Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Tours Tornado Damage in Tennessee - February 8, 2008- February 8, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "And we're sorry you're going through what you're going through. You know, life sometimes is unfair and you don't get to play the hand that you wanted to play. But the question is when you get dealt the hand, how do you play it And I've come away with this impression of the folks in Macon County: one, you're down to earth, good, hard-working people; they have a respect for the Almighty; and this community is going to be as strong as ever. That's what I think."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080208-7.html President Bush Briefed on Regional Tornado Damage - February 8, 2008- February 8, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "Listen, I want to thank you for the briefing. People have got to understand here in the region that a lot of folks around America care for them. And I'm here to listen, to determine -- to make sure that the federal response is compassionate and effective. I don't want people to think something is going to happen that's not going to happen. And therefore when we say something is going to happen to help them get their feet back on the ground, it will happen."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080208-4.html President and Mrs. Bush Discuss Helping America's Youth - February 7, 2008- February 7, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "In my State of the Union a couple years ago, I talked about the initiative that we're honoring today, and it's an initiative that says there is a better future for America's young folks. And we've set some important goals, and one of the goals inside this administration is to make sure that those people who are responsible for spending taxpayers' money on these programs actually coordinate their efforts, and set high standards. A lot of times in government we...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080207-14.html President Bush Discusses Pending Presidential Nominations, Urges Senate Confirmation - February 7, 2008- February 7, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "Many of the nominees for important government posts have been waiting for Senate confirmation for way too long. Some of these men and women here are with us today, and I want to thank you all for joining me. More importantly, I thank you for your willingness to step forward and serve our great country. These folks are qualified, and the Senate needs to give them a prompt vote."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080207-8.html President Bush Attends National Prayer Breakfast - February 7, 2008- February 7, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "Every President since Dwight Eisenhower has attended the National Prayer Breakfast -- and I am really proud to carry on that tradition. It's an important tradition, and I'm confident Presidents who follow me will do the same. The people in this room come from many different walks of faith. Yet we share one clear conviction: We believe that the Almighty hears our prayers -- and answers those who seek Him. That's what we believe; otherwise, why come Through the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080207-1.html President Bush Attends Ceremonial Swearing in of Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer - February 6, 2008- February 6, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Our priorities for this department are clear. We will work to make our strong agriculture sector even stronger. Ed understands what I know -- it makes a lot of sense to make sure that we can grow our own food. It's in our national security interest that we're self-sufficient in food. Farm income, farm equity and farm exports have all reached all-time records. The best way to keep the ag economy growing is to open up new markets for America's crops and farm...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080206.html President Bush Welcomes Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks to the White House - February 6, 2008- February 6, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "These Ducks are awfully mighty. It's such an honor to welcome you. I love welcoming champs to the White House. And these are clearly great champs. You know, the playoffs have got to be tough at that time of year, after you've played so long, and your legs are a little tired -- except you romped through the playoffs. I don't know if many Americans understand that, but this team went 16-5 through the first four rounds; became the first West Coast team in the NHL.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080206-4.html President Bush Meets with 2007 NASCAR Nextel Cup Champion - February 5, 2008- February 5, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "You know, one of the things I love about NASCAR is not only are these great athletes, but they're socially minded folks. ...And I want to thank you all very much for taking your fame and lending it to help somebody in need. It's really what makes America a great place. You're leaders on the track and leaders off the track."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080205-4.html President Bush Meets with Cabinet, Discusses Budget - February 4, 2008- February 4, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "I just met with my Cabinet, where we discussed a lot of issues. And one issue we discussed is the budget. I submitted the budget today to Congress -- it's on a laptop notebook, an e-budget. It saves paper, saves trees, saves money. I think it's the first budget submitted electronically. And it's a good budget. It's a budget that achieves some important objectives."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080204-1.html President Bush Signs Presidential Proclamation in Honor of American Heart Month - February 1, 2008- February 1, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "People need to have screenings and checkups; people need to live healthy lives, to exercise and no tobacco. In other words, the decisions we make will affect whether or not our hearts remain strong."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/02/20080201-4.html |