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September 27, 2006

President Saddened by Passing of Byron Nelson


President Saddened by Passing of Byron Nelson
I was saddened to learn today of the passing of Byron Nelson. Byron Nelson was a legend in the game of golf, setting extraordinary standards for excellence on the course. More importantly, he was a true gentleman and role model for generations of golfers. Laura and I join fellow Texans and the sports world in extending our sympathies to his wife, Peggy, and his family and friends.

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August 09, 2006

Nominations Sent to the Senate


Nominations Sent to the Senate
Dabney Langhorne Friedrich, Roslynn Renee Mauskopf, Liam O'Grady, and Lawrence Joseph O'Neill.

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June 14, 2006

President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister of Slovenia to the White House


President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister of Slovenia to the White House

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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 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

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 04, 2006

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

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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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.

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Nominations Sent to the Senate


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

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April 21, 2006

Easter 2006


Easter 2006
I send greetings to those observing the joyous holiday of Easter. On Easter, Christians around the world join together with family and friends to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the triumph of love over death. This is a season of renewal, a time for giving thanks and praise and for remembering that hope overcomes despair.

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April 13, 2006

President Bush Welcomes President Kufuor of Ghana to the White House


President Bush Welcomes President Kufuor of Ghana to the White House
President Bush on Wednesday said, "President Kufuor has done a fantastic job for Ghana. He's told the people of his country he'd bring honesty to government, and he has. He told the people of his country that he would work to create a stable economic platform for -- and he has done that, as well. And he's a man of peace. He cares deeply about peace in the region."

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April 05, 2006

Nomination and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate


Nomination and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

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March 22, 2006

Statement on H.J.Res 47 and S. 1578


Statement on H.J.Res 47 and S. 1578
On Monday, March 20, 2006, the President signed into law: H.J.Res. 47, which increases the public debt limit from $8.184 trillion to $8.965 trillion; and S. 1578, the "Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basin Endangered Fish Recovery Programs Reauthorization Act of 2005."

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March 15, 2006

Message to the Congress of the United States


Message to the Congress of the United States
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent the enclosed notice to the Federal Register for publication, stating that the Iran emergency declared on March 15, 1995, is to continue in effect beyond March 15, 2006. The most recent notice continuing this emergency was published in the Federal Register on March 14, 2005 (70 FR 12581).

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March 06, 2006

President's Remarks to the Republican National Governors Association


President's Remarks to the Republican National Governors Association
President Bush on Monday said, "So ours is an agenda that is optimistic and hopeful. We believe in America. We believe in the ingenuity of the American people. We understand the power of this country lies in our people, not in our halls of government. And we also understand the true strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens."

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February 22, 2006

President's Remarks at Republican Party of Florida Dinner


President's Remarks at Republican Party of Florida Dinner

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February 14, 2006

President to Welcome United Nations Secretary-General to the White House


President to Welcome United Nations Secretary-General to the White House
President Bush will meet with United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the White House on February 13, 2006. There are many important issues on which the United Nations is deeply engaged ranging from U.N. reform and protection and promotion of human rights to the preservation of international peace and security and the provision of humanitarian and development assistance. The President looks forward to his meeting with Secretary-General Annan to discuss these and other topics of mutual concern.

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Nominations Sent to the Senate


Nominations Sent to the Senate

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February 12, 2006

Statement on "State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006"


Statement on "State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006"
On Friday, February 10, 2006, the President signed H.R. 4519 into law, the "State High Risk Pool Funding Extension Act of 2006," which authorizes appropriations for grants to States for the establishment and operation of high-risk health insurance pools.

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February 10, 2006

National Consumer Protection Week, 2006


National Consumer Protection Week, 2006
During National Consumer Protection Week, we highlight the importance of consumer education in the ongoing fight against fraud and encourage consumers to make wise decisions.

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February 09, 2006

President Extends Condolences for the Victims in the Sinking of an Egyptian Ferry in the Red Sea


President Extends Condolences for the Victims in the Sinking of an Egyptian Ferry in the Red Sea
On behalf of the American people, the President extends our deepest condolences for the loss of life in the sinking of the Egyptian ferry "Al Salam Boccacio 98" in the Red Sea. Our thoughts and prayers are with all Egyptians and citizens of other nations who suffered losses in this terrible accident. The United States stands ready to assist the Governments of Egypt and Saudi Arabia in the process of rescue and recovery.

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February 08, 2006

Interview of the Vice President by Laura Ingraham


Interview of the Vice President by Laura Ingraham
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, he's right about national security leaks. There have been a number over the years, but there have been some recently that have been most egregious; and one, obviously, does have to do with the NSA program that's been the focus of a lot of attention in the last few weeks. ... There have been others. I thought Director Goss was rather restrained in his comments, but he was absolutely correct. ... It, obviously, reveals techniques and sources and methods that are important to try to protect. It gives information to our enemies about how we go about collecting intelligence against them. It also raises questions in the minds of other intelligence services about whether or not they can work with the United States intelligence service, with our CIA, for example, if we can't keep a secret. If every secret that we're told, or that we had ends up on the front page of the newspapers, some of our friends overseas are going to be reluctant to do business with us. So it's -- it is a serious problem.

