George W. Bush

John Roberts Hackman, of Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia for the term of four years, vice John Francis Clark.

Freedom is a gift from the Almighty, written in the heart and soul of every man, woman, and child.

That's the kind of leadership that the Iraqi people expect, and that's the kind of leadership I expect and the American people expect.

Furthermore, competition is reducing prices to seniors, providing a wide range of choices, and leading to a more productive environment for the development of new drugs.

This Administration is the first to provide Federal funds for human embryonic stem cell research and has done so without encouraging the destruction of human embryos.

Douglas Menarchik, of Texas, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development. (Reappointment)

The request is needed to liquidate prior-year obligations for contracts and grants made by the Transportation Security Administration.

For the safety of our people, America must succeed in Iraq.

Failure in Iraq would be a disaster for the United States.

I believe that it will.

The new strategy I outline tonight will change America's course in Iraq and help us succeed in the fight against terror.

I have greatly valued her sound judgment.

I hereby withdraw from disposition by leasing through June 30, 2012, (1) those areas under moratoria pursuant to sections 104 and 106 of Public Law 109-54, and (2) those areas under moratoria pursuant to section 105 of Public Law 109-54.

We wish her the very best in the next chapter of her life.

It is outrageous that people are being treated the way they are.

We are dedicated to a two-state solution, two democracies living side by side in peace.

I was encouraged by our discussions, and I'm confident that we can find common ground in our efforts to serve our fellow citizens and to move our country forward.

I congratulate them all, and I look forward to working with them over the next 2 years.

I look forward to working with him in his new role as Chief of Staff of the United States Army.

I am pleased to accept the recommendations of Secretary Gates for several key positions in our Nation's Armed Forces.

General George Casey has been a strong and effective commander of the Multi-National Force in Iraq.

I listen to Angela Merkel a lot.

We're committed—strongly committed to a two-state solution with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace.

We take the issue very seriously.

We can achieve a balanced budget while maintaining our priorities: a strong national defense; tax relief needed to keep the economy strong; enhancing energy security; making health care more affordable; and further improving the quality of…