U.S. President George W. Bush speaks near a giant red AIDS ribbon on the occasion of World AIDS day with first lady Laura Bush on the North Lawn of the White House in Washington December 1, 2008.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
President Bush on Monday said, "Today is World AIDS Day, a day we reaffirm our commitment to fight HIV/AIDS at home and abroad. Thirty-three million people around the world are living with HIV, including more than one million Americans. Once again this year, to observe World AIDS Day, there is a red ribbon on the North Portico of the White House. The ribbon is a symbol of our resolve to confront HIV/AIDS and to affirm the matchless value of every life.