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Vice President's Remarks at the United States Military Academy Commencement
Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2007 embrace Saturday, May 26, 2007, at the completion of commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by David Bohrer
Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2007 embrace Saturday, May 26, 2007, at the completion of commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by David Bohrer Full Story
Vice President Dick Cheney stands for the playing of the national anthem Saturday, May 26, 2007, during graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers the commencement address Saturday, May 26, 2007, during graduation ceremonies at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. The Vice President remarked, "There's a saying here -- that 'much of the history we teach was made by the people we taught.' By training the senior leadership of the Army, this institution has been absolutely critical to fighting and winning America's wars. If there had never been a Long Gray Line, I doubt that America would still be a free nation today." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney presents a diploma to a U.S. Military Academy graduate during commencement ceremonies at Michie Stadium Saturday, May 26, 2007, in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by David Bohrer
Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2007 take the oath of office Saturday, May 26, 2007, during graduation ceremonies in West Point, N.Y. "Your country has prepared you, and now your country is counting on you," the Vice President said during his commencement address, adding, "I know that each one of you will serve with skill, and carry yourself with honor, and take care of your soldiers, because that is the way of the West Point officer." White House photo by David Bohrer
Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy toss their hats in celebration Saturday, May 26, 2007, following commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by David Bohrer
Graduates of the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2007 embrace Saturday, May 26, 2007, at the completion of commencement ceremonies in West Point, N.Y. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush bids farewell to members of the Rolling Thunder motorcycle organization, as they drive away from the South Portico of the White House following their visit Sunday, May 27, 2007. Rolling Thunder, founded by a group of Vietnam veterans in 1987, marks its 20th year of supporting U.S. troops overseas, at home and missing in action. White House photo by Joyce Boghosian
President George W. Bush welcomes members of the Rolling Thunder motorcycle organization to the White House Sunday, May 27, 2007. This Memorial Day marks Rolling Thunder’s 20th year supporting U.S. troops at home, abroad and missing in action. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
 
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