I am honored and pleased to congratulate John Negroponte on becoming America's first Director of National Intelligence.
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.
John is making sure that those whose duty it is to defend America have the information we need to make the right decisions.
Much of our focus is on the broader Middle East, because I understand that 60 years of Western nations excusing and accommodating the lack of freedom in that region did nothing to make us safe.
By transforming our hemisphere into a powerful free trade area, we will promote democratic governance and human rights and the economic liberty for everyone.
China's membership in the World Trade Organization has been a good thing for America.
I want to thank the Ambassadors who are here, diplomatic corps, Embajadores de Central America, as well as other ambassadors—welcome.
America is a nation founded on the idea of open exchange, and free and fair trade is a win-win for all sides.
Our first trade priority is to pass the Central American and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement, known as CAFTA.
The House is urged to include this provision to ensure that the direct beneficiaries of aviation-security measures bear a greater share of the cost.
To keep creating jobs and to keep this economy growing, it is important for our country to understand we need an affordable, reliable supply of energy.
Biodiesel delivers economic benefits by supporting American farmers, not foreign oil producers.
We've got a lot of innovators in America, just like the folks here at Virginia Bio-Diesel.
I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Antigua Convention and give its advice and consent to ratification.
I tell people that the role of Government is not to try to create wealth but an environment in which people are willing to take risks.
Biodiesel is one of our Nation's most promising alternative fuel sources.
I wish I could just wave a magic wand and lower the price at the pump; I'd do that.
I'm proud to be the first sitting President to visit this part of Virginia.
Biodiesel can be used blended in any amount in standard diesel engines with no modifications.
It is time to deliver an effective, commonsense energy strategy for the 21st century.
Homegrown Energy Sources Like Biodiesel Can Improve Our Energy Security.
This bill is good for Central American countries; it is good for America.





