During the month of June, we also honor the friendship between the United States and the Caribbean countries.
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.
Our Nation has thrived as a country of immigrants, and we are more vibrant and hopeful because of the talent, faith, and values of Caribbean Americans.
The people of America respect your country and appreciate our close ties.
These amendments and laws express a broad consensus in our country for protecting the institution of marriage.
A constitutional amendment is the most democratic solution to this issue, because it must be approved by two-thirds of the House and Senate and then ratified by three-fourths of the 50 State legislatures.
Marriage is the most enduring and important human institution, honored and encouraged in all cultures and by every religious faith.
Democracy, not court orders, should decide the future of marriage in America.
In a free society, decisions about such a fundamental social institution as marriage should be made by the people, not by the courts.
I appreciate the acts of kindness the Pittsburgh Steelers do to help improve the community in which you live.
I call upon the people of the United States to learn more about the vital role the oceans play in the life of our country and how we can conserve their many natural treasures.
Super Bowl XL included other entries in the record book—'Fast' Willie Parker, 75-yard touchdown, the longest run in Super Bowl history.
It's such an honor to welcome the Pittsburgh Steelers here to the White House.
The economy has created about 1.9 million jobs over the past 12 months.
The Steeler franchise is one of the really great franchises in football history.
The best way to help the Border Patrol is to construct high-tech fences.
I call upon the United States Senate to meet its responsibility to give every nominee a fair hearing and a timely up-or-down vote.
We must uphold that tradition, which has strengthened this Nation in so many ways.
We're going to create a virtual fence that employs motion detectors and infrared cameras.





