Posted on 12/15/2008 3:15:28 PM PST by daisyscarlett
US President George W. Bush made a surprise farewell visit Monday to Afghanistan. He arrived in the early a.m. and first met with U.S. troops stationed there. President Bush Visits with Troops in Afghanistan
He then met with President Karzai who presented him with the Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan Insignia for his efforts in rebuilding the country. President Bush Participates in Press Availability with Afghanistan President Karzai in Afghanistan
Our lovely, gracious and wholesome First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, on Sunday joined Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife Robin, on stage during the annual Christmas in Washington performance at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C.
Today, Mrs. Bush visited patients at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington.
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PHOTOS OF THE DAY
President George W. Bush is presented the Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan Insignia by Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, for his efforts in rebuilding the country.
First lady Laura Bush, center, reads a holiday story book to patients and parents during her visit to Children's National Medical Center in Washington, Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. Sitting with Bush are Dania Jecty, 11, left, and Elmer Reyes, 13, right, both are patients at the hospital.
QUOTES OF THE DAY:
President Bush on Monday said, "I told the President (Karzai) that you can count on the United States -- just like you've been able to count on this administration, you'll be able to count on the next administration, as well. It's in our interest that Afghanistan's democracy flourish. It's in America's interest that we forever deny safe haven to people who still want to kill our citizens.
President Bush on Monday said (to the troops in Afghanistan) “I am confident we will succeed in Afghanistan because our cause is just, our coalition and Afghan partners are determined; and I am confident because I believe freedom is a gift of an Almighty to every man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth. Above all, I know the strength and character of you all. As I conclude this final trip, I have a message to you, and to all who serve our country: Thanks for making the noble choice to serve and protect your fellow Americans.”
U.S. President George W. Bush, right, shakes hand with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on the arrval at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008.
US President George W. Bush walks alongside Afghan President Hamid Karzai upon arrival at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, during an unannounced visit on December 15, 2008
Yay! Already here!
US President George W. Bush walks alongside Afghan President Hamid Karzai upon arrival at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan,
US President George W. Bush speaks during a press conference with Afghan President Hamid Karzai (unseen) at the Presidential palace in Kabul on December 15, 2008.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) tals as US President George W. Bush (L) listens during a joint press conference at the Presidential palace in Kabul on December 15, 2008.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai (L) and US President George W. Bush (R) wive to media after a press conference while US President George W. Bush with (L) looks on at the Presidential palace in Kabul on December 15, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush, left, gestures to Afghan President Hamid Karzai, right, during their meeting at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan on Monday, Dec. 15, 2008.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai presents US President George W. Bush with a medal at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, during an unannounced visit on December 15, 2008. The trip comes immediately following a similar surprise visit to Baghdad, Iraq.
US President George W. Bush embraces Afghan President Hamid Karzai as Bush prepares to leave the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan,
US President George W. Bush shakes hands with Sergeant Major Vincent Camacho (L) prior to speaking to US troops during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, on December 15, 2008.
US President George W. Bush speaks to US troops during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, on December 15, 2008.
US troops listen as US President George W. Bush speaks during an unannounced visit to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, on December 15, 2008.
A US military helicopter with US President George W. Bush aboard leaves after Bush met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, during an unannounced visit on December 15, 2008. The trip comes immediately following a similar surprise visit to Baghdad, Iraq.
Mrs. Laura Bush joins Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife Robin, center-left, along with stage performers Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008, during the annual Christmas in Washington performance at the National Building Museum in Washington D.C. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
First lady Laura Bush, center, reads a holiday story book to patients and parents during her visit to Children's National Medical Center in Washington, Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. Sitting with Bush are Dania Jecty, 11, left, and Elmer Reyes, 13, right, both are patients at the hospital.
With Santa Claus looking on, First lady Laura Bush, center, flanked by Dania Jecty, 11, left, and Elmer Reyes, 13, reads a holiday story book to patients and parents at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, Monday, Dec. 15, 2008. Both are patients at the hospital.
President George W. Bush salutes as he walks down the stairs of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, after a surprise visit to Iraq and Afghanistan .
President George W. Bush waves as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, after returning from a surprise visit to Iraq and Afghanistan.
President George W. Bush waves while walking across the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, after returning from a surprise visit to Iraq and Afghanistan.
First lady Laura Bush waves from the Truman Balcony to well wishers gathered at the White House in Washington December 15, 2008, to welcome him back from his surprise trip to Iraq and Afghanistan
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great pix!!!!
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President George W. Bush is greeted as he deplanes Air Force One Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, after arriving in the pre-dawn hours in Afghanistan. The President visited with troops at Bagram Air Base, thanking them for their service and telling them, "I am proud to be with brave souls serving the United States of America." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is greeted by President Hamid Karzai upon arrival Monday morning, Dec. 15, 2008, at the Afghanistan leader's presidential palace in Kabul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush meets with Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, at the presidential palace in Kabul. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is presented the Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan Insignia by Afghanistan's President Hamid Karzai Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, for his efforts in rebuilding the country. The presentation came during a surprise visit to Kabul about which the President said, "I want to be in Afghanistan to say 'thank you' to President Karzai, to let the people of Afghanistan know that the United States has stood with them and will stand with them." White House photo by Eric Draper
Troops at Bagram Air Base listen to remarks by President George W. Bush early Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, after his arrival in Afghanistan. The President told his audience, "I am confident we will succeed in Afghanistan because our cause is just, our coalition and Afghan partners are determined; and I am confident because I believe freedom is a gift of an Almighty to every man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth. Above all, I know the strength and character of you all. As I conclude this final trip, I have a message to you, and to all who serve our country: Thank for making the noble choice to serve and protect your fellow Americans." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush pauses for photos with troops at Bagram Air Base Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, in Afghanistan. The President made the pre-dawn visit to the base before meeting with President Hamid Karzai in Kabul. During his remarks to the troops, the President said, "What you're doing in Afghanistan is important, it is courageous, and it is selfless. It's akin to what American troops did in places like Normandy and Iwo Jima and Korea. Your generation is every bit as great as any that has come before. And the work you do every day is shaping history for generations to come." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush stands with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan as he prepares to depart Kabul Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, for Washington, D.C. The President arrived in Afghanistan in the pre-dawn hours to deliver farewell remarks to the troops at Bagram Air Base and to meet with President Karzai. White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
President George W. Bush bids farewell to President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan as he prepares to depart the presidential palace Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, in Kabul. White House photo by Eric Draper President George W. Bush bids farewell to President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan as he prepares to depart the presidential palace Monday, Dec. 15, 2008, in Kabul. White House photo by Eric Draper
Who would have guessed it could be possible a decade ago?
George W. Bush is an amazing man.
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