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Bush to deliver farewell address on January 15
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-01-13 14:11

WASHINGTON -- Outgoing US President George W. Bush will deliver his farewell address to the nation at 8 p.m. Thursday eastern time from the White House.

White House press secretary Dana Perino said that Bush, following a tradition dating back to George Washington, will use the address to reflect on his eight years in office and discuss the challenges that lie ahead for the next administration.

Earlier Monday, the president held his last press conference in the White House.

Bush discussed his time in office and admitted that some aspects "didn't go according to plan" when it came to the Iraq war but asserted that the United States' reputation was still strong.

He also urged President-elect Barack Obama not to fall prey to critics.

Bush will leave office on January 20, the day Obama will be inaugurated.