A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos and news) 12-18-06

www.yahoo.com/news/ www.whitehouse.gov/news ^ | 18th December 2006 | Snugs

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Today the President signed the United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act

The President also spoke at the swearing-in ceremony at the Pentagon for the new Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, the Vice President did the ceremonial swearing in of Secretary Gates.

The President and the first take part in a Menorah lighting during a Hanukkah celebration at the White House today

The AP is reporting that the First Lady had an operation on her shin in November for skin cancer - looks like our speculation on the dose was correct a few weeks ago.
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Former President Bush attended a Salvation Army Event in Houston Texas

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

President and Mrs. Bush Host Hanukkah Reception at the White House
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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Welcome to the White House. I'm pleased you all could join us. I appreciate members of my Cabinet who have joined us: Secretary Michael Chertoff, Ambassador Susan Schwab, and Chief of Staff Joshua Bolten.

Tonight is the fourth night of Hanukkah, a holiday which commemorates a victory for freedom and the courage and faith that made it possible. Laura and I are honored to have this Hanukkah menorah here at the White House. It's a symbol that the White House is the people's house, and it belongs to Americans of all faiths.

The story of Hanukkah celebrates a great miracle. More than 2,000 years ago the land of ancient Israel was conquered, its most sacred temple was desecrated, and Jews were forbidden to practice their faith. A patriot named Judah Maccabee and his followers took a stand for freedom and rose up against their oppressors to take back Jerusalem.

When the Maccabees returned to reclaim their holy temple, the oil that should have lasted only one day burned for eight. The miraculous light brought hope. And today, by lighting the menorah, Jews around the world celebrate the victory of light over darkness and give thanks for the presence of a just and loving God.

We're honored to have a beautiful menorah here from Lisa and Alan Stern of Los Angeles. The ceramic plaques around the base feature biblical scenes of the Hanukkah story. And between the menorah branches are painted doves, which represent the eternal wish for peace.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush watch as Ariel Cohen, 14, lights the Menorah on the fourth night of Hanukkah during the annual White House Hanukkah reception Monday, Dec. 18, 2006. Pictured at right are Ariel's parents, Dan and Rachel Cohen, and sister Alison, 11. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

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Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting or reposting any photos or graphics

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President George W. Bush arrives for the signing of the United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act in the East Room of the White House in Washington December 18, 2006

President George W. Bush speaks before signing the United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act in the East Room of the White House, December 18, 2006

[baseballmom]

Hi snugs, checking in. Thanks for posting the Dose.

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[GretchenM]

Rats. I was waiting for the Dose ping but answered another one (for Kayak's prayer needs).

Thanks for the Monday news, snugs.

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[altura]

I woulda been first but I was reading about Laura's skin cancer on anothr post.

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[altura]

At least we both have excuses! (ha)

I'm good at that.

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[SevenofNine]

Rack the photos congrat to Dubya and Laura they been vote top five best Dog owner

Guess who was worst tied between Britney Spears and Paris Hilton LOL! according to New York Dog magazine but top mutt owner is Oprah

[GretchenM]

Thanks for the news about Laura's surgery.

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Outgoing Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) smiles as President Bush waves after signing the United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act in the East Room of the White House, December 18, 2006

President Bush shakes hands with Ambassador Raminder Jassal, Charge D'affaires of India (R) as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (L) and Rep. Joseph Crowley(D-NY) watch after the signing of the United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act in the East Room of the White House, December 18, 2006

President Bush , left, shakes hands with Ambassador Raminder Jassal after the signing of the U.S.-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 18, 2006

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President Bush speaks before Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (bottom row, R) participates in a swearing-in ceremony at the Pentagon , December 18, 2006