President George W. Bush waves from the steps of Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, as he departs to visit the U.S.-Mexico border patrol facilities in McAllen and Mission, Texas. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt
Spectators fan themselves as they wait for the departure of U.S. President George W. Bush from the White House in Washington, August 3, 2006
Marine One, carrying U.S. President George W. Bush , takes off from the White House in Washington, August 3, 2006
Vistitors at the White House wave goodbye as President Bush takes off in his helicopter for the short flight to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., then on to Texas, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
President Bush greets Texas Gov. Rick Perry as he arrives at McAllen Miller Airport in McAllen, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
President Bush talks with Lt. Gen. H. Steven Blum, Chief, National Guard Bureau, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, in McAllen, Texas after landing at McAllen Miller International Airport in McAllen, Texas. Texas Gov. Rick Perry is at right. Bush toured the border before a speech at Anzalduas Park
President Bush, left, visits with members of the National Guard near McAllen, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006
President Bush, center, visit with members of the U.S. Border Patrol and National Guard near McAllen, Texas, Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006