Our last stop for the day was a meeting with the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Dakar. President Bush and I are grateful for the hard work of our diplomats and foreign service officers, as well as the Peace Corps volunteers who serve around the world. Every day, away from home and family, they represent the compassion and good will of our nation.

Too soon, we were back at Dakar airport, as it was time to leave this beautiful country. Next stop: Maputo, Mozambique ...