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President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush watch as the young relatives of President Benjamin Harrison shovel dirt to help plant a Scarlet Oak tree Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the commemorative tree planting on the North Lawn of the White House. The Scarlet Oak replaces a tree planted by President Benjamin Harrison that fell on October, 25, 2007. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush reaches out to Thomas Boyd Wednesday, April 9, 2008, after signing HR 1593, the Second Chance Act of 2007. Mr. Boyd spent more than 20 years in and out of the prison system until he took his daughter's advice and enrolled in the Jericho program in Baltimore. His success in the re-entry program was noted during the President's remarks when he said, "He's working, back with his family; he's a good guy. And I want to thank you for coming, Thomas." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Singapore's Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong Wednesday, April 9, 2008, in the Oval Office at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush meets with General David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force-Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker Thursday, April 10, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper

Standing in Cross Hall at the White House, President George W. Bush delivers a statement Thursday, April 10, 2008, on Iraq after meeting with General David Petraeus, Commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

Vice President Dick Cheney is welcomed by Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England Thursday, April 10, 2008, to deliver the keynote speech at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 50th anniversary celebration in Washington, D.C. The Vice President congratulated DARPA on its history of achieving significant technological breakthroughs to aid in U.S. defense and national security. White House photo by David Bohrer