Posted on 05/16/2008 5:34:41 PM PDT by silent_jonny
On their last day in Israel President & Mrs. Bush participated in roundtable discussion with Israeli youth leaders at the Bible Lands Museum. (Transcript)
"Mr. President and Mrs. Bush, thank you so much for choosing to spend this time with us. This is an amazing opportunity and I'm very honored and glad to be here. Congratulations, mazel tov also for your daughter's wedding." (Laughter.)
Among the press, the hot topic continues to be the comments made by President Bush yesterday at the Knesset in Jerusalem:
"Some seem to believe that we should negotiate with the terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along. We have heard this foolish delusion before. As Nazi tanks crossed into Poland in 1939, an American senator declared: "Lord, if I could only have talked to Hitler, all this might have been avoided." We have an obligation to call this what it is -- the false comfort of appeasement, which has been repeatedly discredited by history." (Applause.) (Transcript)
Isn’t it strange, the president didn’t mention anyone by name, but every liberal politician in Washington assumed he was talking about them.
Wonder why?
From today’s press gaggle aboard Air Force One:
Q … people interpreted this as a reference to Barack Obama?Q -- a rebuke to Carter?
Q You weren't happy with the fact that it was seen as a swipe against Obama?
Ed Gillespie, Counselor to the President: The President is stating American policy and his policy toward Iran and toward Hezbollah and toward al Qaeda. We are happy to allow for Senator Obama and others to express their own points of view on these things, and like I say … I'm more interested in talking about the reaction of congressional leaders because as the President we deal with Congress.
And I think that their comments about the President's remarks are unjustified and unwarranted, and I would like to know what specifically the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee [Plugs Biden], the Speaker of the House [Queen Bee Pelosi], or the Majority Leader [Dingy Harry Reid], what line do they disagree with, what sentences that they take exception to?
--that we should stand by Israel?
--that we shouldn't allow for Iran to develop nuclear weapons?
--that we should not negotiate with terrorists and extremists?
I think that in the past, they have all been positions that there's been general consensus on, so I don't know where it is they find those statements to be outrageous.
President & Mrs. Bush arrived in Saudia Arabia this afternoon.
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island 
Quote of the Day:
Ed Gillespie, Counselor to the President: If you look at the President's comments on terrorism and Iran, they predate the general election, they predate the primary election, they predate the President's election in 2000. So this is something that he feels strongly about, and as the President of the United States and as a world leader, he is going to continue to rally, and to rally international opposition to the prospect of Iran developing a nuclear weapon, and trying to rally, as we'll continue to see over the next few days, the world to stop terrorism and extremism.
Photo of the Day:
President Bush places his hand over his heart as the US National Anthem is played upon his arrival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2008. Welcoming the president is Saudi King Abdullah bin Adbulaziz, right.
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President Bush participates in a roundtable discussion with Israeli youth at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, Friday, May 16, 2008. The president sits next to Assaf Irony, right, an Argov Fellow at the Lauder School of Government.
President Bush, left, first lady Laura Bush, center, and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, second from right, participate in a roundtable discussion with Israeli youth at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, Friday, May 16, 2008
President Bush participates in a roundtable discussion with Israeli youth at the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem, Friday, May 16, 2008.
President Bush: First of all, Laura and I are honored that you'd join us. Thanks very much for sharing some thoughts with us. As you know, we're parents of young professional women; we're interested to know what's on your mind. And if you've got any questions of me, I'll be glad to answer them.What's on my mind is peace. I hope some day that everybody will be able to co-exist and respect each other's religions and work together for harmony. I believe it's possible. And I know it's going to happen when young people put a -- get their minds together and say, listen, let's make this work.
Mrs. Laura Bush and President George W. Bush listen to a young participant during a roundtable discussion Friday, May 16, 2008, in the garden of the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem.
President Bush: So I'm interested in your thoughts, and so is Laura. And we're pleased to be joined by Condoleezza.Perhaps you'd like to say something to begin with?
A participant: Mr. President and Mrs. Bush, thank you so much for choosing to spend this time with us. This is an amazing opportunity and I'm very honored and glad to be here. Congratulations, mazel tov also for your daughter's wedding. (Laughter.)
I think this museum comes to show how unique this land and this region is, it's so rich with history, the cradle of civilization -- while on the other hand we see that Israel is such a new, vibrant country, only 60 years old, and we're still building our country, nothing is for certain here. And we -- I, my friends, we want peace, we want to see the world like -- live in peace, especially in this region. And I do hope -- and I guarantee that myself as, hopefully, a future leader, will do the best I can, the best of my abilities in order to make it happen.
I think that it's for now. (Laughter.)
President Bush: Thank you.
What's up with FR's clock? 20:45?
Good evening and thanks for the ping
More information on the museum and it’s artifacts:
The Bible Lands Museum is a modern building in West Jerusalem that houses a fascinating collection of ancient treasures reflecting the various cultures of the Holy Land region in biblical times.The museum, which opened in 1992, was founded by Dr. Elie Borowski, a passionate scholar of ancient Middle Eastern civilization, and his wife. The Borowskis gave the museum a good start by donating their impressive private collection, which they had amassed over 40 years.
