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President George W. Bush smiles after signing the Presidential proclamation designating the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the Presidential proclamation in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2008 in the Oval Office of the White House. With him for the signing Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, are from left: Pearl Harbor Survivor Jay Groff; George Sullivan, Chairman, Arizona Memorial Museum Association; Secretary Donald Winter, U.S. Department of the Navy; Gen. James "Hoss" Cartwright, Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Secretary James Peake, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, U.S. Department of the Interior. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush delivers his remarks on the economy from the south driveway Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the White House. President Bush stated during his remarks, "We're working with the Federal Reserve and FDIC, and credit is beginning to move. A market that was frozen is thawing. There's still more work to do. But there are some encouraging signs." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush addresses his remarks at The Saban Forum 2008 for Middle East Policy, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush stands next to his portrait as he delivers remarks Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, to the Union League of Philadelphia. Founded in 1862, the Union League has hosted U.S. Presidents, heads of state, industrialists, entertainers and visiting dignitaries from around the globe. The portrait, painted by Mark Carder and presented by the League, will become part of its Presidential Portrait Collection. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush receives the Union League of Philadelphia's Gold Medal Award from League President Fred Haab Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, during ceremonies at its Philadelphia headquarters. Said the President, "One can learn a lot from the past, and The Union League is doing its part to tell the true story of our great nation. In short, I thank you for your service to your community and our country." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush playfully kicks a 15-yarder from around the 30 yard line Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, as he took the field at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field for the 2008 Army-Navy game. The Commander in Chief was headed to midfield for the coin toss, when he spotted the ball on the tee and went for it. White House photo by Eric Draper