George W. Bush

I send greetings to those celebrating the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rooster.

America must be the best place in the world to do business.

This observance also reminds all Americans of the unique fabric that makes up our country and the diversity that has made our Nation stronger and better.

I have relied on his good advice and sound judgment.

The greatest strength of the country is the hearts and souls of the citizens of our country.

Junk lawsuits have driven the cost of America's tort system to more than $240 billion a year.

He has always worked to elevate the tone.

His hard work and dedication have been invaluable.

Karl Rove is a longtime advisor and trusted member of my team.

If Congress fails to act, taxes on dividends and capital gains will also go up.

Mike Gerson has done an outstanding job as my chief speechwriter since 1999.

I can't tell you how positive it is when I hear the stories of person after person who creates his or her own job.

It's important that we all recognize the serious problem facing Social Security and that we focus on solutions to fix the problem.

We will continue to expand that dream by rewarding enterprise, promoting home ownership, and giving all Americans greater control over their own health care, education, and retirement.

We need to act to address that and make sure that it is there for our children and grandchildren.

Brigadier General William T. Grisoli, United States Army, to be a Member of the Mississippi River Commission.

No generation could afford to take its prosperity for granted.

Laura joins me in sending our best wishes for peace and prosperity in the New Year.

We must continue to make our economy more flexible and competitive - and ensure that America remains the best place in the world to do business.

To keep America competitive, we've got to make sure that the education system works.

Throughout our Nation's history, the contributions of African Americans have stirred our Nation's conscience and helped shape our character.

The 2006 Budget will help America continue to meet these goals.

Our Nation's most critical challenge since September 11, 2001, has been to protect the American people by fighting and winning the War on Terror.

As we celebrate African American History Month, we remember how great the struggle for racial justice has been.

We are helping establish democratic institutions.