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Fact Sheet: Congress' Farm Bill Is Bad for American Taxpayers
9 May 2008 at 1:00am
Today, Congressional negotiators announced the completion of a farm bill that fails to include much-needed farm program reforms proposed by President Bush and increases spending by nearly $20 billi...

National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2008
9 May 2008 at 1:00am
America's transportation system strengthens our national security and keeps our country moving. On National Defense Transportation Day and during National Transportation Week, we thank the men and ...

Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Police Week, 2008
9 May 2008 at 1:00am
Across our Nation, law enforcement officers carry the great responsibility of protecting their fellow citizens. On Peace Officers' Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor these brave public s...

President Bush Signs S. 2457 and S. 2739 into Law
8 May 2008 at 1:00am
On Thursday, May 8, 2008, the President signed into law: S. 2457, which authorizes the Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe to lease certain land to entities for up to 75 years, rather than 25 years...

Mother's Day, 2008
8 May 2008 at 1:00am
On Mother's Day, we honor the grace, wisdom, and strength of our mothers, and we celebrate the special bonds shared between mothers and their children.

Personnel Announcement
8 May 2008 at 1:00am
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate two individuals, appoint eighteen individuals and designate two individuals to serve in his Administration.

Nominations Sent to the Senate
8 May 2008 at 1:00am
Nominations sent to the Senate: Glen E. Conrad, Donetta Davidson, and Rosemary E. Rodriguez.

President Bush Attends Council of the Americas
7 May 2008 at 1:00am
President Bush on Wednesday said, "The ties between the people of the United States and the people of Latin America are important to our country. They're important to our prosperity, and they're im...

President Bush Meets with House Republican Conference
7 May 2008 at 1:00am
President Bush on Wednesday said, "I just met with the Republican Caucus from the House and I want to share some thoughts with you. First of all, we are committed to a good housing bill that will h...

President Bush Signs H.R. 5715 into Law
7 May 2008 at 1:00am
On Wednesday, May 07, 2008, the President signed into law: H.R. 5715, the "Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008," which is designed to provide continued availability of access to ...

Presidential Speeches & Remarks
Presidential Speeches & Remarks
President Bush Attends Council of the Americas - May 7, 2008
7 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Wednesday said, "The ties between the people of the United States and the people of Latin America are important to our country. They're important to our prosperity, and they're im...

President Bush Meets with House Republican Conference - May 7, 2008
7 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Wednesday said, "I just met with the Republican Caucus from the House and I want to share some thoughts with you. First of all, we are committed to a good housing bill that will h...

President Bush Meets with President Torrijos of Panama - May 6, 2008
6 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Tuesday said, "It's been my pleasure to welcome my friend, the President of Panama. Mr. President, welcome back. It's good to see you, sir. I can't thank you enough for your frien...

President Bush Commemorates Military Spouse Day - May 6, 2008
6 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Tuesday said, "Twenty-four years ago, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation recognizing Military Spouses Day. And my own judgment is, is that we need to recognize military...

President Bush Signs H.R. 4286, Congressional Gold Medal: Daw Aung San Suu Ky...
6 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Tuesday said, "I just signed a bill passed by the leaders of the Senate and House who have joined me to honor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi with the Congressional Gold Medal. This is a fit...

President Bush Honors Cinco de Mayo - May 5, 2008
5 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Monday said, "In America we deeply value the culture and the contribution of Mexican Americans. The United States is a richer place, a more vibrant place because people who have -...

President Bush Delivers Commencement Address at Greensburg High School - May ...
4 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Sunday said, "As we watch the Class of 2008 graduate today, the dark clouds from one year ago have parted and have made way for a brighter future. We'll always hold in our hearts ...

President Bush Discusses Economy, Trade - May 2, 2008
2 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Friday said, "I've been -- since I've been your President, I want to remind you we have been through a recession, we have been through a terrorist attack, we have been at war, we ...

President Bush Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - May 1, 2008
1 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Thursday said, "And so during Asia Pacific American Heritage Month, we thank you all for helping make America a better place. We thank you for loving our country the way you do. T...

President Bush Discusses Food Aid - May 1, 2008
1 May 2008 at 12:00am
President Bush on Thursday said, "The American people are generous people and they're compassionate people. We believe in a timeless truth: To whom much is given, much is expected. And so therefore...

