Posted on 04/21/2008 7:19:39 PM PDT by snugs
Today the President travelled to New Orleans to take part in the North American leaders summit where he attended various events including a dinner this evening.
Pray for President Bush -- Day 2776
The First Lady participated in a First Bloom event at Battery Park in New York.
The Vice President said goodbye to the Pope yesterday and today spoke at the Manhatten Institute.
Secretary of State Condeleza Rice was in Bahrain today and then travelled for private talks in Kuwait.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Harper of Canada
Windsor Court Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Prime Minister, thank you, sir, for your personal friendship, thank you for your leadership. I don't know if the people of Canada understand the leadership role you took in Romania, but it was strong and effective. And I want to congratulate you in front of your media about the job you did. Not only did you represent your country well, you represented universal values. You spoke clearly about them, and so I thank you for that.
We had a good visit. I'm always interested in making sure that, if there's any bilateral tensions or bilateral issues, that I know of them, so that we can work collaboratively to deal with them. And in the past, one such issue was whether or not our people could travel back and forth between our respective countries in a way that didn't inconvenience them, or the borders were -- being able to flow smoothly so it didn't inconvenience trade. And I think we've worked through those issues.
I can remember the last time we visited, there was great concern about whether or not the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative would be counterproductive to our friendship and relationship. I thank your government, thank your ministers and the people in your staff for working hard to find a way that meets our laws and didn't inconvenience the people of Canada or the United States. So I'm pleased with that progress.
We also talked about the importance of trade between Canada and the United States, and Canada and Mexico, and the United States and Mexico. And I assured the Prime Minister that I'm a strong advocate for free trade. I believe it's in our nations' interests that we continue to have a free trade agenda. All of us want to make sure we're treated fairly, and we can do that. And this summit comes at an opportune time to reaffirm the benefits of the trading arrangements between our three nations.
Canada and the United States have got a very unique and important relationship, and I really appreciate the chance to spend time with you and visit about these -- about the issues of concern.
PHOTOS OF THE DAY
President Bush talks to visitors at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, April 21, 2008 upon his arrival
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President George W. Bush and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak wave to the press after concluding a joint press availability Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the Presidential retreat at Camp David, Md. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President Bush waves as he arrive on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, April 20, 2008
President Bush greets with visitors at the White House after arriving on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, April 20, 2008
Thanks for the ping
Present. Evening all.
President George W. Bush walks out of the Oval Office to board Marine One at the White House in Washington April 21, 2008
President Bush carries an umbrella as the walks from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington in a pouring rain, Monday, April 21, 2008, for a trip to New Orleans, La., to meet with North American leaders.
President George W. Bush walks across the South Lawn to board Marine One at the White House in Washington April 21, 2008
Visitors to the White House try to protect themselves from the rain and wash from Marine One as they watch U.S. President George W. Bush depart the South Lawn in Washington April 21, 2008.
President Bush waves as he walks with Col. Eric A. Snadecki, vice commander, 316th Wing, to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Monday, April. 21, 2008, in a trip to New Orleans for North American Leaders' Summit.
President Bush boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Monday, April 21, 2008, for a trip to New Orleans, La. and meeting with the Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper
President Bush waves prior to boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Monday, April. 21, 2008, for a trip to New Orleans for North American Leaders' Summit.
President George W. Bush greets supporters after arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana before the start of the North American Leaders Summit between the U.S., Mexico,and Canada, April 21, 2008.
President George W. Bush greets guests after arriving on Air Force One at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana. The leaders of Canada, Mexico and the United States were meeting there Monday for an annual summit
President Bush visits with students and teachers from New Orleans schools, Monday, April 21, 2008, at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La. The president traveled to New Orleans to attend the fourth annual North American Leaders' Summit.
President Bush is greeted by Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, center, and Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., left, at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La., Monday, April 21, 2008.
