"The ties of friendship between the United States and Ghana are strong, and they are enduring."
"Ghana and America stand as one in our work to promote free elections."
"Ghana is a vital partner in our efforts to resolve the crisis in Darfur."
"I'm going to finish strong, and I know you are as well."
"We're training teachers."
"I know Americans are concerned about the adjustments that are taking place in our financial markets."
"Mr. President, I congratulate you on the progress Ghana has made under your strong leadership."
"First priority is search and rescue, and I want to thank the people at the Federal and State levels for working so hard to rescue our fellow citizens from harm's way."
"It's very important that our Corps of Engineer, working with local officials, implements a coordinated debris removal plan."
"That'll of course be coordinated with Governor Perry's office and the State of Texas, as well as the mayors."
"I'm considering—have considered my plans over the weekend, and I will be going down to Texas on Tuesday to express the Federal Government's support—sympathy on the one hand and support on the other to..."
"I do urge people in the affected areas to listen closely to local authorities before they attempt to get back home."
"This is a tough storm, and it's one that is going to require time for people to recover."
"Our priorities, along with the State and local folks, is to make sure electricity gets up as quickly as possible."
"I want to thank senior members of the administration for coming in this Sunday morning to discuss Hurricane Ike."
"I know there are people concerned about their lives."
"As this massive storm moves through the Gulf Coast, people of that area can be rest assured that the American people will be praying for them."
"There's going to be a need for Federal, State, and local coordination as this storm moves through east Texas."