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February 05, 2006

President Discusses American Competitiveness Agenda in Minnesota


President Discusses American Competitiveness Agenda in Minnesota
President Bush on Thursday said, "This year alone we're proposing $6 billion go to the National Science Foundation to fund research in physics and chemistry and material science and nanotechnology. We're proposing $4 billion goes to the Energy Department's Office of Science to build the world's most powerful civilian supercomputer. We're proposing $535 million to the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology to research electronics information technologies and advanced computers."

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January 25, 2006

Interview of the Vice President by Sean Hannity


Interview of the Vice President by Sean Hannity

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January 24, 2006

Setting the Record Straight: Democrats Continue to Attack Terrorist Surveillance Program


Setting the Record Straight: Democrats Continue to Attack Terrorist Surveillance Program
Scott McClellan: The NSA's terrorist surveillance program is targeted at al Qaeda communications coming into or going out of the United States. It is a limited, hot pursuit effort by our intelligence community to detect and prevent attacks. Senate Democrats continue to engage in misleading and outlandish charges about this vital tool that helps us do exactly what the 9/11 Commission said we needed to do - connect the dots. It defies common sense for Democrats to now claim the administration is acting outside its authority while their own party leaders have been briefed more than a dozen times - only after there was a leak and subsequent media coverage did they start criticizing the program. Such irresponsible accusations will not keep us from acting to stay a step ahead of a deadly enemy that is determined to strike America again.

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January 22, 2006

President Signs H.R. 4340, U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement


President Signs H.R. 4340, U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement
Today, the President signed legislation implementing the United States Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (the "Agreement"). The Agreement enhances our bilateral relationship with a strategic friend and ally in the Middle East region and promotes economic growth and prosperity in both nations.

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January 18, 2006

President Meets with Victims of Saddam Hussein, Discusses Progress


President Meets with Victims of Saddam Hussein, Discusses Progress
President Bush on Wednesday said, "It's been my honor to visit with folks who know firsthand the brutality of Saddam Hussein. These are folks who have suffered, one way or the other, because the tyrant was a law unto himself, and was willing to deny people basic human rights. The stories here are compelling stories. They're stories of sadness and stories of bravery."

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January 14, 2006

President's Radio Address


President's Radio Address
In his weekly radio address the President said, "As we begin 2006, we are hearing more good news about the American economy. This week we learned that our economy added 108,000 jobs in December and has added over 400,000 jobs in the last two months. Our unemployment rate is now 4.9 percent, lower than the average rate of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Our economy grew at more than 4 percent in the third quarter of 2005, and it has been growing at nearly that rate for two years. Productivity is high, consumers are confident, and more Americans now own their homes than at any time in our Nation's history."

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January 11, 2006

Personnel Announcement


Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced the recess appointment of Steven Kent Mullins, of South Dakota, to be United States Attorney for the District of South Dakota, vice James E. McMahon.

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January 09, 2006

President's Statement on the Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006


President's Statement on the Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006
The Department of Defense, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations to Address Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, and Pandemic Influenza Act, 2006 provides funds for our troops who are fighting the war on terror in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere. This funding will help us continue to hunt down the terrorists, pursue our strategy for victory in Iraq, and make America more secure. In addition, it provides resources to help citizens of the Gulf States recover from devastating hurricanes, and helps protect Americans from a potential influenza pandemic.

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January 08, 2006

President Meets with Current & Former Secretaries of State and Defense


President Meets with Current & Former Secretaries of State and Defense
President Bush on Thursday said, "I've ... had a chance to listen to their concerns, their suggestions about the way forward. Not everybody around this table agree with my decision to go into Iraq, I fully understand that. But these are good solid Americans who understand that we've got to succeed now that we're there. And I'm most grateful for the suggestions that have been given. We take to heart the advice; we appreciate your experience and we appreciate you taking time out of your day."

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January 04, 2006

Presidential Message: New Year's Day, 2006


Presidential Message: New Year's Day, 2006

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January 03, 2006

Interview of the Vice President by CNN


Interview of the Vice President by CNN
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, the policy in Iraq is a good one. And if you wanted a judgment on the policy in Iraq, you need to go ask the Iraqi people who are -- just turned out -- to vote in a free election, who are free of the tyranny of Saddam Hussein. And I think what you'll see over time is more and more of that awareness will seep in throughout the Muslim world.

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January 01, 2006

President Applauds Congress for Vote to Reduce Entitlement Spending


President Applauds Congress for Vote to Reduce Entitlement Spending
The Senate vote to reduce entitlement spending is a victory for taxpayers, fiscal restraint, and responsible budgeting -- and it will help keep us on track to cut the deficit in half by 2009. I applaud the Republicans in the House and Senate who supported the legislation. This will be the first time in nearly a decade that Congress has reduced entitlement spending. This strong bill demonstrates our commitment to funding our Nation's priorities and ensuring that taxpayer money is spent wisely.

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Statement on House and Senate Resolutions


Statement on House and Senate Resolutions

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Statement on House and Senate Resolutions


Statement on House and Senate Resolutions

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December 31, 2005

Press Conference of the President


Press Conference of the President
President Bush on Monday said, "This new threat required us to think and act differently. And as the 9/11 Commission pointed out, to prevent this from happening again, we need to connect the dots before the enemy attacks, not after. And we need to recognize that dealing with al Qaeda is not simply a matter of law enforcement; it requires defending the country against an enemy that declared war against the United States of America."
Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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Statement on H.R. 4440, the "Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005"


Statement on H.R. 4440, the "Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005"
On Wednesday, December 21, 2005, the President signed into law: H.R. 4440, the "Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005,"
Source: www.whitehouse.gov

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