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QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Attends National Prayer Breakfast
Hilton Washington Hotel
Washington, D.C.

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Now will you please join me in singing The Eyes of Texas. (Laughter.)

Good morning. Laura and I are honored to join you here at the 55th National Prayer Breakfast. You know, it's is an amazing country, isn't it, when people from all walks of life gather to recognize our dependence on an Almighty God, and to ask him for blessings in our life. I think a breakfast such as this speaks to the true strength of the United States of America. (Applause.)

We come from many different faiths, yet we share this profound conviction: We believe that God listens to the voice of His children, and pours His grace upon those who seek Him in prayer. I appreciate, Mr. Congressman, you and Jo Ann Davis, for leading this prayer breakfast. And thanks for paying tribute to my wife. (Applause.)

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush bows his head in prayer at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush is joined by Mrs. Laura Bush in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, as President Bush prepares to sign the Presidential Proclamation in honor of American Heart Month. American Heart Month encourages Americans to take actions that reduce their risk and increase awareness of heart disease. White House photo by Eric Draper

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Former President George Bush, left, motions to Tom Purdy to play through as Bush interrupted his tee shot on the 17th hole in the first round of golf at the FBR Open on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, in Scottsdale, Ariz

Former President George Bush, right, shakes hands with David Toms, left, after watching Toms hit his tee shot on the 17th tee in the first round of golf at the FBR Open on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007

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WHITE HOUSE PHOTOS FROM TUESDAY WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE HAVE BEEN POSTED ON THE DOSE

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WHITE HOUSE PHOTOS FROM TUESDAY WHICH I DO NOT BELIEVE HAVE BEEN POSTED ON THE DOSE

President George W. Bush inspects the driver's compartment of a large Caterpillar bulldozer during a tour of the Caterpillar Inc. facility Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, in East Peoria, Ill., where President Bush addressed workers at the plant about the strength and growth of the U.S. economy. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush gestures as he speaks to workers at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, on the strength of the U.S. economy. White House photo by Paul Morse

[Earthdweller]

Great pictures snugs!! Thanks so much. I loved seeing all the smiles.

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President George W. Bush speaks to workers at the Caterpillar Inc. facility in East Peoria, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, on the strength and continued growth of the U.S. economy. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush reaches up to grab a worker's cap to autograph it during his tour of the Caterpillar Inc. facility in East Peoria, Ill., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush reaches to shake hands and greet members of the Illinois Air National Guard and their families Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, prior to leaving Peoria, Ill. White House photo by Paul Morse

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President George W. Bush speaks with a waitress taking his breakfast order Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, 2007, during a breakfast meeting with small business leaders at The Sterling Family Restaurant in Peoria, Ill. White House photo by Paul Morse

President George W. Bush visits with diner patron Bob Smith and family, Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, 2007, following a breakfast meeting with small business leaders at The Sterling Family Restaurant in Peoria, Ill., to talk about the economy. White House photo by Paul Morse

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[swmobuffalo]

Nice photos today, I shall be very good and refrain from commenting on a couple of the characters in those photos! :)

[dmd25]

Wow, Snugs--some really neat photos tonight! The photo of the Bushes in post 1 is just magnificent! She looks gorgeous and he has such a cute smile!

The photos of GWB and General Pace are terrific. Wouldn't you love to know what it was that they were laughing so heartily about?

It is fun to see Dr. Collins on the Dose again. We went to church with him about 20 years ago.

I love the way GWB is looking at Laura in #19 and #21. :)

I hope that Nhia Borja has this excuse letter framed! It is precious. I love it that GWB said "thanks for teaching."

Thank you for your work. :)

[mystery-ak]

Jon's coming home this weekend...maybe even tomorrow if he can get on the plane in time....YIPPEE!!!!!!!

[luvie]

Great Pictures of the day, Snugs.

Laura looks fantastic, as usual. I think she's getting younger! LOL!

[altura]

That's a beautiful first picture.

How come this couple can look like they've posed for hours in a studio with makeup, etc. for a candid shot.

My candid shots... well, usually I'm eating.

[radiohead]

Sad to say, when I showed last year's pics of the Prayer Breakfast to my Norwegian friend, she couldn't understand why we would have such a thing and was happy that it would never occur in Norway.

I'm pretty close to being a heathen myself, but I can't believe that people would have a problem with the heads of state getting together for some mind and soul clearing prayer or meditation. She feels it hurts the country, I think it can only help.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Laura and I are honored to join you here at the 55th National Prayer Breakfast. You know, it's is an amazing country, isn't it, when people from all walks of life gather to recognize our dependence on an Almighty God...

I pray that our Lord blesses and raises up our President, George W. Bush, who is a faithful servant; protector of his citizens and warrior for freedom , the only conduit of true peace on this Earth.

May history get it right and judge this good, decent, brave and righteous leader who ignored his critics and answered the calling of his time.