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President Delivers "State of the Union"
President George W. Bush reacts to applause while delivering the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. Also pictured are Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush reacts to applause while delivering the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. Also pictured are Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert. White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
During the first Cabinet meeting with Secretary Tom Ridge attending as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, President George W. Bush addresses the media in the Cabinet Room Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. "Tonight, I'm going in front of our nation to talk about the great challenges that face our country, but no doubt that we'll be able to handle those challenges because we are a great country," President Bush said referring to his State of the Union speech. White House photo by Tina Hager
President George W. Bush reacts to applause while delivering the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. Also pictured are Vice President Dick Cheney, left, and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert. White House photo by Eric Draper
Laura Bush turns to her guest, Dr. Peter Mugyenyi of Uganda, during President George W. Bush's State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. Serving as chairman for several efforts fighting the spread of the AIDS virus, Dr. Mugyenyi directs the Joint Clinical Research Center in Uganda. In his speech President Bush asked Congress to commit $15 billion to afflicted African nations and the Caribbean. White House photo by Susan Sterner
Congress applauds President Bush during his State of the Union Address at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday Jan. 28, 2003. Discussing the spread of the AIDS virus, President Bush asked Congress to commit $15 billion in aid for African nations and the Caribbean tormented by the disease. “The qualities of courage and compassion that we strive for in America also determine our conduct abroad,” said the President. “This conviction leads us into the world to help the afflicted, and defend the peace, and confound the designs of evil men.” White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush delivers his State of the Union address to the nation and a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. White House photo by Susan Sterner
After delivering his State of the Union speech, President Bush waves to his wife, Laura Bush, as he leaves the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush hands Vice President Dick Cheney and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (not pictured) a copy of his State of the Union Address upon his arrival to the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2003. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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