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Laura Bush speaks at the National Book Festival Author's breakfast in the East Room, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. "Great books have brought many people through difficult times," said Mrs. Bush, explaining that the Book Festival is collecting books for schools, libraries and those affected by the recent hurricanes. "A story's setting -- real or imagined -- can provide a much-needed escape. And the characters in a good book are like old friends by the time we turn the final page." White House photo by Krisanne Johnson

Laura Bush participates in the National Book Festival Author's breakfast in the East Room Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson

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President George W. Bush thanks emergency personnel inside the FEMA Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Louisiana officials participate in a briefing on Hurricane Rita at the FEMA Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco participate in a briefing on Hurricane Rita at the FEMA Joint Field Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper