George W. Bush

Just as there is no verifiable evidence to conclude that oil speculators were behind the rise in oil prices in the first half of the year, there is no verifiable evidence that speculators were behind its recent decline.

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism.

Over the past 8 years, we have made the Iftaar dinner an annual tradition here at the White House.

I wish you all a blessed Ramadan.

Ours is the oldest written constitution in the world, and the American experiment remains the world's best hope for freedom.

We reject bigotry in all its forms.

President Torrijos has been a good personal friend, and he has been a good friend to freedom, prosperity, and democracy.

I have been incredibly impressed by the sacrifice of our troops who have been put in harm's way.

We want mothers to be able to raise their sons and daughters in a peaceful environment so they can realize the hopes and dreams of a better world.

On Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and during Constitution Week, Americans come together and recognize the blessings bestowed upon our great Nation.

I do hereby proclaim September 17, 2008, as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, and September 17 through September 23, 2008, as Constitution Week.

The Panamanian economy is strong.

Our message is, is that we want to help governments survive the extremists.

I will continue to work hard on this important agreement, and I will.

Americans are united by the ideals of equal justice, limited government, and the rule of law.

I'm honored to be their Commander in Chief.

I have come home to the great State under very difficult circumstances for the people who live down here.

We owe a debt of gratitude to those who were on the frontline pulling people out of harm's way.

I urge you to listen to State and local authorities before you come back.

The evacuation plan was excellent in its planning and in execution.

The sooner this electricity gets going, obviously, the easier it is going to be to help recover.

We have decided to match 100 percent—or pay 100 percent with no State match for debris removal.

There will be a better tomorrow.

I mean, things do get better as they go along.

The American Red Cross is working closely with the emergency rescue efforts.