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July 23, 2008
Beat 360° 7/23/08
Posted: 04:58 PM ET

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President George W. Bush signs the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, in the Oval Office of the White House Today with Senator Ted Stevens (L), Senator Olympia Snowe (2nd L), unidentified (3rd L); Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (4th L), Congressman John Shimkus (5th L), Congressman Bart Gordon (2nd R) and Congressman Chip Pickering (R). The law requires Internet Protocol (IP) telephony service providers to offer 911 services and create plans for a national IP-based emergency response network.

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Kim, Bolingbrook, IL   July 23rd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

President Bush signs the foreclosure notice on the White House. With gas prices the way they are, even HE can’t afford the rent.

Cindy   July 23rd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Hillary: Yep..there’s ALWAYS one strong woman behind every man!

Cindy…Ga.

jenny   July 23rd, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Geeze, I wish I was hung over.

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 23rd, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Hillary: “They’ll never notice I signed it “Mrs President”, hihi”

jenny   July 23rd, 2008 5:07 pm ET

If youre happy and you know it click your pen.

Megan Dresslar   July 23rd, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Pres. Bush: I will sign a bill new t-shirt beat 360 to give all the fans! we will watching on AC360!
Megan D.
Shoreline, WA

Cindy   July 23rd, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Hillary: Thanks Pres. Bush for making me your successor! I KNEW I’d get this job one way or the other. Now just sign on the dotted line!

Cindy…Ga.

John Zohn Boca Raton   July 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

They all want the pen..
Well I will sell it on Ebay..

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 23rd, 2008 5:08 pm ET

This won’t be the first thing I’ve signed that I don’t understand.

Sharon in Oklahoma   July 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

No Hillary, you haven’t died and gone to heaven. This is only a dream.

Cindy   July 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Hillary: Yeah…you better smile while ya can! This time next year we’ll be controlling things!

Cindy…Ga.

Ray in Virginia Beach   July 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

“I wonder if Hillary is giving me “devil horns” with her fingers.”

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 23rd, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Bush: “Whoa, they have to offer 911 different services? That a lot!”

jenny   July 23rd, 2008 5:11 pm ET

(Unidentified) - Man my buddies are never gonna believe I actually crashed a Wfite House ceremony.

Chris Lacke   July 23rd, 2008 5:11 pm ET

After 8 years and a failed Presidential bid, Hillary Clinton is left to ponder one unanswered question. How in the world did Monica fit under this desk?

jenny   July 23rd, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Hillary - It could have been mine all mine.

Kim, Bolingbrook, IL   July 23rd, 2008 5:12 pm ET

One of the final acts of his presidency…signing his termination papers.

Nancy Scranton.Pa   July 23rd, 2008 5:12 pm ET

( Hillary thinking)… We are not smiling because you are signing 911 Improvement Act . We are smiling because you are signing away your presidential pension to the eight of us.

jenny   July 23rd, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Hey homeland security,How did “unidentified” get into the White House anyway?

Ray in Virginia Beach   July 23rd, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Everyone is laughing at Senator Ted Stevens (far left). It seems his acquired his suit from Mr. Furley’s (Three’s Company) garage sale.

Carlos De La Paz   July 23rd, 2008 5:14 pm ET

“Keep laughing you old fool, I’ll be in that chair soon enough and then I will rule the world!” - Hillary

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 23rd, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Not shown is sen. Obama measuring the windows for new drapes.

Joe Herman, San Diego CA   July 23rd, 2008 5:15 pm ET

In an attempt to further discredit global warming, President Bush signs the “Hell Freezes Over Act of 2008″.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 23rd, 2008 5:15 pm ET

IP telephony…..Any relation to IP Freely?

Nancy Scranton.Pa   July 23rd, 2008 5:16 pm ET

My popularity is still high.There isn’t a day that goes by that these people don’t come and ask for my autograph.

James Meador of Atlanta   July 23rd, 2008 5:17 pm ET

They all signed a bipartisan thank you card to Al Gore for inventing the internet.

Richard Michael   July 23rd, 2008 5:18 pm ET

here is my caption….

“See now my desk is clean, after I sign this, can I go paly?”

