Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Discusses Confirmation Hearing of Judge Alito with Press - January 9, 2006- January 9, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "It's very important that members of the Senate conduct a dignified hearing. The Supreme Court is a dignified body; Sam is a dignified person. And my hope, of course, is that the Senate bring dignity to the process and give this man a fair hearing and an up or down vote on the Senate floor."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060109-1.html President Discusses Education, Celebrates NCLB's 4th Anniversary - January 9, 2006- January 9, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "I think the No Child Left Behind Act is one of the most significant accomplishments in education in a long, long time. ... It is a really important piece of legislation that is working. And I'm here today to talk about the spirit of the No Child Left Behind Act, the evidence that says it's working, and my deep desire to work with Congress to make sure it continues to have the desired effect on children all across the country."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060109-2.html President Discusses Strong and Growing Economy - January 6, 2006- January 6, 2006 President Bush on Friday said, "Just as this economy is getting going, there are some in Washington who want to take the money out of your pocket. They think they can spend it better than you can. To keep this economy growing, to keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive, to make sure that the United States of America is the most productive nation in the world, the United States Congress must make the tax cuts permanent."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060106-7.html President's Remarks at U.S. University Presidents Summit on International Education - January 5, 2006- January 5, 2006 President Bush on Thursday said, "...This initiative is a broad-gauged initiative that deals with the defense of the country, the diplomacy of the country, the intelligence to defend our country, and the education of our people. And it's an important initiative. ... Thank you for joining ... together to make this happen."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060105-1.html President Meets with Current & Former Secretaries of State and Defense - January 5, 2006- January 5, 2006 President Bush on Thursday said, "I've ... had a chance to listen to their concerns, their suggestions about the way forward. Not everybody around this table agree with my decision to go into Iraq, I fully understand that. But these are good solid Americans who understand that we've got to succeed now that we're there. And I'm most grateful for the suggestions that have been given. We take to heart the advice; we appreciate your experience and we appreciate you taking time out of your day."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060105.html President Discusses War on Terror Following Pentagon Briefing - January 4, 2006- January 4, 2006 President Bush on Wednesday said, "There's a lot of work to be done in this war on terror, but the American people can be rest assured this administration understands the task, and understands the challenges, and understands our obligation to protect you, to protect the American people."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060104.html President Discusses Use and Reauthorization of USA PATRIOT Act - January 3, 2006- January 3, 2006 President Bush on Tuesday said, "This Patriot Act was passed overwhelmingly by the United States Congress in 2001. ... And now, when it came time to renew the act, for partisan reasons, in my mind, people have not stepped up and have agreed that it's still necessary to protect the country. The enemy has not gone away -- they're still there. And I expect Congress to understand that we're still at war, and they've got to give us the tools necessary to win this war."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060103.html President Visits Troops at Brooke Army Medical Center - January 1, 2006- January 1, 2006 President Bush on Sunday said, "I can't think of a better way to start 2006 then here at this fantastic hospital -- a hospital that's full of healers and compassionate people who care deeply about our men and women in uniform. It's also full of courageous young soldiers, Marines, airmen -- men and women who are serving our country and making great sacrifice. I'm just overwhelmed by the great strength of character of not only those who have been wounded, but of their loved ones, as well."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060101.html |