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President Bush Meets with Vice President Abd Al-Mahdi of Iraq
President George W. Bush stands with Iraqi leaders after their meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. With him from left are: Hoshyar Zebari, Foreign Minister, Vice President Abd al-Mahdi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush stands with Iraqi leaders after their meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. With him from left are: Hoshyar Zebari, Foreign Minister, Vice President Abd al-Mahdi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. White House photo by Chris Greenberg Full Story
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
President George W. Bush stands with Iraqi leaders after their meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. With him from left are: Hoshyar Zebari, Foreign Minister, Vice President Abd al-Mahdi, and Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush speaks before the World Economic Forum on the Middle East Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The President told his audience, "I know these are trying times, but the future is in your hands –- and freedom and peace are within your grasp." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush speaks before the World Economic Forum on the Middle East Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. The speech marked the final stop on the President’s Mideast agenda that included visits to Israel and Saudi Arabia. On stage with the President is Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum. 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
President George W. Bush shakes hands with Jordan's King Abdullah II at the conclusion of their meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
A young girl presents Mrs. Laura Bush with flowers before her departure Sunday, May 18, 2008, following a roundtable discussion with students on Big Read Egypt/U.S. at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages at Sharm El Sheikh. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
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
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as she participates in a Big Read Egypt/U.S. roundtable discussion Sunday, May 18, 2008, with students at the Fayrouz Experimental School for Languages at Sharm El Sheikh. Mrs. Bush told the participants that the Big Read partnership will use literature to enhance understanding of each other’s societies and will also awaken the joy of reading in both Egyptians and Americans, particularly young people. Sitting with her is Dr. Yousry Saber Hussein El-Gamal, Minister of Education. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush listens to participants at a Big Read Egypt/U.S. roundtable Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh. The Big Read Egypt/U.S. is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the National Endowment for the Arts, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Arts Midwest, and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Students at Farouz Experimental School for Languages at Sharm El Sheikh await the arrival of Mrs. Laura Bush after per participation Sunday, May 18, 2008, at a Big Read Egypt/U.S. roundtable. Mrs. Bush was greeted with song and presented flowers before her departure. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks at the Egyptian Education Initiative meeting Sunday, May 18, 2008, at the World Economic Forum – International Congress Centre in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mrs. Bush told her audience, "Advances in technology and global communication are opening new markets and expanding opportunities for people around the world. The Egyptian Education Initiative recognizes that improved education is the key to taking advantage of these opportunities." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
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
 
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