Richard
Miami, Florida

Kevin C., Portland, OR   July 23rd, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Wallstreet is drunk, Hillary is drunk, Shimkus is drunk, bupkis is drunk, I’M PLASTERED. Let’s party!

Elaine, PA   July 23rd, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Hillary is thinking: If I accidentally push him off his chair, maybe I can ease in and see how it feels to sit in the Oval Office surrounded by my admirers.

Kelly O., Connecticut   July 23rd, 2008 5:21 pm ET

“(…Hilliary, make sure you are in front!) Okay, everybody. Just keep your eyes on me and smile… And then my approval ratings will go through the roof!”

Doug Ray   July 23rd, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Yes Virginia, Hell has frozen over!

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 23rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

This way when Hillary sends her flying monkeys after me, I’ll get a quicker response from 911

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 23rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Hey Hillary, check out this doodle of me beating up Scott Mclellan.

Kayla, Roxbury CT   July 23rd, 2008 5:23 pm ET

The president was finally starting to resemble his low approval ratings.

Michael R. Colorado Springs, OC   July 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Senator Clinton apologizes to the group for the “force of habit” after a quick peek under the oval office deck.

Ian   July 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Look who’s popular one now. Take that jocks!

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Hail, Hail, the gangs all here.

Kelly O., Connecticut   July 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

“Nobody look at the camera but me… or else they will know that we are all drunker than Wall Street!”

James- Michigan   July 23rd, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Forget cheese, everybody say “decrees”!

Jon Dynka - Illinois   July 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Guess who’s not getting a raise.

Keith T-San Diego, CA   July 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I don’t think Condeleeza is using the right ‘Pledge’

Wil   July 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

That is MY chair

Ed - Sidney, Oh   July 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Hillary: Just smile and sign it you “PUTZ”

Dennis ... TX   July 23rd, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Hillary Get’s “Elbowed” in the Oval Office

Wil   July 23rd, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Is HIllary looking at me?

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   July 23rd, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Bush completes another writing lesson.

nerakami, Miami   July 23rd, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary to self:

“Lord knows Americans will forgive me if I just give him one ‘teeny weeny” slap in the back of his head… do it…do it….
come on don’t be a wuss…

Charlie, Orlando, FL   July 23rd, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Um, George, I believe you’re sitting in my seat…

Kayla, Roxbury CT   July 23rd, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Senator Clinton was pleased to see that president’s low approval ratings were finally starting to affect his stature.

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   July 23rd, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Hillary “This is where I taught Bill to sign.”

Kristien,Antwerp, Belgium   July 23rd, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Hillary Clinton puts up a brave face during her confrontation with “that desk”.

Ricky Chawla   July 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

OBAMA’s getting a F grade . na na na na na

James- Michigan   July 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I am George W. Bush, and I approve this presage.

Wil   July 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Seriously, which of the internets does this bill cover?

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   July 23rd, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Obama upset - Bush appoints Hillary President.

Greg Myers Houston,Texas   July 23rd, 2008 5:30 pm ET

He thinks IP is a trickle-down Act.

hyperbilly   July 23rd, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Senator Ted Stevens, everyone… dressed as the couch from the Lincoln Room. (Bill in Brooklyn)

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 23rd, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Will “The Real Slim Shady” please stand up .

Hollis   July 23rd, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Bush THINKS he’s signing the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 but, unbeknownst to him, when he stepped away for a donut, it was replaced with an early and voluntary resignation document - hence the anticipatory smiles.

Wil   July 23rd, 2008 5:32 pm ET

HIllary and George share a laugh at Ted Stevens’ suit.

Harold Williams, Nashville TN   July 23rd, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Bush: “How do you spell ‘mass destruction?’”
Hillary: “With a W.”

Kelly O., Connecticut   July 23rd, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Hilliary and her supporters watch in anticipation as Bush pauses for a picture while signing her campaign debt erasure form.

Kayla, Roxbury CT   July 23rd, 2008 5:32 pm ET

It was clear that the president’s low approval ratings were starting to get to him…

Kevin C., Portland, OR   July 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

In his quest to wiretap the world, President Bush takes comfort in learning that 911 calls are already recorded.

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   July 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Bush appoints Bill Clinton Ambassador to Antarctica, Hillary (and Obama) pleased.

