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Remarks by the Vice President at the Farewell Ceremony for His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVI waves goodbye as he departs Sunday, April 20, 2008 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, concluding a six-day visit to the U.S. that included a meeting with President George W. Bush, meetings with the Catholic faithful, interfaith dialogues and the celebration of Mass with over 57,000 people at Yankee Stadium in New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Pope Benedict XVI waves goodbye as he departs Sunday, April 20, 2008 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, concluding a six-day visit to the U.S. that included a meeting with President George W. Bush, meetings with the Catholic faithful, interfaith dialogues and the celebration of Mass with over 57,000 people at Yankee Stadium in New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead Full Story
Pope Benedict XVI is joined by Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney for a farewell ceremony in honor of the Pope, Sunday, April 20, 2008 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. During the ceremony the Vice President said, "Your presence has honored our country. Although you must leave us now, your words and the memory of this week will stay with us. For that, we are truly and humbly grateful." White House photo by David Bohrer
Pope Benedict XVI, joined on stage by Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney, gestures to the faithful Sunday, April 20, 2008 at a farewell ceremony for the Pope at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Pope Benedict XVI delivers remarks Sunday, April 20, 2008 at a farewell ceremony for the Pope at JFK Airport in New York. Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney joined the Pope for the farewell ceremony following the Holy Father's visit to New York where he celebrated Mass at Yankee Stadium and visited ground zero. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Pope Benedict XVI waves goodbye as he departs Sunday, April 20, 2008 from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, concluding a six-day visit to the U.S. that included a meeting with President George W. Bush, meetings with the Catholic faithful, interfaith dialogues and the celebration of Mass with over 57,000 people at Yankee Stadium in New York. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney bid farewell to Pope Benedict XVI Sunday, April 20, 2008, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, wrapping up a six-day, U.S. visit that included a meeting with President George W. Bush, meetings with the Catholic faithful, interfaith dialogues and the celebration of Mass with over 57,000 people at Yankee Stadium in New York. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney join Catholic clergy as they wave goodbye to Pope Benedict XVI Sunday, April 20, 2008, at New York's JFK Airport. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Lynne Cheney are joined by clergy as they wave to the departing Alitalia airliner carrying Pope Benedict XVI from JFK Airport Sunday, April 20, 2008, in New York. The Pope later landed safely in Rome, capping a six-day visit to the United States. White House photo by David Bohrer
 
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