George W. Bush

The United States continues to detain several hundred al-Qaida and Taliban fighters who are believed to pose a continuing threat to the United States and its interests.

This agreement will create jobs and opportunity on both sides of the Pacific and strengthen a democratic ally.

It would be disappointing if Members of Congress did not finish their work by the holidays.

It is vital that Congress send a strong message that the United States is committed to advancing freedom and prosperity in our neighborhood and approve these agreements with strong bipartisan majorities.

The U.S.-Peru free trade agreement will create new opportunities in the United States.

Bill can be proud of his service at the White House.

For the sake of America's economy and security, Congress should promptly approve the vital free trade agreement with Colombia.

I'm pleased to hear that they are close to reaching agreement on a budget.

I have directed the participation of U.S. Armed Forces in all of these operations pursuant to my constitutional authority.

I have counted on Bill to help me prepare State of the Union Addresses, policy announcements, and speeches to the Nation.

The five of us agree that there's a way forward for Kim Jong Il, and an important step is a full declaration of programs, materials that may have been developed to create weapons.

Implementing the free trade agreement with Peru will expand this trade even more and create new opportunities for citizens in both nations.

I will direct additional measures as necessary in the exercise of the U.S. right to self-defense and to protect U.S. citizens and interests.

Marc is a talented writer and experienced communicator who will do an outstanding job in his new position.

Maintaining a safe and secure environment remains the primary military task.

The people of Lebanon deserve the opportunity to choose their leaders in freedom and without fear.

I strongly condemn yesterday's assassination of Lebanese Brigadier General Francois El Hajj.

This act of terrorism again reminds us of the importance of the international tribunal established by the U.N. Security Council earlier this year.

I call on the international community to support the Government of Lebanon in its efforts to bring to justice the perpetrators of these vicious attacks.

Congressional Democrats have ensured that they will be remembered for pointless investigations instead of much needed legislation.

My Administration strongly supports reauthorization of SCHIP.

I continue to stand ready to work with the leaders of the Congress, on a bipartisan basis, to reauthorize the SCHIP program in a way that puts poor children first.

Today I signed into law the 'Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007.'

I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 3963, the 'Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007.'

Ultimately, our Nation's goal should be to move children who have no health insurance to private coverage—not to move children who already have private health insurance to government coverage.