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President Delivers Commencement Address at the United States Merchant Marine Academy
Graduates celebrate during their graduation ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, Monday, June 19, 2006. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
Graduates celebrate during their graduation ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, Monday, June 19, 2006. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt Full Story
President George W. Bush delivers the commencement address during the graduation ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, Monday, June 19, 2006. “America has invested in you, and she has high expectations," said President Bush. "My call to you is this: Trust your instincts, and use the skills you were taught here to give back to your nation. Do not be afraid of mistakes; learn from them. Show leadership and character in whatever you do. The world lies before you. I ask you to go forth with faith in America, and confidence in the eternal promise of liberty." White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
President George W. Bush delivers the commencement address during the graduation ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, Monday, June 19, 2006. “In times of peace, the Merchant Marine helps ensure our economic security by keeping the oceans open to trade,” said the President. “In times of war, the Merchant Marine is the lifeline of our troops overseas, carrying critical supplies, equipment, and personnel.” White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
Families and friends attend the graduation ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, Monday, June 19, 2006. “For more than six decades, the mission of this Academy has been to graduate highly skilled mariners to serve America's economic and national security needs,” said President Bush. “To train you for these responsibilities, this Academy sharpens your mind, it strengthens your body, and builds up your character.” White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
President George W. Bush waves to the audience with a recent graduate during the graduation ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, Monday, June 19, 2006. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
President George W. Bush greets graduates as they receive their degrees during the graduation ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, Monday, June 19, 2006. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
Graduates celebrate during their graduation ceremony at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York, Monday, June 19, 2006. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks at the Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize Luncheon, Monday, June 19, 2006 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. White House photo by David Bohrer
 
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