Posted on 08/20/2008 5:51:20 PM PDT by silent_jonny
Today President Bush traveled to Orlando, Florida to speak to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention.
Unlike the whiney messiah who spoke to the VFW yesterday, President Bush didn’t hesitate to thank those have served and defended America in time of war. (Transcript)
I know you share with me a deep love for America and an awesome pride in those who defend her. When I meet with our troops, they always inspire me with their sense of duty and honor.They are America's finest citizens. (Applause.)
The President also spoke about the situation in Georgia, reinforcing the United States’ solidarity with the small democracy.
Georgia has stood for freedom around the world -- now the world must stand for freedom in Georgia. (Applause.)
From Florida, President Bush traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana, meeting with Governor Bobby Jindal and other officials to mark the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and to speak about Gulf Coast recovery.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with officials in Poland today. In a ceremony in Warsaw, The United States and Poland signed a deal to station a U.S. missile defense shield on Polish soil, a little over a hundred miles away from the Russian border.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
Quote of the Day:
President Bush: We can also be confident in every generation freedom has found brave defenders in the men and women of our Armed Forces.You know, through the years I've received a lot of heartfelt letters from our military families. One of them was from a woman in Texas named Sue Stoner. Sue's husband is a decorated Air Force veteran of Vietnam and the Gulf War. Last year during a trip to Fort Hood, the couple witnessed their six-year-old granddaughter Mikayla do something that every American should do, as well. The little girl bounded over to a wounded stranger in Army fatigues, and said, "I just wanted to say thank you for serving our country."
As Mikayla's proud grandmother tells it, the soldier leaned forward on his walker, and said, "Sweetheart, I did it for you." (Applause.)
Photos of the Day:
President George W. Bush waves as he acknowledges the applause from the audience at his address Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, to the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Orlando, Fla.
Air Force One is soaked by Tropical Storm Fay as seen through a rain-covered window at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, as it awaits the return of President Bush who had come to Florida to address the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Orlando, Fla.
President George W. Bush wears a hat given to him by Deuce McAllister (L) and Drew Brees of the NFL New Orleans Saints as he arrives at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana, August 20, 2008.
Taking a day away from his Texas ranch, President Bush walks to board Air Force One at Waco's Texas StateTechnical College Airport, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. The president travels first to Orlando, Fla., where he will address the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, then on to New Orleans to to mark the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
President Bush waves as he boards Air Force One at Texas State Technical College Airfield in Waco, Texas, Wednesday Aug. 20, 2008.
President George W. Bush boards Air Force One to depart for a visit to Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, from Texas State Technical College Airport in Waco, Texas August 20, 2008.
Hi!
I love the presidents grin.....
You’re a very close 2nd :)
President Bush waves after landing at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, August 20, 2008. The president was to speak to members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at their annual convention.
President Bush waves after landing at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, August 20, 2008. The president was to address the Veterans of Foreign Wars annual convention.
hi jonny!
Thank you. :)
Well, better late than never. Thanks for the Dose tonite.
President Bush is seen in his limousine as he leaves Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
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Where is Looter guy Jonny
President Bush: [speaking to the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention]Thank you all very much. Thank you for the warm welcome. And I am proud to address the Veterans of Foreign Wars. (Applause.) I spoke to you when I was a presidential candidate. And this is the fifth time that I have spoken to your national convention as your President. …
Air Force One is soaked by Tropical Storm Fay as seen through a rain-covered window at Orlando International Airport in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, as it awaits the return of President Bush who had come to Florida to address the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, in Orlando, Fla.
I also appreciate the fact that you're here in spite of the weather. (Laughter.) Tropical Storm Fay set a challenge for this convention, but your members were wise enough to hang around. I do want to thank the citizens -- the officials of the state of Florida for working hard to make sure that people were ready to address the storm. We watched this very carefully, and I must say that the people of this state worked hard to make sure that this convention and other lives were saved. We appreciate the work of the local officials. And of course, we'll continue to monitor the storm as it moves through the area.
President Bush: I do want to thank my friend, George Lisicki, for his leadership as your National Commander. He's done a fine job on behalf of the VFW. I know firsthand; I've had him to the Oval Office. He's not afraid to speak his mind. I listen. and I know you're proud of the job he has done. (Applause.) And I want to thank his wife, Gloria, for putting up with him. (Laughter and applause.)
President Bush waves as he is introduced prior to addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Orlando, Fla.
President Bush: I met an interesting person here today, a woman named Keela Carr. When I go to a city I like to herald people who are volunteering on behalf of the country. Keela has walked from California to Washington, D.C., to thank the veterans for their service to the United States of America. And I'm proud to have met Keela Carr. And I want to thank you for doing what you're doing, Keela. (Applause.)
President George W. Bush stands with Keela Carr, a 35-year-old fitness and athletic trainer, shortly after his arrival Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, in Orlando, Florida. Ms. Carr was recognized by the U.S. Army's Freedom Team Salute Program and named its 500th Volunteer Ambassador in recognition of her 2008 2,700-mile, trans-America Journey of a Thousand Thanks to honor and thank all soldiers and veterans. White House photo by Eric Draper
President Bush gestures while addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008.
President Bush: I want to thank the members of the Armed Forces that are here today. There is no greater honor than being the Commander-in-Chief of the United States military, and I'm proud to be in your presence. (Applause.) …When the history of the last eight years is finally written, it will show how closely and effectively my administration and the VFW have worked together on behalf of Americans' veterans. My budget includes nearly $94 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs -- which means we have nearly doubled the funding for veterans since I took office. (Applause.)
President Bush: We're on several fronts in this war on terror. A major front is Afghanistan, where we removed a dangerous regime that harbored the terrorists who plotted the September the 11th attacks.Because we acted, the Afghan people have been liberated. A nation that was once a training ground for terrorists has become an ally in the war on terror …
Another front in the same war against the extremists is Iraq. We removed a brutal dictator who murdered his own people, who paid the families of suiciders, who invaded his neighbors, who was an enemy of the United States, who repeatedly defied the United Nations.
Because we acted, the dictator is gone and 25 million Iraqis are free. Removing Saddam Hussein was right then -- and it is right today. (Applause.)
In 2006, as you well know, the situation in Iraq was deteriorating. Some back in Washington said the war was lost. They were willing to give up on the mission. They were willing to leave a struggling democracy to its own fate. But failure in Iraq could have spread chaos across the region, emboldened Iran, emboldened the terrorists, and given them a new base from which to launch operations against America and allies. I believe this would have been a disaster for America -- and so do the men and women of the VFW. (Applause.)
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