President George W. Bush (C) looks at first lady, Laura Bush, after discussing the transition with the incoming administration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama with staff members, on the South Lawn of the White House, November 6, 2008. U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is on right.
Vice President Dick Cheney applauds President Bush, after the president made remarks on the transition to administration employees, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.