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May 25, 2006

Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Burma


Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Burma
On May 20, 1997, the President issued Executive Order 13047, certifying to the Congress under section 570(b) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 (Public Law 104-208), that the Government of Burma has committed large-scale repression of the democratic opposition in Burma after September 30, 1996, thereby invoking the prohibition on new investment in Burma by United States persons contained in that section. The President also declared a national emergency to deal with the threat posed to the national security and foreign policy of the United States by the actions and policies of the Government of Burma, invoking the authority, inter alia, of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.

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May 18, 2006

President's Radio Address to the Nation - May 13, 2006


President's Radio Address to the Nation - May 13, 2006
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Al Qaeda is our enemy, and we want to know their plans. The intelligence activities I have authorized are lawful and have been briefed to appropriate members of Congress, both Republican and Democrat. The privacy of all Americans is fiercely protected in all our activities. The government does not listen to domestic phone calls without court approval. We are not trolling through the personal lives of millions of innocent Americans. Our efforts are focused on links to al Qaeda terrorists and its affiliates who want to harm the American people. ... Americans expect their government to do everything in its power under our laws and Constitution to protect them and their civil liberties. That is exactly what we are doing."
Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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President Bush Signs Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005


President Bush Signs Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005
President Bush on Wednesday said, "Our pro-growth policies stand in stark contrast to those in Washington who believe you grow your economy by raising taxes and centralizing power. They are wrong. Our pro-growth economic policies are working for all Americans."

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May 16, 2006

Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 3 de septiembre de 2005


Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 3 de septiembre de 2005
Ayer presenci las consecuencias de uno de los peores desastres naturales que jam s haya golpeado a Estados Unidos. Un gran litoral de pueblos y comunidades est n arrasados; una de nuestras grandes ciudades est sumergida. Los costos humanos son incalculables.

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President's Radio Address to the Nation - June 25, 2005


President's Radio Address to the Nation - June 25, 2005
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "Americans can be proud of all that we and our coalition partners have accomplished in Iraq. Our country has been tested before, and we have a long history of resolve and faith in the cause of freedom. Now we will see that cause to victory in Iraq. A democratic Iraq will be a powerful setback to the terrorists who seek to harm our nation. A democratic Iraq will be a great triumph in the history of liberty. And a democratic Iraq will be a source of peace for our children and grandchildren.."
Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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Executive Order: Strengthening Federal Efforts to Protect Against Identity Theft


Executive Order: Strengthening Federal Efforts to Protect Against Identity Theft
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, in order to strengthen efforts to protect against identity theft ...

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May 10, 2006

Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 12 de noviembre de 2005


Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 12 de noviembre de 2005
Buenos D as. El pr ximo martes, los beneficiarios estadounidenses de Medicare podr n comenzar a inscribirse para una nueva cobertura de medicinas recetadas. Este nuevo beneficio es el mayor avance en cuidados de la salud para las personas mayores y para los estadounidenses con discapacidades desde la creaci n de Medicare hace 40 a os.

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Press Briefing by Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher and National Security Council Senior Director for South and Central Asia Elizabeth Millard


Press Briefing by Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Richard Boucher and National Security Council Senior Director for South and Central Asia Elizabeth Millard
MR. JONES: Good afternoon, everybody. We have briefing this afternoon Senior Director at the National Security Council for Central and South Asia Elizabeth Millard, and Assistant Secretary Richard Boucher, for South and Central Asia, as well. They'll be talking about the meetings and events today in Hyderabad.

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May 04, 2006

Cheney Honors Troops, Urges Perseverance in Iraq


Cheney Honors Troops, Urges Perseverance in Iraq

Vice President Dick Cheney yesterday voiced sympathy for the families of fallen US soldiers and affirmed that the war in Iraq was worth fighting during his visit to Springfield, Missouri yesterday. The Washington Post reports Cheney said the US " will not relent in the war in Iraq and will hunt down insurgents there one at a time if necessary, implicitly rebutting escalating pressure on the Bush administration to bring U.S. troops home." The Post notes that Cheney told the "friendly audience of combat veterans" that victory in Iraq is "critical to the future security of the U.S." and said the country should not lose its resolve to defeat the militants." The Kansas City Star adds that Cheney "pointed to the hardships and heroism of Gen. George Washington s Continental Army, detailed in the recent best seller 1776 by historian David McCullough. Quoting Washington s dark forecast for turning back the British that year - the game is about up -- Cheney noted that weary American forces ultimately prevailed. They stayed in the fight, and America won the war, the vice president said. Once again, we re seeing the power of freedom to change the course of the world, Cheney said, citing large turnouts for the January elections in Iraq."


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Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 28 de mayo de 2005


Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Naci n - 28 de mayo de 2005
Buenos D as. Este fin de semana de Conmemoraci n a los Ca dos, los estadounidenses rinden homenaje a aquellos que dieron sus vidas en el servicio de nuestra Naci n. Al honrar a los miembros de nuestras Fuerzas Armadas que han muerto por nuestra libertad, tambi n honramos a aquellos que hoy en d a est n defendiendo nuestras libertades.

