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President George W. Bush gives a motivational speech to U.S. servicemembers at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 28, 2006. The president thanked the troops for their contributions to the war on terror.

TALKING TO THE TROOPS

President George W. Bush gives a motivational speech to U.S. servicemembers at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 28, 2006. The president thanked the troops for their contributions to the war on terror.

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