Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Discusses Physical Fitness Month, Encourages Americans to Exercise - May 5, 2007- May 5, 2007 President Bush on Saturday said, "This is Physical Fitness Month, and I'm with members of the President's Physical Fitness Council. Their job is to encourage all Americans, young and old, to exercise. I have found that exercise not only is a good excuse to get outdoors, it helps relieve stress, as well. And so, on behalf of the President's Council on Physical Fitness, I say to America, get outside, take time out of your life, schedule yourself, do discipline and exercise."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070505-1.html President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Lee of Singapore to the White House - May 4, 2007- May 4, 2007 President Bush on Friday said, "We talked about a lot of issues. We talked about our bilateral relations which are very strong, and thank you for your leadership on that issue. We talked about Iraq and Afghanistan. I thank the Singaporean government, and the people of Singapore, for supporting a provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan, which will help that, the people of that young democracy realize a brighter future, a strong commitment, Mr. Prime Minister. And I also thank you for the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070504-3.html President Bush Celebrates Cinco de Mayo, Discusses Immigration - May 4, 2007- May 4, 2007 President Bush on Friday said, "The people of the United States are proud to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our Mexican neighbors. Our two countries continue to stand for the principles that the Mexico army defended at Puebla. We believe that democracy represents the true will of people. We believe that freedom is God's gift to every man, woman and child on the face of this Earth."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070504-11.html President Bush Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform with Clergy in Washington, D.C. - May 3, 2007- May 3, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "I'm looking forward to working with both Democrats and Republicans to get a comprehensive immigration bill done this year. We have a good chance to get it done. It's important for our fellow citizens to understand comprehensive immigration reform is in the nation's interest. And I'll continue working with members of Congress to encourage them to do the hard work necessary to make sure a system that is not working is reformed in a way that meets our national...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070503-2.html President Bush Commemorates National Day of Prayer - May 3, 2007- May 3, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "For two centuries, Americans have answered this call to prayer. We're a prayerful nation. I believe that makes us a strong nation. Each day, millions of our citizens approach our Maker. We pray as congregations in churches and in synagogues, and mosques, and in temples. We welcome people of all faiths into the United States of America. Prayer has the power to change lives and to change the course of history. So on this National Day of Prayer, let us seek the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070503.html President Bush Discusses Iraq War Supplemental with Bicameral Bipartisan Leadership - May 2, 2007- May 2, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "I thank the leaders from Congress for coming down to discuss the Iraq funding issue. Yesterday was a day that highlighted differences. Today is a day where we can work together to find common ground. I think it's very important we do this as quickly as we possibly can. I'm confident that we can reach agreement. I know that it's going to require goodwill, but we all care deeply about our country and care about this issue."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070502-4.html President Bush Welcomes President Ali Abdullah Saleh of Yemen to the White House - May 2, 2007- May 2, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "It is my honor to welcome the President of Yemen to the Oval Office. We had a very good discussion about the neighborhood in which the President lives. And we spent a lot of time talking about our mutual desire to bring radicals and murderers to justice. And I thanked the President for his strong support in this war against extremists and terrorists."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070502-3.html President Bush Discusses War on Terror, Economy with Associated General Contractors of America - May 2, 2007- May 2, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "The terrorists will continue to fight back. In other words, they understand what they're doing. And casualties are likely to stay high. Yet, day by day, block by block, we are steadfast in helping Iraqi leaders counter the terrorists, protect their people, and reclaim the capital. And if I didn't think it was necessary for the security of the country, I wouldn't put our kids in harm's way."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070502-2.html President Bush Meets with President Uribe of Colombia - May 2, 2007- May 2, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "It's been my honor to welcome a true democrat, a strong leader, and a friend, the President of Colombia. We had a long discussion. We had a discussion today about an important vote that our Congress must take, and that is a vote to confirm a free trade agreement with Colombia. This agreement is good for the United States. It's good for job creators, farmers, workers. This agreement is good for Colombia. It's good for job creators, and workers, and farmers....http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070502.html President Bush Rejects Artificial Deadline, Vetoes Iraq War Supplemental - May 1, 2007- May 1, 2007 President Bush on Tuesday said, "Twelve weeks ago, I asked the Congress to pass an emergency war spending bill that would provide our brave men and women in uniform with the funds and flexibility they need. Instead, members of the House and the Senate passed a bill that substitutes the opinions of politicians for the judgment of our military commanders. So a few minutes ago, I vetoed this bill."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/05/20070501-6.html |