Bush getting physical; visiting wounded sailors, marines
WHITE HOUSE President Bush gets the fourth physical of his presidency today, showing every sign doctors will again find him in excellent health. After the exam at Bethesda Naval Medical Center in suburban Maryland, the president will pay a holiday visit to wounded sailors and marines being treated there.
Bush normally has his annual check-up in August. But aides say his busy campaign season schedule forced a delay.
Press Secretary Scott McClellan says he expects the battery of tests being run today will show the 58-year-old chief executive to be in "great physical shape."
Bush, an exercise fanatic, passed his previous exams with flying colors. However, in the past two years, knee damage has forced him to stop running and take up biking instead.
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