Stacy   July 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Ted Stevens expresses his displeasure at another bill passed without his “bridge to nowhere” money.

Judi Smith   July 23rd, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Hillary is laughing because she gave him a blank check to sign for her.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 23rd, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Firefighters were called to the White House today to put out a fire caused by the friction between Pres. Bush and Sen Clinton.

Dennis Mitchell, Honolulu, HI   July 23rd, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Hillary - ” G E O R G E B U S H”

Hollis   July 23rd, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Contrary to popular belief, Bush can not only walk and chew gum at the same time, but sign paperwork and smile simultaneously too!

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 23rd, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Friction between Pres. Bush and Sen Clinton causes a fire in the Oval Office.

Ilona from AB   July 23rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

GW Bush smiles with the new presidential buzz word —
If this new act doesn’t work ………I’ll say “WE MUST HAVE BEEN DRUNK.”

Don, WA   July 23rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

In this frightening scene from the new movie sequel to “Night of the Living Dead”, a pack of zombies move in on the president.

Judi Smith   July 23rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

The unidentified man behind Hillary is Obama incognito - he’s every where!

Dan   July 23rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Hillary: :This desk is massive, no wonder Bill spent all of his time in the Oval Office.”

Karen Simpson - Racine, WI   July 23rd, 2008 5:36 pm ET

President Bush says to Hillary, ‘To hell with the nomination. I’m just going to sign over the Presidential duties to you right now and let you call the shots since I don’t know what the hell I’m doing anyway’.

Debbie - Missoula, MT   July 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

OK, I guess we have time for a quick game of “monkey in the middle”.

Suzy - Edmonton, AB, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Hillary: Bush thinks we’re laughing with him. We all know we’re laughing AT him!

Hollis   July 23rd, 2008 5:38 pm ET

In this instance, the left hand DOES seem to know what the right hand is doing.

Missy W.   July 23rd, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Uhmmmmm does anyone know how to spell President?

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 23rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

WOO HOO … Way to go Chip!!!!

Youssef   July 23rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Hillary: Mr. President the paper is upside down.

Jonathan - San Diego, Ca   July 23rd, 2008 5:39 pm ET

OK, sound it out. G-E-O-R…

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 23rd, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Hillary “I would so push you out of that chair if there weren’t 20 Secret Service watching my every move”

Clifford Lehigh Acres FL.,   July 23rd, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Yes they are all thinking the same thing. What does George do all day in here? His desk has nothing on it but a phone.

Kevin C., Portland, OR   July 23rd, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Feeling anxious that Hillary is breathing down his neck, President Bush awkwardly welcomes everyone to the “Oral Office”.

Don, WA   July 23rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

“Hey, my pen is almost out of ink.”

Natasha Bayside   July 23rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

George Bush and senator Hillary Clinton in the same room, wow.Now I think there is hope for the Middle East.

Kelly O., Connecticut   July 23rd, 2008 5:41 pm ET

While signing the new 911 Improvement Act, President Bush paused for a photo opportunity. As bill supporters prepared for the picture by forming around the President, their attention was diverted after Senator Clinton taped a ‘kick me’ sign on Bush’s back.

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 23rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Don’t worry Hillary, I had a page remove all the cigars before you got here.

Adnan- Sammamish, Washington   July 23rd, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Hillary gets up from underneath the desk just in time for the picture

Charlie, Orlando, FL   July 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

After 18 months on the campaign trail, Senator Clinton shows off her mastery of the fake smile

Tahsin from Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Hillary: “Now I’ve got him right where I want him.”

Dan Lerner (Toronto)   July 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Hey Hillary, want a cigar?

Cindy Townsend   July 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Hillary: “If he’d gone to law school he’d know he’s signing a restraining order against special prosecutors.”

Platte City, MO

Ben, Backwoods, MS   July 23rd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Bush “Ha Ha!!! This is the closest you’re ever gonna get Hillary!”

Don, WA   July 23rd, 2008 5:44 pm ET

“She’s right behind me is’nt she.”

Tahsin from Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Hillary: “Look at this fool. Can’t even spell his own name.”

Sowje,Texas   July 23rd, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Awww.. Let me keep smiling till I remember how to spell my name.

Missy W. Russells Point, Ohio   July 23rd, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Uhmmm…does anyone know hot to spell President?