The exhibits are arranged chronologically, with artifacts from different cultures from the same time period placed side by side. This clever arrangement gives the visitor a clear understanding of how the various cultures evolved and interacted with one another.
You forgot a photo of Senator Jugears
President George W. Bush visits the Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem May 16, 2008
The collection features many beautiful works of art from Ancient Egypt, Syria, Anatolia, Mesopotamia and Persia. The wide variety of objects includes ancient inscriptions, jewelry, mosaics, seals, ivory carvings and scarabs.Specific highlights include a 4th-century sarcophagus of Julia Latronilla, with a bas-relief depiction of the life of Jesus (among the earliest known representations of Jesus and elements of Christian theology); an Egyptian cosmetics container in the shape of a swimming girl; a Minoan terra-cotta sarcophagus, painted in bright colors with folk motifs; and a 1st-century AD Roman linen shroud painted with the serene image of a woman.
The museum also provides a remarkable computer/video program that brings these minute works of art to life with detailed, fascinating explanations.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush listen to Director Amanda Weiss as they tour the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem Friday, May 16, 2008. The museum illustrates the cultures of all the peoples mentioned in the Bible – from Egypt eastwards across the Fertile Crescent to Afghanistan, and from Nubia north to the Caucasian mountains. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Amanda Weiss, Director of Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem, leads President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush on a tour of the museum Friday, May 16, 2008. Founded by the late Dr. Elie Borowski, the museum fulfills his goal to assemble as many objects from the biblical period as could be found in order to create an institution of learning – a unique resource of universal stature where people of all faiths would come to learn about biblical history and return to the morals and ethics of the Bible. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush listen as they’re guided through the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem Friday, May 16, 2008, by Director Amanda Weiss.
“but every liberal politician in Washington assumed he was talking about them.”
I thought that was pretty funny! Reckon their consciences bothered them?
President George W. Bush, second right, and U.S. first lady Laura Bush, right, stand with Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, center, and other officials before getting on Air Force One at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Friday May 16, 2008.
President Bush receives a kiss from Israeli President Shimon Peres, right, as first lady Laura Bush receives a kiss from Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, second from left, as the Bush's prepare to board Air Force One at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Friday, May 16, 2008
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave goodbye from Air Force One Friday, May 16, 2008, as they prepared to depart Ben Gurion International Airport en route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the second leg of their three-country, Mideast visit. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
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"The lady doth protest too much, methinks" is the famous Hamlet quote referring to pleas of innocence that actually indicate guilt. Did Obama, the near-certain Democratic Party nominee for president, "protest too much" in complaining about Bush's speech to Israel's Knesset on Thursday?
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President George W. Bush and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz walk with an entourage of greeters Friday, May 16, 2008, after the President’s arrival at Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz review the troops during the arrival ceremonies Friday, May 16, 2008, for the President and Mrs. Laura Bush in Riyadh. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President Bush stands with Saudi King Abdullah during the playing of the U.S. National Anthem at an arrival ceremony at Riyadh-King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, May 16, 2008.
Do they wear pants under those silly robes? If not I sure hope they at least wear a slip.
Me thinks that is a gross understatement, lol.
Thanks for the Dose and your enlightening presentation.
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are greeted by the Saudi delegation as they stand with King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz during arrival ceremonies Friday, May 16, 2008, at Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Thank you so much for all the wonderful pictures! Just beautiful. If I were the President I would take Laura somewhere as often as possible and get away from all the haters in this country (the ones who hate him). He is so good and gets the bad end of everything.
Thanks again, jonny!
President George W. Bush and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz sit for photographers inside the Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport Friday, May 16, 2008, during arrival ceremonies for the President and Mrs. Bush shortly after their Saudi Arabia arrival. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
It looks like they do. Look at the first person from the left in the first photo on post # 29 and the person in the last photo of the same post
It looks like they do.
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Which? pants or slip?
I just noticed something though. They all have their left arms in a yellow sling. What’s that all about? Kinda like napoleon with one hand tucked into an unbuttoned area of his vest?
President Bush sits with Saudi King Abdullah upon his arrival at the King's Villa at the Al Janadriyah Ranch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, May 16, 2008.
It looks like pants legs to me
Mrs. Laura Bush attends a briefing with medical professionals and members of the Saudi Cancer Society Friday, May 16, 2008, at the King Fahd Medical City facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the success and progress of the U.S.-Saudi Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
It looks like some decorated border
Evening, Kas :)
LOL
I didn't include any pics of Obama because I don't think he's met with any thug leaders while as a representative for the US--but I'm sure he would as president.
Exactly.
You’re welcome, Daisy :)
My pleasure :)
silent_jonny: THANK YOU for doing the selfless work necessary to post tonight’s DOSE. I particularly enjoyed your initial commentary/photo montage ‘outing’ our most treasonous LEFTIST politicians!
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Look again. It’s a sling. And they all wear it on the same side.
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