Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Visits Naval War College, Discusses Iraq, War on Terror - June 28, 2007- June 28, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "The stakes are high in the beginning stages of this global war against ideologues that stand for the exact opposite of what America stands for. And what makes the war even more significant is that what happens overseas matters to the security in the United States of America, as we learned on September the 11th, when killers were able to use a failed state to plot the deadly attack. ...And so for the sake of our own security, for the sake of the security of the..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070628-14.html President Bush Nominates Admiral Michael Mullen and General James Cartwright to Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - June 28, 200- June 28, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "I am sending to the United States Senate my nomination of Admiral Mike Mullen to be America's next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. And I'm sending my nomination of General James Cartwright to be the next Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mike Mullen and "Hoss" Cartwright are experienced military officers. They're highly qualified for these important positions. I thank them for agreeing to serve their country in these new capacities."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070628-1.html President Bush Attends Seventh-Annual White House Tee Ball Game - June 27, 2007- June 27, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to opening day right here on the South Lawn of the White House. ...We think it's good for America that our women are playing sports. The best way to convince women to play sports is to start early. So these champs are here to encourage these young girls to play hard, play often, and play good, and one day you may be national champs, as well."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070627-13.html President Bush Discusses Health Care - June 27, 2007- June 27, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "We're at a decisive moment in the debate over health care. The choices we make now will set the direction of medical care in America for years to come. I'm going to continue to work with members of both parties to look past tired, old proposals that make bigger government programs the solution to every problem. I'm going to continue to push for new and innovative ways to help every American afford basic private health insurance. I will continue to put my trust.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070627-10.html President Bush Rededicates Islamic Center of Washington - June 27, 2007- June 27, 2007 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Today we gather, with friendship and respect, to reaffirm that pledge, and to renew our determination to stand together in the pursuit of freedom and peace. We come to express our appreciation for a faith that has enriched civilization for centuries. We come in celebration of America's diversity of faith and our unity as free people. And we hold in our hearts the ancient wisdom of the great Muslim poet, Rumi: 'The lamps are different, but the light is the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070627-2.html President Bush Discusses Comprehensive Immigration Reform - June 26, 2007- June 26, 2007 President Bush on Tuesday said, "I view this as an historic opportunity for Congress to act, for Congress to replace a system that is not working with one that we believe will work a lot better. In other words, this is a moment for people who have been elected to come together, focus on a problem, and show the American people that we can work together to fix the problem."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070626.html President Bush Congratulates Presidential Scholars, Discusses No Child Left Behind Reauthorization - June 25, 2007- June 25, 2007 President Bush on Monday said, "The reason I've asked to speak to you is because I want people to understand how important this No Child Left Behind Act is to America and its future. And we will talk about ways to make the law better. I know some members and senators have got concerns about the law, and we're more than willing to talk about flexibility. But there is no compromise when it comes to setting high standards and measurement. You cannot compromise away the principle of saying, we...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070625-7.html President Bush Welcomes President Nguyen Minh Triet of Vietnam to the White House - June 22, 2007- June 22, 2007 President Bush on Friday said, "Mr. President, thank you for coming. Laura and I remember very fondly our trip to your beautiful country. And I remember so very well the warm reception that we received from your government and the people of Vietnam."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070622-2.html President Bush Celebrates Black Music Month at the White House - June 22, 2007- June 22, 2007 President Bush on Friday said, "I want to welcome you all right here to the people's house. I'm pleased you could join us for this annual celebration of Black Music Month. This is an event I've always looked forward to. It's a chance to listen to some good music and to be with some good friends. It's an opportunity for us to thank artists whose work inspire our country."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070622-6.html President Bush Discusses Energy Initiatives in Athens, Alabama - June 21, 2007- June 21, 2007 President Bush on Thursday said, "I believe that it is essential that we have a comprehensive energy policy to be able to deal with the challenges we're going to face in the 21st century, whether that be energy independence or economic security or good environmental policy. And at the core of such policy must be electricity generated from nuclear power."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/06/20070621-12.html |