Kelly O., Connecticut   July 23rd, 2008 5:45 pm ET

911 Improvement Bill contributors get a good laugh after President Bush spells his name wrong.

Krystyna- Marietta, GA   July 23rd, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Bush: WOW…this is a REALLY fancy coloring book…

Karen - Hobe Sound, FL   July 23rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Hillary: This will be MY office. This will be MY office. This will be MY office. . . .

Doug - Alliance, NE   July 23rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Hillary: If this is one of the resolute desks…I sure can’t tell where the secret compartments are!

CAMERON COX   July 23rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Hillary tries out the new 911 system by reporting that someone has stolen her office.

Cameron Cox
Winnipeg, Canada

Dik Berberian   July 23rd, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Wow! If you thought listening to him speak was funny, you should watch him write!

Blythe Smith   July 23rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Pres Bush: Hillary how do you spell resign?

Jonathan Leggett   July 23rd, 2008 5:49 pm ET

HILLARY: Mr. President, your fly is undone. Can you feel the winds of change?

Larry from Georgetown, Tx   July 23rd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Hillary; “I know by all rights I should be sitting behing this desk next January and signing my pay raise to pay for my debt.”

Dik Berberian   July 23rd, 2008 5:50 pm ET

That’s right George, Pay to the Order of Hillary Clinton. Just write in the memo line, For Campaign Debt.

John Casnig   July 23rd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Now be a gentleman and offer me your seat!

John Casnig
Kingston, Ontario

Nithin,Texas   July 23rd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

No matter what to complain to 911, I am here till November.

Lauren, Westminster CO   July 23rd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Maybe if I appear to be friends with Bush, McCain will make me his VP.

Gabriel S, Vancouver, BC   July 23rd, 2008 5:52 pm ET

2008’s adaptation of Leondardo da Vinci’s, “The Last Supper”.

Ashish Pokharel   July 23rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Hillary (thinking): “Its all about the chair. Even George looks handsome on it!”

Kristen, Roosevelt, NJ   July 23rd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Once again, Bush doesn’t realize everyone is laughing at him behind his back!

Ray in Virginia Beach   July 23rd, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Hillary: “How did Monica ever fit under this desk?”

Ashley, Florida   July 23rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I have no idea what I’m signin’ but I’ll smile since evryone else is.

Anjanette Schlafmann _ Bismarck, ND   July 23rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Pres. Bush: Security, Security there are a bunch of crazy mad people staring at me…..

Carol in California   July 23rd, 2008 5:56 pm ET

In front of seven witnesses, President Bush signs and gives Hillary a check for $22 mil. In return, she promised to disappear for good and take Bill with her.

Dik Berberian   July 23rd, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Why Mr. President, that drawing really looks a lot like Barack and Michelle. When did you start working for the New Yorker?

Dik Berberian   July 23rd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

And that’s how we play musical chairs in Crawford. It’s only fun when I win.

Kristen, Roosevelt, NJ   July 23rd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Will my approval rating go up if I pose with Hillary?

John Casnig   July 23rd, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Mr. President, there’s no “c” in “Bush”!

John Casnig
Kingston, Ontario

Josh Acree Champaign IL   July 23rd, 2008 5:59 pm ET

“I’ll sign this, as long as I can borrow Senator Stevens suit for Hillary’s Haloween party, burn baby burn disco inferno”

Josh Nisley   July 23rd, 2008 6:01 pm ET

“Hillary, I know it’s not 3 a.m., but if you sign right here I’ll let you take the next call.”

Kristen, Roosevelt, NJ   July 23rd, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Back off Hillary! This is not your seat!

Sarah Rutherford, Atlanta Georgia   July 23rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Hillary how do you spell Bush?

Terry from Santa Fe   July 23rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I cleaned off my desk so after I sign this, whatever it is, we can play some Texas Hold ‘em.

Clifford Lehigh Acres FL.,   July 23rd, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Ok who put the whoopee cushion on my chair?

Sarah Rutherford, Atlanta Georgia   July 23rd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

This feels really different than the crayon I use to write all my other letters.

Ray in Virginia Beach   July 23rd, 2008 6:04 pm ET

“Last Will and Testament. I, George W. Bush hereby leave the United States 9 and a half trillion dollars…………………….of debt.”

