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President Bush Visits Military Personnel and Coalition Forces
Members of the military line the path to the stage as President George W. Bush appeared Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. An estimated 4,000 troops heard the President say "…History will say, it was when you were called upon, you served, and the service you rendered was absolutely necessary to defeat an enemy overseas so we do not have to face them here at home." White House photo by Eric Draper
Members of the military line the path to the stage as President George W. Bush appeared Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. An estimated 4,000 troops heard the President say "…History will say, it was when you were called upon, you served, and the service you rendered was absolutely necessary to defeat an enemy overseas so we do not have to face them here at home..." White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
President George W. Bush sits with participants during a roundtable discussion on democracy and development with Kuwaiti women Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Kuwait City prior to his departure from the country. White House photo by Eric Draper
A participant listens to President George W. Bush as he joins a roundtable discussion Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, on democracy and development with Kuwaiti women in Kuwait City. The President told the women, "All societies are enriched by the participation of women. I happen to believe very strongly in the freedom agenda and I think an integral part of that agenda is making sure that all participants in society have got an equal voice." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush leans toward Dr. Rasha Al Sabah, Kuwait's Undersecretary for Higher Education, during a roundtable discussion in Kuwait City, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, on democracy and development with Kuwaiti women. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Gen. David Petraeus meet Saturday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. White House photo by Eric Draper
Flanked by Gen. David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force in Iraq, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Ryan Crocker and Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice, President George W. Bush delivers a statement Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, during a visit to Camp Arifjan before departing Kuwait. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is given a tour of the Operations Center at Camp Arifjan Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, during his visit to the Kuwait camp to meet with the United States Ambassador to Iraq and Commander of the Multi-National Force in Iraq. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush emphasizes a point as he speaks to troops at Camp Arifjan Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Kuwait. Said the President, "There is no doubt in my mind when history is written, the final page will say: Victory was achieved by the United States of America for the good of the world; that by doing the hard work now, we can look back and say, the United States of America is more secure, and generations of Americans will be able to live in peace." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers a statement Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, after meeting with Gen. David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Forces in Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush reaches out to shake the hands of troops Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, during his visit to Camp Arifjan, the last stop in his Kuwait tour before continuing on to Bahrain. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush nods his head and salutes Gen. David Petraeus as he departs Camp Arifjan Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, during his last stop in Kuwait. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush smiles as he stands with King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa as they view the honor guard Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, during arrival ceremonies in Manama, Bahrain. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa meet Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in the Ritz Carlton-Bahrain before participating in a working dinner. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush reaches out to troops at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, during his last stop in the country before continuing on to Bahrain. White House photo by Eric Draper
Members of the military line the path to the stage as President George W. Bush appeared Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. An estimated 4,000 troops heard the President say "…History will say, it was when you were called upon, you served, and the service you rendered was absolutely necessary to defeat an enemy overseas so we do not have to face them here at home." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush stands in front of a U.S. flag Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, as he addresses military personnel and coalition forces at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait. The President told the troops, "It's hard work you're doing, but it's necessary work." White House photo by Eric Draper
Troops reach out for President George W. Bush as he leaves the stage after delivering remarks to military personnel and coalition forces at Camp Arifjan before departing Kuwait Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, for Bahrain. White House photo by Eric Draper
An estimated 4,000 troops listen to remarks by President George W. Bush Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush enjoys the moment with performers Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, after being presented with a sword by King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, left, during arrival ceremonies in Manama, Bahrain. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush reaches out to King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa as he deplanes Air Force One Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, after arriving at Bahrain International Airport in Manama, Bahrain. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa break out in laughter as they sit on stage for the arrival ceremonies welcoming President Bush to Bahrain Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, in Manama. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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