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President Bush meets 11-year-old James Christopher Allums, second from left, who was diagnosed with a rare disease which causes bone marrow failure, as the president arrived at Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, La., Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Also pictured are parents Ellen and Chris Allums, and Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-La., far right.

P resident George W. Bush shakes hands with supporters after arriving at the airport in Alexandria, Louisiana, October 20, 2008

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President Bush greets students from Buckeye High School and Rosenthal Montessori as he arrives at Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, La., Monday, Oct. 20, 2008.

President Bush is followed by Secret Service agents and his limousine as he walks back to Air Force One prior to departing Alexandria International Airport in Alexandria, La., Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

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President Bush speaks to reporters at the Central Louisiana Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria, La., Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, after a discussion on the economy.