Kevin C., Portland OR   July 23rd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

President Bush experiences deja vu as he reads to members of Congress “The Pet Goat” and makes a note in the margin that the book was printed upside down.

Dik Berberian   July 23rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

On the bottom of the page he writes: “left click on file and save”

Sarah Rutherford, Atlanta Georgia   July 23rd, 2008 6:06 pm ET

“Okay in the next picture lets all make goofy faces and show Barack what he’s missing.”

kenneth Nanyumba   July 23rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Hey Hillary Supporters, forget the primary season and enjoy the stimulus package.

kenneth, boston, ma

Tom, Everett, WA   July 23rd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

With a stroke of my pen, everyone on this list gets a Presidential pardon when I leave the White House. That includes Jack, Scooter, …

Sarah Rutherford, Atlanta Georgia   July 23rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Hillary: “There gonna have to drag me out of this office for me to leave.”

Trent Broadus   July 23rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

What’s that smell?

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 23rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Ted didn’t hear you say “CHEESE” he thought you said “CARL”.

Doug, Dallas   July 23rd, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Let’s see. Being paid $100 per Congress Member for this picture, times 8, equals, uh, darn, HELP!

Kwasi   July 23rd, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I am concerned about the economy,We are not in a Recession but a slow economic growth that should not affect 911 services.

Michael, Pensacola, FL   July 23rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Bush enacting his last Presidential Signing Statement making himself President of the World after his term ends and making Hillary his VP!

Lee, IL   July 23rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Hillary: “I thought Barack said I got to play president while he was out of the country!”

Ken   July 23rd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

wow he is good!, not even looking while he writes his name.

Ken - Winnipeg

Chris Lacke   July 23rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

A laugh is shared by all as President Bush finds out that he’s at the wrong location to play a game of “Knights of the Round Table” - by all but Ted Stevens that is, as he was looking forward to his role as Sir Belliance le Orgulous.

Dik Berberian   July 23rd, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Yes Hillary, I’m pretty sure it is spelled new-que-ler.

James K from Caglary   July 23rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Pardon or Impeachment ??????

Stuart Michaels   July 23rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Hey Hillary, Can you ask Bill what it’s like to leave the office in much better shape than we got it, me and my dad can’t seem to figure it out.
Tempe, AZ

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Hillary Clinton tries out her new ventriloquist act in an effort to win “America’s Got Talent.”

Keith from Wausau, WI   July 23rd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

I can’t believe he hasn’t noticed the donkey tail we taped to him.

CAMERON COX   July 23rd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Someone please call the fashion police.

Cameron Cox
Winnipeg, Canada

James K from Caglary   July 23rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

The sign on my back says “KICK ME”

Mike Tremblett, Calgary Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

She doesn’t know but I’m actually signing Hillary’s “Thanks for Applying” letter.

Michael, Plymouth Meeting   July 23rd, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hillary (thinking): “He finally remembered my name.”

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Hillary…so close to the best seat in the house!!

Mark in Dallas, TX   July 23rd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

George Bush unaware of the “kick me” sign taped on his back.

Aref   July 23rd, 2008 6:18 pm ET

“As commander-in-chief of New York, the Clinton Empire State, I now officially secede from the USA!”

Keith from Wausau, WI   July 23rd, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I can’t believe that Hillary want me to sign this petition for her to be McCain’s VP.

Dik Berberian   July 23rd, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Back home in Crawford, this here is what we call a laptop.

Louise Szczepanik   July 23rd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

A quick glance at the Cast in the new Season of …. “The Mole “

Kwasi, Worcester MA   July 23rd, 2008 6:24 pm ET

At least with the Act Signed Hillary should be rest assured the 3am emergency call will come through. Hey, Back off my phone, it’s not 3am yet!

Mac   July 23rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Bush: “Wow, people are actually happy about me signing a bill”

Tara, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Hilary — “Sign it… Sign it.. No, don’t smile, just sign it!”

Dik Berberian   July 23rd, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Don’t laugh at me Hillary, I’m not the one with ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION.

RAGHU   July 23rd, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hillary:When will i get a chance to sit on this chair .

