With Mrs. Laura Bush, the Vice President and Mrs. Cheney and Cabinet secretaries looking on, President George W. Bush addresses his staff Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House. Said the President, "As we head into this final stretch, I ask you to remain focused on the goals ahead. I will be honored to stand with you at the finish line." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush embraces an employee of the Executive Office of the President Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, after delivering remarks to his staff on the upcoming transition. Said the President, "...Over the next 75 days, all of us must ensure that the next President and his team can hit the ground running.' White House photo by Eric Draper
President Bush meets with his cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. From left are, Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Defense Secretary Robert Gates
