A Day in the Life of President Bush - (photos) - 7.18.06

Whitehouse.gov, Yahoo.com; Reuters | 7.18.06 | ohioWfan

[ohioWfan]

Today, on his first day back from the G8 Summit in Russia, the President met with the winner of the 2006 Indy 500, Sam Hornish Jr, and his wife Crystal at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. This afternoon, he met with a bi-partisan panel of Congressional leaders in the Cabinet Room of the White House to brief them on G8, and on the war in the Middle East, after which he made a statement to the press and answered a few questions. Later he met in the Oval Office with members of the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

We can be thankful in times such as these to have a man like President Bush leading not only the nation, but the world. Enjoy your trip to Sanity Island on the Daily Dose!

[ohioWfan]

Quote of the Day (from yesterday's joint press conference at the G8 with Prime Minister Singh of India): THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming over this morning. It's always a pleasure to be in your company. He's one of the really true gentlemen in the international arena. He's got a wonderful heart. I know you've been through difficult times, and America mourns the loss of innocent life as a result of the terrorist attacks.

One of the issues that we've been discussing here at the G8 is the recent terrorist activities in the Middle East. Yesterday, in working with other members of the G8, we cobbled together a very important statement. I'm most pleased that the leaders came together to say, look, we condemn violence, we honor innocent life.

However, for the first time we've really begun to address with clarity the root causes of the conflict, the recent conflict in the Middle East, and that is terrorist activity -- namely, Hezbollah, that's housed and encouraged by Syria, financed by Iran, are making these moves to stop the progress of peace. We would hope that by addressing the conditions of this violence we could get to a situation where there was calm. We're going to work hard as nations to address the root cause. Yesterday was an important statement. The reason I tell you that is that you'll find nations willing to work together for the common good here.

I also look forward to discussing with you our trade matters, as well as the wonderful deal you and I negotiated. Our Congress is working on that important piece of legislation that will encourage and allow India and U.S. cooperation, and I'm optimistic that we will get that passed.

The intensity made it number one......

And a late one from yesterday........too cute not to be at the top!

[ohioWfan]

DOSE PING!!! Please refrain from posting or reposting photos until the ALL CLEAR is given. THANKS!

[Kenny Bunkport]

Yo!

[ODC-GIRL]

Top Ten!

[ohioWfan]

Heading to the Eisenhower Building this morning.........

With Indy 500 winner, Sam Hornish, Jr and his wife Crystal........

Hmmmmm............Bush Babe here?? Crystal is obviously a woman with discriminating taste......

Shaking hands with Tony George, Founder and CEO of the Indy Racing League......

[ohioWfan]

At the meeting of the bi-partisan Congressional panel in the Cabinet Room.......

Listening to 'the Boss'............PRAY for Condi. She's carrying a heavy load these days......

[ohioWfan]

Posing in the Oval Office of the White House with members of the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, from left to right, Jim Turley, Al Lambert, Bill Marriott Jr., CJ McWilliams, Jack Gerard and Bill Hagerty..........

[EmilyGeiger]

Hiya!

[ohioWfan]

Some late arrivals from yesterday at the G8.................with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.......

Sharing a laugh with South African President Thabo Mbeki and WTO Chief Pascal Lamy.......

Talking with Chinese President Hu Jintao during the luncheon......

With Putin.........

And two of Laura doing arts and crafts at the Baltic Star Hotel on the grounds of the Konstantinovsky Palace Complex in Strelna, Russia........

[ladyinred]

I don't know about any body else, but I got a big kick out of the President's "open mike" crisis! The media is acting like he really stepped in, but I thought it was so funny and rather "human!" Thanks for the dose!

[NordP]

Re: praying for Dr. Rice - Amen. Good thing women excel in multi-tasking! ;-)

[ODC-GIRL]

I loved it! You gotta know, he wishes he could speak that bluntly all the time!

[txrangerette]

Hi!

[NordP]

I agree with you both.

I find it appalling that the MSM spends more time with the Pres' "s" word, than statements made about abolishing Israel!

[ohioWfan]

Some just up on Yahoo..........

Yahoo caption.....Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, left, stands next to President Bush, second from left, during a photo opportunity on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in Washington. From left is McCarrick, Bush, first lady Laura Bush, Papal Nuncio Pietro Sambi, and Archbishop of Washington Donald W. Wuerl.

[Kenny Bunkport]

I got a big kick out of the President's "open mike" crisis

What Bush really said was that Syria needs to get Hezbullah to "cut out this Shiite."

Personally, this kind of off-the-cuff comment (if that's what it was...I suspect it was intentional, letting Syria know that we know that they're pulling the strings) is the kind of thing that people admire about Bush. When I first heard of it, my thought was "the Cowboy's back!" Bush is always best when he's speaking what he's thinking, not what someone has written for him.

