President George W. Bush with Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaap de Hoop Scheffer of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
WAX2003090302 - WASHINGTON, DC, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- President George W. Bush points to the carved seal on the historic Resolute desk during a meeting with Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende, center, and Minister of Foreign Affairs Jaap de Hoop Scheffer of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Oval Office Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003. th/Tina Hager/White House UPI
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