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Middle East Trip, May 2008
Middle East Trip, May 2008
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."
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."
 
An Egyptian honor guard stands at attention at the arrival of Air Force One with President George W. Bush and Laura Bush Saturday, May 17, 2008, to Sharm el-Sheik International Airport in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt. President George W. Bush is joined by Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Saturday, May 17, 2008, as they speak with members of the media following their meeting in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt.
President George W. Bush walks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Saturday, May 17, 2008, as they arrive to speak with members of the media following their meeting in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt. President George W. Bush waves as he walks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai Saturday, May 17, 2008, following their meeting with members of the media in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt.
President George W. Bush is joined by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Saturday, May 17, 2008, as they speak with members of the media following their meeting in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt. President George W. Bush shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the conclusion of their meeting with members of the media in Sharm el-Shiek, Egypt.
Mrs. Laura Bush sits with Ms. Hilda Arellano, USAID Cairo Mission Director, as they prepare to launch out on a Challenger Boat Tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mrs. Laura Bush listens to Dr. Mohamed Salem, Head of the South Sinai Protectorates, Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency, as they prepare to depart for a coral reefs and ocean conservation tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Joining them are Ms. Hilda Arellano, USAID Cairo Mission Director, and Mr. Amir Ali, Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association.
Mrs. Laura Bush is seen as she prepares to leave on the Challenger Boat Tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mrs. Laura Bush and Mrs. Anita McBride, Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to the First Lady, listen to Mr. Amir Ali, Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association, as they head out for a coral reefs and ocean conservation tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
Mrs. Laura Bush looks out from underwater windows during her coral reefs and ocean conservation tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with members of the media following her participation in a coral reefs and ocean conservation tour Saturday, May 17, 2008, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
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. 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."
President George W. Bush meets with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Sunday, May 18, 2008. 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.
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." President George W. Bush shakes hands at the conclusion of his meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, Sunday, May 18, 2008.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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."
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."

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