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President Bush Discusses Cuba, Marks Day of Solidarity
President George W. Bush stands for the Cuban national anthem Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People in the East Room of the White House. Scheduled to coincide with a period in Cuban history that marks Cuban Independence Day, the death of Jose Marti and the death of Pedro Luis Boitel, the day seeks to focus international attention on the denial of fundamental freedoms to the Cuban people. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush stands for the Cuban national anthem Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People in the East Room of the White House. Scheduled to coincide with a period in Cuban history that marks Cuban Independence Day, the death of Jose Marti and the death of Pedro Luis Boitel, the day seeks to focus international attention on the denial of fundamental freedoms to the Cuban people. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian Full Story
President George W. Bush signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the Oval Office. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act would prevent health insurers from canceling, denying, refusing to renew, or changing the terms or premiums of coverage based solely on a genetic predisposition toward a specific disease. The legislation also bars employers from using individuals’ genetic information when making hiring, firing, promotion, and other employment-related decisions. White House photo by Eric Draper
Vice President Dick Cheney walks through an honor cordon of U.S. Coast Guard cadets, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, upon his arrival to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn. "Today you're the same men and women you were four years ago -- only better," said the Vice President. "With you in the officer corps, it'll be the same Coast Guard -- only better. So this day of your commissioning is more than a memorable day in your own life -- it's a great day for the Coast Guard, and for the United States of America." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney addresses graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer
Commencement exercises for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy are held Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in New London, Conn., where Vice President Dick Cheney delivered the commencement address and presented commissions to graduates. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney poses for a photograph with a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney presents commission papers to a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn. During his address to the graduates the Vice President said, "This branch of the armed forces has given steady service to the United States of America since the year 1790 -- and in that time the Coast Guard has saved more than a million lives." He added, "As you step forward to accept new duties, your fellow citizens look up to you for the oath you take, the traditions you uphold, and the standards you live by." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, left, and Secretary Michael Chertoff of Homeland Security, center, in applauding the graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney stands with hand over heart for the playing of the national anthem, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer
U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduates toss their hats into the air in celebration, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 during commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on Cuba Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Commemorating the day as a "Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People," President Bush told his audience, "As I mentioned, today my words are being broadcast directly to the Cuban people. I say to all those listening on the island today: Your day is coming. As surely as the waves beat against the Malecón, the tide of freedom will reach Cuba's shores." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush stands for the Cuban national anthem Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People in the East Room of the White House. Scheduled to coincide with a period in Cuban history that marks Cuban Independence Day, the death of Jose Marti and the death of Pedro Luis Boitel, the day seeks to focus international attention on the denial of fundamental freedoms to the Cuban people. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush applauds the entertainment of vocalist Willy Chirino during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the East Room of the White House. Seated next to him are Miguel Sigler Amaya, a former political prisoner, and his wife, Josefa Lopez Pena. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on Cuba Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during a Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People. The commemoration, held in the East Room of the White House, was held to coincide with a period in Cuban history that marks the Cuban Independence Day, the death of Jose Marti and the death of Pedro Luis Boitel, the day seeks to focus international attention on the denial of fundamental freedoms to the Cuban people. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush meets with George Lisicki, the National Commander-In-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in the Oval Office. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
 
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