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October 2007
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during the launching of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research at King Fahd Medical City Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Over the next quarter-century, an estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer does not respect national boundaries, which is why people from every country must share their knowledge, resources and experiences to protect women from this disease."
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during the launching of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research at King Fahd Medical City Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Over the next quarter-century, an estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer does not respect national boundaries, which is why people from every country must share their knowledge, resources and experiences to protect women from this disease."
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses U.S. embassy staff Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, during her visit to Riyadh, Saudia Arabia. Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by Mr. Bade Al-Romaih, Guest Relations Manager for the Conference Palace Hotel, upon her arrival for a private lunch Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during the launching of the U.S.-Saudi Arabia Partnership for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research at King Fahd Medical City Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Over the next quarter-century, an estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer does not respect national boundaries, which is why people from every country must share their knowledge, resources and experiences to protect women from this disease." Mrs. Laura Bush meets with His Royal Highness Prince Mishaael bin Majed bin Abdul Aziz, the Governor of Jeddah, upon her arrival Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud at the King's palace Oct. 23, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Also pictured is Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to the United States Adel A. Al-Jubeir. Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a "Breaking the Silence" Coffee with breast cancer survivors and members of their families Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mrs. Laura Bush talks with Dr. Samia Al-Amoudi, a breast cancer survivor, during a "Breaking the Silence" Coffee Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Bush met with breast cancer survivors and members of their families to discuss awareness issues. Pictured at left is Dr. Samia's daughter, Esraa Al-Harbi, 10-year-old author of a children's book entitled, "My Mother and Breast Cancer." The child at center is unidentified. Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Dr. Rasha al-Sabah, right, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, during a Diwaniya held by political women leaders Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Also pictured is the Minister of Education Dr. Nouriyah Al-Sabih.
Mrs. Laura Bush attends a Diwaniya with political women leaders Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. A Diwaniya is a neighborhood forum where current topics are discussed. Traditionally held by Kuwaiti males on a nightly or weekly basis, Diwaniyas increasingly include women. Mrs. Laura Bush meets with students after speaking about the English Access Microscholarship Program at the Ministry of Education Training Facility in Kuwait City, Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007.
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with Amir Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City. Mrs. Laura Bush is received by His Majesty King Abdullah II at Beit al Urdun Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in Amman, Jordan.
Mrs. Laura Bush helps Balkes Nafe put together a puzzle during a visit with young patients in the Children's Playroom at the King Hussein Cancer Center Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in Amman, Jordan. Also pictured are Her Royal Highness Princess Ghida Talal, left, and Her Royal Highness Princess Dina Mired bin Ra'ad. Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks regarding the U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness and Research after touring the King Hussein Medical Center Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, in Amman, Jordan. "Over the next quarter-century, an estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer," said Mrs. Bush. "People from every country must share their knowledge, resources and experience, because this disease affects women in every country."
Mrs. Laura Bush tours the Petra Church with Dr. Barbara Porter, Director of the American Center for Oriental Research, during a walk through the ancient city that included homes, a temple, an amphitheater and royal tombs. The church was discovered in 1973 by an American archeologist. It's estimated that the church was built in the fifth century and included three apses. The mosaic tile covered both church's side aisles.

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