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President Bush Meets with Prime Ministers of the Bahamas, Barbados and Belize
President George W. Bush and Caribbean leaders Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham of the Bahamas, Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados and Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow meet in the Cabinet Room Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Caribbean leaders Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham of the Bahamas, Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados and Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow meet in the Cabinet Room Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper Full Story
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses U.S. troops Thursday, March 20, 2008, during a dinner at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. During his remarks the Vice President said, "A lot of history is being made here every single day. Much of the credit goes to all of you. The President and I get regular briefings on the action here, and we don't take you for granted for a single moment." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney awards the Silver Star Medal to Army Specialist Monica Brown of Lake Jackson, Texas Thursday, March 20, 2008, following a dinner with U.S. troops at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. While serving as a combat medic in April of 2007, Spc. Brown, 19, showed extraordinary heroism when she used her body to shield wounded soldiers from enemy gunfire and mortar shelling, then moving them to safety after their convoy came under attack in Afghanistan’s eastern Paktia province. She is the second woman since World War II to receive the Silver Star. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney shares a light moment with 19-year-old Silver Star Medal recipient U.S. Army Specialist Monica Brown, center right, during a dinner with U.S. troops Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Joining the Vice President and Spc. Brown are from left: TSgt. Vernon Jones; Army Commendation Medal for Valor recipient Spc. Charles Bell; and Spc. Brown's brother, infantryman Justin Brown. White House photo by David Bohrer
Five U.S. service medals presented by Vice President Dick Cheney are seen displayed Thursday, March 20, 2008 during Vice President Cheney’s visit to Bagram Air Base. "We know the work is hard, we know the conditions are tough, we know the deployments are hard on families," said the Vice President to U.S. troops, adding, "But we're impressed beyond measure by all of the accomplishments that you've made." From left, the U.S. Army Commendation Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Bronze Star Medals and a Silver Star Medal. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush and Caribbean leaders Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham of the Bahamas, Prime Minister David Thompson of Barbados and Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow meet in the Cabinet Room Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush, joined by the council members from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, announces the start of the National President's Challenge Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the East Garden at the White House. The National President's Challenge is a six-week physical activity challenge designed to get America up and moving 30 minutes a day, five days a week. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush thanks the council members from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports following his announcement of the National President's Challenge Thursday, March 20, 2008 in the East Garden at the White House. The National President's Challenge is a six-week physical activity challenge beginning March 20th designed to get America up and moving 30 minutes a day, five days a week. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, aboard Marine One, depart Thursday, March 20, 2008 from the South Lawn of the White House en route to Camp David for the Easter holiday. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan for the playing of the national anthem of the United States Thursday, March 20, 2008, during an arrival ceremony at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. While in Afghanistan the Vice President held meetings with President Karzai and visited Bagram Air Base for a classified briefing and dinner with U.S. troops. White House photo by David Bohrer
Members of an Afghanistan military honor guard sing their national anthem Thursday, March 20, 2008 during a ceremony in honor of the arrival of Vice President Dick Cheney. The Vice President’s visit to Kabul comes at a critical time as allied members of NATO consider their future commitments to the young democracy’s development. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney, accompanied by President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, reviews an honor guard upon his arrival to Kabul Thursday, March 20, 2008. The Vice President's visit to Afghanistan is the third stop on a 10-day trip to the Middle East and Turkey. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney is escorted by President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai as he greets Afghan officials upon arrival to Gul Khana Palace in Kabul Thursday, March 20, 2008. The Vice President met with President Karzai and Afghan officials to reaffirm America's commitment to Afghanistan and discuss ways the U.S. would continue to help Afghanistan become a more prosperous and stable nation. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with President Hamid Karzai of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Thursday, March 20, 2008 at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. During the meeting the Vice President reaffirmed the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Afghanistan and ensured continued U.S. leadership in helping the people of Afghanistan rebuild their country. White House photo by David Bohrer
With President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan looking on, Vice President Dick Cheney delivers a statement to the press Thursday, March 20, 2008 on the grounds of Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. "During the last six years, the people of Afghanistan have made a bold and confident journey, throwing off the burden of tyranny, winning your freedom and reclaiming your future," said the Vice President, adding, "The United States of America has proudly walked with you on this journey, and we walk with you still." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney smiles as a reporter asks a question Thursday, March 20, 2008, during a press availability with President of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai at Gul Khana Palace in Kabul. During a statement to the press the Vice President said he has no doubt that the vision of peace and freedom for Afghanistan will become a reality, telling President Karzai that the U.S. is committed to the mission in Afghanistan. White House photo by David Bohrer
 
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