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First lady ponders power of her post
Washington Times ^
| January 15, 2005
| Stephanie Mansfield
Posted on 01/15/2005 2:13:46 AM PST by Kaslin
When Laura Bush became first lady four years ago she didn't know just how powerful her position in the White House would be.
"It took me a while to really realize what podium I had, as Lady Bird Johnson says," Mrs. Bush said, recalling the reaction from women nationwide after she made her first radio address about the women of Afghanistan. "And, I think, you know, you kind of hear and certainly you watch your whole life I certainly had a very close view of the role of the women in the White House, but it really takes a while to actually realize what a forum I have. It took me a while to realize it."
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Front Page News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Philosophy; US: District of Columbia; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: bush; dignity; elegance; firstlady; laura; laurabush; morality; power; victory; w; welovelaura; wh; whitehouse
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posted on
01/15/2005 2:13:47 AM PST
by
Kaslin
To: Kaslin
To: Notwithstanding
That's our Laura!Who is a great First Lady
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posted on
01/15/2005 2:31:03 AM PST
by
Kaslin
To: Kaslin
Yes, it is too bad she didn't write a diary.
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posted on
01/15/2005 2:50:15 AM PST
by
The Teen Conservative
(Taglines really get me worked up to write something in them for nothin', y'know?)
To: Notwithstanding
She is "Super First Lady" and I got to shake her hand the other day after I took this picture at J.E.B. Stuart HS in Falls Church, VA.
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posted on
01/15/2005 3:06:21 AM PST
by
W04Man
(Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign We Did It! Now on to other things: http://VirginiaDreamTeam.com)
To: Kaslin
You just love her for her grace and admire the President even more as a man.
My wife has a very similar grace (con un sabor Latina.) I count my blessings every single day.
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posted on
01/15/2005 3:48:05 AM PST
by
Caipirabob
(Democrats.. Socialists..Commies..Traitors...Who can tell the difference?)
To: W04Man
Was just getting ready to post.....If a picture is mandatory on an Anne C thread it should also be on a Laura B one.......Thanks for your picture.....(They all were great)
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posted on
01/15/2005 3:58:37 AM PST
by
hoosiermama
(prayers for all)
To: W04Man
Laura Bush has so many wonderful qualities..Strength, commitment to family, intelligence, morality, beauty, faith, grace..I suppose she is a true "Steele Magnolia." I know she is my favorite First Lady..
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posted on
01/15/2005 4:07:06 AM PST
by
jazzlite
(esat)
To: W04Man
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posted on
01/15/2005 4:14:27 AM PST
by
Kaslin
To: Kaslin
A Lady in every sense of the word.
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posted on
01/15/2005 6:08:50 AM PST
by
yoe
(John Kerry, the Quintessential looser - the embodiment of arrogance and stupidity!)
To: Kaslin
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posted on
01/15/2005 6:44:40 AM PST
by
facedown
(Armed in the Heartland)
To: All
PLEASE, SHOW ALL THE PHOTOES (OF THE FIRST LADY) YOU GOT HERE.
To: alessandrofiaschi
To: johnfkerrysucks
Awwwww That is one cute terrier pup, almost (but not quite) as cute as a springer spaniel pup....
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posted on
01/15/2005 11:17:46 AM PST
by
Mamzelle
To: Kaslin
Even in Italy we love her!!!
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posted on
01/15/2005 11:24:12 AM PST
by
an italian
(We are proud B countries: Bush, Berlusconi and Blair!!!!)
To: johnfkerrysucks
I wonder if first cat, India(Willie)has been introducted to this sweet puppy?! Poor India! I just hope that she takes to the puppy.
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posted on
01/15/2005 8:07:58 PM PST
by
Lady In Blue
( President 'SEABISCUIT' AKA George W Bush)
To: Kaslin
?When Laura Bush became first lady four years ago she didn't know just how powerful her position in the White House would be.As usual, the Media is putting words in someone else's mouth.
Whereas a certain other first laydy saw and used that power for her own ends, Laura Bush the responsbility for doing the proper thing, and will use the 'showcase' to further humane causes.
The cause she spoke of is a very unique and interesting one.
Something I think none of the media could ever predict.
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posted on
01/16/2005 11:26:16 AM PST
by
UCANSEE2
(>The government of our country was meant to be a servant of the people, not a master.)
To: Kaslin
?When Laura Bush became first lady four years ago she didn't know just how powerful her position in the White House would be.As usual, the Media is putting words in someone else's mouth.
Whereas a certain other first laydy saw and used that power for her own ends, Laura Bush the responsbility for doing the proper thing, and will use the 'showcase' to further humane causes.
The cause she spoke of is a very unique and interesting one.
Something I think none of the media could ever predict.
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posted on
01/16/2005 11:26:18 AM PST
by
UCANSEE2
(>The government of our country was meant to be a servant of the people, not a master.)
To: jazzlite
Yes. She is a true lady, in every respect. When she speaks, her voice puts one at ease.
From what I understand, her and George's relationship was love at first sight. (which I think means they both 'knew', when they met)
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posted on
01/16/2005 11:30:31 AM PST
by
UCANSEE2
(>The government of our country was meant to be a servant of the people, not a master.)
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