Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Kagame of Rwanda - February 19, 2008- February 19, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "We had good discussions on a variety of subjects. It is really inspiring for us to see people who have endured such suffering respond with such hope. I really do want to congratulate you and the people in Rwanda for the remarkable recovery you have made. And I assure you, you have a steady friend in the United States. I appreciate the opportunity to visit with your cabinet, as well. It's important for my fellow citizens to know that I'm dealing with a...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080219-6.html President Bush Discusses Kosovo - February 19, 2008- February 19, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "The independence of Kosovo is an historic step for the Balkans region. It presents an opportunity to move beyond the conflicts of the past and toward a future of freedom and stability and peace. The United States and the European Union must seize this opportunity to offer all the nations of this region the prospect of integration into the political, economic and security structure of the Euro Atlantic community. In this way, all the people of the Balkans will be.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080219-7.html President Bush Visits Kigali Memorial Centre in Rwanda - February 19, 2008- February 19, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "Laura and I have just finished going to a memorial for the -- that recognizes the horrors of the genocide that took place here. This is a moving place that can't help but shake your emotions to your very foundation. It reminds me that we must not let these kind of actions take place; that -- and that the people of Rwanda need help to reconcile, to move forward, after a brutal period."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080219-1.html President Bush and President Kagame of Rwanda Dedicate United States Embassy Kigali - February 19, 2008- February 19, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "And so it's an honor to be here to cut the ribbon for this new embassy. It's an honor to be in front of people who've got compassion in their hearts, and efficiency on their minds, and willing to do the right thing to get to save lives. And it's an honor to be in a great friend and ally, Rwanda."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080219-9.html President Bush Tours Meru District Hospital, Discusses Malaria - February 18, 2008- February 18, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "For years malaria has been a health crisis in sub-Sahara Africa. The disease keeps sick workers home, schoolyards quiet, communities in mourning. The suffering caused by malaria is needless and every death caused by malaria is unacceptable. It is unacceptable. It is unacceptable to people here in Africa, who see their families devastated and economies crippled. It is unacceptable to people in the United States, who believe every human life has value, and that the.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080218.html President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Kikwete of Tanzania - February 17, 2008- February 17, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "We are partners in democracy. We believe that governments ought to respond to the people. We're also partners in fighting disease, extending opportunity and working for peace. Mr. President, I mentioned I was proud to sign, along with the President, the largest Millennium Challenge Account in the history of the United States here in Tanzania."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080217.html President Bush Participates in Roundtable on PEPFAR with President Kikwete of Tanzania - February 17, 2008- February 17, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "One of the main reasons that I want to make sure the American people know that this program is successful is because I want this program to continue to be funded. It's in our national interests that the American generosity continue beyond my presidency.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080217-3.html President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Yayi of Benin - February 16, 2008- February 16, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "we've come to talk about our mutual interests, but we would not be talking about this mutual interests if, Mr. President, you didn't believe in certain truths and certain values, that all human beings have dignity, that people need a government that responds to their desires and wishes. And so I come bringing the warm friendship of the people of the United States, and reaffirm our desire to help strengthen your democracy by helping the people here realize their.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080216-2.html President Bush Presented Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin - February 16, 2008- February 16, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "I gratefully accept this on behalf of the American people. I stand here by your side as a friend, a believer in your vision and a partner in your willingness to confront the disease and poverty and -- that affect mankind."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080216-4.html President Bush Meets with U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon - February 15, 2008- February 16, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "Mr. Secretary General, welcome back to the White House. Thank you for your efforts to make the United Nations a constructive force for good. ...I'm honored you're here. I appreciate your vision. And thank you for your leadership and your friendship."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080215-3.html |