I will bestow upon this great patriot our Nation's highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor.
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.
We have a moral obligation to help others and a moral duty to make sure our actions are effective.
We must end this kind of discrimination if we want America to be a hopeful place.
Freedom to worship is why Jews came to America three-and-a-half centuries ago.
Now is the time for Palestinians to come together and establish a Government that will be peaceful with Israel.
Our presence here reaffirms the seriousness of the challenges we face and our determination to confront them.
Your response... has shown once again that the world is more compassionate and hopeful when we act together.
Drug trafficking, money laundering, and other organized criminal activity in Nigeria remain major sources of concern to the United States.
I consider it a high honor to have been invited to celebrate with you.
The story of the Jewish people in America is a story of America itself.
All of America is grateful to the Jewish people for the treasures you have given us over the past 350 years.
I view this visit as an opportunity to continue a dialog in dealing with a very important relationship for the United States and the world.
Katrina exposed serious problems in our response capability at all levels of government.
Mr. Bhatia currently serves as Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs at the Department of Transportation.





