Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Addresses National Governors Association Meeting - February 27, 2006- February 27, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "We have got a chance to achieve some big things for the country, to lay the stage for peace and to keep America in the lead. And these are goals that both Republicans and Democrats should share. ... It should be a national goal. It's a national goal to protect our people. And, therefore, it requires a lot of collaboration throughout all aspects of government. And no better collaborators to implement good policy than our governors."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060227.html President Bush Welcomes Nation's Governors to the White House - February 26, 2006- February 26, 2006 On Sunday, President Bush said, "Our economy is strong and I mean to keep it that way, with good tax policy both at the federal and state level. We've got to make sure we're less dependent on foreign sources of oil to keep our economy strong. We've got to ... make sure every child is educated, and with special emphasis on math and science. This ... is a great country and we've led the world and we'll continue to lead the world. And I look forward to working with you on such an agenda."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060226.html President Addresses American Legion, Discusses Global War on Terror - February 24, 2006- February 24, 2006 President Bush on Friday said, "Members of the American Legion are showing the heart of the Legion every single day, not just when catastrophe hits. Across America, Legionnaires and members of the Ladies Auxiliary volunteer in veterans hospitals, sponsor Scout troops and youth baseball, collect scholarship money for deserving students, including a special fund that the Legion established for the children of troops who've been killed in the war on terror. And I thank you for that, as well."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060224.html President Discusses Hurricane Katrina Lessons Learned Report with Cabinet - February 23, 2006- February 23, 2006 President Bush on Thursday said, "We have made a strong commitment to people in the Gulf Coast and we will honor that commitment, as well. The report helps us anticipate how to better respond to future disasters. In the meantime, our commitment to rebuild and help rebuild Mississippi and Louisiana is ongoing and robust."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060223-1.html President Celebrates African American History Month at the White House - February 22, 2006- February 22, 2006 President Bush on Wednesday said, "When African American History Month began eight decades ago, it was based on the belief that if African Americans were to take their rightful place in American society, Americans of all races should learn about black contributions to our history. That conviction is every bit at true today as it was in 1926. Generations of African Americans have added to the unique character of our society. Our nation is stronger and more hopeful as a result of those...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060222-6.html President Addresses Asia Society, Discusses India and Pakistan - February 22, 2006- February 22, 2006 President Bush on Wednesday said, "I look forward to meeting with Prime Minister Singh in India, and President Musharraf in Pakistan. We will discuss ways that our nations can work together to make our world safer and more prosperous by fighting terrorism, advancing democracy, expanding free and fair trade, and meeting our common energy needs in a responsible way."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060222-2.html President Participates in Energy Conservation & Efficiency Panel - February 21, 2006- February 21, 2006 President Bush on Tuesday said, "In order for us to achieve this national goal of becoming less dependent on foreign sources of oil, we've got to spend money, and the best place to do that is through research labs such as NREL. ...We also got to recognize that two-thirds of the money spent on research in the United States comes from the private sector. So it's one thing for the federal government to make a commitment of doubling the funding over a 10-year period, but we've got to recognize...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060221.html President Discusses Advanced Energy Initiative In Milwaukee - February 20, 2006- February 20, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "...I laid out what's called an Advanced Energy Initiative. And a cornerstone of the initiative is a 22 percent increase in funding for clean energy research at the Department of Energy. And it's got two major goals. ... First, to transform the way we power our cars and trucks. And, secondly, to transform the way we power our homes and offices."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060220-1.html President Discusses Solar Technology and Energy Initiatives in Michigan - February 20, 2006- February 20, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "The role of the government at this point is to continue to spend research dollars, to help push technologies forward; is to get these technologies to be even more competitive in the marketplace. And I'm calling on Congress to join us on this most important energy initiative."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060220-2.html President Discusses Global War on Terror Following Briefing at CENTCOM - February 17, 2006- February 17, 2006 President Bush on Friday said, "...We're living in historic times when you think about this world we're in. It is a time of challenge, and it's a time of opportunity. We've got the challenge to protect the American people. My most important duty is to protect you from harm. And we have an opportunity to lay the foundation of peace for generations to come."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060217-4.html |