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President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder talk just before meeting with the press in the Oval Office Monday, June 27, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder talk with the media in the Oval Office Monday, June 27, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder talk with the media in the Oval Office Monday, June 27, 2005. "It's my honor to welcome the Chancellor of an ally and a friend back to the Oval Office. We have had and will continue to have a frank and open discussion about very important issues. Germany is a very important country in Europe, and Germany is a friend of the United States," said the President in his opening statement. White House photo by Eric Draper

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President George W. Bush greets the 2005 Presidential Scholars during a group photo shoot in the East Room June 27, 2005. Chosen from more than 2,700 high school candidates, 141 scholars are honored for their accomplishments in academics and the arts. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings stand with the 2005 Presidential Scholars in the East Room June 27, 2005. Chosen from more than 2,700 high school candidates, 141 scholars are honored for their accomplishments in academics and the arts. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson