A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 7.01.05

Today President Bush met with Kuwait's Prime Minister Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah in the Oval Office of the White House. The Prime Minister is visiting on official business. The President also held a breif presser in the Rose Garden to announce the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Conner and with the announcement millions of Liberals will spend many a sleepless nights. Later on President Bush went to Walter Reed Army Medical Center to visit the wounded Troops and their families.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: President Bush: " Under the Constitution, I am responsible for nominating a successor to Justice O'Connor. I take this responsibility seriously. I will be deliberate and thorough in this process. I have directed my staff, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, to compile information and recommend for my review potential nominees who meet a high standard of legal ability, judgment and integrity and who will faithfully interpret the Constitution and laws of our country."

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Cpl. Matthew James after awarding the Manassas, Va., soldier with a Purple Heart during a visit Friday, July 1, 2005, to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Cpl. James is recovering from injuries received while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper

ENJOY YOUR VISIT TO SANITY ISLAND!

President George W. Bush places a Presidential coin into the hand of Specialist Jeremy Lee as the Dallas soldier's mother, Garla Grubbs, right, and sister, Dana Lee, look on Friday, July 1, 2005. The moment came during the President's visit to the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where Specialist Lee is recovering from wounds suffered while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush talks with U.S. Army Specialist Nicholas Beintema and his mother Stacy Beintema of Woodbridge, Calif., while visiting wounded troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital Friday, July 1, 2005. Spc. Beintema was wounded while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush pats the head of Pvt. 2nd Class Bart Tucker of Sioux City, Iowa, Friday, July 1, 2005, while his wife Heather looks on. The President visited the soldier at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital, where he awarded Pvt. Tucker a Purple Heart for injuries received while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush holds the hand of Elvira Flores, wife of Lance Cpl. Alberto Flores, as their son A.J., watches during the President's visit Friday, July 1, 2005, to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Lance Cpl. Flores, from Salinas, Calif., is being treated for injuries received while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush poses with Stacy Beintema, the mother of Specialist Nicholas Beintema of Woodbridge, Calif., during a visit with wounded soldiers and their families at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital Friday, July 1, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
NEW BUSH BABE

President George W. Bush shakes the hand of Capt. Daniel Gade, a double Purple Heart recipient, during the President's visit Friday, July 1, 2005, to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The Minot, North Dakota soldier is recovering from injuries sustained during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In the background is his wife, Wendy. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush shares a light moment with Sgt. John Iverson and his wife, Pamela, during the President's visit Friday, July 1, 2005, to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The Long Beach, California soldier is recovering from injuries sustained while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush leans down to Army Specialist Emmanuel Melendez-Diaz, as he asked the President for a special coin to send to the soldier who saved his life while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Specialist Melendez-Diaz, whose hometown is Comerio, Puerto Rico, is recovering from his injuries at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and met the President during a visit to the facility Friday, July 1, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and her husband, John O’Connor, May 2004 in the Oval Office. Justice O’Connor submitted her resignation to the President Friday, July 1, 2005, after 24 years on the High Court to spend more time with her husband. File Photo. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor share a moment backstage March 3, 2005, prior to the swearing-in ceremonies for Michael Chertoff as secretary of Homeland Security. In response to the Justice’s resignation, President Bush called her one of the most admired women of her time and said he was proud to know her. File photo. White House photo by Paul Morse

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor introduces Alberto Gonzalez to the audience after administering the oath of office to him during ceremonies welcoming him to his new post of U.S. Attorney General. Justice O’Connor submitted her resignation to President George W. Bush Friday, July 1, 2005, to spend more time with her husband, John O’Connor. File photo. White House photo by Paul Morse

U.S. President George W. Bush makes remarks on the retirement of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington July 1, 2005. Justice O'Connor, the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court and a moderate conservative who often cast the key decisive vote, announced her retirement on July 1, setting the stage for a major political battle over her successor. REUTERS/Jason Reed

This is a copy of the letter that Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor sent to President Bush, Friday July 1, 2005. O'Connor is resigning from the Sumpreme Court. (AP Photo/Supreme Court, HO)

President Bush arrives to make a statement about the retirement of Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the Rose Garden of the White House Friday, July 1, 2005 in Washington. O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court and a swing vote on abortion as well as other contentious issues, announced her retirement Friday. A bruising Senate confirmation struggle loomed as President Bush selects a successor. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Bush walks from the Oval Office to speak about the announcment that Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor will retire, Friday, July 1, 2005, in the Rose Garden at the White House. O'Connor, the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court and a key swing vote on issues such as abortion and the death penalty, said Friday she is retiring. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds)

President Bush pauses as he makes a statement about the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the Rose Garden of the White House Friday, July 1, 2005 in Washington. O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court and a swing vote on abortion as well as other contentious issues, announced her retirement Friday. A bruising Senate confirmation struggle loomed as President Bush selects a successor. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Bush walks from the Oval Office to make a statement about the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the Rose Garden of the White House Friday, July 1, 2005 in Washington. O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court and a swing vote on abortion as well as other contentious issues, announced her retirement Friday. A bruising Senate confirmation struggle loomed as President Bush selects a successor. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President George W. Bush speaks via phone to Associate Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Friday, July 1, 2005, shortly after she submitted her letter of resignation citing personal reasons. The letter sits on the desk. White House photo by Paul Morse

President Bush speaks about the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in the Rose Garden of the White House Friday, July 1, 2005 in Washington. O'Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court and a swing vote on abortion as well as other contentious issues, announced her retirement Friday. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

U.S. President George W. Bush (R) meets with Kuwait's Prime Minister Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington D.C. July 1, 2005. The Prime Minister is in Washington on an official visit. REUTERS/Jason Reed

U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with with Kuwait's Prime Minister Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 1, 2005. The Prime Minister is in Washington on an official visit. REUTERS/Jason Reed

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks in the lobby of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington July 1, 2005 after meeting with U.S. Service personnel recovering from injuries sustained in conflict. Bush decorated a number of servicemen with purple heart medals during his visit to the hospital. REUTERS/Jason Reed

U.S. President George W. Bush (L) walks with senior officers in the lobby of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington July 1, 2005 after meeting with U.S. Service personnel recovering from injuries sustained in conflict. Bush decorated a number of servicemen with purple heart medals during his visit to the hospital. REUTERS/Jason Reed

U.S. President Bush speaks in the lobby of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC July 1, 2005 after meeting with U.S. Service personnel recovering from injuries sustained in conflict. Bush decorated a number of servicemen with purple heart medals during his visit to the hospital. REUTERS/Jason Reed

President Bush, center, salutes military officers as he departs Walter Reed Army Medical Center after visiting with wounded soldiers Friday, July 1, 2005 in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

President Bush waves off reporters' questions after he departs Walter Reed Army Medical Center after visiting with wounded soldiers Friday, July 1, 2005 in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE TROOPS Thank You President Bush

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