Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Participates in Panel Discussion on Health Care Initiatives - February 16, 2006- February 16, 2006 President Bush on Thursday said, "I look forward to working with Congress to strengthen, not weaken, but strengthen these very important products that puts the doctor and the patient in the center of the health care decision. ... And as we're able to contain costs, we achieve some great national objectives: one, is to make sure health care is affordable and, two, make sure it's available."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060216-3.html President Discusses Health Care - February 15, 2006- February 15, 2006 President Bush on Wednesday said, "We believe in private medicine that encourages innovation and change. That's been the cornerstone of American public health up until now. And we have a choice to make. I made my choice -- I'm going to lead the Congress to make sure that our health care system preserves America's system of private medicine, that we strengthen the relationship between doctors and patients, and that we make the benefits of private medicine more affordable and accessible for...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060215-1.html President Welcomes University of Texas Longhorns, 2005 NCAA Football Champions, to the White House - February 14, 2006- February 14, 2006 President Bush on Tuesday said, "But the thing that impressed me about the team ... is that this team never ... figured out the word "lose," it never entered their vocabulary. Every time they walked on the field you knew they were going to win. And perhaps one of the reasons why is because they are winners off the field, as well."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060214.html President Bush Presents National Medals of Science and Technology - February 13, 2006- February 13, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "The work we honor today has improved the lives of people everywhere. It has helped to move our economy forward and it's helped to make sure that America is the leader of innovation in our world. The medals are our nation's way of expressing gratitude to gifted and visionary citizens."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060213.html President Congratulates Chicago White Sox, 2005 World Series Champions - February 13, 2006- February 13, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "The people of Chicago turned out en masse not only because you were baseball champs, but because you have brought some character to the city. I want to applaud the organization for supporting inner-city Little League. I think it's really important for this great state of baseball to reach out to people of all walks of life to make sure that the sport is inclusive."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060213-3.html President Discusses Progress in War on Terror to National Guard - February 9, 2006- February 9, 2006 President Bush on Thursday said, "Today, I'm going to give you an update on the progress that we're making in the broader war on terror: The actions of our global coalition to break up terrorist networks across the world, plots we've disrupted that have saved American lives, and how the rise of freedom is leading millions to reject the dark ideology of the terrorists -- and laying the foundation of peace for generations to come."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060209-2.html President Discusses 2007 Budget and Deficit Reduction in New Hampshire - February 8, 2006- February 8, 2006 President Bush on Wednesday said, "We're on our way to cutting our deficit in half by 2009. ... The budget strategy has three parts. The first part is to promote economic growth by keeping taxes low. The second part is to restrain spending. And the third part is to insist that federal programs produce results."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060208-7.html President Signs S.1932, Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 - February 8, 2006- February 8, 2006 President Bush on Wednesday said, "By setting priorities and making sure tax dollars are spent wisely, America can be compassionate and responsible at the same time. Spending restraint demands difficult choices -- yet making those choices is what the American people sent us to Washington to do. One of our most important responsibilities is to keep this economy strong and vibrant and secure for our children and our grandchildren. We can be proud that we're helping to meet that responsibility..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060208-8.html President Honors Coretta Scott King at Homegoing Celebration - February 7, 2006- February 7, 2006 President Bush on Tuesday said, "To the King Family, distinguished guests and fellow citizens. We gather in God's house, in God's presence, to honor God's servant, Coretta Scott King. Her journey was long, and only briefly with a hand to hold. But now she leans on everlasting arms. I've come today to offer the sympathy of our entire nation at the passing of a woman who worked to make our nation whole."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060207.html President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke - February 6, 2006- February 6, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "Since its creation in 1913, the Federal Reserve has helped bring stability and growth to our nation's economy. Around the world the Fed is a symbol of integrity and reliability. ... The Fed's actions touch the lives of all Americans, and the Chairman of the Federal Reserve must be a leader of unquestionable credentials, sound judgment and impeccable character. Ben Bernanke meets those high standards and he will be an outstanding Chairman of the Federal...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/02/20060206.html |