U.S. President George W. Bush waves to soldiers at Fort Drum, New York, July 19, 2002. Bush appeared before thousands of soldiers from the Army's 10th Mountain Division here to push Congress to quickly approve his proposed increase in U.S. defense spending, including a pay raise for troops. Troops from Fort Drum were among the first Army units to be deployed overseas after the attacks on September 11. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) [Mail to Friend]