I want to thank your family as well as all the other families who are standing by the—those who wear the uniform, as this Nation continues to defend her own security and defend young democracies.
George W. Bush
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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.
Jonathan R. Scharfen, of Virginia, to be Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, vice Emilio T. Gonzalez.
I look forward to signing this bill into law and continuing to strengthen the U.S. India strategic partnership.
The USO has formed a warm and loving bond with the men and women who wear our uniform.
My Administration remains committed to empowering all people to reach their full educational, social, and professional goals.
I call upon Government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and the people of the United States to continue our Nation's strong commitment to preventing, treating, and ultimately curing…
I hereby proclaim October 2008 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The admission of up to 80,000 refugees to the United States during Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.
We're facing a choice between action and the real prospect of economic hardship for millions of Americans.
Robert W. McGowan, of Nevada, to be a Governor of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service for a seven-year term beginning 12/09/08.
I'm disappointed by the outcome, but I assure our citizens and citizens around the world that this is not the end of the legislative process.
But the reality is that we are in an urgent situation, and the consequences will grow worse each day if we do not act.
I have determined that it is appropriate to authorize the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to perform the following functions: the functions set forth in section 213A(d)(4) of CBERA.
I have determined, and hereby certify, that Haiti and the Dominican Republic have developed the procedures described in section 213A(f)(3) of CBERA.
The USTR is hereby authorized to perform the functions set forth in section 213A(d)(4) of CBERA; the reporting function set forth in section 213A(e)(1)(B)(ii) of CBERA; the consultation function set forth in section 213A(e)(1)(C)(i) of…
I was disappointed in the vote with the United States Congress on the economic rescue plan.
You can take back to your people a very positive report about this very important initiative.
H.R. 3997 would enable the Department of the Treasury ... to remove troubled assets.
And this plan sends a strong signal to markets around the world that the United States is serious about restoring confidence and stability to our financial system.
This bill provides the necessary tools and funding to help protect our economy against a system-wide breakdown.
This bipartisan proposal provides the flexibility we need to stabilize our financial systems.





