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President Bush Discusses 2008 G8 Summit Issues

Thursday, 3 July 2008, 4:57 pm | The White House

"We'll be talking about energy security and, of course, at the same time, the climate change issue. I'll be reminding people that we can have better energy security and we can be better stewards of the environment without sacrificing economic growth." More >>

President Bush Discusses North Korea Declaration

Friday, 27 June 2008, 7:18 am | The White House

"North Korean officials submitted a declaration of their nuclear programs to the Chinese government ... I'm issuing a proclamation that lifts the provisions of the Trading with the Enemy Act with respect to North Korea..." -- President Bush. More >>

Pres Bush Meets UN Security Council Permanent Reps

Thursday, 26 June 2008, 2:22 pm | The White House

President Bush speaking on the situation in Zimbabwe: "Friday's elections ... appear to be a sham. You can't have free elections if a candidate is not allowed to campaign freely and his supporters aren't allowed to campaign without fear and intimidation." More >>

Pres. Bush Meets With Philippines President Arroyo

Wednesday, 25 June 2008, 11:37 am | The White House

"Condolences to those who suffered as a result of the typhoon. The U.S. will move the USS Ronald Reagan, a large aircraft carrier, to help with the assistance, along with other U.S. Navy assets. We want to help our friends in a time of need." - Bush. More >>

Bush Discusses Energy, Calls For Offshore Drilling

Thursday, 19 June 2008, 8:05 am | The White House

"Advances in technology have made it possible to conduct oil exploration that is out of sight, protects habitats, and protects against oil spills. With these advances... restrictions on exploration have become outdated and counterproductive." - Bush. More >>

U.S.: President Bush Honors Black Music Month

Thursday, 19 June 2008, 7:59 am | The White House

"Bo Diddley ... was one of the pioneers of rock and roll. During more than five decades as a singer, songwriter and performer, he changed the face of music. We mourn his loss, yet we know ... his memory will live on in the songs," -- George Bush. More >>

President Bush Briefed on Midwest Flooding

Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 8:25 am | The White House

"I, unfortunately, have been to too many disasters as President. But one thing I've learned is that the American citizen can overcome these disasters. And life, while it may seem dim at this point in time, can always be better..." - President Bush. More >>

Peace & Reconciliation In N. Ireland Pleases Bush

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 5:32 am | The White House

"I'm impressed by the progress that is being made toward peace and reconciliation. As a matter of fact, the world is impressed by the progress being made toward peace and reconciliation. And that obviously takes a commitment by leadership." - Bush. More >>

Bush In Joint Press Availability With UK PM Brown

Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 5:24 am | The White House

"You issued a strong statement on Iran. It was a clear statement, and it was a strong statement, and it was a necessary statement, because the free world has an obligation to ... prevent the Iranians from having the know-how to develop a nuclear weapon". More >>

Press Briefing Aboard Air Force One, En Route UK

Monday, 16 June 2008, 11:59 am | The White House

"There is a commitment to try and make this Solana mission to Iran work, to show Iran that there is a way forward. But there is determination that if the Iran rejects the latest offer, the decision will result in greater isolation of the regime". More >>

President Bush's Radio Address - 14 June 2008

Sunday, 15 June 2008, 8:49 am | The White House

"Iran is not allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon. This week, America and our European allies sent a clear and unmistakable message to the regime in Tehran: It must verifiably suspend its enrichment activities -- or face further isolation and additional sanctions." More >>

Pres. Bush & Pres. Sarkozy Meet The Press, France

Sunday, 15 June 2008, 7:38 am | The White House

The Iranian People : "Their leadership is willing to isolate them further... we want the Iranian people to flourish & to benefit... to be strong so people can grow up in peace & hope; and this Ahmadinejad takes a different position," - George W Bush. More >>

Bush Joins In Business Roundtable Exchanges, Rome

Friday, 13 June 2008, 9:24 am | The White House

"There's a lot of misinformation and propaganda about our country. We're a compassionate, we're an open country. We care about people, and we're entrepreneurial. And we love the entrepreneurial spirit. We love it when somebody has a dream," - Bush. More >>

Bush In Press Availability With Chancellor Merkel

Friday, 13 June 2008, 6:49 am | The White House

"The Iranian regime has made a choice so far, and it's a bad choice for the Iranian people. The Iranian people deserve better than being isolated from the world. They deserve better from having their government held up as unsafe and not trustworthy." More >>

Press Availability: Bush, Slovenian PM, EU Pres.

Wednesday, 11 June 2008, 11:30 am | The White House

"I appreciate the Foreign Minister Solana going to Iran to deliver a clear message: there is a better way for you to move forward than a way that so far has led to isolation. Iran with a nuclear weapon would be incredibly dangerous for world peace." - Bush. More >>

Briefing Aboard Air Force One En Route Slovenia

Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 4:29 pm | The White House

The President's trip this week coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Marshall Plan and the Berlin Airlift, which highlights the United States role in supporting the transition to a prosperous Europe, which is increasingly whole, free and at peace. More >>

President George W. Bush Departs for Europe

Tuesday, 10 June 2008, 7:25 am | The White House

"The U.S. economy has continued to grow in the face of unprecedented challenges. We got to keep our economies flexible; both the U.S. economy and European economies need to be flexible in order to deal with today's challenges," - George Bush. More >>

Interview Of Bush By Gianni Riotta, RAI TV, Italy

Sunday, 8 June 2008, 11:14 pm | The White House

"It was a really good statement, powerful moment when a major political party nominates a African American man to be their standard bearer. It's good for our democracy. And we also had ... a woman... Hillary Clinton was a major contender." -- Bush. More >>

Bush Acknowledges Turbulence In Market, Economy

Sunday, 8 June 2008, 11:46 am | The White House

"This is a time of turbulence in the housing market and slow growth for our overall economy. This morning, the Labor Department reported that our economy lost 49,000 jobs in May, and the unemployment rate rose to 5.5 percent." -- George W. Bush. More >>

Pres. Bush Urges Congress To Approve War Funding

Sunday, 8 June 2008, 9:55 am | The White House

"Each day, the men and women of our Armed Forces risk their lives to make sure their fellow citizens are safer. They serve with courage and honor. They've earned the respect of all Americans. And they deserve the full support of Congress." - Bush. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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