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President George W. Bush addresses the graduates Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, during commencement exercises at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. White House photo by Eric Draper

With former President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush looking on, President George W. Bush gives the thumbs-up to the audience as he stands onstage Friday, Dec. 12, 2008, in Reed Arena where he delivered the commencement address at Texas A& M University in College Station, Texas. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush enjoys the moment with his mom, Mrs. Barbara Bush, and dad, former President George H.W. Bush, as they sit on stage at Reed Arena on the campus of Texas A&M University where the President addressed the 3,700 graduates of the school's Winter Class of 2008. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush is greeted to Baghdad International Airport by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker, left, and U.S. Commander in Iraq, General Ray Odierno, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 in Baghdad, where President met with Iraqi leaders and visited with U.S. military personnel. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush stands with Iraq's President Jalal Talabani during a welcoming ceremony Sunday, Dec. 14. 2008, to the Salam Palace in Baghdad, where President Bush met with Iraq's leadership. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush poses for photos with Iraq's President Jalal Talabani, left, and Iraq Vice Presidents Adil Abdul-Mahdi and Tariq al-Hashimi, right, during their meeting Sunday, Dec. 14. 2008, at the Salam Palace in Baghdad. White House photo by Eric Draper