Even during a state visit, there's time for baseball. And President Bush, center, paused to enjoy his favorite pastime and cheer along with the Little Saints during a tee-ball game with the Little Dragons in Accra February 20. Bush praised the coaches for teaching the importance of teamwork. (© AP Images)
National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley previews President Bush's state visit to Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana and Liberia.
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