[Kaslin]

President Bush Meets with Senator John McCain

President George W. Bush shakes hands with Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) as he arrived Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the North Portico of the White House with his wife, Cindy. White House photo by Eric Draper

As her husband, Senator John McCain, looks on, President George W. Bush greets Cindy McCain after arriving Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the White House, where the President offered his endorsement of the Republican presidential nominee. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush smiles as he listens to Senator John McCain Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Oval Office as they prepared to meet the media on the South Lawn. The President offered his endorsement of the Republican presidential candidate saying, "John showed incredible courage and strength of character and perseverance in order to get to this moment. And that's exactly what we need in a President: somebody that can handle the tough decisions; somebody who won't flinch in the face of danger." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) shake hands as they deliver a statement Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. Said the President in his endorsement of Senator McCain, "John showed incredible courage and strength of character and perseverance in order to get to this moment. And that's exactly what we need in a President..." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and Arizona Senator John McCain stand in front of the media in the Rose Garden Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The President welcomed Senator McCain and his wife, Cindy, and offered his endorsement by saying, "... He's going to be the President who will bring determination to defeat an enemy, and a heart big enough to love those who hurt." White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) wave after delivering a statement Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the Rose Garden of the White House. In welcoming Senator McCain and his wife, Cindy, the President said, "A while back I don't think many people would have thought that John McCain would be here as the nominee of the Republican Party -- except he knew he would be here, and so did his wife, Cindy." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

[Kaslin]

President Bush Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security

President George W. Bush acknowledges the audience as he's introduced by Secretary Michael Chertoff at Constitution Hall during a ceremony Thursday, March 6, 2008, to mark the 5th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks Thursday, March 6, 2008, during the commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The President told his audience, "...It's your vigilance and your hard work that have helped keep this country safe. And so I want to thank you." White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush addresses the audience at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., Thursday, March 6, 2008, during a commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush delivers remarks during a commemoration Thursday, March 6, 2008, of the 5th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Joining him on stage at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., are Secretary Michael Chertoff, left, of the Department of Homeland Security, and former Secretary of DHS Tom Ridge. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

[svcw]

George Bush is a gracious and honorable man who always treated McCain with respect and McCain always treat President Bush with contempt.