A Day in the Life of President Bush (many photos): 10-17-07

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[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

[no more apples]

Now that last one begs a caption! LOL!

[snugs]

Congrtaulations - toaster winner - what would you like on it.

[Jewels1091]

wonder what was said to make President Bush laugh so hard??

[silent_jonny]

President Bush smiles at The Dalai Lama during the Presentation of the Colors during the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington.

[snugs]

Wondeful photos of the press conference and love the snippets you inserted.

[no more apples]

Thanks snugs. How are you? I’d like a Condi toaster with one of her big, beautiful smiles on it, if it’s not too much trouble. Thanks!

[silent_jonny]

President Bush escorts the Dalai Lama from the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington.

The Dalai Lama, left, waves goodbye as he leaves with President Bush after receiving the Congressional Gold Medal, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, during a ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice waves to the media upon her arrival at Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007.

[Kaslin]

Hi!

[silent_jonny]

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, shakes hands with Palestinian Chief Negotiator Saeb Erekat , right, surrounded by security, upon her arrival at Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' headquarters in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007.

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, center left, is seen during her visit of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007.

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ducks as she enters through the Door of Humility, a small rectangular entrance to the Church of the Nativity, during her visit in Bethlehem. Rice, a devout Christian, visited Jesus' traditional birthplace Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007.

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice stands with Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theofilos III, second right, during her visit of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007

With Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theofilos III

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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks during a joint news conference with Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni in Jerusalem October 17, 2007.

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Lynne Cheney, wife of Vice President Dick Cheney, talks about her new book 'Blue Skies, No Fences,' Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, at the vice president's residence in Washington.

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ALL CLEAR!

Feel free to post or repost any photos that are related to this thread.

[silent_jonny]

Oops, missed this one.

President George W. Bush, joined by The Dalai Lama, welcomes Nobel Peace Laureate Elie Wiesel, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, to the ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., for the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to The Dalai Lama.

[snugs]

I wonder what the joke was in the last photo - I always find it intriguing when you see photos of people who look like they are having a good laugh about something and annoying as well if the reporter who obviously selected the photo does not expand upon it.

[NordP]

Thanks snugs...orange IS a very spiritual coloUr. The DL seems to be wearing two that would blend into orange quite nicely.

Matter of fact...we should suggest orange to him. From the pictures today, he seems like quite a happy man. We all KNOW what a happy colour orange is....right?

[NordP]

Wow...I surely would love to go there too. I’m happy for Secretary Rice.