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Statement by the President on Legislation to Address Crisis in Financial Markets Over the weekend, members of my Administration and congressional leaders worked on legislation to address the crisis in our Nation’s financial markets. They made good headway toward a bill that can pass the House and Senate in a timely manner, and the American people appreciate their effor...
President Bush Visits with American and Korean Troops THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Berlus — how about the Corporal? What a silver-tongued devil. (Applause.) Thank you, Corporal Berlus. Thanks for the kind introduction. I’m feeling pretty spiffy in my new jacket. (Applause.) Feeling pretty warm in it, too. (Laughter.) I am so honored to be here at Freedom’s...
President Bush Meets with President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China PRESIDENT HU: (As translated.) I’m very happy to meet you again, President Bush. And I would like to welcome you and your family members to Beijing for the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, and also to watch the games. This is already your fourth visit to China and this has certa...
President Bush Discusses Situation in Georgia, Urges Russia to Cease Military Operations THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. I’ve just met with my national security team to discuss the crisis in Georgia. I’ve spoken with President Saakashvili of Georgia, and President Sarkozy of France this morning. The United States strongly supports France’s efforts, as Presiden...
President Bush Meets with Representatives of American Businesses on the Economic Rescue Package THE PRESIDENT: I want to thank the job creators who have joined me here today to talk about the state of the economy and the need for the House of Representatives to pass the bill that passed the Senate last night with an overwhelming bipartisan majority. Our discussion today cent...
President Bush Participates in Briefing on Hurricane Gustav, Discusses Energy THE PRESIDENT: Members of my Cabinet have assembled here, and I thank you all for coming. We recognize that the pre-storm efforts were important and so are the follow-up efforts — in other words, what happens after the storm passes is as important as what happens prior to the storm arriving. ...
President Bush Participates in Signing Ceremony with NATO Secretary General De Hoop Scheffer for NATO Accession Protocols for Albania and Croatia PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Secretary General, it’s good to have you here in the White House. SECRETARY GENERAL DE HOOP SCHEFFER: Thank you, Mr. President. PRESIDENT BUSH: Thank you for your steadfast leadership and your courage. Amb...
President Bush Discusses Outer Continental Shelf Exploration THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Across the country, Americans are concerned about the high price of gasoline. Every one of our citizens who drives to work, or takes a family vacation, or runs a small business is feeling the squeeze of rising prices at the pump. To reduce pressure on prices we must continue to implem...
President Bush Visits Alamo Regional Command Reception Center THE PRESIDENT: You know, one of the great things about our country is the number of people who volunteer during one of these incidents. Here are some Red Cross volunteers. They are — they symbolize the thousands that will help. And my call to our fellow citizens is that — find out how you can help. You...
President’s Radio Address This week, the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives held a conference to highlight the work being done by our Nation’s armies of compassion, with help from the Federal government. This conference demonstrated the remarkable difference these groups have made over the past eight years. When I first came to office, I ...
President Bush Attends White House Tee Ball Game on South Lawn THE PRESIDENT: Menudo, thank you. Yes, we’re glad you’re here. Opening Day 2008, tee ball on the South Lawn. (Applause.) I’m proud to be joined by the Commissioner for the day, Roberto Clemente, Jr. Bienvenido. (Applause.) MR. CLEMENTE: Gracias. THE PRESIDENT: Si. Roberto, I don’t know if ...
Presidents Radio Address THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This is a challenging time for families across our nation. I know many families are worried about rising prices at the pump and declining home values. So this week my Administration took steps to help address both these challenges. To help address the pressure on gasoline prices, my Administration took action to clear the...
President’s Radio Address THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Americans are concerned about the high price of gasoline. Everyone who commutes to work, purchases food, ships a product, or takes a family vacation feels the burden of higher prices at the pump. And families across our country are looking to Washington for a response. The fundamental problem behind high gas pr...
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Before they left Washington for their August recess, Congress failed to take action on an issue that is currently of great concern to Americans: high prices at the gas pump. The fundamental reason for high gasoline prices is that the supply of oil is not keeping pace with demand. To reduce pressure on prices, we need to increase the supply of oil...
President Bush Discusses the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Funding For Troops THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week Congress moved forward on two important issues affecting the national security of our country. Yesterday the House passed a responsible war funding bill that will provide vital resources to our men and women on the front lines in the war on terror....
President Bush Discusses World AIDS Day THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Today is World AIDS Day, a day we reaffirm our commitment to fight HIV/AIDS at home and abroad. Thirty-three million people around the world are living with HIV, including more than one million Americans. Once again this year, to observe World AIDS Day, there is a red ribbon on the North Portico of the Whi...
Advice from “beyond the echo chamber” REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ADVISORY BOARD East Room, The White House February 6, 2009 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. Please have a seat. (Applause.) Good morning, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good morning. THE PRESIDENT: I have just had the opportunity to welcome the members of my Eco...
President Bush Pardons “Pumpkin and Pecan” in National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, all. Please be seated. Welcome to the Rose Garden for the pardoning of the National Thanksgiving Turkey. This is a tradition that dates back to the presidency of Harry Truman. Just to be safe, I will be pardoning a second bird — (laughter) — ...
President Bush Attends Graduation Ceremony for Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agents THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Mr. Director, thank you for your kind introduction and thank you for your leadership. Proud that you invited your wife, Ann, here to be with us. I thank the Attorney General for joining us today. Members of the FBI Academy staff, distinguished guests, famil...
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Olmert of Israel PRESIDENT BUSH: I am pleased to welcome my friend, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, back to the Oval Office. And I thank you for bringing your wife to have dinner tonight with Laura and me. I’m looking forward to it. We’ve been through a lot together during our time in office. We strongly believe that Israel wi...