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Being a champion takes character. It also entails responsibility. In Beijing you will convey our nation's most cherished values. As ambassadors of liberty, you will represent America's love for freedom and our regard for human rights and human dignity.

...........George W. Bush, To the U.S. Olympic Team - Aug. 8, 2008.

President George W. Bush poses for photos with members of the U.S. Olympic men's baseball team prior to a practice game against the Chinese Olympic men's baseball team Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. White House photo by Chris Greenberg.

Mrs. Laura Bush wearing a U.S. Olympic baseball team hat uses a fan to keep cool as she watches the U.S. Olympic men's baseball team play a practice game against the Chinese Olympic men's baseball team Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush acknowledge the entrance of the U.S. athletes into China's National Stadium in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics. The President called the event "spectacular and lots of fun." White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush smiles during an introduction by his father, former President George H.W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, during the dedication of the United States Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are greeted by Chinese President Hu Jintao and Madam Liu Yongqing at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, for the social lunch in honor of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. White House photo by Eric Draper.

Mrs. Laura Bush stands with Mrs. Sarah Randt, spouse of U.S. Ambassador to China Sandy Randt, left, Mrs. Anne Johnson, Director of Art in Embassies Program, and Ms. Barbara Bush during applause for President George W. Bush Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at the dedication ceremony for the U.S. Embassy in Beijing. White House photo by Shealah Craighead.

President George W. Bush delivers remarks at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Thursday, August 7, 2008, in Bangkok. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush embraces Usanee Janngeon, Executive Director of Mercy Centre, during a tour upon his arrival Thursday, August 7, 2008, to The Human Development Foundation-Mercy Center, a non-profit organization to help educate and improve the health and welfare of poor children in Bangkok. The tour was led by Father Joe Maier, Director of The Human Development Center of Mercy Centre, left. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush poses for a photo with children and staff members, including Father Joseph Maier, during his visit Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, to the Human Development Foundation-Mercy Centre, a non-profit organization to help educate and improve the health and welfare of poor children in Bangkok.

Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted as she prepares to enter a school at the Mae La Refugee Camp in Mae Sot, Thailand, where an English grammar class is being taught. Her Aug. 7, 2008 visit to the camp, which houses at least 39,000 Burmese refugees, highlighted the plight of a people who have struggled since the Aug. 8, 1988 crackdown that created dire conditions in their country 20 years ago. Many have moved to the United States or other countries such as Canada, New Zealand or the Netherlands. Mrs. Bush encouraged other countries to help the Burmese as well. White House photo by Shealah Craighead.

President George W. Bush waves as he is welcomed by U.S. military personnel before delivering his remarks Wednesday, August 6, 2008, at the U.S. Army Garrison-Yongsan in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper. 

President George W. Bush, joined by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, reviews an honor guard Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Blue House presidential residence in Seoul. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and South Korean President President Lee Myung-bak, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, Mrs. Kim Yoon-ok, and daughter Ms. Barbara Bush, participate in a welcoming ceremony in the Grand Garden of the Blue House Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in Seoul. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are seen with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak and first lady Kim Yoon-ok during arrival ceremonies Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at the Blue House presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Chris Greenberg.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are welcomed on their arrival Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008 to Seoul Airbase, outside Seoul, South Korea, by Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Myung-hwan Yu. White House photo by Eric Draper.

Crowds cheer and wave flags as the motorcade of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush passes Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, following President Bush's arrival to Seoul, South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush waves to the crowd after arriving on stage Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, where he addressed military personnel before continuing on to South Korea. White House photo by Eric Draper.

Mrs. Laura Bush shakes hands with military personnel Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, following remarks by President George W. Bush during their stop at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. White House photo by Shealah Craighead.

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave Wednesday, July 9. 2008 on their arrival back to the White House, following their trip to the G-8 Summit in Japan. White House photo by Luke Sharrett.

Mrs. Laura Bush, accompanied by Mrs. Kiyoko Fukuda, spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan, left, is greeted as she arrives to the Toyako New Mount Showa Memorial Park for a ceremonial tree planting ceremony with other G-8 spouses Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Hokkaido, Japan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead.

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh following a meeting at the G-8 Summit Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Toyako, Japan. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush speaks with Prime Minister Gordon Brown, United Kingdom, and Chancellor Angela Merkel, Germany, during the final day of the G-8 Summit Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Toyako, Japan. White House photo by Eric Draper.

Mrs. Laura Bush and spouses of G-8 leaders pause for the family photo Tuesday, July 8, 2008, during their visit to the village of Makkari on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. From left are: Mrs. Margarida Uva Barosso, Mrs. Laureen Harper, Mrs. Kiyoko Fukuda, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Sarah Brown and Mrs. Svetlana Medvedeva. White House photo by Shealah Craighead.

