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President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a photo opportunity with dissidents Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, on Governors Island in New York. White House photo by Eric Draper

Mrs. Laura Bush participates in a drop-by meeting on food security Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in New York. White House photo by Eric Draper

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participate in a drop by meeting on food security Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, in New York. "The United States has made a very strong and powerful commitment to help those who need food," President Bush said following his participation in the meeting. White House photo by Eric Draper

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Vice President Dick Cheney leaves a luncheon with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008

Vice President Dick Cheney is seen departing the weekly House Republican conference meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, on Capitol Hill in Washington