Bush to hold final press conference as president

President George W. Bush will hold his last official press conference this afternoon, the White House said.

President George W. Bush will hold his last official press conference this afternoon, the White House said.

"The president will make a brief opening statement, commenting on the important role the White House press corps has in covering presidents and the White House," White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said.

President-elect Barack Obama will be inaugurated on January 20th.

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