A day in the life of President Bush (3/10/07): photos from Uruguay & news

WhiteHouse.gov & Yahoo News ^ | 3/10/07

[Wolfstar]

PRESIDENTIAL NEWS OF THE DAY: President and Mrs. Bush visited Uruguay today where they had lunch with that country's president and other dignitaries. GWB and the Uruguayan leader held trade talks before participating in a joint press conference. The following article presents a summary of President Bush's visit:

Bush talks trade in Uruguay as Chavez stokes protests
CNN.com, World, POSTED: 2:07 p.m. EST, March 10, 2007

ANCHORENA PARK, Uruguay (AP) -- President George W. Bush launched talks Saturday with Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez focused on expanding trade with this tiny coastal nation.

It was the second stop on a five-country Latin American trip shadowed by taunts from Venezuela's Hugo Chavez that Bush ignored. The leftist firebrand is answering the president's trek with jeers of "Gringo go home."

On a cloudy, windy day, Bush boarded his helicopter along the coastline of the broad Plate River for the nearly one-hour trip to Estancia Anchorena, a facility in a national park that serves as this nation's equivalent to the U.S. presidential retreat at Camp David, Maryland.

Asked at a news conference Friday in Brazil whether his trip counters Chavez's influence in the region or stokes the populist leader's support, Bush refrained from even naming his nemesis.

"I bring the goodwill of the United States to South America and Central America. That's why I'm here," said Bush, who also is visiting Colombia, Guatemala and Mexico.

"I don't think America gets enough credit for trying to help improve people's lives. And so my trip is to explain, as clearly as I can, that our nation is generous and compassionate," he said.

In the meantime, on the other side of the world, U.S. and Iranian diplomats met face-to-face during a conference in Baghdad to discuss stablizing Iraq. Participants at the talks included all of Iraq's neighbors — Iran, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Kuwait — as well as the U.S., Russia, France, Britain, China, Bahrain, Egypt, the U.N., the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Arab League.

U.S., Iran trade barbs in direct talks
By SCHEHEREZADE FARAMARZI and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated Press Writer
1 hour, 5 minutes ago

BAGHDAD - In their first direct talks since the Iraq war began, U.S. and Iranian envoys traded harsh words and blamed each other for the country's crisis Saturday at a one-day international conference that some hoped would help end their 27-year diplomatic freeze. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki opened the conference with an appeal for all participants to help ease his country's plight and prevent the violent conflict here from spilling over into the entire Middle East.

But the conference underscored the wide gulf between American and Iranian views over the nature of the crisis and the ways to end it.

During the talks, U.S. envoy David Satterfield pointed to his briefcase which he said contained documents proving Iran was arming Shiite Muslim militias in Iraq.

[Wolfstar]

I'll post the presidential schedule on tomorrow's Dose.

Yikes!!! It's March 10th already.

[Wolfstar]

Pinging you to the Saturday Dose.

[Jewels1091]

hi!

[alice_in_bubbaland]

Freep the poll on the same page:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/americas/03/10/bush.uruguay.ap/index.html?section=cnn_latest

[Earthdweller]

Top ten?

[BigSkyFreeper]

MIssed it by this <--- ----> much!

[Wolfstar]

PHOTO OF THE DAY: During the news conference with the Uruguayan president, GWB's ear piece (for the translation) fell out and he fumbled with it for a moment before getting it back in place. His expression is priceless.

[radiohead]

Dang!

[Wolfstar]

The President couldn't wait to ditch that earpiece at the end of the press conference. Reminds me of his rocky relationship with umbrellas. :)

[Wolfstar]

His expression in this photo reminds me of John Wayne. :)

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The joint news conference took place under a tent in park-like grounds surrounding the Uruguayan presidential retreat.

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The two presidents greet each other warmly as the American first couple arrived for lunch and talks at the Uruguayan presidential retreat.

President George W. Bush, right and his wife Laura, second from right, with Uruguay's President Tabare Vazquez, left and his wife Maria Auxiliadora Delgado at Urugay's presidential retreat in Anchorena

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President and Mrs. Bush wave as they arrive at Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo, Uruguay, late yesterday.

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The first couple walk along a Uruguayan military honour guard upon their arrival in Montevideo.

President Bush waves to well-wishers at the airport. The President's lead agent can be seen indistinctly in the background. He's the same man GWB rescued from the security forces in famous incident in Chile.

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The President shakes hands with a senior member of the Uruguayan military as he and the First Lady greet the welcoming delegation.

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President Bush and President of Uruguay Tabare Vazquez wave as they walk to a press conference Saturday, March 10, 2007, in Anchorena Park, Uruguay.

GWB answering a question during the news conference.

