A Day in the Life of President Bush [photos] 5-17-07

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Today the President met with the outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair and took part in a joint press availability with him at the White House.

He also attended a commissioning ceremony for Joint Reserve Officer Training Corps and made a statement on immigration reform.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attended a reception at the British Embassy in Washington on the peace process in Northern Ireland.

Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

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President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with United Kingdom Prime Minister Blair
Rose Garden

PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you. I'm pleased to welcome Tony Blair back to the White House. He is a good friend. He has led the British people for a long time, since 1797. (Laughter.)

You know, I was sitting with Tony on the Truman balcony last night, and we were discussing a lot of issues. And it dawned on me, once again, what a clear strategic thinker he is. Somebody asked me the other day, how would you define Tony Blair and your relationship with him? I said, first of all, it's cordial, it's open, and I appreciate the fact that he can see beyond the horizon. And that's the kind of leadership the world needs.

I do congratulate the Prime Minister for being a -- when he gets on a subject, it's dogged. Witness his patience and resolve regarding Northern Ireland. And congratulations for your leadership.

We talked about a lot of issues at dinner and our meetings. We talked about, of course, Iraq. As a matter of fact, the Prime Minister and I have just finished a video conference with our respective commanders and ambassadors from Baghdad. We got a full briefing on the situation on the ground. I appreciated Tony's willingness to interface with our people there. I reminded our people that the best decisions are made when you listen to the commanders. And our commanders have got good, specific advice as to how to achieve our objectives, which I believe we'll achieve; objectives that I know are necessary for peace -- peace in the Middle East, peace in the United States, and in the United Kingdom.

It's been a joy having you back here. I appreciate -- every time I'm with you I appreciate very much the insight you provide. And I guess, for the final time as Prime Minister, you get to address the good folks in our country from the Rose Garden.

PRIME MINISTER BLAIR: Well, thank you very much, Mr. President, and thank you, as ever, for the kindness and graciousness of your welcome to me here at the White House. And thank you also for the strength of your leadership over the past few years. You have been a strong leader at a time when the world needed strong leadership. You've been unyielding and unflinching, and determined in the fight that we face together. And I thank you for that.

PHOTOS OF THE DAY

President Bush, right, meets with outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007.

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Dose going up please wait for the all clear before posting or re-posting any photos or graphics - a lot of photos today.

[MEG33]

Thanks!

[MamaB]

Hi.

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President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom participate in a video teleconference Thursday, May 17, 2007, with members of the U.S. and U.K. Iraq teams. The meeting took place in the Situation Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President Bush, right, and British Prime Minister Tony Blair meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007.

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, shake hands Thursday, May 17, 2007, as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House. The visit to Washington, D.C. marked the last for the Prime Minister, who has announced he will step down in June. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom wave to the press from the Oval Office Wednesday, May 17, 2007. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian

[MEG33]

I got lucky!

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[Kimmers]

Two great men, two great friends. I appreciate Tony and his support for our country, not an easy task on his part.

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President Bush and outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair talk outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007.

[txrangerette]

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President Bush, right, and British Prime Minister Tony Blair walk from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007.

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Outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair, left, and President Bush arrive for their joint press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice walks from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007, to watch President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair hold a joint press conference in the Rose Garden.

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Rats Er, uh congratulations. Had to go out and look at a ruined tire and when I got through kicking it and checked FR the dose was up.

[MEG33]

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[hoosierpearl]

Thank you for the dose tonight snugs. It is good to see you here.

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President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, walk to the podiums Thursday, May 17, 2007, to begin their joint press availability in the Rose Garden. The visit by Prime Minister Blair marks his last visit in that capacity following his announcement that he'll leave office in June. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President George W. Bush points emphatically towards Prime Minister Tony Blair in the Rose Garden Thursday, May 17, 2007, as he tells the media, "What I know is the world needs courage. And what I know is this good man is a courageous man." White House photo by Eric Draper

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President Bush, right, and outgoing British Prime Minister Tony Blair, take part in a joint press conference in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007

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President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair shake hands following their joint press availability Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the Rose Garden of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, shake hands as they end their joint press availability Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the Rose Garden of the White House. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

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President George W. Bush speaks during the commissioning ceremony for Joint Reserve Officer Training Corps Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the East Room. "Over the years this room has been used for dances, concerts, weddings, funerals, award presentations, press conferences and bill signings," said President Bush. "Today we add another event to the storied legacy of the East Room -- the first Joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony." White House photo by Joyce Boghosian

[Jewels1091]

this is about the only thread i come to any more because of people like you...i can turn on any media and hear that crap!

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President Bush, center, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, participate in a Joint Reserve Officer Training Corps Commissioning Ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007.

President Bush, second from right, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, look on as members of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) hold up their hands as they take the oath of commission, Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the East Room of the White House

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President Bush, second from right, and Defense Secretary Robert Gates, right, participate in a Joint Reserve Officer Training Corps Commissioning Ceremony, Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the East Room at the White House

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President George W. Bush and U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates pose for a group photo at the commissioning ceremony for Joint Reserve Officer Training Corps Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian

President George W. Bush attends a commissioning ceremony for Joint Reserve Officer Training Corps Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the East Room of the White House, as U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates administers the commissioning oath to the ROTC members. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush congratulates newly commissioned members of the Joint Reserve Officer Training Corps Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the East Room of the White House, after U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates administered the commissioning oath to the ROTC members. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush attends a commissioning ceremony for Joint Reserve Officer Training Corps Thursday, May 17, 2007, in the East Room. "You come from different backgrounds; you represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as Guam, Puerto Rico, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands," said President Bush. "And when you leave here today, you will wear on your shoulders the same powerful symbol of achievement: the gold bars of an officer of the United States Armed Forces." White House photo by Joyce Boghosian

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These comments are not welcome here.

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President Bush, center, walks outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007, with Homeland Security Security Michael Chertoff, left, and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, to make a statement on immigration reform on the South Lawn.

President Bush, center, flanked by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, left, and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, right, walks on the South lawn of the White House in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007, prior to making a statement on immigration reform.

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President George W. Bush, center, joined by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, left, and Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, right, makes a statement on immigration reform Thursday, May 17, 2007 on the South Lawn of the White House. "I want to thank the members of the Senate who worked hard, said President Bush. "I appreciate the leadership shown on both sides of the aisle. As I reflect upon this important accomplishment, important first step toward a comprehensive immigration bill, it reminds me of how much the Americans appreciate the fact that we can work together -- when we work together they see positive things." White House photo by Joyce Boghosian

[Jewels1091]

why don’t you read the bill before you are critical of it...10 second sound bites isn’t going to give you any details

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[mystery-ak]

Lots of great photos...I do nit agree with Tony Blairs policies but he has been a good friend of the US...he will be missed.

[Yankee Dutch]

Grow up. I lived inside the Beltway on 9/11, have two cousins who have served in Afghanistan & Iraq. I know all about denial you fool. Take your BS elsewhere.

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[Jewels1091]

then it’s our’s to enjoy! Go to the 100’s of sites that you’ll feel in agreement with!

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Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., left, speaks in praise of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, second from left, during a reception on the peace process in Northern Ireland, at the British Embassy in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice listens at right.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, speaks in praise of British Prime Minister Tony Blair during a reception at the British Embassy in Washington on the peace process in Northern Ireland, at the British Embassy in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2007