President Bush has become the first President to visit the Russian Embassy in Washington. He also made a live broadcast heard across Russia.
I'm surprised he's the first President to get over there, as the Soviet Union's been gone for a while now. It was a good and decent thing for him to do, and sends a strong and clear message that we must stand together against terrorism.
President Bush signs the book of condolence as first lady Laura Bush, left, Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Yuri Ushakov, obscured, and Mrs. Svetlana Ushakova, center, look on at the Russian Embassy, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004, in Washington. Bush made an unexpected visit to the Russian Embassy on Sunday where he signed a book of condolence for victims of the school hostage seizure and expressed outrage at the actions of 'evil terrorists.'
Posted by floridacracker at September 12, 2004 05:35 PM
My wife likes to say that Bush is the kind of guy who actually shows up versus making speeches about something.
Posted by: xire138 at September 12, 2004 06:00 PMThis is the grand gesture. Congrats to him on doing something so lovely.
I can see why Laura married him so quickly. That kind of stuff will knock you off your feet.
It's things like this that re-affirm for me that my trust in his leadership is not misplaced. He truly *cares* about people and it shows.
Posted by: Ms Cat at September 12, 2004 07:06 PMI think this is really special. I'm as proud of him as I could be.
Posted by: Donnah at September 12, 2004 07:27 PMNothing like a quick trip to RUSSIA (after all, under international law IIRC, embassies are considered sovereign territories of their respective nations) and paying one's proper respects. BULLY for the President!
Posted by: Macker at September 12, 2004 09:35 PM