Posted on 05/08/2007 5:55:54 PM PDT by Just A Nobody
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President Bush met with Haiti's President Rene Preval in the Oval Office today. Transcript here.
Vice President Cheney left today for a trip to the Middle East.
First Lady Laura Bush accompanied Queen Elizabeth II to the Children's National Medical Center in Washington.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with British Foreign Secretary Margaret Becektt and Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih at the State Department.
Tony Snow conducted the press conference this afternoon.
After his remarks this morning, you may find the transcript interesting.
Whew. The pictures of the veterans always get to me. Those brave, brave men and women who are now weak and aged—we owe them such a debt. Thank you for posting those.
Prince Philip, President Bush, first lady Laura Bush, and Queen Elizabeth II walk towards a dinner being held at the British Embassy on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 in Washington. 
President Bush, right, smiles at Queen Elizabeth II before the start of a dinner at the British Embassy on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 in Washington. 
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President Bush, right, talks with Queen Elizabeth II before dinner
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First lady Laura Bush, President Bush, Queen Elizabeth II, former first lady Barbara Bush, former President George H.W. Bush, and Prince Philip pose for photographs before the start of a dinner at the British Embassy 
Queen Elizabeth II pauses before the start of the dinner 
What great pictures! Thank you, JAN. I love the one of GWB listening in to hear here—what a cute look on his face. I would love to have heard what she was saying! :) She really looks amazing. I was going to ask Snugs this—does she always wear gloves?
It may be a fruit cake. I think those are the ones that are made and stored until later.
Queen Elizabeth II, right, laughs as President Bush makes remarks during a dinner at the British Embassy
In case Snugs doesn’t get a chance to answer, I suspect she made a fruit cake for her birthday, and then stored it to let it....what’s the word? Whatever, she stores fruit cake to let the flavor come through. (I’m just guessing here because Snugs has done that for Christmas.)
Exactly! Hang on...I think I’ve got the pic ready to post from NASA.
That's what she said.
I love that she has different traditions for birthdays. We just go to Albertsons for a cake...with ooey-gooey icing! LOL!
People lean out to see Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to the Goddard Space Flight Center 
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II visits mission control at NASA's Goddard Space Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. Queen Elizabeth II Tuesday honored America's war dead and witnessed the cutting-edge of space exploration as she wound down a US state visit laden with historical meaning. 
Queen Elizabeth II smiles as she is greeted by astronauts aboard the International Space Station, via video conference, during her visit to NASA's Goddard Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., Tuesday, May 8, 2007.
People wait for the arrival of Britain's Queen Elizabeth during her visit to the World War II Memorial 
Visitors wait to catch a glimpse of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II during a visit to the Children's National Medical Center 
Porsha Rogers, center, 8, wears a tiara to greet Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, left, during a visit to the Children's National Medical Center 
I’m finished now! LOL! Whew!!!
I'm just trying to picture these regular American GIs, as far from royalty as you can get, and wonder what's going thru their minds as they meet the Queen of England! That she went thru WWII herself and understands their sacrifices must make it all the more exciting and meaningful for them. Amazing.
President Bush and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Exchange Toasts
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II: Mr. President, I wondered whether I should start this toast saying, “When I was here in 1776” — (laughter and applause.)
Mr. President, it is a real pleasure to welcome you and Mrs. Bush here this evening. Over our six days in the United States, we have much enjoyed the chance to dwell on the history of the relationship between our two countries, as well as celebrating its present strength and vitality. I would like to thank everyone for the warmth and kindness extended to us.
I would also like to take this opportunity, on the day that has seen the formal transfer of power to the devolved Northern Ireland government, to thank you and your predecessors for your contribution to bringing peace to Northern Ireland.
May I ask everyone to rise and drink a toast to President and Mrs. Bush, to the future of our two countries, and the enduring friendship between Britain and the United States.
Mr. President.
(A toast is offered.)
PRESIDENT BUSH: Your Majesty, I can’t top that one. (Laughter.)
You can read the rest of the President’s remarks here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070508-6.html
LOL! The dogwood was planted to commemorate her visit.
I like any tie that is not blue! ;*)
Glad you enjoyed them!
It is always a pleasure to post pics of our vets. Glad you liked them.
According to Jitendra Joshi the Queen also said this:
“Ours is a partnership always to be reckoned with in the defense of freedom and the spread of prosperity,” the queen said in a toast to Bush at the ultra-formal state dinner, the first white-tie event of this presidency.
“Disagree from time to time we may, but united we must always remain,” she added, in perhaps a nod to the bitter public opposition in Britain to Bush’s decision to invade Iraq with the backing of Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Sooooo, who is lying? The White House or Jitendra Joshi of AFP???
DITTO that!
I was going to ask Snugs this—does she always wear gloves?
Snugs, what say you?
Late again but want to thank you for the treasure house of pix/commentary. You really did a LOT of work & I join the others in giving you deep appreciation
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