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President George W. Bush signs a 15-day extension to the Protect America Act Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, during his visit to Las Vegas. "This Protect America Act and its strengthening is essential to the security of the United States of America. I expect members from both political parties to get this work done so our professionals can protect the American people," said the President. "This will give people and Congress time to pass a good piece of legislation that makes sure that our professionals have the tools necessary to do their job, and provides liability protection to carriers who it is assumed helped us in protecting the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush signs a 15-day extension to the Protect America Act Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, during his visit to Las Vegas. "This Protect America Act and its strengthening is essential to the security of the United States of America. I expect members from both political parties to get this work done so our professionals can protect the American people," said the President. "This will give people and Congress time to pass a good piece of legislation that makes sure that our professionals have the tools necessary to do their job, and provides liability protection to carriers who it is assumed helped us in protecting the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush emphasizes a point as he speaks Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, on the global war on terror. Speaking to the Nevada Policy Research Institute at the Emerald at Queensridge in Las Vegas, the President told his audience, "Ours is a fabulous country. We are a dedicated, compassionate people, aiming to lay the foundation of peace for generations to come. I told you early, some see the world and tremble. I see the world and see opportunities. And the great opportunity before us is to lay the foundation of peace, and that is exactly was we're doing." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush signs a 15-day extension to the Protect America Act Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, during his visit to Las Vegas. "This Protect America Act and its strengthening is essential to the security of the United States of America. I expect members from both political parties to get this work done so our professionals can protect the American people," said the President. "This will give people and Congress time to pass a good piece of legislation that makes sure that our professionals have the tools necessary to do their job, and provides liability protection to carriers who it is assumed helped us in protecting the American people." White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks with Panama's President Martin Torrijos at the United Nations Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, during a UN-UNICEF ceremony honoring Panamanian First Lady Mrs. Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos. Mrs. Bush congratulated President Torrijos on Panama taking the position as president of the UN Security Council and highlighted the importance of international action to support freedom in Burma. With them is Jenna Bush, daughter of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers remarks on the state of the economy, the war on terror and pending FISA legislation Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, to the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce in Charlotte, N.C. White House photo by David Bohrer
 
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