George W. Bush

We resolved to fight these threats actively, wherever they gather, before they reach our shores.

The regime of Saddam Hussein was a grave and growing threat.

Taxpayers' money should and must fund effective programs.

I commend the House for passing the 'Project BioShield Act of 2003.'

This legislation will help spur the development and availability of next generation countermeasures against biological, chemical, nuclear, and radiological weapons.

We need to use all the resources available to our communities.

I urge the Senate to act on this very important legislation.

Margaret Catharine Rodgers, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Florida, vice Lacey A. Collier, retiring.

It's been a tough issue, but he's led.

Nigeria is a very important country on the continent of Africa.

You're truly an international leader on this issue.

Saddam Hussein was a threat because of chemical and biological weapons and also because he was pursuing nuclear weapons.

I congratulate President Joaquim Alberto Chissano of Mozambique on his appointment as the new President of the African Union.

I have reaffirmed America's strong commitment to a more peaceful and prosperous future for all the peoples of Africa.

The United States stands ready to help.

In addition, the legislation will help us keep children safe by requiring criminal background checks for foster and adoptive parents.

Rixio Enrique Medina, of Oklahoma, to be a Member of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board for a term of five years, vice Andrea Kidd Taylor, term expiring.

America is thankful to the men and women who have shared this gift with us all.

I urge the European Governments to end their opposition to biotechnology.

We must build on the success of welfare reform to bring work and dignity into the lives of more of our fellow citizens.

The time has arrived for Congress to pass Medicare reform.

We are working to make Iraq secure for its citizens and our military.

The United States is committed to working with Brazil to support the 'Zero Hunger Project.'

As the first African American player in the American League, he helped lead the Cleveland Indians to their last World Series title in 1948.

I'm very impressed by the vision of the President of Brazil.