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Vice President Dick Cheney walks through an honor cordon of U.S. Coast Guard cadets, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, upon his arrival to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney stands with hand over heart for the playing of the national anthem, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during the U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement ceremony in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney addresses graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn. "Today you're the same men and women you were four years ago -- only better," said the Vice President. "With you in the officer corps, it'll be the same Coast Guard -- only better. So this day of your commissioning is more than a memorable day in your own life -- it's a great day for the Coast Guard, and for the United States of America." White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney poses for a photograph with a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney presents commission papers to a U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn. During his address to the graduates the Vice President said, "This branch of the armed forces has given steady service to the United States of America since the year 1790 -- and in that time the Coast Guard has saved more than a million lives." He added, "As you step forward to accept new duties, your fellow citizens look up to you for the oath you take, the traditions you uphold, and the standards you live by." White House photo by David Bohrer

Vice President Dick Cheney is joined by Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, left, and Secretary Michael Chertoff of Homeland Security, center, in applauding the graduates of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, during commencement exercises in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer

U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduates toss their hats into the air in celebration, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 during commencement ceremonies in New London, Conn. White House photo by David Bohrer

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President George W. Bush greets a young boy on his arrival to Pope Air Force Base in Fort Bragg, N.C., Thursday, May 22, 2008. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush embraces Barbara Walsh, mother of Sgt. First Class Benjamin Sebban, after receiving her son's posthumous Silver Star for gallantry presented by President Bush Thursday, May 22, 2008, during ceremonies at the 82nd Airborne Division Review in Fort Bragg, N.C. Sgt. First Class Sebban served valiantly as a Senior Medic in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush honors Erika Wyckoff and her children, wife of Sgt. Charles Wyckoff, after she received her husband's posthumous Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action, presented by President Bush Thursday, May 22, 2008, during ceremonies at the 82nd Airborne Division Review in Fort Bragg, N.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush, joined by Maj. Gen. David Rodriguez, watches a formation of helicopters fly pass during a troop review ceremony Thursday, May 22, 2008, during the President's visit to Fort Bragg, N.C. White House photo by Chris Greenberg

President George W. Bush and U.S. Army Secretary Pete Geren watch members of the U.S. Army's 82nd AIrborne Division parachute onto the field during the President's visit Thursday, May 22, 2008 to Fort Bragg, N.C., for the 82nd Airborne Division Review. White House photo by Chris Greenberg