Posted on 03/05/2008 3:40:09 PM PST by daisyscarlett
This morning, President Bush attended the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008 at the Washington Convention Center where he gave a speech and toured the exhibits. TRANSCRIPT OF SPEECH
U.S. President George W. Bush welcomed Republican Party Presidential nominee John McCain and his wife Cindy to the White House. The President and Senator McCain met reporters in the Rose Garden and President B ush formally ENDORSED SEN. MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT. The President gave McCain the red-carpet treatment at the White House. He welcomed him at an entrance normally reserved for heads of state and treated him to a West Wing lunch.
First lady Laura Bush spoke at the Association of American Publishers annual meeting in New York.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak in Jerusalem March 5, 2008. She also held a joint press conference with Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni.
Can’t wait!!!
U.S. President George W. Bush kisses Cindy McCain as he welcomes Republican Presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain (L) to the White House in Washington March 5, 2008. .
THE PRESIDENT: It's been my honor to welcome my friend, John McCain, as the nominee of the Republican Party. A while back I don't think many people would have thought that John McCain would be here as the nominee of the Republican Party -- except he knew he would be here, and so did his wife, Cindy.
We also need somebody with a big heart. I have got to know John well in the last eight years. I've campaigned against him, and I've campaigned with him. Laura and I have spent time in their house. This is a man who deeply loves his family. It's a man who cares a lot about the less fortunate among us. He's a President, and he's going to be the President who will bring determination to defeat an enemy, and a heart big enough to love those who hurt.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman (R) introduces U.S. President George W. Bush before he speaks at the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference at the Convention Center in Washington March 5, 2008. REUTERS/Larry Downing (UNITED STATES)
President Bush, left, shakes hands with Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman prior to speaking at the 2008 Washington International Renewable Energy Conference, Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
U.S. President George W. Bush (L) is introduced by Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman for remarks at the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference, March 5, 2008. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference at the Convention Center in Washington, March 5, 2008.
Tours
U.S. President George W. Bush inspects a plug-in hybrid car as he tours the tradeshow floor during his visit to the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference in Washington March 5, 2008. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
President Bush looks at a Mack hybrid electric vehicle during a tour of the trade show floor at the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference in Washington, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Bush walks past alternative fuel powered trucks during a tour of the trade show floor at the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference in Washington, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
This combo photo shows US President George W. Bush dancing for the cameras as he awaits Republican presidential candidate John McCain and his wife Cindy's arrival for lunch at the White House in Washington, DC.
U.S. President George W. Bush welcomes Republican Party Presidential hopeful John McCain and his wife Cindy on the North Portico of the White House in Washington, March 5, 2008.
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U.S. President George W. Bush and presumptive Republican presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ), face the media in the White House Rose Garden in Washington, March 5, 2008. Bush offered McCain his formal endorsement 
President Bush and Republican nominee-in-waiting, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. walk together from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 5, 2008, after speaking to reporters. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Bush and Republican nominee-in-waiting, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., wave prior to entering the White House in Washington, Wednesday, March 5, 2008, after the president announced his endorsement of McCain in the Rose Garden. (AP Photo/Gerald Herber
First lady Laura Bush speaks at the Association of American Publishers annual meeting in New York, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The first lady called books her 'greatest love affair' and warned that a 'nation that does not read for itself cannot think for itself.' (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
First lady Laura Bush waves after speaking at the Association of American Publishers annual meeting in New York, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The first lady called books her 'greatest love affair' and warned that a 'nation that does not read for itself cannot think for itself.'
Israel's Defence Minister Ehud Barak (L) greets U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during their meeting in Jerusalem March 5, 2008. Rice said on Wednesday Israel and the Palestinians had agreed to resume peace talks suspended over an Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, but she did not specify a date.
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks to the media during a joint news conference with Israel's Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni in Jerusalem March 5, 2008. Rice said on Wednesday Israel and the Palestinians had agreed to resume peace talks suspended over an Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, but she did not specify a date.
Hello Daisy.
Kewl pics
President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008 Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush stops to talk to the manufacturers of a converted plug-in hybrid electric vehicle during his tour of the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008 Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) as he arrived Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the North Portico of the White House with his wife, Cindy. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) shake hands as they deliver a statement Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Said the President in his endorsement of Senator McCain, "John showed incredible courage and strength of character and perseverance in order to get to this moment. And that's exactly what we need in a President." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) wave after delivering a statement Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. In welcoming Senator McCain and his wife, Cindy, the President said, "A while back I don't think many people would have thought that John McCain would be here as the nominee of the Republican Party -- except he knew he would be here, and so did his wife, Cindy." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
As her husband, Senator John McCain, looks on, President George W. Bush greets Cindy McCain after arriving Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the White House, where the President offered his endorsement of the Republican presidential nominee. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Arizona Senator John McCain stand in front of the media in the Rose Garden Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The President welcomed Senator McCain and his wife, Cindy, and offered his endorsement by saying, ". He's going to be the President who will bring determination to defeat an enemy, and a heart big enough to love those who hurt." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush smiles as he listens to Senator John McCain Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Oval Office as they prepared to meet the media on the South Lawn. The President offered his endorsement of the Republican presidential candidate saying, "John showed incredible courage and strength of character and perseverance in order to get to this moment. And that's exactly what we need in a President: somebody that can handle the tough decisions; somebody who won't flinch in the face of danger." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) as he arrived Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the North Portico of the White House with his wife, Cindy. White House photo by Eric Draper
Thank you Daisy!
