President George W. Bush and Jim Towey pause to smile at Mr. Towey's children during the Ceremony in which the President names him as the Director of the Faith-Based & Community Initiatives Director in the Roosevelt Room Feb. 1. "The purpose of this initiative recognizes the power of faith in helping heal some of our nation's wounds," said the President. "And today, I'm honored to name Jim Towey as its new head and new director. He has served a Republican senator and a Democratic governor. He understands there are things more important than political parties." White House photob by Eric Draper.

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President George W. Bush and Jim Towey pause to smile at Mr. Towey's children during the Ceremony in which the President names him as the Director of the Faith-Based & Community Initiatives Director in the Roosevelt Room Feb. 1. "The purpose of this initiative recognizes the power of faith in helping heal some of our nation's wounds," said the President. "And today, I'm honored to name Jim Towey as its new head and new director. He has served a Republican senator and a Democratic governor. He understands there are things more important than political parties." White House photob by Eric Draper.