Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice receives a standing ovation during her speech to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) meeting, Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Washington.
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. US President George W. Bush does not worry much about Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's future and remains focused on "the big picture" of Middle East peace, as the Israeli leader began a three-day US visit.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice walks off of the stage after addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) meeting, Tuesday, June 3, 2008, in Washington.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates, center left, and South Korean Defense Minister Lee Sang-hee, center right, salute during a change-of-command ceremony for the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea at Collier Field House of U.S. military base in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2008. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Walter L. Sharp took over Tuesday as the new commander of American forces in South Korea.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates salutes to the national flag during a change-of-command ceremony for the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea at Collier Field House of U.S. military base in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, June 3, 2008. U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Walter L. Sharp took over Tuesday as the new commander of American forces in South Korea.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates (L) and South Korean Defence Minister Lee Sang-hee attend a change of command ceremony for the United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea at Yongsan Garrison, the U.S. military base, in Seoul June 3, 2008. North Korea presents a serious security threat and U.S. forces in South Korea are ready to respond quickly and decisively to counter any attack, the U.S. defense secretary and military leaders said on Tuesday.