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	  President George W. Bush poses for photos during his visit Wednesday, July 4, 2007, with members of the West Virginia Air National Guard 167th Airlift Wing and their family members in Martinsburg, W. Va. White House photo by Chris Greenberg **President Bush Celebrates Independence Day With West Virginia Air National Guard
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President Bush on Wednesday said, "For the past six and a half years, it's been a privilege to be the President of such a good and decent nation that inspires and holds out hope to people all across the world. It's an awesome experience, and a humbling experience to hold a powerful office like President. It brings with it the great honor of being the Commander-in-Chief of the finest military the world has ever known. Because of the service of our military men and women, because our nation has got a military full of the bravest and most decent people that I've ever met, America remains a beacon of hope for all around the world; America remains the place where peace has the best chance to be encouraged."  
**Independence Day 2007****Press Briefing by Scott Stanzel
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Watch Thursday's Press Briefing with White House Deputy Press Secretary Scott Stanzel  
**Independence Day, 2007
President Bush said, "Two hundred thirty-one years ago, 56 brave men signed their names to a bold creed of freedom that set the course of our Nation and changed the history of the world. On this anniversary, we remember the great courage and conviction of our Founders, and we celebrate the enduring principles of our Declaration of Independence." 
 
En Español**Independence Day 2007****President Bush Visits with Wounded Military Personnel at Walter Reed Army Medical Center
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President Bush on Tuesday said, "I am constantly amazed at the character and courage of those who wear our uniform. And that's no more vividly displayed than here in this place of healing. I want to thank our soldiers, sailors and Marines, airmen, Coast Guardsmen and women for their service to the country, and I thank their families. As we head into the 4th of July, we're a fortunate nation to have people who are willing to volunteer in theface of danger to help secure this country in the long run."  
**Press Briefing by Tony Snow
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Watch Tuesday's Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Tony Snow  
May 7, 2007State Dinner in Honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II/news/releases/2007/05/20070517.wm.v.html May 17, 2007/news/releases/2007/05/20070517.wm.v.htmlCelebrating America's BirthdayOn July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.Learn more about how the White House celebrates this important day in our Nation's history.Celebrating America's BirthdayGlobal War on Terror  President Bush's top priority is the safety and security of the American people. Though America and its allies are safer since 9/11, we are not yet safe. We have important challenges ahead as we wage a long-term battle not just against terrorists, but against the ideology that supports their agenda.In Focus: National SecurityAsk the White HouseDiscuss White House Conference on the AmericasU.S. Under Secretary of State Karen P. Hughes will participate in "Ask the White House" on Monday, July 9th at 3:15 PM EDT to discuss the White House Conference on the Americas.Submit a questionStrengthening Health CareHealth Savings AccountsPresident Bush has a broad agenda to help more Americans afford Health Care.  In this agenda, he calls for expanding Health Savings Accounts, whichallow people to save money for health care tax-free and to take these accounts with them if they move job to job.In Focus: Health CareTee-Ball on the South LawnThe first game of the seventh-annual "Tee-Ball on the White House South Lawn" was held Wednesday, June 27, 2007.Click here to learn more.Tee-Ball on the South LawnWeekly Review E-mail Updates  Sign-up to receive weekly Saturday morning e-mail updates featuring President Bush's events, speeches, photos and White House web site exclusives from the past week. Click to subscribe.President |	Vice President | 	First Lady | 	Mrs. Cheney | 	News & PoliciesHistory & Tours |	Kids |	Your Government | 	Appointments |	Jobs | 	Contact |			Text onlyAccessibility | 	Search | 	Privacy Policy | 	Help | 	Site Map********** |