Posted on 05/25/2007 4:39:07 PM PDT by silent_jonny
President Bush visited soldiers, sailors, Marines and their families today at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. There he awarded purple hearts to the patients, then spoke briefly to the press outside. (Transcript)
The president and first lady will spend Memorial Day weekend at Camp David.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
Quote of the Day:
President Bush: I also am honored to be here at this place of compassion and healing on Memorial Day Weekend … I'm constantly amazed at the strength of character of those who wear the uniform. To be the Commander-in-Chief of such men and women is really an awesome honor.
Photo of the Day:
President George W. Bush stands with PFC. Arturo E. Weber and his cousin, Lisa, after awarding the Marine with a Purple Heart during a visit Friday, May 25, 2007, to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., where he is recovering from wounds received in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
My favorite thread of the day!!
President Bush waves as he departs the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 25, 2007 for a trip to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.
Wow—are you blind or illiterate?
I go for the latter.
Thank you!
Thank you, jonny!
President Bush boards Marine One which will take him to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD.
VERY GQ, W!
President George W. Bush shakes the hand of Cpl. Ryan T. Dion of Manchester, Conn., after awarding him a Purple Heart Thursday, May 25, 2007, during a visit to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., where the Marine is recovering from wounds received in Operation Iraqi Freedom. With them are Cpl. Dion's parents, Thomas and Patricia Dion, and brother, Justin.
President George W. Bush stands with Cpl. Manuel Provencio of Tucson, after awarding him a Purple Heart Friday, May 25, 2007, during a visit to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., where the Marine is recovering from wounds received in Operation Iraqi Freedom. With them are Cpl. Provencio's mother, Manuela, and brothers, Carlos, in red, and Angel.
Thanks SOOO much for the Dose, tonight, s_j!
Since I am poppy chair for our American Legion Auxiliary could you put a poppy on my toaster? Please everyone support our veterans ... and wear your poppy proudly!!
Man that didn’t take long at all you didn’t really post all the photos YET
BTW breaking news off Fox news Dubya sign infamous iraqi spending bill that no valve timetable is going be recommend
GOOD when US Troops finish with Iraq fineee bring on them home
Good evening and thank you for the dose
President Bush: First, I applaud the bipartisan effort to get a emergency supplemental bill to my desk. The Speaker and the Leader said they would get it done by Memorial Day recess, and they have. And I appreciate that very much.You know, this effort shows what can happen when people work together. We've got a good bill that didn't have timetables or tell the military how to do its job, but also sent a clear signal to the Iraqis that there's expectations here in America, expectations that we -- about how to move forward. I look forward to continuing to work with the Prime Minister and his government in meeting those expectations.
I also am honored to be here at this place of compassion and healing on Memorial Day Weekend. It's a weekend which gives us a chance to honor those who have served this country, whether it be in this war or in previous wars.
In being here, I also want to honor the healers here at Bethesda -- the health care here is remarkable. They're dealing with some of the very tragic injuries in this war. People come here without much hope and they leave, in many cases, healed and ready to move on with their lives. So I thank the doctors and nurses.
I also thank the soldiers and their families who I met here, people who are remarkably brave and courageous. I'm constantly amazed at the strength of character of those who wear the uniform. To be the Commander-in-Chief of such men and women is really an awesome honor.
And so, to our troops and their families, may God bless you. And may God continue to bless our country.
Thank you all very much.
Hey johnny I notice that ring on Dubya finger that look like Mafia ring to me ROFL
OH is his wedding ring?
Look like Ring that Tony Soprano would wear
LOVE the photo of the day....I am sure that the injured troops are honored for this man, who loves them, comes to see them and expresses his condolences and wishes for healing.
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! 
LOL!
You’re welcome, Meg :)
Thanks a bunch Jonny, for posting tonight’s Dose for us!
Yep ...
Next time I'll put a flashing siren next to the warning--maybe that'll get their attention :)
Hi, Seven :)
I see post 3 never took heed of your warning
It's not idiot-proof, I guess :)
Hi, LUV!
Hi, there!
Thanks for opening Sanity Island for us tonight.
It’s becoming more and more a sanctuary from moonbats! :D
Hey Jonny! Thanks for the Friday Dose.
We’ve had disruptors before as we all know, but I’m thinking these latest might think they’re driving the likes of us on this thread AWAY, due to the fact that some have left FR. Therefore, they’ve been emboldened. That’s my take and I’m sticking to it. BTW, and thank you very much for doing this, jonny!
I just checked—our disruptor has been banned ;)
Hi, G! How are you feeling?
Good, and every one that comes in just for the purpose to disrupt the dose should be banned immediately
It really is. I value this thread and everyone on it more and more each day.
VERY much better at the moment. I felt awful this AM but this afternoon I’ve been up, doing some light house work, burning a few music CD’s for friends, and reading. Currently I’m listening to the master of those CD’s — it’s the latest one that I put together for Carrie’s parents to listen to and play for her. It is so anointed that I find myself “soaking” in God’s presence whenever I play it — very uplifting. If you’d like a copy, let me know. I’ve really enjoy sending you one; it’s contemporary Christian music by folks like Matt Redman, Aaron & Jeoffrey, Hillsong, Casting Crowns, etc. Hey, I just had an inspiration. I could send it to you and we could pretend it’s not for your birthday June 5, since you didn’t want me to make a fuss about that day. Whaddya think?
Thanks for asking!
I completely agree.
But if they're stupid enough to post on this thread, then so be it. This guy is the fifth disruptor (that I know of) that's been banned in the last week.
weef
conserv8ive1
Man50D
MrClose
OKIEDOC
Maybe they'll get the hint.
Absolutely!
LOL--that would be a great non-birthday present ;) Thank you!
And I'm so glad you're feeling better :)
“fifth disruptor that’s been banned”
He he he he he...
C’mon disruptors, make our day!
I am so thankful there is a place to go for positive stories and pictures of this great man! Thank you for being part of what makes it great!
Coolness. I should have it burned today and in the post within a day or so. The Memorial Day weekend will add to the delivery days; I know you’re not impatient but just wanted to mention that. Let me know what you think of it when you hear it all the way through, k? I have been obsessing on the music for a couple months. I rarely listen to a CD “as is” — I pick and choose favorites, then put them into compilation CD’s.
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