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Bush Library The bullhorn President George W. Bush used at ground zero in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is seen during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Dallas. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only dedication of the center, Thursday, April 25, which will house the presidential library and museum along with the 43rd president’s policy institute. It opens to the public on May 1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush Former President George W. Bush, right, talks with his father, former President George H.W. Bush during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush Former President George W. Bush talks with his father, former President George H. W. Bush, left, during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Luara Bush Former President George W. Bush and his wife, former first lady Laura Bush listen as President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter President Barack Obama, and former presidents, from second from left, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter arrive for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center ,Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush and Laura Bush listen to former president William J. Clinton during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library former president George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush listen to former president Jimmy Carter during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Michelle Obama, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush Former President George H.W. Bush, wears pink socks as he is seated in a wheelchair with, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, and former President George W. Bush, at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

George W. Bush, Laura Bush Former president George W. Bush and his wife, former first lady Laura Bush arrive the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush, wipes a tear after his speech during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. Left is President George H.W. Bush. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush hugs his wife Barbara Bush during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library George W. Bush Foundation board chairman Don Evans makes an opening statement during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Museum In this photo taken April 16, 2013, various campaign memorabilia is shown in the museum area at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of Bush’s eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president’s policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

George W. Bush, Laura Bush, George H.W. Bush Former President George W. Bush, center, shares a laugh with his wife, former first lady Laura Bush and father, former President George H.W. Bush during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Museum In this photo taken April 16, 2013, a portion an exhibit is shown in the museum area at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of Bush’s eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president’s policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

Bush Library From left, President Barack Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, President George H.W. Bush, former first lady Laura Bush, former president William J. Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton and former president Jimmy Carter applaud former president George W. Bush during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tony Blair, Dick Cheney, Jenna Bush Hager Former Vice President Dick Cheney, center, shakes hands with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair during the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. Former President George W. Bush's daughter Jenna Bush Hager is at right. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Michelle Obama Former President George H.W. Bush stands up from his wheelchair while being acknowledged by, from left, first lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, his wife, former first lady Barbara Bush, his son, former President George W. Bush, and former first lady Laura Bush at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Bush Library Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush arrives for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library A lion presented to President George W. Bush by Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete during Bush's trip to Africa in 2008 is seen on display at the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, 24, 2013, in Dallas. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only dedication of the center, Thursday, April 25, which will house the presidential library and museum along with the 43rd president’s policy institute. It opens to the public on May 1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Jeb Bush, Columba Bush Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and his wife Columba arrives for the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

George H.W. Bush Former President George H.W. Bush arrives during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Statues of former Presidents George W. Bush, left and George HW Bush are seen during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Dallas. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only dedication of the center, Thursday, April 25, which will house the presidential library and museum along with the 43rd president’s policy institute. It opens to the public on May 1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

George W. Bush In this April 5, 2013 file photo, the exterior of the George W. Bush Presidential Center is seen, in Dallas. Former first lady Laura Bush wanted to make sure that the George W. Bush Presidential Center reflected her and her husband's Texas roots. And it does, right down to the foundation that includes limestone from the Midland area where they grew up and lived when they were first married. The about 226,000-square-foot center, home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum along with the 43rd president's policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday, April 25, 2013, on the campus of Southern Methodist University, which is not far from the Bushes' Dallas home and is also where Laura Bush earned her bachelor's degree in education. The library opens to the public on May 1. (AP Photo/Kim Johnson Flodin)

George W. Bush In this April 5, 2013 file photo, the exterior of the George W. Bush Presidential Center is seen, in Dallas. Former first lady Laura Bush wanted to make sure that the George W. Bush Presidential Center reflected her and her husband's Texas roots. And it does, right down to the foundation that includes limestone from the Midland area where they grew up and lived when they were first married. The about 226,000-square-foot center, home to the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum along with the 43rd president's policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday, April 25, 2013, on the campus of Southern Methodist University, which is not far from the Bushes' Dallas home and is also where Laura Bush earned her bachelor's degree in education. The library opens to the public on May 1. (AP Photo/Kim Johnson Flodin)

Bush Library Museum In this photo taken April 16, 2013, a football presented to president George W. Bush by the University of Texas Longhorns is seen in the museum area at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of Bush’s eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president’s policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

Bush Library Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush arrives for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former President George W. Bush's baseball collection is seen on display during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Dallas. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only dedication of the center, Thursday, April 25, which will house the presidential library and museum along with the 43rd president’s policy institute. It opens to the public on May 1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

