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Mrs. Bush's Remarks in Honor of World Refugee Day
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during a celebration of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, at the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "In the past 30 years, the United States has accepted some 2.7 million refugees. And this year, we'll take in as many as 70,000 displaced men, women and children. World Refugee Day is a chance to commemorate these humanitarian commitments. And it's an opportunity to thank the men and women who've worked to make these commitments possible." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during a celebration of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, at the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "In the past 30 years, the United States has accepted some 2.7 million refugees. And this year, we'll take in as many as 70,000 displaced men, women and children. World Refugee Day is a chance to commemorate these humanitarian commitments. And it's an opportunity to thank the men and women who've worked to make these commitments possible." White House photo by Shealah Craighead Full Story
Mrs. Laura Bush listens to participants during a celebration of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, in the East Garden of the White House. The event acknowledged the compassion of the American people in welcoming refugees into U.S. society and highlighting their contributions. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush speaks during a celebration of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, at the White House. Said Mrs. Bush, "In the past 30 years, the United States has accepted some 2.7 million refugees. And this year, we'll take in as many as 70,000 displaced men, women and children. World Refugee Day is a chance to commemorate these humanitarian commitments. And it's an opportunity to thank the men and women who've worked to make these commitments possible." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Mrs. Laura Bush delivers remarks in honor of World Refugee Day Friday, June 20, 2008, in the East Garden of the White House. In addressing her guests, Mrs. Bush announced the approval by President George W. Bush of a $32.8 million emergency funding to support unexpected and urgent needs, including food, for refugees and conflict victims in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Western Hemisphere. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
 
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