A U.S. Marine Guard salutes as East Timor's President Xanana Gusmao leaves the West Wing of the White House with another East Timorese official (R) in Washington, December 8, 2004. Gusmao met briefly with U.S. President George W. Bush during his visit with National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice at the White House. REUTERS/Jason Reed JIR/HB