President Bush is greeted by Seletha Nagin, wife of New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, left, and Rep, William Jefferson, D-La., right, Monday, April 21, 2008, at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner, La
President George W. Bush (C) is met by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin (L) and U.S. Rep. William Jefferson (D-LA) after arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana before the start of the North American Leaders Summit between the U.S., Mexico,and Canada, April 21, 2008
President George W. Bush (L) and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon shake hands at a ceremony honoring the opening of the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 21, 2008
President George W. Bush watches as Mexico's President Felipe Calderon (R) shakes hands with New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin (L) at the ceremony honoring the opening of the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 21, 2008
President Bush watches as Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, left, shakes hand with Mexican President Felipe Calderon, Monday, April 21,2008, at the opening ceremony of the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans.
Mexico's President Felipe Calderon (R) speaks as U.S. President George W. Bush watches during the opening ceremony of the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans, Louisiana as part of the North American Leaders' Summit April 21, 2008.
Mexican President Felipe Calderon, left, speaks during an opening ceremony of the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008. From second from left are, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and President Bush.
President Bush talks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at the North American Leaders Summit in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008.
President Bush shakes hands with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper after their meeting at the North American Leaders Summit in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008
President George W. Bush and Mexico's President Felipe Calderon (L) talk to the press after holding a bi-lat meeting in New Orleans, April 21, 2008
Mexican President Felipe Calderon talks with Mexican Foreign Secretary Patricia Espinoza, as President Bush, not pictured, makes remarks to the media after their meeting at the North American Leaders Summit in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008
President Bush reaches out to shake hands with Mexican President Felipe Calderon after their meeting at the North American Leaders Summit in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008
President Bush, accompanied by Mexican President Felipe Calderon makes remarks after their meeting at the North American Leaders Summit in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008
President Bush greets Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calderon as they arrive for dinner at Commander's Palace Restaurant in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008.
President George W. Bush, (C), Mexico's President Felipe Calderon (L), and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper pose for photos before the start of the North American Leaders Summit dinner in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 21, 2008
From left, Mexican President Filipe Calderone, President Bush, and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper wave to the media before a dinner meeting as part of the North American leaders summit in New Orleans on Monday, April 21, 2008.
President Bush dances with members of the Euphonic Brass Band during a reception at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008.
President Bush delivers remarks during a reception at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008.
A member of the Euphonic Brass Band listens as President Bush makes remarks during a reception at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008.
Burnell Brunious listens as President Bush makes remarks during a reception at Gallier Hall in New Orleans, Monday, April 21, 2008
“Bobby, I love this guy. I just asked how he was gonna pay the bill at Antoine’s and he said, ‘Cold cash. How do you think I’m gonna pay for it?’”
“So you’re the smart one.”
Great...and enthusiastic...photo’s of the day! Thanks for Sanity Island, Snugs!....and all your hard work.
Pope Benedict XVI and Vice President Dick Cheney stand for the United States national anthem during a farewell ceremony at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday, April, 20, 2008, signifying the conclusion of the pontiff's trip to the United States.
Pope Benedict XVI stands with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (C) and Lynne Cheney during the playing of national anthems before a departure ceremony at JFK International Airport, marking the final event of the Pope's Apostolic Journey to the United States, in New York April 20, 2008
Vice President Dick Cheney (R) greets Pope Benedict XVI as his wife Lynne looks on during a departure ceremony at JFK International Airport marking the final event of the Pope's Apostolic Journey to the United States in New York April 20, 2008
Pope Benedict XVI (L) sits next to Lynne Cheney as they listen to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney speak during a departure ceremony at JFK International Airport marking the final event of the Pope's Apostolic Journey to the United States in New York April 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI gestures to the faithful at New York's JFK International Airport, as Vice President Dick Cheney and his wife Lynne look on, during a farewell ceremony on Sunday, April, 20, 2008.
Pope Benedict XVI walks to depart the stage in front of U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney following a departure ceremony at JFK International Airport marking the final event of the Pope's Apostolic Journey to the United States in New York April 20, 2008
Today
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks on U.S. economic and national security policy issues Monday, April 21, 2008, to the Manhattan Institute in New York. White House photo by David Bohrer
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, left, Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheik Khaled bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, center, and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, look on, Monday, April 21, 2008, in Manama, Bahrain, ahead of a meeting of Arab Foreign Ministers.
