4 Ways to Visit with President Bush

George W. Bush took buddy Junichiro Koizumi to Graceland last week, where the Japanese Prime Minister donned Elvis shades, strummed air guitar and intoned Love Me Tender. State dinners are rare under Bush, but he's entertaining foreign leaders in his own way.

HANDS ON Bush's Crawford, Texas, ranch is the Administration clubhouse. Vladimir Putin of Russia and Mexico's Vicente Fox have visited, but it was Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, now King, right, who last year got the warmest touch. Most guests settle for a ride in Bush's pickup.

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