George W. Bush

These are good, decent people.

I told him, I said I'm open-minded about the subject.

I am pleased to be here to announce that this great University will now house an important Homeland Security Center for Excellence.

In every area of human endeavor, research and development is the engine that drives our nation to a better and brighter future.

It is the kind of cooperation and coordination that America expects.

Minnesota is very near the geographic center of the 50 states – squarely in the heartland of America.

Together with participation from local leaders and responsible corporate citizens, these Homeland Security Centers will bring the future to bear on the challenges facing our food supply today.

It is my pleasure to announce that the Department is accepting applications - from groups such as the one here in Minnesota - for our fourth Homeland Security Center of Excellence.

I fully understand the arguments he's made, and we will work together to solve the issue.

The U.S.-Australia FTA will also benefit small- and medium-sized businesses and their employees.

Iceland has been a steady friend of the United States of America.

Today, The University of Minnesota receives $15 million to establish the Homeland Security National Center for Food Protection and Defense.

The future of the world is much better because of the undertaking that the United States, United Kingdom, and their alliances took there.

I am pleased to transmit legislation and supporting documents prepared by my Administration to implement the United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

People are united to a future.

It begins here with the University of Minnesota and Texas A&M - and all of your partners in the Homeland Security Centers of Excellence - as you work to develop the next generation of ideas and technologies.

I know that Saddam Hussein was a threat.

The Agreement memorializes our shared commitment to labor and environmental issues.

This Agreement adds an important dimension to our bilateral relationship with a steadfast ally in the global economic and strategic arena.

This work at the University of Minnesota will be providing a North Star for the Department of Homeland Security - and the country - to follow toward a safe and secure food supply for all Americans.

As soon as this FTA enters into force, tariffs will be eliminated on almost all manufactured goods traded between our countries, providing significant export opportunities for American manufacturers.

The U.S.-Australia FTA will further open Australia's market for U.S. manufactured goods, agricultural products, and services, and will promote new growth in our bilateral trade.

We're thankful that this Nation they created 228 years ago remains free and independent and the best hope for all mankind.

Today is the day we gather with our friends and family and give thanks to the United States of America.

This history we celebrate today is a testament to the power of freedom to lift up a whole nation.