President George W. Bush embraces a group of youngsters Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, as he welcomes children attending the Children's Holiday Reception and Performance at the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush, sitting with Mrs. Laura Bush, reaches to hold the hand of a young child Monday, Dec. 8, 2008 in the East Room of the White House, during the Children's Hoilday Reception and Performance. White House photo by Eric Draper
Mrs. Laura Bush and President George W. Bush sit with youngsters Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, during the Children's Holiday Reception and Performance in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is joined by two children on stage in the East Room of the White House as he thanks members of the musical group Sweet Heaven Kings, Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, during the Children's Holiday Reception and Performance. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush is smothered in little hands as he says goodbye to a group of children in attendance Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, for the Children's Holiday Reception and Performance at the White House. The President and Mrs. Laura Bush traditionally invite children to a White House celebration for the holidays, and this year, the audience included kids of active duty and reserve military service members from Russell Elementary at Quantico Marine Base, Dahlgren School at Dahlgren Navy Base and West Meade Elementary at Ft. Meade Army Base. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush delivers remarks during his visit to the National Counterterrorism Center Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, in McLean, VA. President Bush is joined by Counterterrorism Director Mike Leiter, left, and National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell. White House photo by Eric Draper