Japan's PM 'Ain't Nothing but a Hound Dog'

With apparently no other pressing matters in the world to attend to, President Bush took time to tour Graceland with Elvis Presley's #1 fan - Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.

Japan's Prime Minister and Elvis
The heads of state played tourists after wrapping up two days of consultations.

Koizumi, who is stepping down from office in September, has been a member of The King's fan club for over 30 years.

Priscilla Presley and Laura BushThe President and Koizumi were joined by Elvis' daughter Lisa Marie Presley and his former wife Priscilla Presley. First Lady Laura Bush, dressed strangely similar to Priscilla,  was also on hand for the festivities which included Elvis' favorite meal of grilled peanut butter and banana sandwiches.

White House aides came up with the idea of the Graceland visit as the perfect gift for the Prime Minister's last official visit to the United States. 

According to Elvis Presley Enterprises, which manages the estate, this was the first visit by any sitting president or world leader to Graceland.

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61. yupy yup. I agree with taking care of our allies sometimes. besides, bush and the japanese PM had talked over their stuff for two days already. and also president bush needs to play sometimes. remeber "all work and no play, makes johny..."

Posted at 11:05PM on Jul 4th 2006 by afshin

62. kinda suprising that anyone is at all suprised about bush taking undue vacations.
we all know his ranch hasnt just been sitting there unused, and that is a way more irresponsible use of time then entertaining foriegn PMs, which could actually be a good idea. yea i know what your thinking, "bush" and "good idea" dont usually come up in the same sentence.

Posted at 11:48AM on Jul 5th 2006 by Nate

63. Bush is an asshole-I personally find it offensive that he spends my tax dollars for his multiple vacations. Him and his wife make me sick to my stomach. He starts a war for no reason and America doesn't care but this makes news?

Posted at 4:50PM on Jul 5th 2006 by jj

64. YOUR PIRATES LOVE YOU LMP!~XX!~

Posted at 9:35PM on Sep 7th 2006 by DANI

65. U 2 Momma Pirate!~ We love you!~X!~

Posted at 9:37PM on Sep 7th 2006 by DANI

66. I heard President Bush made a break for Elvis's bedroom upstairs when he thought no one was looking...

Posted at 5:23PM on Sep 7th 2006 by John Burrows

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