President George W. Bush delivers a statement on the War Supplemental Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Joined by veterans, members of military support organizations and families of the fallen, the President said, "These patriots have come to the Oval Office to make sure -- and to make clear -- that our troops have the full commitment of our government." White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President George W. Bush stands with Dan and Maureen Murphy, parents of Lt. Michael P. Murphy, after the Navy SEAL was honored posthumously with the Medal of Honor during ceremonies Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in the East Room of the White House. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President George W. Bush leads the applause after presenting Dan and Maureen Murphy with the Medal of Honor in honor of their son, Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, who died in action during service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush shakes hands with President Nambaryn Enkhbayar of Mongolia, Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, where the two leaders signed the Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact. Said President Bush: "The Millennium Challenge Compact encourages countries to make a firm commitment to basic principles, principles that mean the government will listen to their people and respond to the needs of the people. ...We honor the success of your country and the commitment of your government to basic principles." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President Nambaryn Enkhbayar of Mongolia sign the Millennium Challenge Corporation Compact Monday, Oct. 22, 2007, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
Ah, those heartrending pictures of the Medal of Honor ceremony
again. He is so compassionate!
Fox News said the parents of Lt. Michael Murphy had a replica of their son’s dog tags made and presented them to President Bush. Fox also said the President wore them under his shirt.