[snugs]

QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Views Renewable Technologies at Masdar Exhibit
Emirates Palace Hotel
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

THE PRESIDENT: Amazing, isn't it? This country has gotten its wealth from the ground and is now reinvesting in alternative forms of energy, sometimes joint venturing with U.S. institutions, like MIT.

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THE PRESIDENT: It's a modern society that's using its wealth not only to educate its people, but to stay on the leading edge of technological change

Your Highness, it's been an amazing experience for me. I don't think most Americans understand the UAE. And I don't think most Americans understand that your education systems are modern and that you're thinking about the future in constructive ways. I appreciate the chance to learn about you.

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THE PRESIDENT: I hope that my visit shines a spotlight on the Middle East, the opportunities to work constructively with our friends and allies, and shows people the truth about what life is like here in the UAE. This is a remarkable place. Its architecture is beautiful. But the can-do spirit is amazing.

And we just heard a briefing about how they're going to construct a city based entirely upon renewable energy. It is -- it will be an opportunity to see what works and what won't work, and an opportunity to share their technology with others.

I appreciate the commitment to conservation and to the environment, and the leadership you've shown here. This has been a very interesting experience. I can't thank you enough for your hospitality.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

President George W. Bush holds a falcon shown to him by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, during a visit to Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House in Dubai. White House photo by Eric Draper

[Kaslin]

hi

[snugs]

Dose going up - please wait for the all clear before posting any photos or graphics

Apologies for late posting of the dose but I had some problems earlier and could not start the dose until late.

[snugs]

President George W. Bush and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayhan walk a path in the desert prior to dinner Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, near Abu Dhabi. White House photo by Eric Draper

Guests mingle near open fires in the desert near Abu Dhabi Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, during a dinner with President George W. Bush and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayhan. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nayhan look at falcons during their dinner Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, in the desert near Abu Dhabi. White House photo by Eric Draper

As Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Affairs looks on, White House Press Secretary Dana Perino holds a falcon Sunday, Jan. 13, 2008, during a dinner in the desert near Abu Dhabi. White House photo by Eric Draper

For more information and photos from the 13th see Daisyscarlett dose of yesterday A Day in the Life of President Bush (with many photos): 1-13-08

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14th January 2008

President George W. Bush is interviewed Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, by Greta Van Susteren of Fox News at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush, left, meets with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shiek Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, right, at the Saadiyat Island Cultural District Exhibition and Masdar Exhibition at the Emirates Palace Hotel, Monday, Jan. 14, 2008 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Behind them on the right is US Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice

[mirado]

Hi snugs. I look forward to another great piece of work, as always.

Thanks.

[Battle Hymn of the Republic]

wow, what a prophetic photo with the falcon...

we getting ready to be eaten by the vultures?

[luvie]

What an AWESOME photo of the day! Wow!!!