President George W. Bush delivers remarks during a drop-by meeting on the People's Republic of China Earthquake Relief Efforts Friday, June 6, 2008, at the American Red Cross National Headquarters. President Bush met with non-governmental organizations, faith-based groups, and business associations that have been involved in relief work in China in the wake of the recent earthquake. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush congratulates Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Steve Preston, Friday, June 6, 2008, following the secretary's ceremonial swearing-in at the Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Russia's outgoing Ambassador to the United States, Yuriy Ushakov, paid a farewell courtesy call on the President on June 6, 2008. With over nine years of service in Washington, Ambassador Ushakov is the longest serving post-Soviet Russian Ambassador to the United States. He has played a critical role in increasing mutual understanding between the United States and Russia and advancing the U.S.-Russia partnership to face the global challenges of the 21st century. The President wished Ambassador Ushakov well on his return to Moscow later this month. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush speaks to the media before departing the South Lawn of the White House Sunday, June 8, 2008 for Andrews Air Force Base en route to Europe for a weeklong visit during which he will address a variety of issues with counterparts in Slovenia, Germany, Italy, Vatican City, France and the United Kingdom. Said the President, "The U.S. economy has continued to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges. We got to keep our economies flexible; both the U.S. economy and European economies need to be flexible in order to deal with today's challenges. I'm looking forward to my trip..." White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian