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- President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Tusk of Poland
President Bush on Monday said, "I want to thank you for your candor, thank you for your friendship. The people of Poland stand as a great example of freedom and liberty. This is a nation with a proud history, a nation that has resisted tyranny and now lives as an example of a free society. And there are millions of Americans who are proud of their heritage, Mr. Prime Minister; they're proud to be called Polish Americans. And we welcome you."
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President and Mrs. Bush Celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day
President Bush on Monday said, "We take pride in the progress women have made here at home, and we know that millions of women abroad are still working to secure their basic rights. And as they do, the United States of America proudly stands with them. We do so because we know that liberty is the birthright of every person. And we do so because it's in our national interest. Societies where half the population is marginalized, or worse, are less likely to be prosperous and hopeful, and more likely to become incubators for hateful ideologies."
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including sections 2 and 4(a)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962 (the "Act"), as amended (22 U.S.C. 2601 and 2603), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code:
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President's Radio Address
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "The fact that we have not been attacked over the past six-and-a-half years is not a matter of chance. It is the result of good policies and the determined efforts of individuals carrying them out. We owe these individuals our thanks, and we owe them the authorities they need to do their jobs effectively. We have no higher responsibility than stopping terrorist attacks. And this is no time for Congress to abandon practices that have a proven track record of keeping America safe."
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - Message to the House of Representatives
I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 2082, the "Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008." The bill would impede the United States Government's efforts to protect the American people effectively from terrorist attacks and other threats because it imposes several unnecessary and unacceptable burdens on our Intelligence Community.
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President Bush Discusses Cuba
President Bush on Friday said, "As I told the Cuban people last October, a new day for Cuba will come. And we will know when it's here. We will know it's here when jailers go to the cells where Cuban prisoners of conscience are held and set them free. We will know it is here when Miguel Sigler Amaya is reunited with his brothers, and they can say what they think, and can come and go as they please. And we will know it is here when the Ladies in White no longer make their silent vigils, or live in constant fear of assault or arrest."
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President Bush Discusses Economy
President Bush on Friday said, "We believe that the steps we have taken, together with the actions taken by the Federal Reserve, will have a positive effect on our economy. So my message to the American people is this: I know this is a difficult time for our economy, but we recognized the problem early, and provided the economy with a booster shot. We will begin to see the impact over the coming months. And in the long run, we can have confidence that so long as we pursue pro-growth, low-tax policies that put faith in the American people, our economy will prosper."
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Illinois
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on January 7, 2008, and continuing.
Fri, 7 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President Bush Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of U.S. Department of Homeland Security
President Bush on Thursday said, "When this department was established following the September the 11th terrorist attacks, it was hard to imagine that we would reach this milestone without another attack on our homeland. For those of you who were here five years ago, you think back to that time -- I don't think we would have predicted that five years later there had not been another attack on us. And it's your vigilance and your hard work that have helped keep this country safe. And so I want to thank you."
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President Bush Meets with World War I Veteran Corporal Frank Woodruff Buckles
President Bush on Thursday said, "Sitting next to me is Mr. Frank Buckles, 107-years-young, and he is the last living Doughboy from World War I. ...And so Mr. Buckles has a vivid recollection of historic times. And one way for me to honor the service of those who wear the uniform in the past and those who wear it today is to herald you, sir, and to thank you very much for your patriotism and your love for America."
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President Bush Condemns Terrorist Attack in Israel
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the terrorist attack in Jerusalem that targeted innocent students at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva. This barbaric and vicious attack on innocent civilians deserves the condemnation of every nation.
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President Bush Signs S. 2571 into Law
On Thursday, March 06, 2008, the President signed into law S. 2571, which makes a technical correction to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, with regard to registration service fees for certain "minor use" pesticide.
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced that he has named three individuals to serve in his Administration: Tobi Merritt Edwards, Felipe Eduardo Sixto, and Nancy Theis.
Thu, 6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President Bush Attends Washington International Renewable Energy Conference 2008
President Bush on Wednesday said, "...[L]et me start first by telling you that America has got to change its habits. We've got to get off oil. And the reason why is, first, oil is -- dependency on oil presents a real challenge to our economy. As economies grow -- and we want all our economies to grow; we want people to be prosperous, we want people who are living in poverty to be able to grow out of poverty. We want there to be general prosperity, but as economies grow, until we change our habits, there is going to be more dependency on oil."
Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 - President Bush Meets with Senator John McCain
President Bush on Wednesday said, "John showed incredible courage and strength of character and perseverance in order to get to this moment. And that's exactly what we need in a President: somebody that can handle the tough decisions; somebody who won't flinch in the face of danger."
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