Sec.Rice.
It's raining and I have to drive my son during rush hour to Long Beach Vet Hospital to drop off miltary phone cards/and prepaid cell phones for his veterans project. Long drive.
I'll share mine.
I know sometimes it just flashes quickly at you and you are not sure whether or not it has posted.
Prayers for a safe journey
Yay! I feel special now :)
A few days in the life of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice 11-15 October, 2005 (many photos)
When you read, you forget your troubles. I will do anything to get people to read. You want one of mine? I seem to have a few.
Thank you for the Dose and all the wonderful photos.
My pleasure, got a couple of things to do will be back in about 20 mins
I read all the time. One of my dresser drawers is full of just my political books. I had to leave all my other books at home cuz I didn't have enough room. Except for my favorite book: Pride and Prejudice. We had to read that for my English AP class in 11th grade and I've been addicted ever since.
Thank you ,snugs!
Awww! I love those kiss cams. :)
Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov -- nice looking guy, looks a little like Mel Gibson in that photo. of course GWB is much handsomer.
Hi, Snugs, hi all! TwithanH reporting in!
I love to read. I went to the library and got a Vince Flynn book and a Tom Bell book. I have never read the ones you were talking about, but will try one of those next. Mostly I like juvenile fiction. My daughter and I love to share the Lemony Snicket books and we have recently discovered the Spiderwick Chronicles. Something fast to read and enjoy.
How true, there's no hiding from the Kiss Cam! That is such a sweet photo.
Oh, right, I forgot to answer that part. Sure. I think I won once but I'm not sure what I did with it.
Love the kiss cam picture!
It's always been my impression that when GWB holds his lips tightly together, it's to keep from saying what he's thinking.
I noticed that the coffee table in the Oval Office did not have the usual coral roses bouquet. Not a problem...just noticed it.
We went to an Atlanta Braves game about 3 weeks ago. Everyone had such fun with the kiss cam. :) Especially the ones where the camera man had to cover up for those who needed to get a room!! Ball games are so much fun. Wish we could do that more often.
THANKS for the DOSE, snugs.
Some good stuff here. :)
Cheering for the Astros this year, because they did such a terrific job caring for Katrina's victims and then having to evacuate their own city.
Last year I rooted hard for Boston, so the curse would lift from the Red Sox, and descend on Kerry. It worked!!!
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