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Press Gaggle by Secretary of State Rice and National Security Advisor Hadley


Press Gaggle by Secretary of State Rice and National Security Advisor Hadley
MR. HADLEY: This is a real historic trip, to India and Pakistan. We'll of course be doing the India segment first. You may remember that during his campaign for first term, the President identified strengthening U.S.-India relationships as a priority of his foreign policy. He pointed out that India was a country with whom we not only had common interests, but common values -- committed democracy -- and that he saw India playing a role on a global stage, and a potential ally and partner for the United States in dealing with global issues.

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President's Radio Address to the Nation - June 4, 2005


President's Radio Address to the Nation - June 4, 2005
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "America's economy is on the right track. Over the past two years, we've added more than 3.5 million new jobs. More Americans are working today than ever before. Home ownership is at an all time high. Small businesses are flourishing. Factory output is growing. And families are taking home more of what they earn. These are hopeful signs for our economy, and we must work hard to sustain that prosperity. When members of Congress return next week, they need to take action on four key priorities for the American people."
Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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President Meets with North Korean Defectors and Family Members of Japanese Abducted by North Korea


President Meets with North Korean Defectors and Family Members of Japanese Abducted by North Korea
President Bush on Friday said, "It is hard to believe that a country would foster abduction. It's hard for Americans to imagine that a leader of any country would encourage the abduction of a young child. It's a heartless country that would separate loved ones, and yet that's exactly what happened to this mom as a result of the actions of North Korea."

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May 02, 2006

Battle Of Tal Afar


Battle Of Tal Afar

In case you missed it, The Wall Street Journal writes today about the battle of Tal Afar and how it could be a turning point in the war against terrorists in Iraq. Among the key points of the story:

  • In recent days Iraqi forces -- yes, Iraqi forces -- have led the largest urban assault [in Tal Afar] since the liberation of Fallujah last November.
  • Iraqis are leading the fight and, most important, many will stay so the people of Tal Afar can begin to believe they can live free of terrorist intimidation.
  • [A] force of about 5,000 Iraqis and 3,800 Americans had killed at least 157 terrorists, detained 440 suspects, and discovered 34 weapons caches.
  • The Tal Afar operation calls into question the contention of war critics like Senator Joe Biden that there are only a handful of Iraqi troops capable of meaningful operations. In fact, U.S. commanders classify about 40 battalions -- roughly 750 soldiers in each -- as "fully independent" or able to fight "in the lead."
  • A U.S. officer with detailed knowledge offered us this assessment: "The Tal Afar operation has been a sweeping success for the Iraqi Security Forces in many ways. There is an Iraqi Army Brigade headquarters with four infantry battalions, a Special Police Commando Brigade headquarters with two battalions, and an Army Transportation battalion in the fight up there. The Police Commandos and one of the Army battalions were flown there by the Iraqi Air Force's own C-130 fleet executing their first combat support missions." Eight Iraqi soldiers and one American have died in the offensive.

Click here to read the entire article (subscription required).


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Message to the Congress of the United States


Message to the Congress of the United States
Pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, as amended (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order blocking property of persons in connection with the terrorist act in Beirut, Lebanon, on February 14, 2005, that resulted in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and the deaths of 22 others, and other bombings or assassination attempts in Lebanon since October 1, 2004, that are related to Hariri's assassination or that implicate the Government of Syria or its officers or agents.

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Nominations Sent to the Senate


Nominations Sent to the Senate
Dale Klein and James B. Lockhart III.

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Vice President Cheney Speaks Of Progress In Iraq


Vice President Cheney Speaks Of Progress In Iraq

Vice President Cheney addressed troops at Fort Drum in New York yesterday, giving encouraging news of the progress in Iraq.  ABC News reports Citing the stepped-up training of Iraqi security forces, their ability to control more territory and carry out missions on their own, Cheney said: "We have been making steady progress.

Vice President also praised Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman s statements last week on the danger of pulling out Iraq prematurely.  The Washington Times reports After visiting troops in Iraq last month, Mr. Lieberman said: Almost all of the progress in Iraq and throughout the Middle East will be lost if those forces are withdrawn faster than the Iraqi military is capable of securing the country. Mr. Cheney said Mr. Lieberman was entirely correct .We disagreed on some issues, but we stand together on this war


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Presidential Message


Presidential Message
Today, we remember one of the horrible tragedies of the 20th century -- the mass killings and forced exile of as many as 1.5 million Armenians in the final days of the Ottoman Empire in 1915. This was a tragedy for all humanity and one that we and the world must never forget.

Posted by blogposter at 10:45 PM |

President's Radio Address to the Nation - April 23, 2005


President's Radio Address to the Nation - April 23, 2005
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "The savings in my budget are critical in helping us to keep our economy growing and creating jobs. Now members of Congress need to come together and send me a budget that funds our priorities, ensures that taxes stay low, and keeps us on track to cut the deficit in half by 2009."
Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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Nominations Sent to the Senate


Nominations Sent to the Senate
Robert Anthony Bradtke and Robert J. Portman.

Posted by blogposter at 10:20 PM |