George W. Bush

Charlie was a good friend and a strong, spirited legislator who always stuck to his principles.

The Congress must renew it if we are to improve our competitiveness in the global economy.

I thought the business session here went very well in a very constructive way.

We must reauthorize and strengthen this good law while preserving its core principles.

There should be no doubt that here in the Oval Office that President Adamkus represented the will of the majority of Lithuanian people.

Unemployment is low, inflation is moderate, and real wages are rising.

The example of your country is an important example for the world.

The tax relief of the past few years has been a key ingredient in growing our economy, and it should be made permanent.

Lithuania has been a country whose history has been one of great tragedy.

We must break down barriers to trade so our workers can sell more goods and services to the 95 percent of the world's customers who live outside of our borders.

January was the 41st month of uninterrupted job growth produced by this economy.

I'm very pleased by the strategy that you and others in the Baltics are working to achieve, to achieve energy independence.

I thank you very much for your support for the people of Iraq.

We must continue to diversify our energy supply to benefit our economy, national security, and environment.

Our economy is on the move and we can keep it that way by continuing to pursue sound economic policy based on free-market principles.

And so tonight I would like to offer a toast to our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln, and to our blessed country.

Wild Morel Mushroom Fricassee

Pistachio Oil Dressing

Schramsberg \Cremant\" 2003

Warm Blueberry-Vanilla Cake

Polenta Crust and Saffron Broth

His legacy is the birthright of all Americans.

Hazelnut-Chartruese Butter

Caymus Cabernet \Napa\" 2004

Bibb Lettuce, Radicchio and Mache