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

WhiteHouse.gov & other sources ^ | 10-17-07

[sazerac]

The president looked about 5 years younger today than the last time I saw him on tv. He looked very healthy and rested.

[no more apples]

Or trying not to show his disgust at the idiotic and twisted questions. I have trouble watching without wanting to throw things at the TV - hoping I could somehow hit one of those repetitive, antagonistic creeps. Why can’t they ask questions for information rather than questions that are really designed to criticize?

[Kaslin]

Good evening!

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush holds a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room.

A funny exchange between the president and (I think) David Gregory.

President Bush: David. Welcome back.

...

Q There's a report today from Israel Army Radio indicating that the Syrians have confirmed that the Israelis struck a nuclear site in their country. You wouldn't comment on that before, and I'm wondering if now, on the general question, you think it's appropriate for Israel to take such action if it feels that there is mortal danger being posed to the state?

President Bush: David, my position hadn't changed. You can ask me another question.

Q Can I ask you whether -- did you support Israel's strike in 1981 on the Iraqi reactor outside Baghdad?

President Bush: You know, Dave, I don't remember what I was doing in 1980 -- let's see, I was living in Midland, Texas; I don't remember my reaction that far back.

Q Well, but as you look at it as President now --

President Bush: -- private citizen back there in 1981 in Midland, Texas, trying to make a living for my family and --

Q But you're a careful -- someone who studies history --

President Bush: Student of history? I do, yes. No, I don't remember my reaction, to be frank with you.

Q But I'm asking you now, as you look back at it, do you think it was the right action for Israel to take?

President Bush: David, I'm not going to comment on the subject that you're trying to get me to comment on.

Q Why won't you? But isn't it a fair question to say, is it -- given all the talk about Iran and the potential threat, whether it would be appropriate for Israel to act --

President Bush: Hey, Dave -- Dave --

Q -- in self-defense --

President Bush: I understand --

Q -- if Iran were to --

President Bush: -- I understand where you're trying to take --

Q -- develop nuclear weapons?

President Bush: I understand where you're trying to take. It's a clever ruse to get me to comment on it, but I'm not going to. Thank you.

Q Well, I'm just wondering why you think it's not appropriate to make that judgment, when it's a -- it is a real-world scenario, as we know, since they apparently took this action against Syria --

President Bush: (To a different David) Dave. Welcome back. (Laughter.)

[silent_jonny]

President Bush gestures during a press conference, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in the briefing room of the White House in Washington.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush listens to a question during his press conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007.

[DollyCali]

Thank you for the great Dose tonight jonny... and such funny commentaries you are offering. Love them.

I like the Dali Lama also. Did anyone else see the movie 7 years in Tibet (Brad Pitt) a few years ago? true story & involved the DL...

Hope all Dosers have a nice evening tonight. I will be back to catch up on comments & further pix & comments for our dear silent one..

The press are such a sorry lot. How the president has the patience he does, is beyond me.. He deserves a purple heart every time he walks into the room

later..

[silent_jonny]

President Bush gestures during a press conference, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in the press briefing room as the White House in Washington.

[silent_jonny]

President George W. Bush holds a news conference in the media briefing room of the White House in Washington October 17, 2007.

Q Let's stay with the nuclear -- here. When North Korea tested a nuclear device, you said that any proliferation would be a grave threat to the U.S., and North Korea would be responsible for the consequences. Are you denying that North Korea has any role in the suspected nuclear --

President Bush: See, you're trying to pull a Gregory.

Q Yes, I am.

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President Bush gestures during a press conference, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in the press briefing room of the White House in Washington.

Q But you definitively believe Iran wants to build a nuclear weapon?

President Bush: … yeah, I believe they want to have the capacity, the knowledge, in order to make a nuclear weapon. And I know it's in the world's interest to prevent them from doing so. I believe that the Iranian -- if Iran had a nuclear weapon, it would be a dangerous threat to world peace.

But this -- we got a leader in Iran who has announced that he wants to destroy Israel. So I've told people that if you're interested in avoiding World War III, it seems like you ought to be interested in preventing them from have the knowledge necessary to make a nuclear weapon. I take the threat of Iran with a nuclear weapon very seriously.

[Kaslin]

I heard that. David Gregory proved beyond a reasonably doubt what a fool he is

[silent_jonny]

WARNING

The next batch of photos contain images that may disturb some Dosers--namely images of Nancy Pelosi and Robert Byrd.

Apologies in advance :o

[silent_jonny]

Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is escorted by President Bush as they arrive at ceremonies to award the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 17, 2007.

President George W. Bush, joined by U.S. Senator Robert Byrd and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, presents the Congressional Gold Medal to The Dalai Lama at a ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

[silent_jonny]

Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the Dalai Lama is applauded by President Bush during ceremonies awarding the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington October 17, 2007.

President Bush: Over the years, Congress has conferred the Gold Medal on many great figures in history -- usually at a time when their struggles were over and won. Today Congress has chosen to do something different. It has conferred this honor on a figure whose work continues -- and whose outcome remains uncertain. In so doing, America raises its voice in the call for religious liberty and basic human rights. These values forged our Republic. They sustained us through many trials. And they draw us by conviction and conscience to the people of Tibet and the man we honor today.

[silent_jonny]

President Bush chats with the Dalai Lama, right, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington during the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring The Dalai Lama.

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President George W. Bush and the Dalai Lama examine the dome of the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol during ceremonies awarding Tibet's exiled spiritual leader the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal in the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 17, 2007.

[silent_jonny]

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.

[snugs]

Thanks for the ping and the dose. NordP will like the colours today

[silent_jonny]

The Dalai Lama, center, flanked by President Bush, left, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., stand for the Presentation of the Colors in the Capitol Rotunda on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007, during the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in The Dalai Lama's honor.

[snugs]

Thanks for posting update form Daisyscarlett prayers for her and her husband and family.