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President Bush Visits National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program, Discusses Global War on Terror
President George W. Bush delivers remarks Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, to the National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program. Said the President, "On this campus you're helping train the next generation of military and civilian leaders who will defend our nation against the real and true threats of the 21st century. I thank you for your patriotism; I thank you for your hard work; and I thank you for your devotion to protecting the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers remarks Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, to the National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program. Said the President, "On this campus you're helping train the next generation of military and civilian leaders who will defend our nation against the real and true threats of the 21st century. I thank you for your patriotism; I thank you for your hard work; and I thank you for your devotion to protecting the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
President George W. Bush is joined by Major General Carla Hawley-Bowland, Commanding General of the North Atlantic Regional Medical Command and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, during his address to reporters Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, following his visit with wounded military personnel at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush speaks with Sgt. Besiki Balakhadze, a member of the Georgian Army Coalition Forces, during a visit Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where the soldier is recovering from wounds received during Operation Iraqi Freedom. With them is interpreter Staff Sgt. Tatiana Ivanova, also of the Georgian Army Coalition Forces. White House photo by Eric Draper
President Bush stands with U.S. Army Spc. Daryl Sullivan of Dyer, Ind., as the soldier's wife, Sarah, takes their photo Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, during the President's visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where Spc. Sullivan is recovering from wounds received during Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush stands with the extended family of U.S. Army Sgt. Jason Shepperly of Birmingham, Ala., during a visit Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where the soldier is recovering from wounds received during Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush visits with U.S. Army Sgt. Pengchun Pech of Lynne, Mass., Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where the soldier is recovering from wounds received during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Looking on is his wife, Leakhenavodey Pech, and 22-month-old son, Tommy, sit nearby. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush talks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Dr. Charles William Fox, Jr. (Retired) and wife, Jan, of Leesburg, Va. during a visit Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, with wounded military personnel at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, in Washington, D.C. General Fox, CEO of Project Hope, was injured by an IED while helping to build a state-of-the-art cancer treatment facility for children in Basra. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers remarks Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, to the National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program. Said the President, "On this campus you're helping train the next generation of military and civilian leaders who will defend our nation against the real and true threats of the 21st century. I thank you for your patriotism; I thank you for your hard work; and I thank you for your devotion to protecting the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper
Vice President Dick Cheney and Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi stand together Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 before their meeting at the Piazza Colonna in Rome. Said the Vice President after their meeting, "This great nation is a fine ally of the United States, and millions of Americans are proud to claim Italian heritage. When we think of Italy, we think of your wonderful people, your rich history and culture of the beautiful land you call home." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney and Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi hold a news conference Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008 following their meetings at the Piazza Colonna in Rome. Said the Vice President, "In addition to our excellent cooperation on key global security issues, our governments are working closely with Italians to enhance the economic relationship between our two countries. We have much on our common agenda. There is a great deal more we can and will do to add to the prosperity of our nations, to strengthen our common security, and to bring greater peace to the world." White House photo by David Bohrer
 
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