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President Bush Meets with Military Support Organizations
Standing with Mrs. Laura Bush, President George W. Bush addresses military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. “I feel a very strong obligation, since it was my decision that committed young men and women into combat, to make sure our veterans who are coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan get all the help this government can possibly provide,” said President Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Standing with Mrs. Laura Bush, President George W. Bush addresses military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. “I feel a very strong obligation, since it was my decision that committed young men and women into combat, to make sure our veterans who are coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan get all the help this government can possibly provide,” said President Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg Full Story
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand for the singing of the national anthem during a visit with military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. White House photo by Eric Draper
Standing with Mrs. Laura Bush, President George W. Bush addresses military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. “I feel a very strong obligation, since it was my decision that committed young men and women into combat, to make sure our veterans who are coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan get all the help this government can possibly provide,” said President Bush. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Standing with Mrs. Laura Bush, President George W. Bush addresses military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. "Laura and I welcome the families who have got a loved one overseas, whether it be in Iraq or Afghanistan, fighting these extremists and terrorists," said President Bush. "The best way to honor your loved one is to make sure that he or she has the full support of the United States government as you accomplish the mission that we have set." White House photo by David Bohrer
Standing with Jeff Hallal of Indianapolis, President George W. Bush talks with Mr. Hallal’s wife, Pam Hallal, during an event for military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. The Halla's son, Pfc. Deryk Hallal, was killed in action April of 2004 while serving with the U.S. Marines in Iraq. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush hugs Theresa Luna of Oxnard, Calif., left, and Debbie Parrish of LaSalle, Colo., during an event for military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. Ms. Luna's son, Pfc. Kevin Luna, died in June 2005 while serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq. Ms. Parrish's son, Pfc. Victor Parrish, is serving with the U.S. Marines in Iraq. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush consoles Ronald Klopf and Lisa West-Klopf, both of Aguanga, Calif., during a gathering of military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. Their son, Lance Cpl. Jeromy West, was killed November of 2006 while serving with the U.S. Marines in Iraq. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Vice President Dick Cheney talks with Carson George during an event for military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. Mr. George’s son, Lance Cpl. Phillip George, was killed in August of 2005 while serving with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan. He was posthumously awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. White House photo by David Bohrer
Members of military support organizations meet with Mrs. Laura Bush, President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. "It's important people hear from you. It's important people hear your voice. And I want to thank you for organizing," said President Bush in his remarks. "I want to thank you not only for the grassroots support of our families, I want to thank you for going up to Capitol Hill." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with several women from military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush hugs a woman during an event for military support organizations Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007, on the South Lawn. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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