Ambassador to Uruguay Frank Baxter and, from left, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Chief of Staff Josh Bolton, Press Secretary Tony Snow, and National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley listen at a press conference with president Bush and Vazquez.

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The two presidents shake hands after their press conference.

It's always good to see GWB relaxed and happy.

[Wolfstar]

An Uruguayan soldier stands guard at the presidential ranch, known as Anchorena, in Colonia, east of Montevideo.

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Marine One, with President Bush on board, hovers above special security personnel as GWB returns to Montevideo from the presidential retreat in Anchorena.

The President steps off Marine One.

Then, while walking along the coast from Marine One to where he and the First Lady are staying, the President put his coat on. Although it's summer in South America, it was a windy day and the location is on the Atlantic coast. Uruguay is a small nation between Brazil and Argentina on the Atlantic coast of South America.

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Uruguayan First Lady Maria Auxiliadora Delgado and Mrs. Bush during a visit to Colonia del Sacramento.

Colonia del Sacramento was the only Portuguese settlement along the Rio de la Plata. Founded as Nova Colonia do Sacramento in 1680 by Manuel de Lobo, it was the focus of struggle between the Spanish and Portuguese over control of the area. For years it operated as a contraband port, evading the strictures imposed on trade by the Spanish crown. Today it is a resort city, a port, and the trade center for a rich agricultural region.

Built in the Portuguese style of houses and with cobblestoned streets, the historic portion of Colonia is reminiscent of old Lisbon. Winding streets and colorful houses are laid out in a pattern different from Spanish colonial cities, and it is a delight to explore. The historic quarter, Barrío Historico, is located on a small peninsula jutting out into the river.

Colonia del Sacramento is across the mouth of the Rio de la Plata River from Buenos Aires, and is the main water thoroughfare for visitors from Argentina to access any part of Uruguay. Many travelers stop to enjoy the excellent restaurants, arts and craft shops, museumsm and a large yacht harbor.

[malia]

a poll bump!!!!!!

[Wolfstar]

The First Lady walking the cobblestone streets of Colonia, Uruguay, as tourists watch, Saturday, March 10, 2007.

[snugs]

Toaster winner

[snugs]

LOL

[snugs]

That looks hot

[snugs]

By the way thanks for the dose

[Wolfstar]

President George W. Bush, center, waves as he leaves Tavern La Corte after having dinner with his wife first lady Laura Bush, left, Saturday, March 10, 2007 in Montevideo, Uruguay. At far right is Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice.

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George and Laura walking together on the grounds of the estate where they are staying.

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Not everyone down there protests every time an American president visits. Here a mother and son where American flag caps as they wait along the motorcade route to greet our President and First Lady. The mom sips a Uruguyan drink called mate.

[Earthdweller]

Love the coast shot. It looks wonderful to be there. I wonder if W and the First Lady actually got in some vacation time.

[Wolfstar]

This should have been in Post #20. I've believed for some time that the reason we don't get as much "week ahead" info and domestic weekend pics is due to security concerns. This photo pretty much says it all.

[Wolfstar]

ALL CLEAR!

[Jewels1091]

Hey! It's been quite a while!

[Wolfstar]

Well hi there, Jewels. Long time, no see. You're first this afternoon. :)

[Wolfstar]

Top ten?

Top two. :)

[Wolfstar]

MIssed it by this <--- ----> much!

LOL!

[Jewels1091]

working some long hours and someone has to do the housework!

[Wolfstar]

Dang! 'cause you missed #1?

[Wolfstar]

Hi snugs. That composite is funny with the ear piece. Put him behind the wheel of anything driveable, and he's a happy guy. It's these gadgets he has quarrels with...ear pieces, umbrellas and the like. ;-)

[Earthdweller]

Congratulations! (As the runner-up I'm being a good sport.)
*sniff*

[Wolfstar]

That looks hot

Hard to say. It's summer down there, but if you look at the ocean in the background of some of the pics, it was really windy.

[Wolfstar]

By the way thanks for the dose

Glad to oblige, snugs. Always. :)

[Wolfstar]

I wonder if W and the First Lady actually got in some vacation time.

They did go out to dinner with Condi. There's a pic of them emerging from the restaurant. So they seem to be getting in a little relaxation.

[Earthdweller]

Interesting podiums they have there.

[Wolfstar]

working some long hours and someone has to do the housework!

You sound like me. Work, while necessary, just seems to occupy more and more time. Sigh.

[Wolfstar]

Interesting podiums they have there.

Yeah...kinda high tech looking.

[Jewels1091]

I would like number 11 on my toaster, please and thank you!

[JRochelle]

I still get a kick out of the fact that a former freeper is now the press sec.

Not to brag or anything but Tony replied to one of my comments once.

I near passed out.

[eleni121]

Rarely do I get to see our wonderful President on his missions overseas.

Thanks for the update.