George W. Bush

You're generals in the armies of compassion who are changing America one heart and one soul and one conscience at a time.

I want to welcome you here.

I urge all Americans to reflect on the blessings of our religious freedom.

As a result of today's recess appointment, Judge Pickering will fill a seat on the Fifth Circuit that has been designated a judicial emergency.

A bipartisan majority of Senators supports his confirmation, and if he were given a vote, he would be confirmed.

He is highly qualified to serve on the Court of Appeals and has widespread bipartisan support from those who know him best.

Today I was proud to exercise my constitutional authority to appoint Judge Charles W. Pickering to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Again I call on the Senate to stop playing politics with the American judicial system and to give my nominees the up-or-down votes they deserve.

Faith-based programs are only effective because they do practice faith.

Each person, however frail or defenseless, has a place and a purpose in this world.

America has come far in realizing Dr. King's dream, but there is still work to be done.

Faith is power greater than all others.

I hereby terminate the national emergency declared and expanded in scope in those two prior orders.

These programs help millions of Americans in need each year to conquer addiction, provide for themselves and their children, and address other basic needs.

I hereby request and make available $22.5 million in emergency funding for the Department of the Interior's National Park Service.

Problems that face our society are oftentimes problems that require something greater than just a government program or a government counselor to solve.

Compassion in Action is about helping those who have not fully shared in the Nation's prosperity.

Our job is to help the rescuers find those who need to be saved and helped.

Miracles are possible in our society, one person at a time.

In the land of plenty, we must recognize there are still people who hurt.

Today, all Americans benefit from Dr. King's work and his legacy of courage, dignity, and moral clarity.

On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we celebrate the gift of life and our commitment to building a society of compassion and humanity.

Congress must not fear faith-based programs that interface and save lives.

I believe that we can help people in need through faith-based and community initiatives.

The vision I outline today is a journey, not a race.