Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush, President Fox of Mexico, and Prime Minister Harper of Canada in Press Availability - March 31, 2006- March 31, 2006 President Bush on Friday said, "We've got big goals for this very important relationship. One goal is prosperity. ... And one of my vows, and I know the other leaders share this goal, is to make sure that people are able to connect the NAFTA relationship with improvement of their own quality of life."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060331-4.html President Bush and Prime Minister Harper of Canada Deliver Remarks in Mexico - March 30, 2006- March 30, 2006 President Bush on Thursday said, "I view the relationship with Canada as a vital relationship for the United States. The relationship, of course, is defined government-to-government. It's also defined people-to-people, and there's a lot of people in my country who respect Canada and have great relations with Canadians, and we intend to keep it that way."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060330-8.html President Bush Meets with President Fox and Prime Minister Harper - March 30, 2006- March 30, 2006 President Bush on Thursday said, "Mr. President, thank you very much for your hospitality. This is a good start to a very important series of discussions. It is an honor to be here with the Prime Minister of Canada, as well. We've got vital relations that will matter to the future of our people. And I look forward to the discussions."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060330-2.html President Discusses Democracy in Iraq with Freedom House - March 29, 2006- March 29, 2006 President Bush on Wednesday said, "The argument that Iraq was stable under Saddam and that stability is now in danger because we removed him is wrong. While liberation has brought its own set of challenges, Saddam Hussein's removal from power was the necessary first step in restoring stability and freedom to the people of Iraq."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060329-6.html President Discusses Iraq Following Cabinet Meeting - March 28, 2006- March 28, 2006 President Bush on Tuesday said, "Secretary Rice encouraged our Cabinet members to build relationships with their counterparts in Iraq once the new Iraqi government is formed. And I expect them to follow through on ... their commitments. See, by making a broad commitment from the federal government, we'll help the Iraqis establish a democracy, we'll help them build the institutions necessary for a stable society, and we'll help defeat the terrorists."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060328-1.html President Thanks Andy Card, Announces Bolten as New Chief of Staff - March 28, 2006- March 28, 2006 President Bush on Tuesday said, "Andy is respected by his colleagues for his humility, his decency and his thoughtfulness. They have looked to him as a leader and a role model and they, like me, will miss him. ... Josh is a creative policy thinker. He's an expert on the budget and our economy. He's respected by members of Congress from both parties; he's a strong advocate for effective accountable management in the federal government."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060328.html President Attends Naturalization Ceremony - March 27, 2006- March 27, 2006 President Bush on Monday said, "I am grateful for the chance to witness this joyous and uplifting ceremony. It is inspiring to see people of many different ages, many different countries raise their hands and swear an oath to become citizens of the United States of America."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060327.html President Participates in Meeting on Comprehensive Immigration Reform - March 23, 2006- March 23, 2006 President Bush on Thursday said, "Our government must enforce our borders; we've got plans in place to do so. But part of enforcing our borders is to have a guest worker program that encourages people to register their presence so that we know who they are, and says to them, if you're doing a job an American won't do, you're welcome here for a period of time to do that job."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060323.html President Discusses War on Terror, Progress in Iraq in West Virginia - March 22, 2006- March 22, 2006 President Bush on Wednesday said, "A free Iraq is important for the United States of America. It was important to remove a threat; it was important to deal with threats before they fully materialized; but a free Iraq also does some other things. ... It will serve as an amazing example for people who are desperate for freedom."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060322-3.html President Meets with Iraq and Afghanistan Non-Governmental Organizations - March 21, 2006- March 21, 2006 President Bush on Tuesday said, "...I just marvel at the fact that Americans from around our country have heard a call to help somebody realize the benefits of freedom. You know, governments can help, and we will help. And obviously, we've got a brave military trying to secure freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq. But one of the real powerful parts of developing civil societies in these two countries is the fact that fellow citizens are willing to interface with citizens in Iraq and Afghanistan."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060321-7.html |