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Mrs. Bush's Remarks at Pepperdine University Commencement Ceremony
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the University of Pepperdine's Seaver College Class of 2007 during commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Malibu, Calif. Mrs. Bush, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the event, told the graduates, "The Pepperdine Class of 2007 -- and all of us in the United States -- have freely received the blessings of our nation: good health and prosperity; opportunity and freedom. Our country is also blessed with compassionate citizens who freely give to other nations in need. Many of these compassionate citizens are right here at Pepperdine." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the University of Pepperdine's Seaver College Class of 2007 during commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Malibu, Calif. Mrs. Bush, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the event, told the graduates, "The Pepperdine Class of 2007 -- and all of us in the United States -- have freely received the blessings of our nation: good health and prosperity; opportunity and freedom. Our country is also blessed with compassionate citizens who freely give to other nations in need. Many of these compassionate citizens are right here at Pepperdine." White House photo by Shealah Craighead Full Story
Some of the estimated 10,000 people, including 635 graduates, are in attendance Saturday, April 28, 2007, for the commencement ceremonies at Pepperdine University's Seaver College in Malibu, California. Mrs. Laura Bush delivered the commencement speech to the graduates and also was the recipient of Pepperdine's Honorary Doctor of Laws degree. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush receives an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Dr. Andrew K. Benton, President of Pepperdine University Saturday, April 28, 2007, as Pepperdine Board of Regents member Eff W. Martin, delivers the Conferring Statement. The presentation came during the commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2007 at Pepperdine's Seaver College in Malibu. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush addresses the University of Pepperdine's Seaver College Class of 2007 during commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Malibu, Calif. Mrs. Bush, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree during the event, told the graduates, "The Pepperdine Class of 2007 -- and all of us in the United States -- have freely received the blessings of our nation: good health and prosperity; opportunity and freedom. Our country is also blessed with compassionate citizens who freely give to other nations in need. Many of these compassionate citizens are right here at Pepperdine." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
A graduate of the University of Pepperdine's Seaver College raises his diploma Saturday, April 28, 2007, during commencement ceremonies in Malibu, California. The event was highlighted by an address from Mrs. Laura Bush, who also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the school. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush congratulates the three Valedictorians of the 2007 graduating class at Pepperdine University's Seaver College Saturday, April 28, 2007, during commencement ceremonies on the Malibu, California campus. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush walks through the Women of Antiquities exhibit Saturday, April 28, 2007, during a visit to the Getty Villa in Malibu, Calif. Mrs. Bush made the visit after delivering the commencement address to the 2007 graduates of Pepperdine University's Seaver College. She's joined by Dr. Karol Wight, right, Acting Curator of Antiquities at the J.Paul Getty Museum; Mrs. Louise Bryson, Chair of the J. Paul Getty Board of Trustees; Brad Freeman, second from left, longtime Bush family friend, and Dr. Michael Brand, Director of the J.Paul Getty Museum. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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