President George W Bush was in McAllen today to speak to the people about his plans for immigration. He flew here on Air Force One and gave his speech at Anzaldua Park. Bush gave his speech a personal touch, recognizing many of the local people for their hard work. The President's visit was scheduled to the minute. Bush paid several visits to the Valley when he was governor of Texas, but he has not visited as often as President. He wore a shirt with rolled up sleeves and slacks, but it appears that the Valley weather did not agree with him, because the entire back of his shirt was covered in perspiration.
The newscaster shared that the President had installed a treadmill into the Air Force 1 a few days prior to his visit to the Valley. He said that the President is a bit of an exercise buff and that his recent clean bill of health indicated that he only has 16% body fat. That's impressive at his age and that even though he has to run a country, he takes time to take care of his body. I dont run a country, but I still dont take time to take care of my body!
Air Force 1 was described as a regal aircraft, huge. No airplanes were allowed to travel to or from the Valley to restrict air space for the President's visit. The aircraft was said to be about a block in length.
Earlier this year, Bush had to cut his vacation short when he was at his ranch in Crawford, Texas, because of that woman who parked herself in front of his home, demanding to be seen, so today, he flew to his ranch for another try at a mini-break. I dont think I would like it if someone interrupted my vacation, no matter who they were.
Although many people do not agree with the President, he is our nation's leader, and I am sure that he is trying to run this country as best he can. I would hate to be in his shoes. No matter what you do or dont do, people will always find fault in something.
1 comment:
When he was here in NY I saw the plane he flies in, it's very impressive!!
hugs,
Ellen
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