US President George W. Bush (R) speaks with participants

US President George W. Bush (R) speaks with participants of the US - Middle East Partnership Initiative during a group photo opportunity before meetings at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House in Washington, DC, on October 23, 2008. The initiative funds programs that contribute to the initial steps for democratic change. The group includes participants from Yemen, Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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