In an elaborate plan to ensure his security, Bush slipped away from his Texas ranch on Wednesday night, arrived in Iraq on Thursday and spent 2-1/2 hours with the troops.
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To THUNEROUS Applause -smiles-
One of my favorites that shows the soldiers were served not only turkey but beef and lobster tails!
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The President as he stepped out on stage and the soldiers first realized who the "more senior" speaker was:
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This is the stuff of legends.