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New Zealand soldiers perform a traditional warrior’s dance Sunday, June 8, 2008, during a welcoming ceremony for Mrs. Laura Bush at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
New Zealand soldiers perform a traditional warrior’s dance Sunday, June 8, 2008, during a welcoming ceremony for Mrs. Laura Bush at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush speaks to the media before departing the South Lawn of the White House for Andrews Air Force Base en route to Europe for a weeklong visit during which he will address a variety of issues with counterparts in Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Vatican, City, France and the United Kingdom. Said the President, "The U.S. economy has continued to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges. We got to keep our economies flexible; both the U.S. economy and European economies need to be flexible in order to deal with today's challenges. I'm looking forward to my trip." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush waves as she arrives at Kabul International Airport, Sunday, June 8, 2008. Mrs. Bush traveled to Afghanistan to highlight the continued U.S. commitment to the country and its President Hamid Karzai. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush is greeted by Governor Habiba Sarabi after arriving in Bamiyan province Sunday, June 8, 2008. Appointed in 2005, the former Minister of Women’s Affairs is the only female governor in Afghanistan. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
New Zealand soldiers perform a traditional warrior’s dance Sunday, June 8, 2008, during a welcoming ceremony for Mrs. Laura Bush at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
New Zealand soldiers perform a traditional warrior’s dance Sunday, June 8, 2008, during a welcoming ceremony for Mrs. Laura Bush at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base in Afghanistan’s Bamiyan province. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush greets New Zealand troops during her welcoming ceremony Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the Bamiyan Provincial Reconstruction Team Base. New Zealand’s military took over the Afghanistan military compound from U.S. troops in 2003. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

 
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