U.S. President George W. Bush (C) speaks to the media after a private meeting with wounded U.S. soldiers during his brief refuelling stop at Hickam Air Force Base, in Honolulu, Hawaii, September 8, 2007. Alongside Bush is (L-R) Admiral Timothy Keating, Commander of the United States Pacific Command, his wife Wandalee, Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Reuters Pictures 22 months ago

U.S. President George W. Bush (C) speaks to the media after a private meeting with wounded U.S. soldiers during his brief refuelling stop at Hickam Air Force Base, in Honolulu, Hawaii, September 8, 2007. Alongside Bush is (L-R) Admiral Timothy Keating, Commander of the United States Pacific Command, his wife Wandalee, Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle and U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

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