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Mrs. Laura Bush delivers the commencement speech on Saturday, May 20, 2006, to Roger Williams University’s graduating class of 2006, in Bristol, Rhode Island. In her remark, Mrs. Bush recognized Nadima Sahar, Arezo Kohistani and Mahbooba Babrakzai, the first graduates of the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women at Roger Williams University: “American women know that Afghanistan’s future success requires widespread education among Afghans. By educating promising young Afghan women in American colleges, the Initiative is making sure Afghanistan’s future leaders will extend the freedom and opportunity of their new democracy to all Afghans – including women and girls,” said Mrs. Bush. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers the commencement speech on Saturday, May 20, 2006, to Roger Williams University’s graduating class of 2006, in Bristol, Rhode Island. In her remark, Mrs. Bush recognized Nadima Sahar, Arezo Kohistani and Mahbooba Babrakzai, the first graduates of the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women at Roger Williams University: “American women know that Afghanistan’s future success requires widespread education among Afghans. By educating promising young Afghan women in American colleges, the Initiative is making sure Afghanistan’s future leaders will extend the freedom and opportunity of their new democracy to all Afghans – including women and girls,” said Mrs. Bush. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses graduates and their families, Friday, May 19, 2006 at Louisiana State University's 259th Commencement in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. "We look with tremendous respect to what happened on the LSU campus," said the vice president of LSU's response to Hurricane Katrina. "This community stood together as one, and provided an example of teamwork and compassion that impressed the entire nation. And on behalf of the nation, I thank you." White House photo by David Bohrer
Upon landing in Louisana, Vice President Dick Cheney talks with Louisiana State University Student Body President Michelle Gieg and Chancellor Sean O'Keefe alongside Air Force Two. The vice president delivered the commencement address to over 3,000 bachelors, masters, and doctoral students. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks on the American Competitiveness Initiative to an audience at Northern Kentucy University, Friday, May 19, 2006 in Highland Heights, Ky. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
President George W. Bush gestures as he addresses his remarks on the American Competitiveness Initiative to an audience at Northern Kentucy University, Friday, May 19, 2006 in Highland Heights, Ky. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
President George W. Bush greets audience members following his address on the American Competitiveness Initiative to an audience at Northern Kentucy University, Friday, May 19, 2006 in Highland Heights, Ky. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
President George W. Bush meets with David Trinh, 17, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Friday, May 19, 2006 in Covington, Kentucky, recognized by the USA Freedom Corps for his volunteer work in his community. David Trinh is president and co-founder of The Bethany Group, a student volunteer organization. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers the commencement speech on Saturday, May 20, 2006, to Roger Williams University’s graduating class of 2006, in Bristol, Rhode Island. In her remark, Mrs. Bush recognized Nadima Sahar, Arezo Kohistani and Mahbooba Babrakzai, the first graduates of the Initiative to Educate Afghan Women at Roger Williams University: “American women know that Afghanistan’s future success requires widespread education among Afghans. By educating promising young Afghan women in American colleges, the Initiative is making sure Afghanistan’s future leaders will extend the freedom and opportunity of their new democracy to all Afghans – including women and girls,” said Mrs. Bush. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Dr. Roy Nirschel, President of Roger Williams University, thanks Mrs. Laura Bush for delivering the commencement speech at Roger Williams University on Saturday, May 20, 2006, in Bristol, Rhode Island. Mrs. Bush was awarded an honorary doctorate in education from Roger Williams University. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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