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5/10/03 - 5/16/03
President George W. Bush comforts Scott and Annette Rector in front of their destroyed business in Pierce City, Mo., Tuesday, May 13, 2003. "You can't realize what it's like to see a tornado go right down the main street of a town and just wipe it out," said President Bush as he surveyed the damage from tornados that ripped through southwestern Missouri May 4. "It's hard to envision. But a lot of people know you're suffering, and a lot of people are praying for you, and a lot of people care for you. And a lot of people wish you all the best."
President George W. Bush comforts Scott and Annette Rector in front of their destroyed business in Pierce City, Mo., Tuesday, May 13, 2003. "You can't realize what it's like to see a tornado go right down the main street of a town and just wipe it out," said President Bush as he surveyed the damage from tornados that ripped through southwestern Missouri May 4. "It's hard to envision. But a lot of people know you're suffering, and a lot of people are praying for you, and a lot of people care for you. And a lot of people wish you all the best."
President George W. Bush discusses peace in the Middle East during his Commencement Address at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, S.C., Friday, May 9, 2003. "Across the globe, free markets and trade have helped defeat poverty, and taught men and women the habits of liberty," said the President. "So I propose the establishment of a U.S.-Middle East free trade area within a decade, to bring the Middle East into an expanding circle of opportunity, to provide hope for the people who live in that region." President George W. Bush and Laura Bush walk with Roland Betts, second left, and wife Lois Betts, and other guests Regan and Billy Gammon near the Bett's home outside Santa Fe, N.M., Saturday, May 10, 2003.
President George W. Bush discusses his Jobs and Growth Plan in Bernalillo, N.M., Monday, May 12, 2003. President George W. Bush meets one-on-one with small business owners and employees in Bernalillo, N.M., Monday, May 12, 2003.
"Let's get tax relief to the American people as quickly as possible," said President George W. Bush emphasizing the need for tax relief during his remarks at Airlite Plastics in Omaha, Neb., Monday, May 12, 2003. President George W. Bush discusses the tax cuts in his economic plan during a roundtable meeting with couples at Airlite Plastics in Omaha, Neb., Monday, May 12, 2003.
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on his Jobs and Growth Plan at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind., Tuesday, May 13, 2003. President George W. Bush meets with senior citizens at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Ind., Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
President George W. Bush comforts Scott and Annette Rector in front of their destroyed business in Pierce City, Mo., Tuesday, May 13, 2003. "You can't realize what it's like to see a tornado go right down the main street of a town and just wipe it out," said President Bush as he surveyed the damage from tornados that ripped through southwestern Missouri May 4. "It's hard to envision. But a lot of people know you're suffering, and a lot of people are praying for you, and a lot of people care for you. And a lot of people wish you all the best." Listening to the story of how a tornado swept through their town, President George W. Bush meets one-on-one with residents during his walking tour of Pierce City, Mo., Tuesday, May 13, 2003.
President George W. Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun in the Rose Garden on May 14, 2003. President George W. Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun in the Rose Garden on May 14, 2003.
Recalling the experience of watching a Mexican-born Marine take America's oath of citizenship, President George W. Bush raises his right hand as he addresses the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 15, 2003. President George W. Bush greets the gathered crowd after addressing the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 15, 2003. "It is appropriate that the group sponsoring this breakfast has the name Nueva Esperanza -- New Hope. Hope allows us to dream big, to pray bold, and to work hard for a better future. I want to thank you for your abiding hope, for your steadfast faith, and for your acts of love," said the President in his remarks.
President George W. Bush places a flower on a memorial wreath during the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 15, 2003. President George W. Bush comforts a woman during the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 15, 2003. "I want to thank all the law enforcement officers who have come here today to honor the fallen," said the President in his remarks. "I particularly want to say to the families, there is a lot of love and compassion in this nation of ours. A lot of people pray for you,"
President George W. Bush greets attendees during the Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 15, 2003. President George W. Bush speaks during the 22nd Annual Peace Officers Memorial Service at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 15, 2003. "Over the past 20 months, Americans have rediscovered how much we owe the men and women who repeat an oath and carry a badge," said the President.
President George W. Bush meets with the Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik of Norway in the Oval Office Friday, May 16, 2003. President George W. Bush talks with soldiers after taping his weekly radio address in the Oval Office Friday, May 16, 2003. Honoring Armed Forces Day on May 17th, the President invited soldiers to attend the recording of the address.
President George W. Bush receives a jersey during the presentation of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in the East Room Friday, May 16, 2003. "I'm proud to welcome back to the White House the Air Force Academy Falcons, who have now won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for their six consecutive year, and 16th time overall," said the President in his remarks. Departing the White House via Marine One, President George W. Bush talks with the media on the South Lawn Friday, May 16, 2003.

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