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White House Briefing w/ Dana Perino, 14 Aug 2008
Friday, 15 August 2008, 11:07 am | The White House
"In no way is the President's plan for missile defense aimed at Russia. In fact, it's just not even logically possible for it to be aimed at Russia, given how Russia could overwhelm it. The purpose of missile defense is to protect our European allies." More >>
White House Briefing w/ Dana Perino, 13 Aug 2008
Thursday, 14 August 2008, 11:25 am | The White House
The first of the C-17 planes that the President mentioned in his statement has now arrived in Tbilisi and will be providing humanitarian aid and medical supplies. And another C-17 will arrive in Tbilisi tomorrow with additional supplies. More >>
Bush On Georgia Crisis: "US Stands With Georgia"
Thursday, 14 August 2008, 10:29 am | The White House
"The U.S. stands with the democratically elected government of Georgia. We insist that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia be respected. I have directed a series of steps to demonstrate our solidarity with the Georgian people" More >>
Bush With Coalition for Affordable American Energy
Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 11:01 am | The White House
"A lot of folks in our country [who] understand we could be doing something about the high price of gasoline and we're not. Obviously we need to be wise about conservation, but we've got to be wise about increasing the supply of oil here in America." More >>
US President Bush w/ President Hu Jintao Of China
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 11:35 am | The White House
"I had a very uplifting experience by going to a church, and I want to thank you for arranging that. It was a spirit-filled, good feeling. I feel very strongly about religion, and I am so appreciative of the chance to go to church here." More >>
U.S. President Bush Discusses Situation in Georgia
Tuesday, 12 August 2008, 12:53 am | The White House
"It now appears that an effort may be underway to depose Georgia's duly elected government. Russia has invaded a sovereign neighboring state and threatens a democratic government elected by its people. Such an action is unacceptable in the 21st century." More >>
US President George Bush Visits Bangkok, Thailand
Friday, 8 August 2008, 8:57 am | The White House
"America looks to Thailand as a leader in the region and a partner around the world. I was proud to designate Thailand a major non-NATO ally of the United States. I salute the Thai people on the restoration of democracy." - George Bush. More >>
US President George Bush Visits w/ Burma Activists
Friday, 8 August 2008, 8:54 am | The White House
"My wife is not here. She's on the Thai-Burmese border talking about the same thing that we're going to be talking about. I want you to know, and I want the people of your country to know, the American people care deeply about the people of Burma." More >>
Bush Meets With Prime Minister Samak Of Thailand
Thursday, 7 August 2008, 11:11 am | The White House
"Thailand's troops have helped the people of Iraq and Afghanistan as they battle extremists and strengthen their democracy, and I want to thank you for those contributions, Mr. Prime Minister. America and Thailand are coordinating our law enforcement." More >>
Bush to Travel to Korea (ROK), Thailand, & China
Tuesday, 5 August 2008, 12:06 am | The White House
In S. Korea, Pres. Bush and Pres. Lee will discuss regional and global security issues. The President will travel to Thailand to celebrate 175 years of the U.S.-Thailand relationship. Bush will attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games in China. More >>
President Bush's Radio Address - 02 August 2008
Monday, 4 August 2008, 12:23 am | The White House
"I know that high energy prices are making this a difficult time for many of our citizens, but it is important to remember that these high prices were not inevitable. They are partially the result of policy choices ... by the United States Congress." More >>
Bush Signs HR 5501, To Fight HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria
Friday, 1 August 2008, 8:19 am | The White House
"A few years ago, HIV/AIDS raged out of control. An entire continent was caught in the pandemic's merciless grip. In countries like Botswana, AIDS had cut the average life expectancy by 15 years. Well, today the outlook is really different." - Bush. More >>
President Bush Meets 5 Chinese Freedom Activists
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 9:53 am | The White House
President Bush met with five Chinese freedom activists to discuss his concerns about human rights in China, assuring them he will carry the message of freedom as he travels to Beijing for the games, just as he has regularly made this a priority. More >>
Joint Statement: US-Pakistan Strategic Partnership
Wednesday, 30 July 2008, 1:54 am | The White House
"President George W. Bush welcomed Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani to Washington today for his first visit to the United States as the leader of Pakistan’s democratically-elected civilian government." -- Joint Statement On US-Pakistan Strategic Partnership. More >>
White House Briefing w/ Dana Perino, 28 Jul 2008
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 8:09 am | The White House
"The President is ... right now with Prime Minister Gillani of Pakistan. They had a very good meeting ... they spent most of the time talking about counterterrorism issues. The President reaffirmed his commitment to Pakistan for the aid that we provide." More >>
Bush Meets With Prime Minister Gillani Of Pakistan
Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 8:08 am | The White House
"We talked about the common threat we face: extremists who are very dangerous people. We talked about the need for us to make sure that the Afghan border is secure as best as possible; Pakistan has made a very strong commitment to that." - Pres. Bush. More >>
Pres Bush Statement On Expanded Zimbabwe Sanctions
Sunday, 27 July 2008, 2:20 pm | The White House
I have signed a new Executive Order that expands our sanctions against the illegitimate Government of Zimbabwe. The new Executive Order significantly enhances our ability to designate individuals in and entities connected to the Mugabe regime. More >>
White House Briefing w/ Dana Perino, 22 Jul 2008
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 9:30 pm | The White House
"Today the U.S. Senate is taking up the issue of energy and the high prices that are having an impact on families and businesses across America. Unfortunately, it appears that the ... Senate is not planning to allow votes on solutions." More >>
U.S. Statement On Arrest Of Radovan Karadzic
Wednesday, 23 July 2008, 9:25 pm | The White House
Karadzic, who has long been a fugitive from justice, has been indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity, including crimes relating to the sniping campaign against civilians. More >>
White House Briefing w/ Dana Perino, 21 Jul 2008
Tuesday, 22 July 2008, 7:54 am | The White House
"The United States and Iraq are working to conclude negotiations on a strategic framework agreement. This agreement will lay out the future security, political, economic and diplomatic ties of our two countries." - White House Briefing, July 21, 2008. More >>
