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President Bush Departs for Europe
President George W. Bush speaks to the media before departing the South Lawn of the White House for Andrews Air Force Base en route to Europe for a weeklong visit during which he will address a variety of issues with counterparts in Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Vatican City, France and the United Kingdom. Said the President, "The U.S. economy has continued to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges. We got to keep our economies flexible; both the U.S. economy and European economies need to be flexible in order to deal with today's challenges. I'm looking forward to my trip." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush speaks to the media before departing the South Lawn of the White House for Andrews Air Force Base en route to Europe for a weeklong visit during which he will address a variety of issues with counterparts in Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Vatican City, France and the United Kingdom. Said the President, "The U.S. economy has continued to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges. We got to keep our economies flexible; both the U.S. economy and European economies need to be flexible in order to deal with today's challenges. I'm looking forward to my trip..." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian Full Story
President George W. Bush walks through an honor cordon with Prime Minister Janez Jansa of Slovenia after arriving Monday, June 9, 2008, at Ljubljana International Airport on the first stop of his European visit. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Slovenia's Prime Minister Janez Jansa shake hands as President Bush prepared to depart Ljubljana International Airport Monday, June 9, 2008, for nearby Kranj after arriving in the central European country on the first leg of his weeklong visit to the continent. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush speaks to the media before departing the South Lawn of the White House for Andrews Air Force Base en route to Europe for a weeklong visit during which he will address a variety of issues with counterparts in Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Vatican City, France and the United Kingdom. Said the President, "The U.S. economy has continued to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges. We got to keep our economies flexible; both the U.S. economy and European economies need to be flexible in order to deal with today's challenges. I'm looking forward to my trip." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush waves as she arrives at Kabul International Airport, Sunday, June 8, 2008. Mrs. Bush traveled to Afghanistan to highlight the continued U.S. commitment to the country and its President Hamid Karzai. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by Governor Habiba Sarabi after arriving in Bamiyan province Sunday, June 8, 2008. Appointed in 2005, the former Minister of Women’s Affairs is the only female governor in Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
New Zealand soldiers perform a traditional warrior’s dance Sunday, June 8, 2008, during a welcoming ceremony for Mrs. Laura Bush at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush greets New Zealand troops during her welcoming ceremony Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base. New Zealand’s military took over the Afghanistan military compound from U.S. troops in 2003. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted Sunday, June 8, 2008, by New Zealand troops performing a traditional warrior dance at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province. Standing with her is Major Justin de la Haye. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Governor Habiba Sarabi, center, introduces Mrs. Laura Bush to Col. Hafizullah Paymon, Commander of the Afghan Regional Training Center, during a visit to the Police Training Academy in Bamiyan, Afghanistan there Sunday, June 8, 2008. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush and Governor Habiba Sarabi, in white, meet with female police trainees who will graduate June 15th from Non-Commissioned Officer Training during a visit Sunday, June 8, 2008, to the Police Training Academy in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a roundtable discussion Sunday, June 8, 2008, with three recent female graduates of the Police Training Academy in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. With her from left are: Governor Habiba Sarabi, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan William Wood, Michael Yates, USAID Mission Director, and Paula Dobriansky, U.S. Under Secretary of Global Affairs. There are currently an estimated 420 female police officers in the country. Women comprise less than one percent of the senior ranks of the police. The majority of these women serve in Kabul; two women serve as brigadier generals. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush smiles as she meets Sunday, June 8, 2008, with female graduates of the Police Training Academy in Bamiyan province in Afghanistan. With her is Bamiyan Governor Habiba Sarabi. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush greets New Zealand Police officers Sunday, June 8, 2008, during her visit to the Police Training Academy in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. Mrs. Bush traveled to Afghanistan to highlight the continued U.S. commitment to the country and its President Hamid Karzai. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush gives a salute upon his arrival to Andrews Air Force Base Monday, June 9, 2008, before boarding Air Force One on a week-long trip to Europe. White House photo by Eric Draper
Future students of the Ayenda Learning Center wave flags and greet Mrs. Laura Bush during her visit to the construction site of the Ayenda Learning Center Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by future students of the Ayenda Learning Center during her visit to the school's construction site Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. Joining Mrs. Bush is Governor of Bamiran Province Habiba Sarabi, left, and Ihsan Ullah Bayat, who directed a tour of the site. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Students sing as they welcome Mrs. Laura Bush to the future site of the Ayenda Learning Center Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by Habiba Sarabi, Governor of Bamiran Province, right, and students of the Ayenda Learning Center Sunday, June 8, 2008, during a tour of the school's construction site in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by Governor of Bamiran Province, Habiba Sarabi, right, and students, during a tour of the future site of the Ayenda Learning Center Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bamiyan, Afghanistan.The tour was led by Ihsan Ullah Bayat, far left. Once completed, the Ayenda Learning Center will provide a safe and nurturing environment for 128 of Bamiyan most disadvantaged children to live. At the same time, it will provide educational opportunities for as many as 210 children in the region. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with local leaders as she arrives June 9, 2008 at the Bamiyan Bazaar in Afghanistan to inaugurate work on the road project. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
A young girl is seen outside of the Ayenda Learning Center during Mrs. Bush's visit Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush, to the right of the podium, is introduced June 9, 2008 by the Bamiyan major as workmen prepare to break ground for the Bamiyan Bazaar road project in Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by Ihsan Ullah Bayat, top let, and young Afghan girls during a tour of the construction site of the Ayenda Learning Center Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bamiyan, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush, left, assists local officials with the ribbon cutting ceremony June 9, 2008 in Afghanistan at the ground-breaking ceremonies for the 1.96 kilometer Bamiyan road project through the bazaar. The new road will link up with a 1.72 kilometer road from the airport to the town center completed in 2007 with U.S. support. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush greets local businesswomen as she tours the marketplace of the Arzu and Bamiyan Women’s Business Association on June 9, 2008 in Afghanistan. The carpets, embroidery and other Afghan wares are all made by women. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is joined by Afghan Foreign Minister Rangeen Dadfar Spanta, center right, for a meeting with Afghan teachers and students, Sunday, June 8, 2008, during an unannounced visit to Kabul. Attending the meeting were representatives from Kabul University, American University of Afghanistan, International School of Kabul and the Women's Teacher Training Institute. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush poses for a photo with US troops during her visit to Bagram Air Force Base Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bagram, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with faculty and students from Afghan universities and international schools, Sunday, June 8, 2008, during an unannounced visit to Kabul. Attending the meeting were representatives from Kabul University, American University of Afghanistan, International School of Kabul and the Women's Teacher Training Institute. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks to US troops during her visit to Bagram Air Force Base Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bagram, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush shakes hands with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Sunday, June 8, 2008, during their press availability at the presidential palace in Kabul. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush poses for a photo with a US soldier during her visit to Bagram Air Force Base Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Bagram, Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Under the boughs of the trees of Gul Khana Palace, Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks Sunday, June 8, 2008, during a press availability with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan in Kabul. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Afghan women entrepreneurs during her visit to the marketplace of Arzu and Bamiyan Women's Business Association Sunday, June 8, 2008, in Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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