Heather   July 23rd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Hillary Clinton thinking ‘I came this close to removing the Bush’s from the White House’.

Mark Shephard, Forest Ont, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

I am smiling, you should see me when I am mad!!!

RAGHU   July 23rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Hillary:Oh Mr President you dont know the extent of trouble u will be getting into by signing this document

Mike, Syracuse, NY   July 23rd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Moments later Hillary pushes Bush out of his chair screaming “It’s mine, I deserve this desk, me me me!!!”

Anna - chicago ,il   July 23rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Hillary - “Just wait till 2016, I will get another 18 million cracks and that ceiling is sure to fall”

Justin -Altoona PA   July 23rd, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Hillary is looking at the floor trying to remember where she wrote her initials in the wood.

Erik Tran (Springfield, IL)   July 23rd, 2008 6:30 pm ET

The internet may not be big truck or an emergency vehicle. But with this bill, we can use the series of tubes to dispatch them.

Mark Shephard, Forest Ont, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

President Bush signs a bill to give all of the elected officials a hefty raise, after all, gas prices are a killer, and he feels bad about not doing more about it sooner.

Anna - chicago ,il   July 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

After President Bush’s 8-year run, the economy is in need of its own emergency response network.

American nobody / Seattle   July 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Hillary enjoys a laugh with her peers after gingerly taping the “impeach me” sign on the unsuspecting Presidents back.

Sue, Victor, NY   July 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

An unidentified man, 3rd from left, poses with the newest exhibit at Madame Tussaud’s wax museum.

Doug - Denver, CO   July 23rd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Damn I look good holding this pen. 911-would-be-network-terrorists, watch out. The pen is mightier than the mouse.

Rudolph from Vancouver, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:33 pm ET

In 2004 a Kerry/McCain ticket was a real possibility. Is Hillary Clinton thinking about pulling a fast one now?

Kathy - Utah   July 23rd, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Hillary thinking: “After the “Hillraisers” unleash their plot at the Democratic convention, this will all be mine!”

Nithin, TX   July 23rd, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Alright, alright..I O U all a president who can think.

Heather   July 23rd, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hillary no you can’t sign it and no you can’t sit in my chair!

ralph allentown p.a.   July 23rd, 2008 6:40 pm ET

they all just got drunk.

Greg in Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 6:40 pm ET

So we agree? I sign, and you guys give me a week’s supply of cherry popsicles?

ralph allentown p.a.   July 23rd, 2008 6:41 pm ET

i’m sighning us all on a baseball team,the”9 who won’t be in this chair in january”

Dan M, San Diego, CA   July 23rd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

President Bush’s inner thoughts: “Does this mean I now get to brag about how I invented the internets?”

Ishani,CA   July 23rd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Somebody please call 911………this is my office, my seat……….oh, Obama….how could you?????.

Ron San Bruno Ca   July 23rd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Hillary thinks to herself , not wearing a” Flag Pin” in the Oval Office is the Greatest form of Disrespect one can show too this Mongol .

Philip -- Wytheville, VA   July 23rd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Pres. Bush diverts his coleagues’ attention with some lighthearted jokes at Sen. Steven’s expense before trying out his new disappearing ink pen.

Nate, Arizona   July 23rd, 2008 6:43 pm ET

With public education the way it is–it REALLY IS a big deal when someone can sign their name correctly….

Tong from Phoenix, AZ   July 23rd, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Bush: “I don’t know whether it’s global warming or Hilary standing so close to me, but I’m feeling a little hot and bothered right now. Maybe I should have signed the Kyoto Protocol after all…”

Tyler - Middlebourne, WV   July 23rd, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Now I can be safe when I get injured on ” the internets”!

wendy zizmor new york ny   July 23rd, 2008 6:43 pm ET

hey everybody I likemy suit the best

Ishani,CA   July 23rd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I wonder whether he could write me a check for 22 million (minus 4500/-)………..

Mattias Peemoeller, Victoria BC Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

How many politicians does it take to sign an Act?

Angela Krieger, Virginia   July 23rd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

The world witnessing Hillary in a live fantasy…snap out of it woman!

Heidi B   July 23rd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Gorge no no George ya ya thats how i spell it and what was i suppose to do after my middle name

Carol, Los Angeles   July 23rd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Hillary: “Get out of MY chair or I’ll wipe that silly smile off your face!”

