Mrs Laura Bush speaks during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "Those first games in Chicago drew a thousand athletes from 26 United States states and Canada," said Mrs. Bush. "Today, the Special Olympics has grown into a global movement of 2.5 million athletes, representing 165 nations." White House photo by Shealah Craighead
Law enforcement runners attend a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
President George W. Bush speaks during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "And to the family members and coaches and supporters, I thank you for helping our fellow citizens understand that the promise of this country belongs to every citizen," said the President. "Over four decades, the Special Olympics has changed the lives of millions of people across the world." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Mrs. Laura Bush and her fellow stage participates applaud runner Karen Dickerson of Springfield, Va., during a Special Olympics Global Law Enforcement Torch Run Ceremony Thursday, July 26, 2007, in the Rose Garden. "Karen is a tireless advocate for her fellow athletes. She's what we call a fierce competitor," said the President in his remarks. "In the 2003 World Games in Ireland, Karen was told that she had a stress fracture in her leg. Yet, through sheer willpower, she won the Bronze Medal." White House photo by Eric Draper