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President George W. Bush walks hand-in-hand with Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas, Sept. 16, 2008, during a visit to the Texas area, which was hard hit by Hurricane Ike. Walking with them from left are: Charlie Kelly, emergency manager coordinator for the City of Galveston; Steve LeBlanc, Galveston city manager and Texas Congressman Nick Lampson.

TEXAS TOUR

President George W. Bush walks hand-in-hand with Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas, Sept. 16, 2008, during a visit to the Texas area, which was hard hit by Hurricane Ike. Walking with them from left are: Charlie Kelly, emergency manager coordinator for the City of Galveston; Steve LeBlanc, Galveston city manager and Texas Congressman Nick Lampson.

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