President George W. Bush joins President Nicolas Sarkozy of France, and Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European Union, as they wave to hotel staff Tuesday, July 8, 2008, following the G-8 family portrait at the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa. Looking on are Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, lower left, President Dmitriy Medvedev of Russia, left, and Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda of Japan, right, host of the 2008 Summit. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President George W. Bush exchanges handshakes with Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda of Japan, Tuesday, July 8, 2008, as the G-8 leaders began their morning working session at the Windsor Hotel Toya Resort and Spa in Toyako, Japan. White House photo by Eric Draper.

Mrs. Laura Bush joins spouses of the G-8 leaders as they visit the Hokkaido Marche (northern farm market), in Makkari Village Tuesday, July 8, 2008. The Hokkaido Marche was especially organized by the local residents on the occasion of the Summit, with the aim of illustrating the richness of locally produced foods. White House photo by Shealah Craighead.

President George W. Bush is joined by Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson, left, and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness as they meet with reporters Monday, June 16. 2008, following their meeting at Stormont Castle in Belfast, Northern Ireland. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush arrives at 10 Downing Street Monday, June 16, 2008, in London, to meet with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom. White House photo by Chris Greenberg.

The Tower Bridge lights up the darkening skyline of London Sunday, June 15 2008. The arrival of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush Sunday afternoon marked their second to last stop in Europe.. Monday, they are scheduled to visit Belfast before returning home. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush visit with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip in St. George's Hall at WIndsor Castle in Windsor, England. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush wave upon their arrival to Windsor Castle Sunday, June 15, 2008 in Windsor, England, escorted by Air Vice Marshal David Walker, where President Bush and Mrs. Bush met with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Prince Phillip. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush are met by British Prime Minster Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah, on their arrival Sunday, June 15, 2008 to 10 Downing Street in London. White House photo by Chris Greenberg.

President George W. Bush is joined by two U.S. World War II Veterans during wreath-laying ceremonies Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial in Suresnes, France. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush is flanked by two U.S. World War II Veterans during wreath-laying ceremonies Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial in Paris. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

Traffic passes by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris early Saturday morning, June 14, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg ...

Two U.S. World War II veterans salute during the wreath-laying ceremony Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial in Suresnes, France. White House photo by Eric Draper...

Mrs. Laura Bush tours the Marie Antoinette Exhibit at The Grand Palais Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Paris. White House photo by Shealah Craighead...

President George W. Bush waves on his arrival at London's Heathrow International Airport Sunday, June 15, 2008, boarding Marine One for a flight to Windsor Castle to meet Queen Elizabeth II. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush is welcome by Pope Benedict XVI as he arrives Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Vatican. White House photo by Eric Draper...For more access - The White House

President George W. Bush meets with World War II veterans following his address to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Friday, June 13, 2008, in Paris, honoring the strong relationship between the United States and Europe. White House photo by Eric Draper. Full Story

President George W. Bush is escorted by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi during an honor guard review Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Villa Madama in Rome. White House photo by Eric Draper...

Domes and rooftops of Rome are seen Thursday, June 12, 2008, during the visit of President George W. Bush and Laura Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush, escorted by Italian General Rolando Mosca Moschini, reviews the Guardia D'Onore Thursday, June 12, 2008, on his arrival to the Quirinale Palace in Rome. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi pose for photographers Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Villa Madama in Rome. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush is greeted upon his arrival in Rome Wednesday, June 11, 2008, by U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Mary A. Glendon. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush waves from Air Force One as he arrives at Ciampino International Airport Wednesday, June 11, 2008, in Rome. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel take part in a joint press availability Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at Schloss Meseberg in Meseberg, Germany. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush walks with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel on the grounds of the Schloss Meseberg Wednesday, June 11, 2008, during the President's visit to Europe. The two spent the day in meetings and held a joint press availability before the President continued on to Rome. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush walks through an honor cordon with Prime Minister Janez Jansa of Slovenia after arriving Monday, June 9, 2008, at Ljubljana International Airport on the first stop of his European visit. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush, accompanied by Major General Richard J. Rowe Jr., commander of the Military District of Washington, foreground left, lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns Monday, May 26, 2008, during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

Pausing for a moment of silence, President George W. Bush is accompanied by Major General Richard J. Rowe Jr., commander of the Military District of Washington, right, after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns Monday, May 26, 2008, during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush meets with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Sunday, May 18, 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian...

Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a roundtable with students Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The roundtable highlighted the Big Read Egypt/U.S. initiative which proves citizens with the opportunity to read and discuss a single book within their communities featuring innovative reading programs and compelling resources for discussing outstanding literature. White House photo by Shealah Craighead...

President George W. Bush and the Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani shake hands following their meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian...

Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks on U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the Grand Rotana Resort in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Said Mrs. Bush, "The new U.S.-Middle East Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research is helping us pass on what we've learned so that more women who are diagnosed with breast cancer in the early stages when the survival chances are greatest." White House photo by Shealah Craighead...

An Egyptian honor guard stands at attention at the arrival of Air Force One with President George W. Bush and Laura Bush Saturday, May 17, 2008, to Sharm el-Sheik International Airport in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at their meeting Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian...

President George W. Bush is joined by Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Saturday, May 17, 2008, as they speak with members of the media following their meeting in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the conclusion of their meeting with members of the media in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt. White House photo by Chris Greenberg..

Mrs. Laura Bush looks over an exhibit at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem Friday, May 16, 2008, during a final stop in Israel before departing for Saudi Arabia. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian...

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush wave goodbye from Air Force One Friday, May 16, 2008, as they prepared to depart Ben Gurion International Airport en route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the second leg of their three-country, Mideast visit. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush and King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz walk with an entourage of greeters Friday, May 16, 2008, after the President’s arrival at Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush are greeted by the Saudi delegation as they stand with King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz during arrival ceremonies Friday, May 16, 2008, at Riyadh-King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand with Mrs. Aliza Olmert, spouse of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, as they listen to Eitan Campbell, Director of the Masada National Park, during a visit to the historic site Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Masada, Israel. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian...

President George W. Bush shakes hands with American students from Connecticut, Massachusetts and California who are volunteering at Masada National Park in Masada, Israel. The President met the young men as he toured the historic site with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Aliza Olmert. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian...

The sun rises Thursday, May 15, 2008, over the Old City of Jerusalem in this view taken from the King David Hotel. White House photo by Shealah Craighead...

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel and Mrs. Aliza Olmert stand on the upper level of Masada, a palatial fortress built by King Herod, and listen to Eitan Campbell, Director of Masada National Park during their visit to the historic site Thursday, May 15, 2008. On the fringe of the Judean Desert near the shore of the Dead Sea, the camps, fortifications and assault ramp at its base constitute the most complete surviving ancient Roman siege system in the world. White House photo by Shealah Craighead...

Israeli leaders accompany President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush as they arrive Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv. With them are from left: Israeli Chief of Protocol, Ambassador Yitzhak Eldan, President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Mrs. Aliza Olmert. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian...

President George W. Bush and Israel’s President Shimon Peres stand on the red carpet before walking through an honor guard Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. The two leaders met shortly after the late morning arrival by President Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Aliza Olmert, spouse of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, listen to Mr. Mordechi Eliav, the Founder and Director of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation, during their visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem Wednesday, May 14, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead...

Listening to Mr. Mordechi Eliav as he describes the ongoing construction project that is the Western Wall Tunnels, Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Aliza Olmert, spouse of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, participate in a tour of the Jerusalem site. White House photo by Shealah Craighead...

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The Wedding of Jenna and Henry Hager

Jenna Bush poses for a photographer Saturday, May 10, 2008, prior to her wedding to Henry Hager at Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas. White House photo by Shealah Craighead...

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush pose with daughters Jenna and Barbara Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Prairie Chapel Ranch in Crawford, Texas, prior to the wedding of Jenna and Henry Hager. White House photo by Shealah Craighead.

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THE PAPAL VISIT

Pope Benedict XVI waves from the Pope-mobile as he passes the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following a welcoming ceremony in his honor on the South Lawn. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

President George W. Bush escorts Pope Benedict XVI along the White House Colonnade for their meeting in the Oval Office Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following the Pope's welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush and Pope Benedict XVI pause along the White House Colonnade to look at the Rose Garden on their way for a meeting in the Oval Office Wednesday, April 16, 2008, following the Pope's welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

Members of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps perform on the South Lawn of the White House April 16, 2008, at the welcoming ceremony for Pope Benedict XVI. White House photo by Eric Draper....

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush applaud as Pope Benedict XVI acknowledges being sung happy birthday by the thousands of guests Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at his welcoming ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper.

Military personnel salute as the Alitalia jetliner carrying Pope Benedict XVI arrives at Andrews Air Force Base. The Pontiff will be welcomed Wednesday at the White House and will celebrate Mass Thursday morning before continuing his U.S. visit in New York City. White House photo by Chris Greenberg....