From left to right Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheik Khaled bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Skeik Abdulla Bin Zayed, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al Faisal, and Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheik Mohammed al Sabah pose for photographers Monday, April 21, 2008, in Manama, Bahrain, ahead of a meeting of Arab foreign ministers.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice eats a date during her meeting with foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council in Manama April 21, 2008
From L-R) Bahraini Sheikh Khaled bin Ahmed al-Khalifa, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Emirati Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahayan and Saudi Saud al-Faisal at a meeting in Manama. Dr Rice held closed-door talks in Kuwait late Monday as she intensified efforts to persuade Sunni-led Arab allies to back Iraq's Shiite leadership
Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheik Khaled bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, right, gives a T-shirt to U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, left, on Monday, April 21, 2008, in Manama, Bahrain, after a meeting with Arab Foreign Ministers
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, looks on during a joint press conference with Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheik Khaled bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, right, Monday, April 21, 2008, in Manama, Bahrain, after a meeting of Arab foreign ministers
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice speaks and smiless during a news briefing in Manama April 21, 2008
First lady Laura Bush, right, holds newly planted Virginia bluebell flower buds, while Cinthia Salcedo, 9, left, and Pnyessa Rose, 11, center, both from the Lower Eastside Girls Club, waters them, during the "First Bloom" planting program, Monday, April 21,2008, at Battery Park in New York. The program aims to provide children with limited access to the outdoors the experience of planting and gardening for the first time. Mrs. Bush, the National Park Foundation honary chairwoman, said in an official statement, "Young people are encouraged to plant their own gardens with native species in their own neighborhoods."
First lady Laura Bush, second from right, joins Cinthia Salcedo, 9, far left, Pnyessa Rose, 11, second from left, and Chris Rivera, 9, far right, youngsters from the Boys and Girls clubs, in the "First Bloom" planting program, Monday, April 21,2008, at Battery Park in New York. The program aims to provide children with limited access to the outdoors the experience of planting and gardening for the first time. Mrs. Bush, the National Park Foundation honary chairwoman, said in an official statement, "Young people are encouraged to plant their own gardens with native species in their own neighborhoods."
Hi Kas - sorry late tonight but had to work late so made dinner late and did not get started on the photos until late.
Good to see you
No problem.
Great pics, snugs. Thank you.
Congratulations on your toaster win - I am planning to post all recent toasters on the tomorrow’s edition of the dose.
LOL! I hope someone has a video of that dance. It would be
very cool to watch!
snugs: Thank you for posting the DOSE tonight — the photos beautifully showcase our President’s ebullient personality and incredible good looks! BTW: Both the President and the First Lady look even thinner than usual lately; methinks they have wedding photos on their minds!
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HEADS UP . . .
THE FIRST LADY WILL HELP HOST THE TODAY SHOW TOMORROW, PRIMARILY IN THE 9 AM HOUR!
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/24126487/
IF YOU MISSED THE PRESIDENT’S APPEARANCE ON “DEAL OR NO DEAL”, YOU CAN WATCH A PARIAL CLIP HERE:
[Scroll down to find the clip]
http://news.yahoo.com/video;_ylt=AoHLtWiOVo.0PkMe3vw8trus0NUE
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MUST READ . . .
You will find local coverage of the President’s NOLA trip here:
http://www.nola.com/
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NAFTA IS WORKING
By INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY
Trade: The Three Amigos at the summit in New Orleans this week shouldn’t have to restate how much NAFTA benefits their nations. But now under fire, the leaders will have to defend free trade like any freedom.
http://www.ibdeditorials.com/IBDArticles.aspx?id=293671069487336
Great caption on the first photo - love it :O)
My pleasure
Is it warming up nicely over there? Are the gardens beginning
to really look springy?
