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White House Press Briefing March 21, 2007

Thursday, 22 March 2007, 9:15 am | The White House

Q Tony, Senator Feinstein said today that the White House is in a bunker mentality, can't listen, won't change because it won't be more forthcoming about documents and testimony. Is there any room for compromise? More >>

White House Counsel Letter Regarding US Attorneys

Thursday, 22 March 2007, 9:13 am | The White House

Dear Chairman Leahy, Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Specter, Ranking Member Smith, and Congresswoman Sánchez: More >>

Bush Addresses Resignations of U.S. Attorneys

Thursday, 22 March 2007, 9:12 am | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Earlier today, my staff met with congressional leaders about the resignations of U.S. attorneys. As you know, I have broad discretion to replace political appointees throughout the government, including U.S. attorneys. And in this case, I appointed ... More >>

President Bush Welcomes NZ PM Clark To Oval Office

Thursday, 22 March 2007, 9:10 am | The White House

President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Clark of New Zealand to the White House The Oval Office More >>

Video/Text: Bush Press Conference on Iran/Iraq

Thursday, 15 February 2007, 1:11 pm | The White House

THE US PRESIDENT: Thanks for coming in on an icy day. I have just finished a conversation with General David Petraeus. He gave me his first briefing from Iraq. He talked about the Baghdad security plan. It's the plan that I described to the nation last January, ... More >>

2007 State of the Union Policy Initiatives

Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 8:46 pm | The White House

ENERGY: Twenty In Ten: Strengthening America's Energy Security HEALTH CARE: Affordable, Accessible, And Flexible Health Coverage EDUCATION: Building On Results: A Blueprint For Strengthening NCLB IMMIGRATION: President Bush's Plan For Comprehensive Immigration ... More >>

President Bush State of the Union January 23, 2007

Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 8:44 pm | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. And tonight, I have a high privilege and distinct honor of my own -- as the first President to begin the State of the Union message with these words: Madam Speaker. (Applause.) More >>

Press Briefing on the State of the Union Speech

Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 2:16 pm | The White House

Press Briefing on the State of the Union Speech Room 450 Eisenhower Executive Office Building More >>

White House Briefing by Tony Snow Jan. 22, 2007

Wednesday, 24 January 2007, 2:14 pm | The White House

MR. SNOW: Good morning, hope you all had a good weekend. Here is a quick run-through on the President's schedule. He is at Camp David right now; he's had normal briefings through the morning. At 12:05 p.m. there will be a phone call to the March for Life ... More >>

Bush Meets with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

Thursday, 18 January 2007, 4:01 pm | The White House

PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Secretary General, welcome. The last time I visited with you in this Oval Office, you were the Foreign Minister of an important country. Now you come representing the United Nations, and I welcome you. Thank you for your willingness ... More >>

Fact Sheet: The New Way Forward in Iraq

Thursday, 11 January 2007, 4:04 pm | The White House

The President's New Iraq Strategy Is Rooted In Six Fundamental Elements: 1. Let the Iraqis lead; 2. Help Iraqis protect the population; 3. Isolate extremists; 4. Create space for political progress; 5. Diversify political and economic efforts; and 6. ... More >>

Background Briefing on Iraq Policy

Thursday, 11 January 2007, 3:57 pm | The White House

SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: I'm going to try and give you a little feel for what the President is going to say tonight, but I'm going to try to do it in a way that walks you through the logic of the strategy review we've been through, and a little ... More >>

White House Briefing by Tony Snow January 9, 2007

Thursday, 11 January 2007, 9:58 am | The White House

MR. SNOW: Good afternoon. A couple notes, and then I'll be happy to take questions. The President's schedule today: Normal morning briefings; he's consulting with members of Congress, and continuing to work on the speech for tomorrow night. That is the ... More >>

President Bush's Statement on Execution of Saddam

Saturday, 30 December 2006, 6:10 pm | The White House

Today, Saddam Hussein was executed after receiving a fair trial -- the kind of justice he denied the victims of his brutal regime. More >>

Press Conference by the President December 20 2006

Friday, 22 December 2006, 9:35 am | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Good morning. This week I went to the Pentagon for the swearing-in of our nation's new Secretary of Defense, Bob Gates. Secretary Gates is going to bring a fresh perspective to the Pentagon, and America is fortunate that ... More >>

Bush Meets with John Bolton, Accepts Resignation

Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 3:35 pm | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: I received the resignation of Ambassador John Bolton. I accepted. I'm not happy about it. I think he deserved to be confirmed. And the reason why I think he deserved to be confirmed is because I know he did a fabulous job for the ... More >>

Press Briefing by Tony Snow December 4, 2006

Tuesday, 5 December 2006, 3:32 pm | The White House

Q So how is the President going to sum up his reaction to all these reports that he's going to get this month? How are we going to find out what he thinks of the Iraq Study Group, the NSC? How will that evolve and -- More >>

Bush Says Saddam Verdict A "Major Achievement"

Monday, 6 November 2006, 5:26 pm | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Today, Saddam Hussein was convicted and sentenced to death by the Iraqi High Tribunal for the massacres committed by his regime in the town of Dujayl. Saddam Hussein's trial is a milestone in the Iraqi people's efforts to replace the ... More >>

President Bush Presser On Terror Legislation 9/06

Monday, 18 September 2006, 8:03 am | The White House

Q Thank you very much, sir. What do you say to the argument that your proposal is basically seeking support for torture, coerced evidence and secret hearings? And Senator McCain says your plan will put U.S. troops at risk. What do you think about ... More >>

President's Radio Address - Terror Legislation

Monday, 18 September 2006, 8:00 am | The White House

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On Monday, I visited New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon to attend memorials marking the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It was an emotional day for me and for our country. On that day, we remembered those ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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