Bush used the visit to defend the U.S.- led war in Iraq, saying that there are times when you have to resort to war to achieve peace, an administration official said.
"I bring greetings from our country, where you are respected, admired and greatly loved," Bush said. "I also bring a message from my government that says to you, sir, we will work for human liberty and human dignity in order to spread peace and compassion, that we appreciate the strong symbol of freedom that you have stood for."
Bloomberg article
"I bring greetings from our country, where you are respected, admired and greatly loved," Bush said. "I also bring a message from my government that says to you, sir, we will work for human liberty and human dignity in order to spread peace and compassion, that we appreciate the strong symbol of freedom that you have stood for."
I don't know what strong symbol of freedom the Pope might stand for. But he did call for a quick return to sovereignty for Iraq.
Working for human liberty and dignity in order to spread peace and compassion.
Abu Ghraib photos
Let's see, what do the Dope and the Pope have in common besides their similar-sounding titles? Well, they're both against gay marriage. They're both against abortion. And they both sit at the top of a sex-abuse scandal.
And, how much is this costing us?
Masked police snipers manned the roofs surrounding the U.S. ambassador's residence where Bush stayed the night as numerous rainbow-colored peace flags hung from balconies close-by.
As helicopters buzzed overhead, riot police with shields formed a human wall outside Rome's Termini station where bewildered tourists outnumbered protesters arriving by train.
Reuters article
As helicopters buzzed overhead, riot police with shields formed a human wall outside Rome's Termini station where bewildered tourists outnumbered protesters arriving by train.
Looks like the protestors were ready.
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
