Leveling the playing field by approving the trade agreement will make American products more competitive in Colombia and support higher-paying jobs here in the United States.
George W. Bush
The Public Record
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, serving from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the Governor of Texas from January 17, 1995, until December 21, 2000. His presidency was marked by significant events, including the September 11 attacks in 2001 and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bush's domestic policies included tax cuts, education reform, and Medicare prescription drug benefits.
Today, I am pleased to sign these important pieces of legislation into law.
It is in America's interest to stand by Colombia and the best way to do so is for Congress to approve the Colombia free trade agreement.
I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
America is fortunate to have courageous souls volunteer to help develop an ally in the war against extremists.
Iraqi Leaders are working together and making further progress on political reconciliation.
The Government of Iraq has taken over reconstruction and is working to respond to the needs of the Iraqi people.
I want to thank you and your team for working hard during these extraordinary times.
I could, on TV, thank you all for what you're doing and thank you for your service.
It's very important for the American people to know that the program is designed to preserve free enterprise, not replace free enterprise.
The effort -- or the announcement yesterday from Treasury to inject capital into the banking system is a very important measure.
I called my Cabinet together for them to get a full understanding of the extraordinary actions we've taken.
I believe when we come through it, we're going to be better than ever.
We're looking at some period of time where growth is going to be weak.
And we congratulate you for winning a very, very hard cup to win, the Stanley Cup.
This guy got his life back together, seized the moment, and scored the opening goal in game two of the series against Nashville.
Today I have signed into law S. 3001, the 'Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009.'
The measures I have announced today are the latest steps in this systematic approach to address the crisis.





