George W. Bush

You have represented your country well; you have represented the continent of Africa well.

The ties that bind the United States and Ghana are as long as they are deep.

Welcome to tee-ball in Ghana.

I like baseball a lot, so thanks for teaching them how to play baseball too.

It's been very easy to support your Government.

We appreciate so very much your hospitality.

I don't know if the people of your country truly understand your standing in the international community, but you are one of the most respected international leaders.

We're looking forward to working with you to help save lives and to bring hope to families.

I believe firmly in fair trade, and I'm a strong supporter of AGOA.

And so, Mr. President, I want to thank you for your friendship.

Thanks for coaching.

Thanks for teaching people the importance of teamwork.

It will bring more capital to Rwanda's dynamic and growing economy.

One of the lessons of the genocide in Rwanda was to take some of the early warning signs seriously.

Evil must be confronted

I firmly believe that, Mr. President, it's in our security interest to help alleviate areas of the world from hopelessness.

The United States appreciates the commitments to help bring peace to Darfur made by other African nations.

I appreciate the opportunity to visit with your cabinet as well.

Sunday, the people of Kosovo declared their independence.

The U.S. supports full implementation of the DPA as it creates broad structures for a political solution.

We will help through sanctions. We will help through pressure.

The United States is the largest single donor to Sudan, including to Darfur.

This wasn't a surprise to Russia.

It was a way for us to create an effect that showed that the world was meant—many in the world were very supportive of the independence of Kosovo.

There's a lot of noise, a lot of movement, but things change rapidly in American politics.