I am planning to watch the First Lady tomorrow morning, and I did watch the President’s appearance on Deal or no Deal
Pope Benedict XVI is joined by Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney for a farewell ceremony in honor of the Pope, Sunday, April 20, 2008 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. During the ceremony the Vice President said, “Your presence has honored our country. Although you must leave us now, your words and the memory of this week will stay with us. For that, we are truly and humbly grateful.” White House photo by David Bohrer
Pope Benedict XVI, joined on stage by Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney, gestures to the faithful Sunday, April 20, 2008 at a farewell ceremony for the Pope at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Pope Benedict XVI delivers remarks Sunday, April 20, 2008 at a farewell ceremony for the Pope at JFK Airport in New York. Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney joined the Pope for the farewell ceremony following the Holy Father’s visit to New York where he celebrated Mass at Yankee Stadium and visited ground zero. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI Sunday, April 20, 2008, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, wrapping up a six-day, U.S. visit that included a meeting with President George W. Bush, meetings with the Catholic faithful, interfaith dialogues and the celebration of Mass with over 57,000 people at Yankee Stadium in New York. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney join Catholic clergy as they wave goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI Sunday, April 20, 2008, at New York’s JFK Airport. White House photo by David Bohrer
Pope Benedict XVI waves goodbye as he departs Sunday, April 20, 2008 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, concluding a six-day visit to the U.S. that included a meeting with President George W. Bush, meetings with the Catholic faithful, interfaith dialogues and the celebration of Mass with over 57,000 people at Yankee Stadium in New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney are joined by clergy as they wave to the departing Alitalia airliner carrying Pope Benedict XVI from JFK Airport Sunday, April 20, 2008, in New York. The Pope later landed safely in Rome, capping a six-day visit to the United States. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush is greeted by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and his wife, Supriya Jolly Jindal, on his arrival to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, where President Bush will attend the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush is greeted by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin and his wife, Seletha Smith Nagin, on his arrival to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, where President Bush will attend the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush shakes hands with students from New Orleans area schools upon his arrival to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, where President Bush will attend the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
I watched the President’s ENTHUSTIASTICALLY RECEIVED video appearance on Deal or NoDeal; however, I missed the last 5 minutes . . . How much did the Captain end up winning?
Looks like he had a very productive trip to New Orleans.
I am very interested in how their new governor, Jindal, will
do in the coming years. I saw an interview between him and Rush, and he is VERY conservative and VERY intelligent.
Jindal for President in the future?
I did not watch after he chose number 18 and the amount was $750,000. He needed a lower number
Thanks for the dose. Great pics. Being a Louisiana girl by birth transplanted to GA, I loved all the pics. Wish I could have been there to meet W today. That would have been cool.
My only problem is I can’t believe NO actually re-elected Nagin.
President George W. Bush poses for photos on the tarmac at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, after arriving for the two-day 2008 North American Leaders' Summit. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Members of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are seen on the tarmac at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, offering a musical welcome for North American leaders President George W. Bush, Mexico President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper at their arrivals to attend the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush joins Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon in unveiling a plaque Monday, April 21, 2008, at the reopening of the Mexican consulate in New Orleans. President Bush will participate in meetings with President Calderon and Canadian Prime Minster Stephen Harper at the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrive for their first meeting of the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit Monday, April 21, 2008, at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper shake hands in their first meeting to discuss issues Monday, April 21, 2008, during the 2008 North American Leaders' Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush and Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon shake hands in their first meeting to discuss issues Monday, April 21, 2008, during the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit in New Orleans. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush is greeted by Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and his wife, Supriya Jolly Jindal, on his arrival to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Monday, April 21, 2008, where President Bush will attend the 2008 North American Leaders’ Summit. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
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What a lovely Dose tonight. Thank you snugs. Now it is off to bed with wonderful photos in my mind.
Mrs. Jindall is very pretty and would be a good first lady.
Thank you for the Dose, snugs. Lotsa photos.
First Lady Laura Bush giving a tour of the Crawford ranch
You can get a first-hand look inside the "Western White House" in Crawford Tuesday.
First Lady Laura Bush and daughter Jenna will be co-hosting on the Today Show.
Mrs. Bush will take part in several segments and interviews and even give co-host Ann Curry a rare look inside the Bush family ranch in Crawford.
Howdy snugs, great job!
Pray for W and Our Troops
well i’ll be...there are African-Americans that will go out to the airport to greet President Bush!!! Guess they didn’t get that memo...all blacks are suppose to hate this man.
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