Posted on 05/11/2007 4:37:07 PM PDT by silent_jonny
Today President Bush delivered the commencement address at St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. (Transcript with audio)
In a written statement, the president also saluted the Virginia Tech class of 2007, which will be having its graduation ceremonies this weekend. (Transcript)
President Bush returned to the White House this afternoon to commemorate Military Spouse Day and to present the President’s Volunteer Service Awards. (Transcript with audio)
Vice President Dick Cheney departed the United Arab Emirates and arrived on the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Persian Gulf. There, the vice president received a warm welcome from 4,000 sailors and Marines as he spoke at a Rally for the Troops. (Transcript)
“Thank you. A reception like that is almost enough to make me want to run for office again. (Applause and cheers.) I said almost, almost. (Laughter.)”
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
Quote of the Day:
President Bush:[speaking of Jim Towey, President of St. Vincent College and former director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives]
I would like to address Jim with two words he probably never thought he would hear from me: Mr. President. (Laughter and applause.)
… I want all of you to know I was very moved by a letter he recently sent me that invited me to this commencement. Here is what Mr. President said: "Mr. President, I believe that by hearing you speak, every member of the Class of 2007 will leave this campus with a priceless lesson about the importance of the English language." (Laughter and applause.)
At least he didn't say, "I'm proud to welcome to the podium a man, the first President for whom English was a second language." (Laughter.)
I did call him, I said what my speech ought to be about. That's what I asked him, what my speech ought to be about, Jim. He said, "About 10 minutes," so here goes. (Laughter.)
Photos of the Day:
President Bush smiles as he sits on the dais before he delivers a commencement address at St. Vincent College, a Catholic college in Latrobe, Penn. Friday, May 11, 2007.
The Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier USS John C. Stennis is seen Friday, May 11, 2007. Currently deployed to the Persian Gulf, the carrier welcomed Vice President Dick Cheney for a classified briefing and rally for the troops.
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President George W. Bush walks out of the Oval Office of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One for a trip to Pennsylvania, May 11, 2007.
President Bush gestures to reporters as he leaves the White House in Washington, Friday, May 11, 2007, to deliver the commencement address at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
Drat! Was waiting for the dose when my computer decided it needed a reboot :-(
Today and tomorrow, students of Virginia Tech will rise to receive the diplomas they have earned through years of hard work. They can be proud of their academic accomplishments and excited about the opportunities their degrees have opened up for them.Laura and I salute the Virginia Tech Class of 2007. We also remember the students and teachers whose lives were taken last month. They will always hold a special place in the hearts of this graduating class and an entire Nation.
Over the past month, our country has witnessed the compassion and resilient spirit of the community at Virginia Tech. That spirit is on display this weekend in Blacksburg, where thousands of friends and family members have gathered to celebrate commencement - and pray for this remarkable school. Our Nation joins them in prayer. And on this special occasion, Laura and I send our love and heartfelt wishes to the entire Hokie family.
Congratulations, Toaster winner
President George W. Bush stands for the singing of the national anthem Friday, May 11, 2007, prior to delivering the commencement address at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa.
Thank You jonny~ just getting ready to leave but wanted to briefly scan the pix. How funny the comments re: the conversation w/president of college & how nice he looks in academic regala.
later all..
President Bush is introduced by Saint Vincent College President H. James Towey prior to speaking at the school's graduation ceremony in Latrobe, Pa., Friday, May 11, 2007. Towey was formerly the White House director of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
I knew my day would come.
With Rev. Douglas Nowicki
President Bush gestures at the podium as Saint Vincent College President H. James Towey, center, and Washington Archbishop Donald Wuerl, left, applaud prior to the president's commencement address in Latrobe, Pa., Friday, May 11, 2007.
Thank you, silent jonny! Thank heavens for the Dose!
Thanks for the dose and good evening all
President Bush: Your generation's willingness to serve will define the character of our nation -- and us older folks have good reason to be confident. Americans now in college are more likely to volunteer or become engaged in civic life than previous generations. Here at St. Vincent College, you have learned that service outside the classroom is as important as what you learn inside the classroom. The challenge for you is to keep this up as you begin your new careers, and your new families, and your new lives. So today I ask you to make service more than a line on your resume. Find a need that is not being met. Do your part to fill it -- make a difference to our country.I'm pleased to see that the Class of 2007 is answering the call. In the graduating class today are five students who have volunteered to wear our nation's uniform. You knew the risks of serving in a time of war, and you have volunteered to accept those risks. You have chosen a noble calling. You will take your place as officers in the finest military the world has ever known. At some point, the lives of other men and women will be in your hands -- and they will need leaders of character and selflessness. As your Commander-in-Chief, I salute you for your service and I ask Almighty God to keep you close as you keep our nation safe. (Applause.) \
HI. Hope you are well. Thanks for the dose.....
I love the pictures of him walking on the portico as he goes to and fro. I also loves his “flirty” ways with the reporters. I know that just tears them up that he kind of makes fun of them a bit. :D
Thanks for opening Sanity Island for us this Friday evening. It’s always needed by this time of the week!
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