Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Meets with Cabinet - December 14, 2007- December 14, 2007 President Bush on Friday said, "I just finished meeting with members of my Cabinet. I am proud of this team; I appreciate their service to the country. We discussed the priorities that we're working on to meet for the needs of the American people; we're talking about the business that remains on Capitol Hill."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071214.html President Bush and President Garcia of Peru Sign H.R. 3688 - December 14, 2007- December 14, 2007 President Bush on Friday said, "Peru and the United States are strong partners and today we're making that partnership even stronger. In a few moments I'll have the honor of signing a bill that approves the vital Free Trade Agreement between Peru and the United States. The bill will help increase opportunities for workers, ranchers, farmers and businessmen in both our countries."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071214-8.html President Bush Meets with President Yar’Adua of the Federal Republic of Nigeria - December 13, 2007- December 13, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "The President is committed to democracy and rule of law. He was very articulate in his desire to make sure that the people of Nigeria understand that their government will be fair and transparent, and will be a government of the people. Mr. President, I am impressed by your commitment to reform, your adherence to the concept of rule of law, and your belief in transparency. And I congratulate you for being a strong leader."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071212-4.html President Bush Meets with President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy - December 11, 2007- December 11, 2007 President Bush on Tuesday said, "Bilateral relations with the United States and Italy are very good. We have a lot of interchange between our countries, with business as well as travel. And there are millions of Italian Americans who will be pleased, Mr. President, to know we've got good relations."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071211-5.html President Bush Discusses Monitoring the Future Study on Teen Drug Use - December 11, 2007- December 11, 2007 President Bush said on Tuesday, "This morning I was briefed on the latest Monitoring the Future study, which tracks drug use amongst America's youth. It reports that since 2001, the overall use of illicit drugs by young people has dropped by 24 percent. Marijuana use fell by 25 percent, steroid use by a third, and the use of ecstasy by 54 percent. The most encouraging statistic relates to the use of methamphetamine, which has plummeted by an impressive 64 percent since 2001."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071211-4.html President Bush Hosts Hanukkah Reception - December 10, 2007- December 10, 2007 On Monday, President Bush said, "During Hanukkah, we remember an ancient struggle for freedom. More than two thousand years ago, a cruel tyrant ruled Judea -- and forbade the Israelites from practicing their religion. A band of brothers came together to fight this oppression. And against incredible odds, they liberated the capital city of Jerusalem. As they set about rededicating the holy temple, they witnessed a great miracle: That purified oil that was supposed to last for one day burned for..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071210-3.html President Bush Meets with Jewish Leaders - December 10, 2007- December 10, 2007 President Bush on Monday said, Just had an extraordinary meeting with Jewish men and women, many of whom are from different parts of the world, who are fortunate to call America home, and they do so because of our great tradition of religious freedom and religious tolerance.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071210-2.html President Bush Meets with First Minister of Northern Ireland Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland Martin McGuinness - December 7,- December 7, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "And so I want to welcome you all here. I congratulate you for seizing the moment, and writing a hopeful chapter. I'm looking forward to hearing about how the United States can help Northern Ireland move forward. I know one way we can help, and that is to encourage our business leaders to take a good look at the economic opportunities that Northern Ireland presents."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071207-3.html President Bush Discusses Housing - December 6, 2007- December 6, 2007 On Thursday, President Bush said, "The holidays are fast approaching and, unfortunately, this will be a time of anxiety for Americans worried about their mortgages and their homes. There's no perfect solution, but the homeowners deserve our help. And the steps I've outlined today are a sensible response to a serious challenge. I call on Congress to move forward quickly, and join me in delivering relief to homeowners in need -- so we can keep our economy healthy and the American Dream alive."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071206-9.html President Bush Attends Lighting of the National Christmas Tree Ceremony - December 6, 2007- December 6, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "During this Christmas season, millions of Americans will answer this call by reaching out a compassionate hand to help brothers and sisters in need. We are thankful for these good souls who show the good heart of our nation. We're also thankful for the thousands of Americans who answer the call by serving our nation in uniform. Many will spend this Christmas stationed in distant and dangerous lands, far from homes and from the families they love. They are never.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071206-17.html |