Presidential Weekly Radio Address
President's Weekly Radio Address
President's Radio Address to the Nation - May 3, 2008
3 May 2008 at 11:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "America is now facing a tough economic period, but our long-term outlook remains strong. This week we saw evidence that our economy is continuing ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - April 26, 2008
26 Apr 2008 at 11:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "I urge Congress to get the "Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act" to my desk as soon as possible. A delay of even a week or two may mak...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - April 19, 2008
19 Apr 2008 at 11:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "Recently I sent Congress an agreement that would expand America's access to markets in Colombia. Unfortunately, the Speaker of the House has chos...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - April 12, 2008
12 Apr 2008 at 11:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "Since the surge began, American and Iraqi forces have made significant progress. While there's more to be done, sectarian violence, civilian deat...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - April 5, 2008
5 Apr 2008 at 11:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "I'm speaking to you from Europe, where I attended the NATO summit and witnessed the hopeful progress of the continent's youngest democracies. The...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - March 29, 2008
29 Mar 2008 at 11:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "The problems in the housing market are complicated and there is no easy solution. But by supporting responsible homeowners with wise policies, we...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - March 22, 2008
22 Mar 2008 at 11:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "Easter is a holiday that beckons us homeward. This weekend is an occasion to reflect on the things that matter most in life: the love of family, ...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - March 15, 2008
15 Mar 2008 at 11:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "My Administration worked with Congress to pass a bipartisan economic growth package that includes tax relief for families and incentives for busin...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - March 8, 2008
8 Mar 2008 at 10:06am
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 d...

President's Radio Address to the Nation - March 1, 2008
1 Mar 2008 at 10:06am
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "Today, my Administration is releasing our 2008 National Drug Control Strategy. This report lays out the methods we are using to combat drug abuse...

White House Press Briefings
White House Press Briefings
Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 05/6/2008
6 May 2008 at 12:00am
MS. PERINO: Hi, how is everybody? Two announcements for you. First of all, the President is pleased that the U.S.-Russian Agreement for Cooperation in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy -...

Press Briefing by Scott Stanzel - 05/5/2008
5 May 2008 at 12:00am
MR. STANZEL: Good afternoon. I have one brief announcement and then I'll take your questions.

Press Briefing by Tony Fratto - 05/1/2008
1 May 2008 at 12:00am
MR. FRATTO: Good afternoon, everyone. I actually have nothing to lead off with, so we can go straight to questions. Terry, you ready?

Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 04/30/2008
30 Apr 2008 at 12:00am
MS. PERINO: Good morning. One quick statement. This morning the Commerce Department gave its first estimate on first quarter GDP. They estimate that the economy grew by 0.6 percent in the first qua...

Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 04/28/2008
28 Apr 2008 at 12:00am
MS. PERINO: A couple of announcements. As I mentioned last week, the President will travel to St. Louis, Missouri this Friday; the topic will be on the economy, and then more details to come on loc...

Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 04/24/2008
24 Apr 2008 at 12:00am
MS. PERINO: Hello, everyone. I don't have anything to start with, so we'll go straight to questions.

Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 04/23/2008
23 Apr 2008 at 12:00am
MS. PERINO: Hello. Three announcements for you, and then I'll go to questions. Today, as you saw, with the concurrence of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary Gates has recommended,...

Press Briefing by Tony Fratto - 04/18/2008
18 Apr 2008 at 12:00am
MR. FRATTO: Sorry to make you wait on this beautiful Friday afternoon. The reason for waiting is because we were going to get this picture up here. Let's see. Now? Now? One more. "I'm going to get ...

Press Briefing by Dana Perino and Jim Connaughton, Chairman, Council on Envir...
16 Apr 2008 at 12:00am
MS. PERINO: Hello, everybody. Rowdy crowd. A little bit on today's activities, and then I'm going to turn it over to Jim Connaughton before I finish up with other questions.

Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 04/15/2008
15 Apr 2008 at 12:00am
MS. PERINO: Let me start off just with a couple of comments about the President welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to America today. Tomorrow in his remarks, the President will say to the Holy Father that...