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U.S. President George W. Bush and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel speak with each other during a joint press availability at Schloss Meseberg in Germany, June 11, 2008. During the event, Bush publicly thanked the German people for their efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

MESEBERG CONVERSATION

U.S. President George W. Bush and Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel speak with each other during a joint press availability at Schloss Meseberg in Germany, June 11, 2008. During the event, Bush publicly thanked the German people for their efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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