Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Visits Military Personnel and Coalition Forces - January 12, 2007- January 12, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "Since the Third Army was established at the close of World War I, its soldiers have proven themselves true to their motto, "The Third ... always first." (Applause.) You're the first bunch I've been talking to here on my trip -- first bunch of those wearing the uniform. People say, you looking forward to the trip I said, one thing I'm really looking forward to is seeing the men and women who represent the United States in our military. The reason I am is --...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080112-3.html President Bush Participates in Roundtable on Democracy and Development with Kuwaiti Women - January 12, 2008- January 12, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "First, I'd like to thank His Highness for his hospitality. Secondly, last night in a conversation with His Highness I said, any regrets about having women vote in elections and run for elections He said, absolutely not. He said, our society is enriched by the participation of our women. And he's right. All societies are enriched by the participation of women. I happen to believe very strongly in the freedom agenda and I think an integral part of that agenda is..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080112-4.html President Bush Arrives in Bahrain - January 12, 2008- January 12, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "I look forward to discussing how we can continue to advance peace in the Middle East. I look forward to sharing with you my experiences that I had in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. I look forward to talking about how we can continue to ensure security in the Gulf. Together we will continue to strengthen our friendship and our cooperation, and I'm proud to be with you, sir."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080112-5.html President Bush Meets with Commander of Multinational Force-Iraq and Ambassador to Iraq - January 12, 2008- January 12, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "America is going to do our part. Long-term success in Iraq is vital to our friends here in the region -- and to America's national security. And long-term success will require active U.S. engagement that outlasts my presidency. So at the invitation of Iraqi leaders, we're now building an enduring relationship with Iraq. This relationship will have diplomatic, economic, and security components -- similar to relationships we have with Kuwait and other nations in..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080112-2.html President Bush Departs Israel - January 11, 2008- January 11, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Mr. President, thanks, Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for your graciousness. I had a very emotional day today in your country, and I want to thank you for your hospitality. Today capped off what has been a very positive visit. Now I'm off to the countries in your neighborhood. I'll be carrying with me a message of optimism about the possibilities of a peace treaty. I'll share with them my thoughts about you and President Abbas and your determination to work to see whether or not...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080111-5.html President Bush and Palestinian Authority President Abbas Participate in Joint Press Availability - January 10, 2008- January 11, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "...There are some in the world who don't believe in the universality of freedom. I understand that. They say... freedom is okay for some of us, but maybe not all of us. I understand it, but I reject it. I believe in the universality of freedom. I believe, deep in the soul of every man, woman, and child on the face of this Earth is the desire to live in a free society. And I also believe free societies yield peace. And, therefore, this notion of two states...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080110.html President Bush Visits Church of the Nativity - January 10, 2008- January 11, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "It's been a... moving moment for me and the delegation to be here at the Church of the Nativity. For those of us who practice the Christian faith, there's really no more holy site than the place where our Savior was born."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080110-1.html President Bush Discusses Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process - January 10, 2008- January 11, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "The establishment of the state of Palestine is long overdue. The Palestinian people deserve it. And it will enhance the stability of the region, and it will contribute to the security of the people of Israel. The peace agreement should happen, and can happen, by the end of this year. I know each leader shares that important goal, and I am committed to doing all I can to achieve it."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080110-3.html President Bush Meets with Israeli President Peres - January 9, 2008- January 10, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "I come with high hopes. And the role of the United States will be to foster a vision of peace. The role of the Israeli leadership and the Palestinian leadership is going to do the hard work necessary to define a vision. I thank you for your hospitality. I've really been looking forward to this trip, and it's such an honor to be in your presence, sir."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080109-3.html President Bush and Prime Minister Olmert Participate in Joint Press Availability - January 9, 2008- January 10, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "In the rest of my trip I will be talking about the opportunity for Middle Eastern peace, and remind people in the neighborhood that if they truly want to see two states living side by side in peace, they have an obligation, Arab leaders have an obligation to recognize Israel's important contribution to peace and stability in the Middle East, and to encourage and support the Palestinians as they make tough choices. I'm an optimistic people -- people say, do you.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/01/20080109-4.html |