Here is the video of our wonderful President dancing! :)
http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=6811314&ch=4226716&src=news
Hey. I got to spend several hours yesterday rocking Kylie. Best way to spend an afternoon. She is so precious. My daughter has set up a website for her and has a few hospital pictures on it.
wow early!!
daisy: Thank you for posting the DOSE tonight . . . so many AWESOME photos, so little time!
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CSPAN WILL RE-BROADCAST BOTH THE ‘ARRIVAL’ AND ‘THE ENDORSEMENT’ TONIGHT AT 10 PM EST:
[I just wish the President could run again — at ‘the endorsement’ today, he was the one with the energy and passion (not to mention the ruggedly handsome good looks)!]
http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/schedule.csp?
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SICK AND TIRED OF THE MSM’S CONSTANT REFERENCE TO THE PRESIDENTS “LOW APPROVAL RATINGS”?
Just remember two facts (and remind EVERY ONE you meet, including the intellectual/moral neanderthals here at FR, about these two facts):
1.) The President remains PERSONALLY POPULAR. According to the BattleGround Poll, the President’s PERSONAL APPROVAL RATING remains approximately 60% — Bill Clinton never got a PA rating above 40% (and the MSM claims he was the popular one — yea right, the same guy who couldn’t get 50% of the vote in either of his presidential elections)!
2.) According to today’s RASMUSSEN POLL, the THREE REMAINING CONTENDERS for the presidency already have UNFAVORABLE RATINGS approaching or at 50%. And they have yet either to endure MANY years of constant MSM criticism (in fact, at least one has yet to endure any criticism at all) or to make even one tough ‘oval office’ decision:
52% favorable 45% unfavorable . . . John McCain
50% favorable 48% unfavorable . . . Barack Obama
49% favorable 50% unfavorable . . . Hillary Clinton
[By comparision, President George W Bush is doing just fine — and has TRANSFORMED THE WORLD in the process!]
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll
THANK YOU for posting a link to our amazing ‘dancing’ President . . . His energy, humor and an overall JEST for life is inspiring!
Thanks so much for these pics...I missed the Bush endorsement.
I’m smiling ;-)
Thanks for the link!!!
I always start early in case of problems, lol. Lucky today no problems just lotsa photos. I will keep checking in case more pop up.
W will help McCain a lot, I predict.
The endorsement will be shown on CSPAN at 10 tonight EST.
he will help raise LOTS of money
What a guy our President is! I saw him today sorta doing the soft shoe and he was so funny and cute!
Thanks for all these wonderful pictures. Terrific!
I loved looking at him dancing again. The wind really was terrific out there. His pants were blowing so badly! He is so cheerful...always, no wonder Laura loves him so! I think he is a doll!
Just checking in to say hello!
Great pictures! I sure am going to miss President Bush, but if ever anyone deserved a happy retirement, it is he!
"But they're going to be looking at him. I'm going to be in Crawford with my feet up," Bush said. "He's going to be sitting in behind that desk making decisions on war and peace."
McCain said he had great respect and admiration for Bush.
"I intend to have as much possible campaigning events together as is in keeping with the president's heavy schedule," McCain said.
Lots of great photos today, I agree. It was fun putting it up today. Laura and Condi look great too in their lovely outfits. I really liked the lavender on Condi.
I am so happy you have a beautiful and healthy great granddaughter.
Thanks for the great pictures.
I just love it when there is a side view of the President and that little cowlick is standing straight up. Those are always my favs.
MISS MARPLE!
I’m delighted to see you here, and wish you’d come back more often. We miss your good sense and knowledge.
Strange how they never mention the MSM's "LOW APPROVAL RATINGS" !?!
I will, though. :) 12% give or take a dozen.
His expression is so cute in that photo that I did not notice the cowlick.
?Strange how they never mention the MSM’s “LOW APPROVAL RATINGS” !?!
I will, though. :) 12% give or take a dozen.”
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. . . or Congress (or for that matter Hillary)! LOL!
Dmd25, Thank you for Posting the Video of our President; this Old Laptop won't Play it, so I'll Look at it on my Other Computer.
Thank you for the Sanity!
Thank you for your work in providing some great pix & great information on the “crew”..
We are spoiled with these presentations.. we truly are (and I like it!)
Cindy McCain is a lovely woman, and will be an elegant First Lady. I only hope she’s half as gracious as Laura has been.
Hi Daisy sorry not around earlier but right in the middle of tidying up middle bed room so decorators can paper and paint.
Have now cleared 3/4 of it and hopefully do the last bit on Sunday morning when our friend Michael is coming round.
If I get a chance I will do the toasters tomorrow night if not will gradually get them done over the next few days.
Sorry I have not been around since Monday but have been working on the house getting ready for the decorators and by the time I have finished I have just crashed out. Only waking about now and deciding do I get up or go back for a couple of hours.
See you all tomorrow night when I am going to take a break from doing things around the house.
Yes, Cindy McCain is very attractive.
The cow was called ‘Gozu’.
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