Darlene, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Once again, George W. gets caught with his pants down!

Braidon - Taber, Alberta, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Smile and wave, boys. Smile and wave.

Mattias Peemoeller, Victoria BC Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Your tax dollars at work.

Greg in Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Wow! I haven’t seen a checkered suit like that since i watched those Hawaii Five-O re-runs.

Jim O'Neill, Minneapolis   July 23rd, 2008 6:49 pm ET

President Bush is seen here practicing his alphabet. Today is a very special day for Little Dubya, because he finally learned his A-B-Cs (with a little help from his friends, of course).

Rich Warner (Salt Lake City, UT)   July 23rd, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Who invited snow white and the seven tall people?

Dan M, San Diego, CA   July 23rd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

President Bush’s inner thoughts: “Does this mean I now get to brag that I invented the internets?”

American nobody / Seattle   July 23rd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Hilary gets a laugh at the President’s expense; as she covertly places the “Obama ‘08: Cange you can beleive in!” bumper sticker squarely on his back.

elaine, atlanta   July 23rd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

BUSH TO HILLARY -I KNEW YOU WOULD ON MY SIDE ONE DAY. NOW SMILE PREETY FOR OBAMA.

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Sold! My presidency goes to the woman in the front row for 10.3 million dollars just sign on the dotted line.

Erin Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 23rd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

President Bush makes sure that there is certainty during uncertain times in the economy by signing the 911 act into law.

Tom Pitchford   July 23rd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Hillary: Thank you George; you just signed a bill to pay off my campaign debt…Whew, that was a close one!

Mike Andrews, Cary N.C.   July 23rd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Keep your friends close, and your SENemies closer.

Dave Graham, Neptune, New Jersey   July 23rd, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Hey….hurry up and take the picture we’re meeting Obama at the Mosque……drinks are on Hilary !

Mary Volakos - Lakeland, FL   July 23rd, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Y’all had me scared for a minute there! I thought you said resign not re-sign!

Dave Graham, Neptune, New Jersey   July 23rd, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Ummm George……I thought I was your pick, who is the chic in the tacky pink suit……………

Shruti Saini   July 23rd, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Say hello to the cast and crew of two new White House reality tv shows! “George Bush: It’s Confusing” and “The Clinton Next Door”

- Shruti, Boston

Dave Graham, Neptune, New Jersey   July 23rd, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Hilary: Hurry up GB, so many men so little time.

Dave Graham, Neptune, New Jersey   July 23rd, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Hilary watch carefully because when you become VP you too will have to sign and smile, it sucks!

Peter   July 23rd, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Ted Stevens: ” This bill is for 70’s themed work day right?”

Michel - Quebect city, canada   July 23rd, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Hilary - “This is the closes i can get to this chair”

Russell   July 23rd, 2008 8:38 pm ET

President Bush says “Look I think 911 is spelled wrong, shouldn’t it read nine eleven!!” as the crowd gets yet another laugh.

Russell from Topeka

Diego - Toronto, Ontario, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Presidential Sharpie springs a leak

Judy Victor, New York   July 23rd, 2008 8:39 pm ET

The person closest to the chair gets to be the next President…….

Donna A. Reuter, Bremerton, WA   July 23rd, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Senator Clinton: You are bankrupting the USA with your unlawful tax cuts and now we are in debt to foreign nation, therefore, our sovereignty is at risk. Sign this to repeal it and to secured our national security.

michael Metter,Georgia   July 23rd, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Hillary: I could have used this when under sniper fire.

Jack Orangeville,Ont. Canada   July 23rd, 2008 8:45 pm ET

The lady in the pant suit says, it isn’t law untill he signs so!!!

Tom   July 23rd, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Alone and outnumbered, George Bush surrenders the White House!

The Hill mob declare VICTORY!

Trent-Middleburg,Pa   July 23rd, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Simon says, ” If you not holding a pen stand up! ” ….our tax dollars at work….

Betty Ann, Nacogdoches,TX   July 23rd, 2008 8:48 pm ET

In an historical event today, President Bush signs his own impeachment papers. When asked of the event Bush replied, ” Oh, hell I’d do anything to have a beer party!”

