] The NAACP received a letter from the White House three
] weeks ago declining the invitation because of scheduling
] conflicts and thanking them for understanding.
]
] The letter was signed by presidential scheduler Melissa
] Bennett.

I hope to God the African-American voters don't turn the other cheek.

I like the last paragraph best:

"White House spokesman Jim Morrell said Wednesday that the president has spoken about "equal opportunity and equal rights for all Americans" in many public places."

i.e. words /= actions

CNN.com - Bush declines NAACP invitation - Jul 8, 2004