Posted on 08/03/2006 5:18:17 PM PDT by snugs
The President toured a collection of border patrol and national guard assets in McAllen and then visted border patrol agents and troops in Mission, Texas giving a speech in Anzalduas County Park Texas after which he was due to go to his ranch in Texas to spend the next 9-10 days before returning to Washington.
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (C) testifies to the Senate Armed Services Committee on Iraq, Afghanistan and the War on Terror
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform in Texas
Anzalduas Park
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. It's good to be home. Thank you for coming. Please be seated. You know, when I left the governor's office, I knew I would leave it in capable hands with Rick Perry. And I'm proud of the job he's done as Governor of the state of Texas, and I'm proud to have been introduced by the Governor of my state
I want to thank you all for the warm welcome. It's nice to get out of Washington. (Laughter.) It's even better to come down to Texas. (Applause.) And I'm proud -- I'm proud to be with my fellow Texans.
I learned a lot growing up here. I learned a lot as your governor. And as Rick said, I understand this border, and I want to talk to you today about border policy. We have an obligation to secure our border, and we have an obligation to treat people with decency and respect. And we're going to do both in the United States of America. (Applause.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY 
President George W. Bush waves from the steps of Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, as he departs to visit the U.S.-Mexico border patrol facilities in McAllen and Mission, Texas. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting any photos or graphics.
Good evening
President George W. Bush waves from Marine One as he prepares to leave the White House in Washington, August 3, 2006
Spectators fan themselves as they wait for the departure of U.S. President George W. Bush from the White House in Washington, August 3, 2006
Vistitors at the White House wave goodbye as President Bush takes off in his helicopter for the short flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., then on to Texas, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
Congratulations number one
Yours truly had a sit-down with the Pres. earlier this morning in the Oval Office. I particularly liked that tie he is wearing in the picture. It was wonderful. We had an hour together (some other historians, too). Snow and Rove were also there.
Good evening.
AOL already has a poll question up: "Is this the right time for the President to take a vacation?"
The media folks really hate going to Texas! ;-)
President Bush talks with Lt. Gen. H. Steven Blum, Chief, National Guard Bureau, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in McAllen, Texas after landing at McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, Texas. Texas Gov. Rick Perry is at right. Bush toured the border before a speech at Anzalduas Park
President Bush, left, visits with members of the National Guard near McAllen, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
IBTP?
President George W. Bush points at a helicopter during a tour of border patrol and national guard assets in McAllen, Texas, August 3, 2006
Wow, THANK YOU!!!!
Good evening, snugs.
It's the same time he takes a vacation EVERY year! They didn't notice it before? I don't see why now would be any different than if he had taken it a month ago. They'd never be happy with him taking a vacation.
Thanks for this evenings DOSE and the ping!
He sure looks good for 60...
Good heavens! I hope you are going to give a full report!
Good evening FRiend!
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