George W. Bush

The previous administration and my administration worked very closely on Lebanon.

The enemy in Iraq is still dangerous, and the surge is still in its early stages.

But in the war on terror, America and our allies remain on the offense against our enemies.

We're pleased he's here.

I expect to be with a friend.

In America, August is considered a slow news month.

We've had good relations with France.

I appreciate very much the involvement of the French Government in helping get the nurses out of Libya.

His death is a victory for a free Iraq and a sign that America and the Iraqi Government will not surrender the future of Iraq to coldblooded killers.

I respect the French a lot.

Our new strategy is delivering good results.

Our surge is seizing the initiative from the enemy and handing it to the Iraqi people.

Never disappointed, always upbeat.

This will help ensure that temporary workers in the country now follow the mandate to leave when their work authorization expires.

We will also work to ensure that 1,700 more Border Patrol Agents and an additional UAV are added in 2009.

Gangs are at the root of many U.S. crime problems today.

Knowledge of English is the most important component of assimilation.

The Federal government ought to lead by example.

I believe Congress ought to make the research and development tax credit a permanent part of the Tax Code.

The fundamental question is, does it matter whether or not there is a self-governing entity that's an ally in the war on terror in Iraq?

I will continue to work with the Congress to ensure that we keep America competitive through appropriate and strong support for science and technology.

I expect there to be a full investigation and get to the bottom of it.

Today I signed into law H.R. 2272, the 'America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act.'

I hereby determine that this expenditure is necessary to meet unanticipated needs in furtherance of the national interest.

The American economy is the envy of the world, and we need to keep it that way.