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President George W. Bush acknowledges the audience after delivering remarks Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In his last address as President of the United States, President Bush said, "The United Nations is an organization of extraordinary potential. As the United Nations rebuilds its headquarters, it must also open the door to a new age of transparency, accountability, and seriousness of purpose. With determination and clear purpose, the United Nations can be a powerful force for good as we head into the 21st Century." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers remarks to the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in New York. In his eighth and final speech before the assembly, the President highlighted how the United States has partnered closely with other nations to address global challenges an urged the U.N. and other multilateral organizations to continue to actively confront terror. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

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President George W. Bush speaks before the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in New York City. The President told his audience, "Advancing the vision of freedom serves our highest ideals, as expressed in the U.N.'s Charter's commitment to "the dignity and worth of the human person." Advancing this vision also serves our security interests. History shows that when citizens have a voice in choosing their own leaders, they are less likely to search for meaning in radical ideologies. And when governments respect the rights of their people, they're more likely to respect the rights of their neighbors." White House photo by Chris Greenberg Full Story

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a photo opportunity with dissidents Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, on Governors Island in New York. White House photo by Eric Draper