President Bush: I appreciate being joined by Melinda Doolittle, of American Idol. (Applause.) I've gotten to know Melinda because Melinda is not only a great talent, Melinda has got a huge heart. And it's interesting, isn't it, that she has garnered all this publicity and acclaim, all to channel it into helping other people. And I love your example and I thank you for your leadership. (Applause.)
Standing in front of a mosquito net, U.S. President Geroge W. Bush speaks about preventing malaria during a visit to the Northwest Boys and Girls Club in Hartford, Connecticut April 25, 2008. Standing beside Bush is Melinda Doolittle, a former American Idol finalist and spokeswoman for Malaria No More.
With Milwaukee Bucks basketball player Charlie Villanueva, right
President George W. Bush addresses his remarks in honor of Malaria Awareness Day Friday, April 25, 2008, during his visit to the Northwest Boys & Girls Club in Hartford, Conn., where the Boys & Girls members were learning about the cause and prevention of malaria. Earlier in the day President Bush signed a proclamation on the United States commitment to help fight malaria in Africa and around the world. White House photo by Chris Greenberg