Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Delivers State of the Economy Report - January 31, 2007- January 31, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "As we begin this New Year, America's businesses and entrepreneurs are creating new jobs every day. Workers are making more money, their paychecks are going further. Consumers are confident, investors are optimistic. Just today, we learned that America's economy grew at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006. That means our economy grew at 3.4 percent last year, which is up from 3.1 percent in 2005. Ladies and gentlemen, The state of our...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070131-1.html President Bush Discusses Economy - January 30, 2007- January 30, 2007 President Bush on Tuesday said, "It's one thing to say today's economy is strong, I say it because inflation is down, interest rates are down, wages are on the increase, unemployment rate nationally is low, people are working and putting more money in their pocket. And the question facing the country is, what are we going to do to make sure it's strong tomorrow"http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070130-7.html President Bush Meets with Small Business Leaders in Illinois - January 30, 2007- January 30, 2007 President Bush on Tuesday said, "One, the business sector, small business sector of the heartland is strong. And it's really strong because of the low taxes. But it's also strong because of the entrepreneurial spirit is strong. You can't have a good business unless you have somebody willing to lead that business."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070130-6.html President Bush Meets with Members of Securing America's Future Energy - January 29, 2007- January 29, 2007 President Bush on Monday said, "Their plan and my plan, have got commonalities, and we're going to work together to get Congress to enact a comprehensive plan. I believe there's an appetite in the halls of Congress to become less dependent on oil. I believe there's a knowledge in Congress that when we spend money on cellulosic ethanol that will make us less dependent on oil."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070129-3.html President Bush Congratulates General Petraeus on Senate Confirmation, Discusses Way Forward in Iraq - January 26, 2007- January 26, 2007 President Bush on Friday said, "The Senate confirmed this good man without a dissenting vote. I appreciate the quick action of the United States Senate. I appreciate them giving General David Petraeus a fair hearing, and I appreciate the vote. My instructions to the General is, get over to the zone as quickly as possible and implement a plan that we believe will yield our goals."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070126.html President Bush Participates in a Roundtable on Health Care Initiatives - January 24, 2007- January 25, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "There is no question in my mind that a proper role for the federal government is to help the poor and the elderly and the diseased get health care. We'll do that. And to the extent that these important programs need to be reformed and strengthened, we will do that, as well. And so we will do our duty at the federal level, and when we find deficiencies in federal programs we will work to correct them, for the good of the citizens and the taxpayers."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070125-1.html President Bush Discusses Energy Initiative - January 24, 2007- January 24, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "And so Congress, I'm hopeful, recognizes the great potential in new technologies, that we're able to have a new mandatory fuel standard and new CAFE standards for our automobiles, all aiming to make us less dependent on oil, and thereby, making us more secure nationally and be able to say we're better stewards of the environment."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070124-4.html President Bush Meets with the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders - January 24, 2007- January 24, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "It's my pleasure to welcome Secretary Gates, the Joint Chiefs, and the combatant commanders to the White House. First of all, it's an honor to be in the presence of such fine citizens, men who are doing their duty to protect this country. And we have no more solemn duty than to protect America in this war against extremists and radicals."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070124-6.html President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address - January 23, 2007- January 23, 2007 President Bush on Tuesday said, "This rite of custom brings us together at a defining hour, when decisions are hard and courage is tested. We enter the year 2007 with large endeavors underway, and others that are ours to begin. In all of this, much is asked of us. We must have the will to face difficult challenges and determined enemies, and the wisdom to face them together."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070123-2.html President Calls March for Life Participants - January 22, 2007- January 22, 2007 President Bush on Monday said, "It is important for all Americans to remember that our Declaration of Independence states that every person has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also states that these rights come from our Creator, and that governments are formed to secure these rights for all their citizens. And we believe every human life has value, and we pray for the day when every child is welcome in life and protected into law."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/01/20070122.html |