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President George W. Bush talks to reporters about the government's response to the Midwest floods Tuesday morning, June 17, 2008. in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, right, was one of the key leaders briefing the President. President Bush said he will travel to Iowa on Thursday to view the damage himself. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush thanks U.S. Army General Dan McNeill, former commander of the International Security Assistance Force, for his command service in Afghanistan following their meeting in the Oval Office Tuesday, June 17, 2008. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian

President George W. Bush welcomes guests and entertainers Tuesday, June 17, 2008 to the East Room of the White House, in honor of Black Music Month. White House photo by Luke Sharrett

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President George W. Bush joins guests in clapping and waving to the music during performances in the East Room of the White House Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in honor of Black Music Month. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush joins singers Narcissus Brown, left, Kurt Carr, Spensha Baker and Walter Hawkins on stage in the East Room of the White House, following their performances Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in honor of Black Music Month. White House photo by Eric Draper