George W. Bush

We promised that both sides will work hard on this issue so that Koreans will be visiting the United States under the Visa Waiver Program before this year ends.

I urge leaders in Congress to reconsider their position, recognize the stakes at hand, and approve the Colombia agreement as soon as possible.

The most effective way to deal with this issue is to do so with parties like China and Japan and Korea joining the United States and South Korea with a common voice.

By obstructing this agreement, Congress is signaling to a watching hemisphere that America cannot be trusted to support its friends.

This will be bad for American workers and bad for America's national security.

The last thing small-business owners need is higher taxes.

He will play a central role in helping address our Nation's housing challenges.

That's what the free trade agreement does.

He knows how to tackle a problem, devise a solution, and get results.

Steve Preston is an experienced manager who knows what to do.

Secretary Jackson is one of the longest serving members of my administration.

Today I am pleased to select Major General Doug O'Dell to serve as Coordinator of Federal support for the recovery and rebuilding of the Gulf Coast.

The purpose of good policy in Washington should be to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of the country.

This is what defines our country.

We want to help them stay.

General O'Dell understands the progress made in the Gulf Coast region, the important work ahead, and the great spirit of the people who call that region home.

I looked for a leader with an impressive background in finance.

I send greetings to those observing Passover.

I have signed an Executive order to extend the Federal Coordinator position until February 28, 2009.

He has earned the trust of many in the region, including State and local officials, and is the right person for this important job.

During the holy days of Passover, Jews around the world celebrate this deliverance from oppression.

We're working on our national security and our economic security and, at the same time, having the beneficial effect of being wise stewards of the environment.

I call upon all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs that celebrate the achievements of small business owners and their employees.

I appreciate the sacrifice of the British troops, their families, and the British people.

I'm interested in succeeding in Iraq.