Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.Statement by the President on No Child Left Behind Reauthorization - October 9, 2007- October 9, 2007 On Tuesday, President Bush said, "As we move forward, we will continue to welcome new ideas. And I appreciate the ideas I heard today. Yet there can be no compromise on the basic principle: Every child must learn to read and do math at, or above, grade level. And there can be no compromise on the need to hold schools accountable to making sure we achieve that goal. I call on members of Congress to come together to pass bipartisan legislation that will help us achieve this goal. By working...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071009-5.html President Bush Discusses No Child Left Behind Reauthorization - October 9, 2007- October 9, 2007 On Tuesday, President Bush said, "People around this table care deeply about making sure every child gets a good education. We're deeply concerned about school systems that don't focus on each individual."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071009-3.html President Bush Visits National Fallen Firefighters Memorial - October 7, 2007- October 7, 2007 On Sunday, President Bush said, "You know, it takes a special kind of person to be a firefighter. It begins with a different sense of direction. When an area becomes too dangerous for everybody else, you take it over. When others are looking for the exits, our firefighters are looking for the way in. When the frightened occupants of a burning building are rushing down the stairwell, our firefighters are going the opposite direction -- up the stairs, and toward the flames."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071007.html President Bush Discusses the Economy and Protecting Americans From Terrorism - October 5, 2007- October 5, 2007 President Bush on Friday said, "I want to thank members of my economic team for coming in the Oval Office this morning to bring some good news here for America's families and America's working people. The -- last month our economy added 110,000 new jobs. And that's good news for people here in our country. It's an indicator that this economy is a vibrant and strong economy."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071005-2.html President Bush Attends Iftaar Dinner at the White House - October 4, 2007- October 4, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "Tonight we celebrate traditions of Islamic faith, which brings hope and comfort to more than a billion people. For Muslims around the world, the holy month of Ramadan is a special time of prayer and fasting. It is a time for charity and service to those less fortunate. It's a time to celebrate Islam's learned and vibrant culture, which has enriched civilization for centuries.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071004-9.html President Bush Meets with Leader of the Parliamentary Majority in Lebanon, Saad Hariri - October 4, 2007- October 4, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "I told this courageous leader that the United States strongly supports the success of democracy in Lebanon; that we respect your country and that we understand the obstacles that you face. First, I was very impressed by the response of the government and Prime Minister Siniora in dealing with extremists and radicals; impressed by his willingness to have the Lebanese forces work for security in Lebanon, and so impressed that I asked Admiral Fallon to go to...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071004.html President Bush Visits Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Discusses S-CHIP - October 3, 2007- October 3, 2007 On Wednesday, President Bush said, "The S-CHIP program was supposed to help those poor families, the children of poor families have the ability to get health insurance for their children. I strongly support the program. I like the idea of helping those who are poor be able to get health coverage for their children. I supported it as governor, and I support it as President of the United States."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071003-3.html President Bush Attends Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in Honor of General Peter Pace and Armed Forces Hail in Honor of Admiral Michael Mullen - October- October 1, 2007 On Monday, President Bush said, "Today we pay tribute to an outstanding Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and we welcome his distinguished successor. Ceremonies like this are a storied military tradition. It is a time when families, friends and comrades honor those who have fulfilled great duties to their nation. It is a time when we show admiration to those who step forward to assume new obligations. It's a time when we make generous use of words like "honor" and "character." Sometimes...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/10/20071001-1.html |