George W. Bush, Robert A.M. Stern Former President George W. Bush, left, and center architect Robert A.M. Stern pause for a photo before the signing ceremony for the joint use agreement between the National Archive and the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Dallas. Bush and his wife, Laura, attended Wednesday's ceremony in Dallas the day before the official dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center. The George W. Bush Foundation raised the money to build the center. The foundation donated the library and museum portion of the center to the National Archives, which provides access to presidential records, documents, historical materials and artifacts over time. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former presidents and first ladies gather during the invocation read by Rev. Mark Craig during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. From left, First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama former first lady Barbara Bush, President George H.W. Bush, former president George W. Bush, former first lady Barbara Bush, Mark Craig, former president William J. Clinton, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former president William J. Clinton and former first lady Rosalynn Carter. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter President Barack Obama stands with, from second from left, former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter President Barack Obama stands with, from second from left, former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter President Barack Obama stands with former presidents, from second from left, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Bush Library Museum In this photo taken April 16, 2013, statues of Barney, left, and Miss Beazley, the beloved Scottish Terriers of president George W. Bush and Laura Bush, are seen in the museum area at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of Bush’s eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president’s policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush Former President George H.W. Bush shakes hands with his son, former President George W. Bush during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush speaks during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama President Barack Obama laughs as he sits between his wife, first lady Michelle Obama and former first lady Barbara Bush after his speech during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library From left, First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama and former first lady Barbara Bush listen to the national anthem during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch as former first lady Barbara Bush gives the thumbs up to guests during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Museum In this photo taken April 16, 2013, letters written from around the world and sent to the White House offering thoughts and prayers after the 9/11 attacks are displayed in the museum area of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of Bush’s eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president’s policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

Barbara Bush, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, George H.W. Bush, Laura Bush From left, former first lady Barbara Bush, President Barack Obama, former president George W. Bush, his father, former President George H.W. Bush, and former first lady Laura Bush arrive at the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush, Laura Bush President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama stand with former Presidents George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, and their wives, former first ladies Barbara Bush, and Laura Bush amd bow their heads in prayer at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Bush Library From left, former first lady Barbara Bush, President George H.W. Bush, former president George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush holds hands during the invocation at the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president Jimmy Carter speaks during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Laura Bush, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush From left, President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former first lady Barbara Bush, former Presidents George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, and former first lady Laura Bush take part in the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Bush Library From left, First Lady Michelle Obama, former first lady Laura Bush, former first lady Hillary Clinton, former first lady Barbara Bush and former first lady Rosalynn Carter arrive for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, Jimmy Carter President Barack Obama stands with, from second from left, former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush, and Jimmy Carter at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush, left, shakes hands with former president William J. Clinton during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush, left, shakes hands with former president William J. Clinton during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush Former President George W. Bush looks toward President Barack Obama as he arrives for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush speaks with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama following the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush follows President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama following the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Museum In this photo taken April 16, 2013, an exhibit is shown in the museum area at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of Bush’s eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president’s policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas.(AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

Bush Library Memorial bracelets of captured or killed service members, that were given to President George W. Bush, are seen on display during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Dallas. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only dedication of the center, Thursday, April 25, which will house the presidential library and museum along with the 43rd president’s policy institute. It opens to the public on May 1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Jenna Bush Hager, left and her sister Barbara arrive for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former President George H.W. Bush and former president George W. Bush and his wife Laura Bush laugh while former president William J. Clinton speaks during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Laura Bush, Alan Lowe Former first lady Laura Bush and Alan Lowe, director of the library and museum enter a replica of the White House rose garden during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Dallas. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only dedication of the center, Thursday, April 25, which will house the presidential library and museum along with the 43rd president’s policy institute. It opens to the public on May 1.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Jenna Bush Hager, left and her sister Barbara arrive for the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library From left, President George H.W. Bush, former president George W. Bush and Laura Bush listen to former president William J. Clinton during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Museum In this photo taken April 16, 2013, the main entrance courtyard is shown at the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in Dallas. The museum uses everything from news clips to interactive screens to artifacts to tell the story of Bush’s eight years in office. The George W. Bush Presidential Center, which includes the library and museum along with 43rd president’s policy institute, will be dedicated Thursday on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

Bush Library Cowboy boots commemorating the time George W. Bush served as general managing partner for the Texas Rangers, are seen during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Dallas. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only dedication of the center, Thursday, April 25, which will house the presidential library and museum along with the 43rd president’s policy institute. It opens to the public on May 1.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton President Barack Obama shakes hands with former President George W. Bush, as former President Bill Clinton applauds at right after Obama spoke at the dedication of the George W. Bush presidential library on the campus of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Thursday, April 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush speaks during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library A display about the Bush administration's faith-based and community initiative is seen during a tour of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Dallas. More than 8,000 people are expected to attend the invitation-only dedication of the center, Thursday, April 25, which will house the presidential library and museum along with the 43rd president’s policy institute. It opens to the public on May 1. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former first lady Barbara Bush, center, is applauded after speaking during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library Former president George W. Bush waves with his wife Laura speech during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library From left, former first lady Barbara Bush, President George H.W. Bush and former president George W. Bush hold hands during the invocation during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library President Barack Obama laughs with former first lady Barbara Bush during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bush Library First Lady Michelle Obama, left and former first lady Barbara Bush listen as President Barack Obama speaks during the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Center Thursday, April 25, 2013, in Dallas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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