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President Bush, President Arroyo Hold Joint Press Conference
President George W. Bush and President Arroyo review the troops. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and President Arroyo review the troops. White House photo by Paul Morse Full Story
Flags are raised high as President George W. Bush hosts a State Arrival Ceremony for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Philippines on the South Lawn Monday, May 19, 2003. "The Philippines was the first democracy in Asia and has a proud tradition of democratic values, love of family and faith in God. President Arroyo, you are carrying this tradition forward, and I'm proud to call you friend," said President Bush in his remarks. "Today the First Lady and I are honored to welcome you and Attorney Arroyo to America and to the White House. Mabuhay!" White House photo by Paul Morse
President Bush, President Arroyo, Mrs. Bush and Mr. Arroyo (far left) stand for the playing of the national anthems of the United States and the Philippines at the beginning of the ceremony. White House photo by Eric Draper
Sharing the stage with President Bush, Philippine President Arroyo is given a warm welcome by volleys of enthusiastic cheers during the South Lawn ceremony. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Arroyo review the troops. White House photo by Paul Morse
World War II Filipino-American veterans cheer for Presidents Bush and Arroyo. "I am proud of the contributions that Filipinos and Filipino Americans make to the American economy and society," said President Arroyo in her remarks. "In a quiet, but equally substantive way, we can compare it to the contribution made by Philippine World War II veterans to the defense of our common freedom and security." White House photo by Tina Hager
At the end of the ceremony, President Bush, Mrs. Bush, President Arroyo and Mr. Arroyo wave from the Truman Balcony. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Interior Secretary Gale Norton tour Moro Rock and the surrounding areas at Sequoia National Park in California. File photo. White House photo by Eric Draper.
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