Posted on 02/22/2006 5:03:41 PM PST by GretchenM
President Bush gave out Volunteer Service Awards at the White House.
With the vice president, Bush honored African American History Month today in the White House.
Bush addressed the Asia Society, outlining some of the issues he will bring up with the leaders of India and Pakistan in his upcoming trip to those countries.
The president is facing opposition by both parties to a proposal to hand over shipping operations at six major U.S. seaports to Dubai Ports World, a company owned by the United Arab Emirates. At the request of New Jersey's governor, the NJ Attorney General will file a lawsuit over the issue.
Condi Rice is in Egypt.
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QUOTES: "When African American History Month began eight decades ago, it was based on the belief that if African Americans were to take their rightful place in American society, Americans of all races should learn about black contributions to our history. That conviction is every bit at true today as it was in 1926. Generations of African Americans have added to the unique character of our society. Our nation is stronger and more hopeful as a result of those contributions."
"I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Singh in India, and President Musharraf in Pakistan. We will discuss ways that our nations can work together to make our world safer and more prosperous by fighting terrorism, advancing democracy, expanding free and fair trade, and meeting our common energy needs in a responsible way."
Bush congratulates Carrietha "Katie" Ball and her sister, Karl'Nequa Ball of Jackson, Miss., after awarding them the President's Volunteer Service Awards.
Dose going up. Please wait to post or repost photos till the All Clear. Thank you.
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I think we have a 3 way tie only about 3 seconds between us.
"Interestingly, his nomination announcement was on Oct. 31st, 2005, the same day that recently deceased Civil Rights catalyst Rosa Park’s body came to Washington D.C. for a memorial service and to lie-in-state at the Capital Rotunda ... Judge Alito and President Bush ... visited Rosa Parks' casket together that same day.
"Three months later, Alito was then confirmed by the Senate and sworn in on Jan. 31st, 2006, the same date that Coretta Scott King died--the first lady of the Civil Rights Movement and wife of patriarch Martin Luther King, Jr. Neither of these events [is coincidence]. Both Samuel Alito’s nomination and his confirmation dates were filled with media reports about today’s new "Justice", and yesterday’s courageous matriarchs who cried out for “justice.”
Thanks for the Dose...hello to all. Back to lurk status.
I think you get the gold medal on this one snugs. I'll take the bronze.
3-way tie?
With Steve Ellis of Carrollton, Texas, upon receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award
Bush congratulates Dr. Carl Anderson of Washington, upon receiving the President's Volunteer Service Award during a White House celebration of African American History Month. 
Good timing, Gretchen.
Glad to be here.
I'll take the silver.
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Bush is applauded as he is introduced to speak at the Asia Society meeting in Washington. President Bush talked about some of the issues he would address on his upcoming trip to India and Pakistan 
I'll take the tin, or maybe the plastic??
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