President Bush, right, stands with Kermit Ruffins from Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers band as he addresses members of Congress during the Congressional Picnic, Tuesday, June 19, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House Washington. AP Photo logo AP Photo 29 months ago

President Bush, right, stands with Kermit Ruffins from Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers band as he addresses members of Congress during the Congressional Picnic, Tuesday, June 19, 2007, on the South Lawn of the White House Washington.

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