George W. Bush

The private sector should develop plans to provide essential services even in the face of sustained and significant absenteeism.

Strengthening the ethical standards that govern lobbying activities is a necessary step to enhance that trust and provide the public with a more transparent lawmaking process.

In other words, it enhances the transatlantic relationship.

Small businesses are flourishing in America, and that's important.

Pandemic Influenza Poses A Greater Risk Than Seasonal Influenza.

Our partnership is strong, that for the sake of world peace, they should abandon their nuclear weapons ambitions.

We talked about the need to make sure our consumers are treated fairly, that there be fairness in the marketplace.

Another initiative I think you'll be interested in is this: To stay competitive, we got to make sure our children have the skill sets necessary to fill the jobs of the 21st century.

We will meet our pledge to cut the deficit in half by 2009.

We talked about the need to increase supply of energy.

We will stay on the offensive against the terrorists.

I want to thank the Members of the House and the Senate, members of both parties, for a really constructive and important dialog.

If a federal program is not getting results, it should not get the taxpayers' money.

I find the Chancellor to be a fascinating person who brings a unique perspective.

It is very important that the international community send a clear message to the Iranians that a nuclear weapon is unacceptable.

We have slowed the growth of discretionary spending that is not related to the military or homeland defense.

Our Nation continues to grieve for the men, women, and children who suffered and died that day.

Our cause is right, and the outcome is certain: Justice will be served; evil will not have the final say; this great Nation will prevail.

One of the great promising sources of fuel is ethanol.

I ask the citizens of our Nation to give thanks, each according to his or her own faith, for the freedoms and blessings we have received.

I do hereby proclaim May 4, 2006, as a National Day of Prayer.

Sheila C. Bair, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for the remainder of the term expiring July 15, 2007, vice Donald E. Powell, resigned.

Sheila C. Bair, of Kansas, to be Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for a term of five years, vice Donald E. Powell, resigned.

Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, will lead the delegation.

Sheila C. Bair, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation for a term expiring July 15, 2013.