[ohioWfan]

[ohioWfan]

And I'm posting this one again just cause I wanna...... ;)

With the accompanying question.............does anyone else think he's planning on sliding down the railing to the tarmac??

[ohioWfan]

ALL CLEAR!!! Post away!

[ODC-GIRL]

I missed that when I first saw that picture! How playful and fun-loving!

[Kenny Bunkport]

It was nice of Dwight D. Eisenhower (left) to pay a visit to Pres. Bush today.

[ohioWfan]

Hey, Hey.........Number ONE!

(I have a shirt that says KennyBUSHport. :)

[ohioWfan]

Top TWO!! Good job!

[Majie Purple]

Really neat one of Laura painting in # 9!
Thanks for today's Dose!

[Kenny Bunkport]

PRAY for Condi. She's carrying a heavy load these days...

She looks like she's up to the task.

[ohioWfan]

Hi, Emily!!

[Kenny Bunkport]

I want that teeshirt! :-)

[Majie Purple]

Yo! Congrats today's Toaster is yours!

[Kenny Bunkport]

Thanks! If snugs is still making customized toasters, I've gotta have one with this photo on it --

[ohioWfan]

Seems like most of the feedback is positive about the 'open mike.'

Even folks like me who don't use words like that weren't offended by its use in that situation. (Same with Mr. Oh)

[ohioWfan]

She needs to multi-task BIG time right now!

And she's exelling on all fronts from everything I hear.

[ohioWfan]

I got it at a gift shop in Kennebunkport. :)

[ohioWfan]

Hey there, tx! You keeping cool down there??

IS EVERYBODY KEEPING COOL?? LOL!

[DollyCali]

That you ohio for the great dose tonight.. THe president looks well rested. I am guessing he can sleep well on AF1. good for him!

[ohioWfan]

It really looks like he's about to slide down the railing.

I'll bet he'd really love to do that some day. :)

[NordP]

What a great and intelligent lady - we are blessed to have her, our Pres and this whole administration handling things!

[MeekMom]

Nice job today OhioWFan!

[NordP]

Yes, great job tonight, my friend!

Gotta go eat dinner now - back later!

NordP <- Thanks DollyCali and snugs!

[ohioWfan]

You're welcome!

Yeah..........I thought that was a neat photo too.

Wonder how much of the painting Laura did? It looks like it would be challenging!

[ODC-GIRL]

Had an AWESOME experience today. Attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for our brand-new Dining Facility, a beautiful building that will replace the sewer gas swamp we previously enjoyed.

Immediately following, our Base Community Council held an unveiling of a bronze plaque to honor the Tuskegee Airman that received gunnery training at my base to prepare them for WWII. We had 6 of the original Tuskegee Airman in attendance. These men, between them, earned in the neighborhood of 20 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 75 Air Medals, numerous Silver and Bronze Stars and countless other awards.

They were a group of Black pilots that escorted bombers on their bombing missions. They had a record of not losing a single bomber to enemy aircraft fire.

It was such an honor to be in the presence of such great and humble men.

[ohioWfan]

You're most welcome, Dolly!

I couldn't believe the President's schedule today. He's a veritable whirling dervish!

Rest, man.......REST!!

[ohioWfan]

Thanks, MeekMom!

Nice subject material. :)

[ohioWfan]

I'm thinking about going out for a walk with Mr Oh now.

Seeing as we're in a 'cold spell' today. :)

[mrs tiggywinkle]

**PRAY for Condi. She's carrying a heavy load these days......**

Indeed.

[ohioWfan]

Oh.......WOW!! What an experience!!

Do you know how many of the Tuskegee Airmen are left? Can't be too many.....

Brave, brave men...........on MANY levels.

What an honor for you!

[ohioWfan]

I heard that she's headed for the ME, probably Friday.

She's a wise woman, but she needs the strength and power that only God can give for this situation.

Condi is verification for me that God chose President Bush to lead us at 'such a time as this.'

[Mrs. Shawnlaw]

Oh! My girl doesn't look so well these days! I noticed Condi's pix at G8 looked as strained as PM Blair did!
Prayers up here for her strength and purpose!

[ohioWfan]

Here's another pic that needs to be added to the Dose today.....

White House caption......Vice President Dick Cheney meets with Lebanese Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Sfeir, Tuesday, July 18, 2006 in the West Wing at the White House. During the meeting the Vice President and the Patriarch discussed the situation in Lebanon. Patriarch Sfeir was concluding a tour of the United States before returning to the Middle East. White House photo by Paul Morse

[ohioWfan]

Amen, Mrs. Shawnlaw! AMEN!

[Miss Marple]

Archbishop Wuehrl is replacing Cardinal McCarrick (and I imagine will be elevated to a cardinal within the next year or so.) Wuehrl is known for his pastoral ministry, and has been loved everywhere he served. He is NOT a wheeler and dealer, nor a camera hog, which, unfortunately, McCarrick has been.

The transfer of authority is no doubt why the Papal Nuncio was there.