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President Bush Offers Condolences at Virginia Tech Memorial Convocation
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks during the Convocation Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Blacksburg, Va., honoring the students, faculty and staff who died or were injured in Monday's tragic shooting at Virginia Tech. President Bush said, "It's impossible to make sense of such violence and suffering." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks during the Convocation Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Blacksburg, Va., honoring the students, faculty and staff who died or were injured in Monday's tragic shooting at Virginia Tech. President Bush said, "It's impossible to make sense of such violence and suffering." White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
Mrs. Lynne Cheney addresses a group of naturalized American citizens during a special naturalization ceremony at the National Archives Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Lynne Cheney applauds the group of naturalized American citizens as they stand to participate in the swearing in ceremony during a special naturalization ceremony at the National Archives Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Lynne Cheney hands out a copy of, “The Citizen’s Almanac,” during a special naturalization ceremony at the National Archives Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Washington, D.C.
Arlene Oftedahl of Burke, Va., center, is all smiles as she and some of America’s newest citizens applaud Mrs. Cheney as she delivers her remarks during a special naturalization ceremony at the National Archives Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Washington, D.C.
American citizens are sworn in during a special naturalization ceremony at the National Archives Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Cheney addressed the new citizens and presented each one with a copy of, “The Citizen’s Almanac,” a new book that highlights some of the most important historical symbols, decisions and documents in America’s history.
Students comfort each other during a Convocation on the Virginia Tech campus Tuesday, April 17, 2007, honoring the victims of a deadly shooting Monday. Thirty-three people, including the gunman, died in the rampage at the Blacksburg, Va. school. White House photo by Eric Draper
Nikki Giovanni, renown poet and Virginia Tech English professor, raises her arms in cheer after offering remarks Tuesday, April 17, 2007, during a Convocation honoring the victims of Monday's deadly shooting. "We are the Hokies! We will prevail! We will prevail! We are Virginia Tech!" Ms. Giovanni said, bringing the audience to its feet and into spontaneous cheer. White House photo by Eric Draper
As the American flag flies at half staff in memory of the 33 who died Monday at Virginia Tech, Marine One, with President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush aboard, lifts off the South Lawn Tuesday, April 17, 2007, en route to Andrews Air Force Base. The President and Mrs. Bush were headed to Blacksburg, Va., home of Virginia Tech, and the Convocation scheduled in the wake of Monday's tragedy. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
President George W. Bush comforts James Tyger, outgoing Student Government president, Tuesday, April 17, 2007, during the Convocation on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va. The President and Mrs. Laura Bush attended the service honoring students, faculty and staff who died or were injured in Monday's tragic shooting. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush reaches up to students at Virginia Tech while attending a Convocation Tuesday, April 17, 2007, honoring those involved with Monday's shootings. Thirty-three people, including the gunman, were killed during the country's deadliest shooting that occurred on the campus of the Blacksburg, Va. campus. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks during the Convocation Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Blacksburg, Va., honoring the students, faculty and staff who died or were injured in Monday's tragic shooting at Virginia Tech. President Bush said, "It's impossible to make sense of such violence and suffering." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush signs a large Virginia Tech emblem, as the President and Mrs. Laura Bush stop to pay their respects at a campus memorial following the Convocation Tuesday, April 17, 2007 in Blacksburg, Va., honoring the shooting victims at Virginia Tech. The Bushes are accompanied by Governor Tim Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush stand with a hand over their hearts during the Convocation Tuesday, April 17, 2007, in Blacksburg, Va., in honor of the Virginia Tech shooting victims. Virginia Governor Tim Kaine and his wife, Anne Holton are seen at right. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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