President George W. Bush and Laura Bush greet Pope Benedict XVI on his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, April 15, 2008, the first stop of a six-day visit to the United States. White House photo by Shealah Craighead....

President George W. Bush, Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter, Jenna Bush, walk with Pope Benedict XVI after the Pontiff's arrival Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush walks the red carpet with Pope Benedict XVI upon the Pontiff's arrival Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. Mrs. Laura Bush and daughter Jenna also were on hand to accompany welcome the Pope. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...

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U.S. Naval Academy Football

BUSH PRESENTS TROPHY - President George W. Bush congratulates U.S. Naval Academy head football coach Ken Niumatalolo after presenting the team the Commander-in-Chief trophy at a White House Rose Garden ceremony, April 14, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley...

BUSH DONS ACADEMY HAT - President George W. Bush dons a U.S. Naval Academy cowboy hat presented to him by midshipmen team captains Reggie Campbell, left, and Irv Spencer after presentation of the Commander-in-Chief trophy to the football team in a White House Rose Garden ceremony, April 14, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley...

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General David Petraeus

President George W. Bush meets with General David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper.

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President Bush Attends Medal of Honor Ceremony for
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor, U.S. Navy

President George W. Bush smiles as he shares a moment with George and Sally Monsoor after presenting them the Congressional Medal of Honor in honor of their son, Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor. The Navy SEAL was honored posthumously Tuesday, April 8, 2008, for his heroism while serving in Iraq. White House photo by David Bohrer.

WASHINGTON (April 8, 2008) President George W. Bush, right, walks with George and Sally Monsoor after presenting them with the Medal of Honor Tuesday, April 8, 2008 during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House for the actions of their son during combat in Iraq. Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (Seal) Michael A. Monsoor has been posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for diving onto a grenade to save his teammates in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Sept. 29, 2006.

Monsoor also received the Silver Star for his actions in May during the same deployment in 2006 when he exposed himself to heavy enemy fire to rescue and treat an injured teammate. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Aho (Released)

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President George W. Bush and Russia's President Vladimir Putin

President George W. Bush and Russia's President Vladimir Putin take a sunset walk on a pier along the Black Sea during a visit by President and Mrs. Bush Saturday, April 5, 2008, to President Putin's summer retreat, Bocharov Ruchey, in Sochi, Russia. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush and Russia's President Vladimir Putin share a quiet moment on a pier overlooking the Black Sea Saturday, April 5, 2008, at President Putin's summer retreat, Bocharov Ruchey, in Sochi, Russia. White House photo by Eric Draper.

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President Bush Attends North Atlantic Council Summit Meeting

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ivo Sanader appear on stage with dancers in traditional Croatian garb Saturday, April 5, 2008, in Zagreb's St. Mark's Square. The President and Mrs. Bush made the overnight stop in the Croatian capitol before departing for Russia. White House photo by Eric Draper...  Full Story         

President George W. Bush speaks with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Thursday, April 3, 2008, during the 2008 NATO Summit in Bucharest. White House photo by Eric Draper. Full Story

Mrs. Laura Bush walks with the spouses of NATO leaders Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the open-aired Dimitrie Gusti Village Museum in Bucharest. With her are Maria Basescu, right, spouse of Romania’s President Traian Basescu, and Alexandra Coman, fiancé of Romania’s Foreign Minister Adrian Cioroianu. White House photo by Shealah Craighead.....

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President Bush and President Yushchenko

President George W. Bush and President Viktor Yushchenko review the troops during arrival ceremonies Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the Presidential Secretariat in Kyiv. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush carries a bouquet of flowers on his arrival to meet President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine, and his wife, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the Presidential Secretariat in Kyiv for their welcoming ceremony. White House photo by Chris Greenberg...  Full Story

President George W. Bush and President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine, raise their glasses in a toast Tuesday, April 1, 2008, during a social lunch at the Presidential Secretariat in Kyiv. White House photo by Eric Draper...

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President George W. Bush & President Traian Basescu

President George W. Bush stands with President Traian Basescu of Romania, during welcoming ceremonies Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airport in Constanta, Romania. With them on the red carpet are Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Maria Basescu. White House photo by Eric Draper....

President George W. Bush and President Traian Basescu of Romania, exchange handshakes during their meeting Wednesday, April 2, 2008, in Neptun, Romania. White House photo by Eric Draper...

President George W. Bush reaches out to U.S. military personnel Wednesday, April 2, 2008, as he arrived at Mihail Kogaliceanu Airport in Constanta, Romania, for his return flight to Bucharest after meeting with President Traian Basescu at his presidential retreat in Neptun. White House photo by Eric Draper...