Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Celebrates African American History Month - February 12, 2007- February 12, 2007 President Bush on Monday said, "I'm so pleased that you all have joined us for the 81st celebration of African American History Month. During this special month we reflect on the many ways African Americans have shaped our nation's history, and we honor outstanding achievements by our fellow citizens."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070212-5.html President Bush Meets with President Adamkus of Lithuania - February 12, 2007- February 12, 2007 President Bush on Monday said, "The example of your country is an important example for the world, and that is that freedom is universal, that those of us who have the benefits of living in a free society must prevent a country such as yours from ever again being subjected to the tyranny of a few."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070212.html President Bush Attends Ford's Theatre Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration - February 11, 2007- February 11, 2007 President Bush on Sunday said, "As we approach the bicentennial of President Lincoln's birth, his words and principles continue to guide our nation. We look to his example for courage and to find the better angels of our nature. His legacy is the birthright of all Americans. And tonight we honor those who helped pass the story of his life from generation to generation."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070211-6.html President Bush Discusses Department of Homeland Security Priorities - February 8, 2007- February 8, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "I'm very proud of the hard work of the men and women of the Homeland Security Department. This vital department is actively engaged in the war on terror. We are still a nation at risk. Part of our strategy, of course, is to stay on the offense against terrorists who would do us harm. In other words, it is important to defeat them overseas so we never have to face them here. Nevertheless, we recognize that we've got to be fully prepared here at the homeland."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070208-5.html President and Mrs. Bush Participate in Roundtable on the National Parks Centennial Initiative - February 7, 2007- February 7, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "When I first came into office, I was worried about a significant backlog of maintenance projects, and I want to thank Dirk for seeing through the completion or near completion of about 6,600 such projects. And in our discussions, we talked about how to make sure the 100th anniversary of our parks, coming in 2016, really celebrates the National Park System. And so today we're going to talk about an initiative called the National Parks Centennial Initiative. And.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070207-4.html President Bush Discusses the National Parks Centennial Initiative - February 7, 2007- February 7, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Our parks will have its 100th anniversary in 2016. And we felt like a vital goal for this country would be to prepare those parks, to guard the parks, to conserve the parks, to make the park relevant to the American people in honor of the 100th anniversary. And so Dirk and I and others in this administration have come up with what we call the National Parks Centennial Initiative, a bold program that calls upon the government to do its part, as well as our...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070207-3.html President Bush Discusses Fiscal Responsibility - February 6, 2007- February 6, 2007 President Bush on Tuesday said, "And my fundamental question to the American people is, who do you want making the decisions with your money Do you want to make it yourself, or do you want the government making those decisions The budget I've submitted says we can meet our priorities and let you make the decisions with the money you've earned through your hard work."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070206-2.html President Bush Meets with the Cabinet - February 5, 2007- February 5, 2007 President Bush on Monday said, "Our economy is strong because of good policy and because the entrepreneurial spirit is strong. By keeping taxes down, we actually generate strong revenues to the Treasury. Our priority is to protect the American people. And our priority is to make sure our troops have what it takes to do their jobs. We also have got priorities in national parks and education and health care. But we have proven, and I strongly believe Congress needs to listen to a budget which has.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070205-2.html President Bush Meets with House Democratic Members in Williamsburg - February 3, 2007- February 3, 2007 President Bush on Saturday said, "My message really was that these are big goals that Democrats care about and Republicans care about, and we've got to work hard to find ways to achieve big goals. I felt like people understood that I've got pressures on me, like I understand they have pressures on them. And I really hope that the members out there get a sense that I bear no ill will, I bring no animosity about the fact that we may not agree on every position, and that I am appreciative of the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070203-3.html President Bush Attends House Democratic Caucus Issues Conference - February 3, 2007- February 3, 2007 President Bush on Saturday said, "And I agree, Madam Speaker, there's a chance to show people that we can get beyond the politics of Washington, D.C., that we're able to treat each other with civility, and at the same time, accomplish big goals. And so I've come, at your kind invitation, to assure the members that I look forward to working with you in doing the best we possibly can do for the good of all American citizens."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/02/20070203-1.html |