President Bush attends Veteran's Day Ceremony on the Intrepid in New York
Governor David Patters (L) Christine Quinn (C) and Hillary Rodham Clinton smile on the stage before President George W. Bush speaks during a Veteran's Day rededication ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City on November 11, 2008. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo)
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