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President and Mrs. Bush Attend Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony
President George W. Bush and Police Chief Russ Laine of Algonquin, Ill., stand with torch runners Karen Dickerson of Springfield, Va., left, and Qiao Meili of Shanghai, China, during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Police Chief Russ Laine of Algonquin, Ill., stand with torch runners Karen Dickerson of Springfield, Va., left, and Qiao Meili of Shanghai, China, during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
President George W. Bush and Police Chief Russ Laine of Algonquin, Ill., stand with torch runners Karen Dickerson of Springfield, Va., left, and Qiao Meili of Shanghai, China, during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "Those first games in Chicago drew a thousand athletes from 26 United States states and Canada," said Mrs. Bush. "Today, the Special Olympics has grown into a global movement of 2.5 million athletes, representing 165 nations." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Law enforcement runners attend a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush speaks during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "And to the family members and coaches and supporters, I thank you for helping our fellow citizens understand that the promise of this country belongs to every citizen," said the President. "Over four decades, the Special Olympics has changed the lives of millions of people across the world." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush and her fellow stage participates applaud runner Karen Dickerson of Springfield, Va., during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "Karen is a tireless advocate for her fellow athletes. She's what we call a fierce competitor," said the President in his remarks. "In the 2003 World Games in Ireland, Karen was told that she had a stress fracture in her leg. Yet, through sheer willpower, she won the Bronze Medal." White House photo by Eric Draper
Runners Karen Dickerson of Springfield, Va., and Qiao Meili of Shanghai, China, hold up the lit torch during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush talks with Special Olympic Team USA athletes after a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics, during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run was begun in 1981 in Wichita, Kansas, by Police Chief Richard LaMunyon. Since then the torch run has expanded to all 50 states and 35 nations. This years marks the first Global Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. White House photo by Eric Draper
Law enforcement runners and supporters walk with Special Olympic athletes on the South Lawn after attending a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush addresses the American Legislative Exchange Council Thursday, July 26, 2007, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The President urged the legislators to "to not rely upon the latest opinion poll to tell you what to believe. I ask you to stand strong on your beliefs, and that will continue to make you a worthy public servant." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush speaks to state legislators at the American Legislative Exchange Council Thursday, July 26, 2007, in Philadelphia. The ALEC includes national task forces that serve as public policy laboratories where members develop model policies to use across the country. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush joins the National and State Future Farmers of America organization members for photo Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the East Room of the White House. The mission of the FFA is to help students develope their potential for leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
 
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