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Bush looks back during final news conference

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Bush at final news conference
US President George W. Bush speaks from the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House during his final press conference January 12, 2009, in Washington, DC. President Bush said Monday that he wanted a 'sustainable ceasefire' in the Gaza Strip, but said it was up to Hamas to choose to end its rocket fire on Israel. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON
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At his final news conference, President George W. Bush defended his record vigorously, while admitting some mistakes.

He also looked ahead to what may be his successor Barack Obama's greatest challenges.

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Bush at final news conference
US President George W. Bush speaks from the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House during his final press conference January 12, 2009, in Washington, DC. President Bush said Monday that he wanted a 'sustainable ceasefire' in the Gaza Strip, but said it was up to Hamas to choose to end its rocket fire on Israel. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON
Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images