HAHAHAHAHA! That’s a good one!
Posted on 10/17/2007 5:43:23 PM PDT by silent_jonny
President Bush attended a ceremony this afternoon honoring the Dalai Lama of Tibet with a Congressional Gold Medal.
“Americans cannot look to the plight of the religiously oppressed and close our eyes or turn away. And that is why I will continue to urge the leaders of China to welcome the Dalai Lama to China. They will find this good man to be a man of peace and reconciliation. (Applause.) (Transcript)
Comments like that couldn’t have set well with the ChiComs, who warned the president that such a public ceremony would “seriously damage China-US relations”.
HAHAHAHAHA! That’s a good one!
President Bush essentially told China to get over themselves this morning during his televised press conference.
“I told the Chinese President, President Hu that I was going to go to the ceremony. In other words, I brought it up. And I said I'm going because I want to honor this man … I don't think it ever damages relations when the American President talks about religious tolerance--and religious freedom is good for a nation.” (Transcript)
The president also spoke about Iran and the danger that country would pose to the world—and specifically to Israel—if it became a nuclear power.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived in Israel today, where she met with leaders and officials in Bethlehem and Ramalla.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island 
Quote of the Day:
President Bush: The freedom of belief is a yearning of the human spirit, a blessing offered to the world, and a cherished value of our nation. It's the very first protection offered in the American Bill of Rights. It inspired many of the leaders that this rotunda honors in portraits and in marble. And it still defines our way of life.… I congratulate His Holiness on this recognition. I'm so honored to be here with you, sir. Laura and I join all Americans in offering the people of Tibet our fervent prayer that they may find days of prosperity and peace.
Photo of the Day:
President George W. Bush and The Dalai Lama share a laugh Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, during the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to The Dalai Lama.
Hello! Glad to be here tonight. Hope all is well with you.
G. is still on respirator...they may or may not try to take him off of it again today...tried yesterday but he was not strong enough to breathe on his own...kidneys were not working and they almost started hemodialysis yesterday but at the last minute he put out some urine so they decided to wait till today to make a decision on that...obviously, they do not want to invade his body again at this stage unless really necessary... we are expecting the best...must think positively....heading out to hospital now...thanks for your prayers and concerns.~Daisyscarlett
Good evening
I've been thinking about you--great to see you on the Dose.
And you win the toaster :)
GREAT photo of the day, s_j!
Thanks for the ping
I’ve been thinking about you too, and everyone on the dose. Woohoo! I haven’t won a toaster in a while. ‘Course it helps to show up! ;) I know you’ll be busy posting so I’ll chat later. Right now I’ll enjoy the pics.
Note the empty seat in the front row--no Helen Thomas :)
Prayers on the way!!! Whatever God leads you to. God leads you through.
Thanks Kaslin.
President Bush: Good morning. We're now more than halfway through October, and the new leaders in Congress have had more than nine months to get things done for the American people. Unfortunately, they haven't managed to pass many important bills. Now the clock is winding down and in some key areas Congress is just getting started.…Congress has work to do on health care.
...Congress has work to do to keep our people safe.
…Congress has work to do on the budget.
…Congress has work to do on education.
…Congress has work to do on housing.
…Congress has work to do on trade.
…Congress has work to do for our military veterans.
…Congress also needs to complete the Veterans Affairs appropriations bill that funds veterans' benefits and other ongoing programs.
…Congress has work to do for law enforcement and the judiciary…
With all these pressing responsibilities, one thing Congress should not be doing is sorting out the historical record of the Ottoman Empire.
AMEN!
***Note the empty seat in the front row—no Helen Thomas :)***
Really improves the appearance of the room.
Thanks for the Dose, Jonny .
President Bush: It's little time left in the year, and Congress has little to show for all the time that has gone by. Now is the time for them to act. And I look forward to working with members of both parties on important goals that I've outlined this morning.And I now I look forward to taking some of your questions -- believe it or not. (Laughter.)
President Bush looks at reporters raised hands during his press conference, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in the press room of the White House in Washington.
Let’s see … You--bloated liberal gasbag in the back.
Prayers still going up, Daisy.
You are welcome
I think he’s trying not to laugh at some of these stupid questions.
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