We're fixing to go down to Galveston and obviously going to see a devastated part of this fantastic State.
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.
Mr. President, I congratulate you on the progress Ghana has made under your strong leadership.
The mere risk of enactment of H.R.5167 would almost certainly result in Iraq taking protective measures.
I know Americans are concerned about the adjustments that are taking place in our financial markets.
I'm confident that our capital markets are flexible and resilient and can deal with these adjustments.
The ties of friendship between the United States and Ghana are strong, and they are enduring.
Ghana and America stand as one in our work to free people from illiteracy and ignorance.
Ghana and America stand as one in our work to promote free elections.
One of the most important initiatives of this administration has been the Millennium Challenge Account.
I admire President Kufuor, and the reason I do is because he has shown the world that democracy can flourish on the continent of Africa.
H.R. 5167 sends a threatening message to the Iraqis that risks harming the negotiating environment.
I was moved by your decision to name a new road the 'George Bush Motorway.'
Ghana is a vital partner in our efforts to resolve the crisis in Darfur.
I firmly believe that beyond our time in office, whoever the next Presidents will be, they will find relations between our countries are in good shape.
The bill would threaten the economic security, successful reconstruction, and political progress in Iraq.
I'm very comfortable in telling the American people that this will be money well spent.
I want to thank senior members of the administration for coming in this Sunday morning to discuss Hurricane Ike.
I'm considering—have considered my plans over the weekend, and I will be going down to Texas on Tuesday to express the Federal Government's support—sympathy on the one hand and support on the other to—for this recovery effort and…
It's very important that our Corps of Engineer, working with local officials, implements a coordinated debris removal plan.
That'll of course be coordinated with Governor Perry's office and the State of Texas, as well as the mayors.
Our priorities, along with the State and local folks, is to make sure electricity gets up as quickly as possible.
I do urge people in the affected areas to listen closely to local authorities before they attempt to get back home.
This is a tough storm, and it's one that is going to require time for people to recover.





