Posted on 05/21/2008 3:14:58 PM PDT by daisyscarlett
Our president was busy today with public events.
President Bush signed H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, President Bush Signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
President Bush marked this the Day of Solidarity with the Cuban people.
President Bush Discusses Cuba, Marks Day of Solidarity
He met with the Maronite Patriarch of Lebanon Nasrallah Sfeir in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington,
President Bush met with Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander George Lisicki in the Oval Office.
Vice President Dick Cheney delivered the main address during U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement exercises, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in New London,
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Cuban-born singer-songwriter Willy Chirino (R) watches on as U.S. President George W. Bush (L) kisses Yamile Labrada Llanes, the wife of Cuban political prisoner Jose Luis Garcia Paneque, during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington May 21, 2008.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
"As I mentioned, today my words are being broadcast directly to the Cuban people. I say to all those listening on the island today: Your day is coming. As surely as the waves beat against the Malecón, the tide of freedom will reach Cuba's shores."
Thanks for putting the dose up early! I love it when that happens.
President Bush makes a statement about Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., prior to signing the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. From left are: Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine; Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt; Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y.; Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H.; Rep. Judy Biggert, R-Ill.; Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich.; Rep. Howard McKeon, R-Calif.; Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo.; and Dr. Elias Zerhouni, Director of the National Institutes of Health.
President Bush signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008,
U.S. President George W. Bush shakes hands with U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe (L) (D-ME) after Bush signed H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 among other legislators in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 21, 2008.
U.S. President George W. Bush speaks about Cuba in the East Room of the White House in Washington, May 21, 2008. The event marked the date of May 20, 1902 when Cuba achieved independence from Spain.
Cuban-born singer-songwriter Willy Chirino (R) watches on as U.S. President George W. Bush (L) kisses Yamile Labrada Llanes, the wife of Cuban political prisoner Jose Luis Garcia Paneque, during an event in the East Room of the White House in Washington May 21, 2008.
President Bush greets Olga Alonso left, and Yamile Labrada Llanes, relatives of Cuban political prisoners, second from right, after the president spoke about Cuba, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the East Room of the White House in Washington
President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice leave the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, after the president spoke about Cuba.
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) meets with the Maronite Patriarch of Lebanon Nasrallah Sfeir in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington,
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President Bush meets with Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander George Lisicki, Wednesday, May 21,2008, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
Doesn’t the guy on the right have the quirkiest look on his fack? ...I mean face!
President George W. Bush stands for the Cuban national anthem Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People in the East Room of the White House. Scheduled to coincide with a period in Cuban history that marks Cuban Independence Day, the death of Jose Marti and the death of Pedro Luis Boitel, the day seeks to focus international attention on the denial of fundamental freedoms to the Cuban people.
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on Cuba Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Commemorating the day as a “Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People," President Bush told his audience, "As I mentioned, today my words are being broadcast directly to the Cuban people. I say to all those listening on the island today: Your day is coming. As surely as the waves beat against the Malecón, the tide of freedom will reach Cuba's shores."
President George W. Bush applauds the entertainment of vocalist Willy Chirino during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Seated next to him are Miguel Sigler Amaya, a former political prisoner, and his wife, Josefa Lopez Pena.
Awwwww....love that picture!
I hope that the Cuban situation is being eased now that Fidel is either dead or near death. Those people deserve a
break! I would be sweet if it were to happen on this president’s
watch!
President George W. Bush signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the Oval Office. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act would prevent health insurers from canceling, denying, refusing to renew, or changing the terms or premiums of coverage based solely on a genetic predisposition toward a specific disease. The legislation also bars employers from using individuals’ genetic information when making hiring, firing, promotion, and other employment-related decisions.
President George W. Bush meets with George Lisicki, the National Commander-In-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the Oval Office.
Vice President Dick Cheney carries a cowboy hat in one hand as he arrives at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy for commencement exercises, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in New London, Conn. The vice president delivered the main address to the graduating cadets.
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thad Allen makes a point as he speaks at commencement ceremonies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn, Werdnesday, May 21, 2008. Allen introduced Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, front row, right, who in turn introduced Vice President Dick Cheney, front row, second from right.
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers the main address during U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement exercises, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in New London, Conn.
Graduating U.S. Coast Academy senior Cadet Soren Jacob Rose of Summit, N.J., presents Vice President Dick Cheney with a ceremonial sword at the end of commencement ceremonies at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn, Wednesday, May 21, 20-08.
Vice President Dick Cheney hands graduating U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet DeCarol Davis of Dumfries, Va., her commission as an ensign in the U.S. Coast Guard, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement ceremonies at the academy in New London, Conn.
Ha! Cool that VP Cheney is wearing his Stetson!
He got a sword, too! All he needs now is a horse, and he’d look like Teddy Roosevelt!
It would be awesome if Cuba were freed while George W. Bush is President!
daisyscarlett: THANK YOU for posting the DOSE tonight — love both the featured photo and the ‘Stetson’ photo!
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