Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi bows as he steps to the lectern bearing the seal of the president as President Bush, unseen, welcomes him to a White House arrival ceremony
Koizumi expresses his gratitude for sunny skies as he makes remarks to Bush. After a day of official discussions, the leaders will travel together Friday to Memphis, Tenn., for a visit to Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley. Koizumi is a lifelong fan of the late rock and roll legend. [Rank has privileges!]