2008 White House Correspondents' Dinner

Apr 26, 2008

C-SPAN White House Correspondents' Association

At the annual dinner, the White House Correspondents' Association presented awards to journalists. President Bush made humorous after-dinner remarks in his last speech to the organization. He also made a point of leading the band in playing "Stars and Stripes Forever." He was followed by comedian Craig Ferguson who made humorous observations .. Read More
At the annual dinner, the White House Correspondents' Association presented awards to journalists. President Bush made humorous after-dinner remarks in his last speech to the organization. He also made a point of leading the band in playing "Stars and Stripes Forever." He was followed by comedian Craig Ferguson who made humorous observations about life in the U.S. as a new citizen. Guest arrivals and the presentation of awards were shown prior to the keynote speeches. Guest arrivals - 17 minutes Opening, introductions, awards - 16 minutes Dinner speeches - 44 minutes

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00:37:03 Bush, George W.President

Thank you all. (Applause.) Thank you very much. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. Please excuse me...

00:37:34 Bush, George W.President

Two weeks from tonight is Jenna's wedding, so I'm a little wistful this evening. Plus this is my last...

00:38:02 Bush, George W.President

But thanks for inviting me. Our entertainment tonight is Craig Ferguson. (Applause.) You know, this...

00:38:49 Bush, George W.President

Ladies and gentlemen, surprisingly, I've enjoyed these dinners. So tonight I thought we'd reminisce...

00:39:05 Bush, George W.President

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00:41:30 Bush, George W.President

Next year a new President will be standing up here. I have to say, I'm kind of surprised we don't...

00:41:54 Bush, George W.President

The two Democratic candidates aren't here either. Senator Clinton couldn't get into the building because...

00:42:28 Bush, George W.President

(Video is shown.)

00:44:49 Bush, George W.President

We've had a lot of fun nights over the years. Do you remember the year I mentioned Ozzy Osbourne,...

00:45:29 Bush, George W.President

Which brings me to Dick. (Laughter.) For eight years as Vice President, Dick has ridden shotgun. That's...

00:45:56 Bush, George W.President

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00:48:43 Bush, George W.President

What I like best about these evenings is the laughter and the chance to thank you for the work you...

00:48:58 Bush, George W.President

And one thing we all share, whether we're native citizens or new citizens like Craig, is a tremendous...

00:49:44 Bush, George W.President

(President Bush conducts the United States Marine Band.) (Applause.)

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