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President George W. Bush poses for a photo with Nobel Prize winners Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, in the Oval Office. Joining President Bush from left are, Dr. Paul Krugman, Economics Prize Laureate; Dr. Martin Chalfie, Chemistry Prize Laureate; and Dr. Roger Tsien, Chemistry Prize Laureate. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Secretary Henry Paulson of the U.S. Department of Treasury, pause for questions after their meeting Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at the Treasury Department. Said the President, "Secretary Paulson is working closely with the President-elect's transition team. It's important for the American people to know that there is close cooperation. It's important for the American people to know that we will safeguard the financial system as the first step necessary for financial -- or for economic recovery. And so, Mr. Secretary, thanks for your hard work." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert shake hands during the Israeli leader's visit Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, to the Oval Office. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush acknowledges his audience as he enters the staging area Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Fort Campbell, Ky., home of the 101st Airborne. The President told the troops, "We are blessed to have defenders of such character and courage. I'm grateful to the families who serve by your side. And I will always be thankful for the honor of having served as the Commander-in-Chief." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush addresses the troops Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, during his visit to Fort Campbell, Ky. "In Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond, our men and women in uniform have done everything we have asked of them and more," said the President. "You've earned the thanks of every American." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with troops on stage Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Fort Campbell, Ky., one of the Army's premier training and deployment installations and home of the Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne. White House photo by Eric Draper