The White House - Latest News [Page 26]
President George Bush Hosts Hanukkah Reception
Tuesday, 11 December 2007, 6:17 pm | The White House
During Hanukkah, we remember an ancient struggle for freedom. More than two thousand years ago, a cruel tyrant ruled Judea -- and forbade the Israelites from practicing their religion. A band of brothers came together to fight this oppression. More >>
Bush Statement On Disaster Assistance For Oregon
Monday, 10 December 2007, 8:49 am | The White House
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oregon and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on December 1, 2007. More >>
Bush Statement On Assistance For Washington State
Monday, 10 December 2007, 8:49 am | The White House
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Washington and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on December 1, 2007. More >>
White House: Remarks By Bush, Paisley, Mcguinness
Sunday, 9 December 2007, 9:16 pm | The White House
I'm looking forward to hearing about how the United States can help Northern Ireland move forward. I know one way we can help, and that is to encourage our business leaders to take a good look at the economic opportunities that Northern Ireland presents. More >>
Helping American Families Keep Their Homes
Friday, 7 December 2007, 11:29 am | The White House
Today, President Bush outlined steps the Administration is taking to help American homeowners and called on Congress to join him in delivering relief to homeowners in need. More >>
Homeownership: President Bush Discusses Housing
Friday, 7 December 2007, 11:28 am | The White House
The housing market is moving through a period of change. In recent years, innovative mortgage products have helped millions of Americans afford their own homes -- and that's good. Unfortunately, some of these products were used irresponsibly. More >>
Bush: Human Rights Day & Human Rights Week 2007
Friday, 7 December 2007, 11:28 am | The White House
During Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, we celebrate the freedoms guaranteed to all Americans and protected in our Constitution's Bill of Rights. More >>
President Bush To Welcome President Of Nigeria
Friday, 7 December 2007, 8:36 am | The White House
President Bush will welcome Umaru Yar'Adua, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to the White House on December 13, 2007. This visit will provide an opportunity for the President to be briefed by President Yar'Adua on his experiences during his ... More >>
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 9:41 am | The White House
On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, America honors those brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our homeland, and we recognize those veterans who with strength and resolve defended our Nation and advanced the cause ... More >>
Press Conference by President Bush - Dec 4, 2007
Thursday, 6 December 2007, 9:39 am | The White House
I appreciate the fact that the United States Senate is going to take up the free trade agreement with Peru today. This agreement will level the playing field for American goods and services. It will create new opportunities for investment. More >>
Presidential Message: Happy Hanukkah 2007
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 3:51 pm | The White House
More than 2,000 years ago, the land of ancient Israel was conquered, its sacred Temple was desecrated, and the Jewish people were forbidden to practice their faith. A patriot named Judah Maccabee and his followers rose up against their oppressors to take back ... More >>
Statement By Nat. Security Advisor Stephen Hadley
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 10:05 am | The White House
The bottom line is this: for that strategy to succeed, the international community has to turn up the pressure on Iran - with diplomatic isolation, United Nations sanctions, and with other financial pressure - and Iran has to decide it wants to negotiate. More >>
Bush Discusses Congress's Legislative Priorities
Tuesday, 4 December 2007, 8:14 am | The White House
Beginning in February, I submitted detailed funding requests to Congress to fund these operations in the war on terror. Yet some in Congress are withholding this funding because they want to substitute their judgment for that of our military commanders. More >>
President Bush Discusses World AIDS Day
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 10:27 pm | The White House
World AIDS Day is both a day of sadness and a day of hope. We remember with sadness all those lost to AIDS. We mourn their lives cut short, their dreams of future denied. And we ask for God's blessing on the loved ones they have left behind. More >>
White House Fact Sheet: World AIDS Day 2007
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 11:07 am | The White House
Starting today, the White House will display the red ribbon for two days on the North Portico to represent the continued battle against HIV/AIDS and to affirm the matchless value of every life. More >>
World Aids Day, 2007 - A Presidential Proclamation
Saturday, 1 December 2007, 11:01 am | The White House
On World AIDS Day, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting and preventing HIV/AIDS in America and around the world. We also remember those who have lost their lives to this terrible disease and those who continue to suffer. More >>
Bush Meets With President Saca Of El Salvador
Friday, 30 November 2007, 11:49 am | The White House
We share a concern about the drug issue and the crime issue. We're in the process of finalizing a strategy to help the Central American countries deal with these issues. And I've asked the President to take the lead, and he has been a strong regional ... More >>
Just the Facts: 2007 War Funding by the Numbers
Friday, 30 November 2007, 11:47 am | The White House
Before leaving for another holiday break, Congress should stop ducking the issue of funding our troops and send the President a clean bill he can sign No matter how some leaders here in Washington, D.C. feel about the war, our troops deserve their ... More >>
Bush Makes Remarks On Annapolis Conference
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 11:11 am | The White House
I appreciate your courage and leadership. It's an honor to call you friends. And it's an honor to have watched you yesterday as you laid out your respective visions for something we all want, which is peace in the Holy Land. More >>
Statement: Vice Pres. Cheney's Medical Procedure
Wednesday, 28 November 2007, 9:15 am | The White House
The Vice President visited his doctors at George Washington University Hospital this afternoon for evaluation and treatment of atrial fibrillation (an abnormal rhythm involving the upper chambers of the heart) which was discovered incidentally this ... More >>