Bush visits Bethesda: "You know, I'm -- appreciate the families who were so gracious to me here."

[Amerigo Vespucci]

President Bush Visits National Naval Medical Center
National Naval Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland



President Bush waves upon his arrival at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.
(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
November 10, 2008

11:19 A.M. EST

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/11/20081110.html

THE PRESIDENT: Admiral, thank you very much for leading an amazing group of men and women who provide such compassion and skill for those who have been wounded.

You know, I'm -- appreciate the families who were so gracious to me here. One of the things I tell them is that their loved one is going to get fabulous medical care -- and they do. It's inspiring to see the hard work. It's also inspiring to see the courage of the patients. I met some of the men that I'd seen six months ago; I came back, and they're totally different looking people. That's because of the good health care. It's also because of their mental framework. They've decided that nothing's going to get them down, and they battled back. And a lot of them are doing really well.

So I want to thank you for your time, and it's been an honor to be the Commander-in-Chief of such fine men and women.

Thank you.

END 11:21 A.M. EST

[Skinner]

1. I was just stuck in traffic near the Bethesda Naval Medical Center about 90 minutes ago.

Sat there for about 20 minutes while the police blocked Wisconsin Avenue. Very annoying.

Then two "United States of America" Helicopters flew overhead, and a minute later the police waved us through. Thought it might be Bush. Now I know.

[acmavm]

2. I bet he 'appreciates' the families kindness considering he's

the fucking reason so many friggin' service people are injured and hospitalized. We won't even go into those that are dead. Or those suffering from PSTD. Or from being sprayed with white phosphorus. Or any number of ways that bush** sent them into harm's way.

[Lerkfish]

3. what an idiot

[bdamomma]

4. a war criminal visiting our troops.

what a disgusting POS he is.

[Earth Bound Misfit]

5. "I'm -- appreciate"

What fu@$&ng language is that?