White House, Obama release official statements

[babylonsister]

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15489.html

White House, Obama release official statements
By POLITICO STAFF | 11/10/08 5:19 PM EST


Both the White House and Obama-Biden transition team released statements on Monday’s meeting between President-elect Barack Obama and Michelle Obama and President Bush and first lady Laura Bush.

From the White House:

"The President and the President-elect had a long meeting, described by the President as good, constructive, relaxed and friendly. They spoke about both domestic and international issues, though since it was a private meeting the White House will decline to comment on specifics. The President also showed President-elect Obama the living quarters, including the office the President uses, the Lincoln Bedroom, and the rooms for the Obamas' two young daughters. The President enjoyed his visit with the President-elect, and he again pledged a smooth transition to the next administration."

And here's the statement from the president-elect's camp:

“President-elect Barack Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama were very warmly welcomed today at the White House by President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. Upon arriving, President-elect Obama and President Bush proceeded to the Oval Office, where they had a productive and friendly meeting that lasted for over an hour. They had a broad discussion about the importance of working together throughout the transition of government in light of the nation’s many critical economic and security challenges. President-elect Obama thanked President Bush for his commitment to a smooth transition, and for his and First Lady Laura Bush’s gracious hospitality in welcoming the Obamas to the White House."

“After a brief private meeting, the First Lady led Mrs. Obama on a tour of the White House that focused primarily on the private residence of the historic home. After this tour, the First Lady and Mrs. Obama visited in the West Sitting Hall, where they discussed raising daughters in the White House, as Jenna and Barbara Bush were similar in age to Malia and Sasha Obama when they visited their grandfather, President George H. W. Bush, during his presidency. Mrs. Obama was honored to finally meet the First Lady, who was a gracious hostess. Following their visit, Mrs. Obama met with Admiral Rochon, the White House Chief Usher.”

And from Mrs. Bush's office:

"Just before 2 p.m., Mrs. Bush joined the president to greet President-elect and Mrs. Obama on the South Portico. After the arrival, President and Mrs. Bush, with the Obamas, moved to the Diplomatic Reception Room, where President and Mrs. Bush introduced the Obamas to Admiral Stephen Rochon, the Director of the Executive Residence and the Chief Usher."

"After the greeting, Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Obama proceeded to the second floor of the Residence where they met and had refreshments. Mrs. Bush gave Mrs. Obama a tour of the second and third floor. They talked about family life, particularly about their children. They spent about an hour together. Following her tour of the Residence, Mrs. Obama met with Admiral Rochon in the Map Room."

"And for those of who have asked… Mrs. Bush is wearing an amber colored Carolina Herrera dre

[jillan]

1. What I wouldn't give to have heard what they were saying.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. And sorry Laura but that dress really sucks on you

[Staph]

3. Laura, it's called a "bra".

You might want to considering purchasing and wearing one.