Tom, Los Angeles   July 23rd, 2008 8:49 pm ET

Alone and outnumbered, George Bush surrenders the White House!

The Hillary Insurgency declare VICTORY!

Jolene   July 23rd, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Bush realizes that it’s not over until the lady in the pantsuit says it is.

Jolene, St. Joseph, MI

Rene- Texas   July 23rd, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Sure Hillary, with this signature I will pardon your campaign debt!

Dan, Vermont   July 23rd, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Always a bridesmaid, never the bride.

Richard Garcia   July 23rd, 2008 9:03 pm ET

I haven’t seen such goofy smiles since the last denture swap at Shady Pines! (In honor of Sophia Petrillo (Estelle Getty) on the Golden Girls)

Kevin J. Goff, Fountain Valley, CA   July 23rd, 2008 9:04 pm ET

“Poor George, he doesn’t even realize we’re here!”

Terrence Roche - Bristol, PA   July 23rd, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Hillary: This is the closest I’ll ever get to this desk… even Bill wouldn’t let me in here.”

Jennifer NC   July 23rd, 2008 9:06 pm ET

President Bush thinking… only 181 more days in office George just keep smiling and signing and soon this will all be over.

Peter-Hampden-Sydney, VA   July 23rd, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Sen. Steven’s, the 70’s called. They want their suit back. Stat.

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 9:07 pm ET

George amuses the crowd with the famous quote” A pen in the hand is better than two in the Bush …hand”

Jane Ogden, Ottawa Canada   July 23rd, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Hillary, tell Bill to turn of the cell phone camera. I don’t want to end up on You Tube again.

Jan from Wood Dale IL   July 23rd, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Obama throws a fit when he hears Hillary has positioned herself behind the desk in the Oval Office while he is out of the country,

Terrence Roche - Bristol, PA   July 23rd, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Hillary: “I’ll wonder if he’ll let me sit at the desk… just so I’ll know what it would have felt like.”

Angie M - Streator, IL   July 23rd, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Tell Ted Stevens that 1982 called and they and they want that suit back!!

jeff stevens   July 23rd, 2008 9:12 pm ET

George, it is not an Italian name. It’s spelled V-E-T-O, not V-I-T-O.
Keep smiling Hillary, can you spell “nominee”? Not!

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Hillary thinks –if Obama can be overseas acting like the Commander in Chief , I can play the role of VP right here in the Oval office–

Gary Chandler in Canada   July 23rd, 2008 9:13 pm ET

…..ahhh it feels sooooo good to be a Republican again!!!….

jeff stevens   July 23rd, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Stevens wants the Caribou Bomber and I will have Sour Grape Tart and an Estrogen Tea.

Terrence Roche - Bristol, PA   July 23rd, 2008 9:15 pm ET

(Photographer)
“Okay, everyone just focus on the President and try not to stare at Ted’s suit.”

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Bush asks” How do you make a big “G” again?”

Ricardo-Capitola,CA   July 23rd, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Hillary: “18 million votes, crack the glass ceiling… and all I see is the back of his head”

Jen Garvin from Fayetteville West Virginia   July 23rd, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Did you hear that? I think an elephant just ran under my chair!

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 23rd, 2008 9:16 pm ET

President Bush: This is my official resignation letter but sorry guys I post dated it for November 5

Kurt Messerschmidt, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA   July 23rd, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Class of 2008,

It was a totally cool semester. Even though we came in last place in football, baseball, basketball, government, debate, and general common sense, we had SPIRIT!

Have a great summer.

Kevin Haggith Toronto   July 23rd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

George Bush reads “Dr. Seuss Visits the White House” for the onlookers…

One Suit
Pant Suit
Plaid Suit
Bad Suit

jennifer(corpus christi,Texas)   July 23rd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Let’s take the photos

Michelle Fonthill Ont,Canada   July 23rd, 2008 9:23 pm ET

George Bush forgets how to spell his name and asks is it George with a Dubya? How do you spell that again?

Matt - Pittsburgh, Pa   July 23rd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Well now the gang’s all here. Let me finish my homework and then we can go play….this time I set up a fort in Cheney’s room!

Jason McGray Ont, Canada   July 23rd, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Internet Protocol? I still haven’t figured out Facebook!

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