President George W. Bush stands with the U.S. Women's Beach Volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor, left, and Kerri Walsh at the Chaoyang Park practice courts Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, before their matches at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

"What an honor," Walsh said. "He's just a great sports fan and he exudes optimism and pride in his country. I know he's proud of us."

White House photo by
Eric Draper