President Bush Pardons "Flyer and Fryer" in National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony
President Bush on Wednesday said, "So on Thanksgiving Day, we gather with loved ones and we lift our hearts toward heaven in humility and gratitude. ... We love our country, and the greatest example of that devotion is the citizen who steps forward to defend our nation from harm. Members of our military have set aside their own comfort and convenience and safety to protect the rest of us. Their courage keeps us free. Their sacrifice makes us grateful, and their character makes us proud. Especially during the holidays our whole nation keeps them and their families in our thoughts and prayers." Thanksgiving Day, 2006 Proclamation Thanksgiving 2006
President Bush Visits with Troops at Hickam AFB in Hawaii President Bush on Tuesday said, "Laura and I are honored to be with you. We're honored to say thanks on behalf of a grateful nation. ... You serve at a time when we witness an ideological struggle between those who love freedom and those who hate freedom. And the outcome of this struggle will determine how your children and grandchildren live. And I'm determined, like you are determined, that freedom prevails." In Focus: Defense
President Bush Tours Pasteur Institute in Vietnam On Monday, President Bush said, "Laura and I are honored to be here at the center of the networking to help Vietnam battle HIV/AIDS... We've got a comprehensive strategy involved through our PEPFAR program with the country. We've got a very strong mother and child transmission program to prevent the children from developing HIV/AIDS."
President's Trip to Southeast Asia
President Bush Meets with Civil Leaders in Indonesia President Bush on Monday said, “I admire Indonesia's pluralism and its diversity. I admire your President's commitment to reform and strengthening democracy. It's very important for the people of America to understand that this vast country has got not only tremendous potential, but it's got a prominent role to play in the world, showing how it's possible for people to be able to live together in peace and harmony.”
President George W. Bush waves farewell to invited guests as a grateful “Flyer” the turkey watches Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006 from the White House Rose Garden, following the President’s pardoning of the turkey before the Thanksgiving holiday. White House photo by Paul Morse
The public has spoken. 20,478 votes have been cast and "Flyer and Fryer" are the winning names of the Thanksgiving Turkey and the alternate that the President pardoned on November 22, 2006. Click here for more.
Economic growth continues with 92,000 new jobs created in October. There have been over 6.8 million new jobs created since August of 2003, and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.4 percent, the lowest rate since May 2001. Learn more about the President's pro-growth policies.
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President Bush on Wednesday said, "So on Thanksgiving Day, we gather with loved ones and we lift our hearts toward heaven in humility and gratitude. ... We love our country, and the greatest example of that devotion is the citizen who steps forward to defend our nation from harm. Members of our military have set aside their own comfort and convenience and safety to protect the rest of us. Their courage keeps us free. Their sacrifice makes us grateful, and their character makes us proud. Especially during the holidays our whole nation keeps them and their families in our thoughts and prayers." 
