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Mrs. Laura Bush attends a Diwaniya with political women leaders Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. A Diwaniya is a neighborhood forum where current topics are discussed. Traditionally held by Kuwaiti males on a nightly or weekly basis, Diwaniyas increasingly include women. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush attends a Diwaniya with political women leaders Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. A Diwaniya is a neighborhood forum where current topics are discussed. Traditionally held by Kuwaiti males on a nightly or weekly basis, Diwaniyas increasingly include women. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Dr. Rasha al-Sabah, right, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, during a Diwaniya held by political women leaders Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Also pictured is the Minister of Education Dr. Nouriyah Al-Sabih. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush emphasizes a point as he meets with his Cabinet Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. Speaking afterwards and on the topic of the California wildfires, the President said, ".I want the people in Southern California to know that Americans all across the land care deeply about them, we're concerned about their safety, we're concerned about their property, and we offer our prayers and hopes that all will turn out fine in the end." White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush meets with His Majesty King Abdullah Bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud at the King's palace Oct. 23, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Also pictured is Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States Adel A. Al-Jubeir. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush talks with Dr. Samia Al-Amoudi, a breast cancer survivor, during a “Breaking the Silence” Coffee Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mrs. Bush met with breast cancer survivors and members of their families to discuss awareness issues. Pictured at left is Dr. Samia’s daughter, Esraa Al-Harbi, 10-year-old author of a children's book entitled, “My Mother and Breast Cancer.” The child at center is unidentified. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a “Breaking the Silence” Coffee with breast cancer survivors and members of their families Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush attends a Diwaniya with political women leaders Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2007, in Kuwait City, Kuwait. A Diwaniya is a neighborhood forum where current topics are discussed. Traditionally held by Kuwaiti males on a nightly or weekly basis, Diwaniyas increasingly include women. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush acknowledges his guests, from left to right, Yamile Llanes Labrada, Melissa Gonzalez, and Marlenis Gonzalez during his remarks on Cuba policy, Wednesday, October 24, 2007, at the State Department in Washington, D.C. Labrada is the wife of Jorge Luis Garcia Paneque, a surgeon and journalist who was sentenced to 24 years in prison for speaking out against the regime. Melissa's father, Jorge Luis Gonzalez Tanquero is currently being held in a Cuban prison after being arrested for crimes against the state. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush greets his guests Marlenis Gonzalez, right, and her daughter Melissa, center, Wednesday, October 24, 2007, after his remarks on Cuba policy at the State Department in Washington, D.C. Melissa's father, Jorge Luis Gonzalez Tanquero is currently being held in a Cuban prison after being arrested for crimes against the regime. White House photo by Eric Draper
 
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