Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Attends United States Chamber of Commerce Reception - April 21, 2008- April 21, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "I want to thank the U.S. Chamber for hosting this reception in honor of the North American Leaders' Summit between Canada, the United States and Mexico. And for all of you here from Canada and Mexico, welcome to New Orleans, one of America's greatest cities."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080421-8.html President Bush Attends Opening of Mexican Consulate - April 21, 2008- April 21, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "We celebrate the enduring and close partnership between our countries. Mexico and the United States are working together to build a future of prosperity and opportunity for people on both sides of the border. And at this ceremony, we also celebrate the comeback of a great American city. You know, I chose New Orleans for our meetings with Mexico and Canada because I wanted to send a clear signal to the people of my country that New Orleans is open for business,...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080421-2.html President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Lee Myung-Bak of the Republic of Korea - April 19, 2008- April 19, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "We've had great visits. And this is an important visit for me to get to know you. I heard about your background -- I admire your strength of character, and this is an important visit to strengthen the relationship between our two countries and I believe we have done so. ...A good relationship is based upon common values, and our countries share common values -- values of the rights of each individual to live in a free society. We believe in human dignity and...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080419-1.html President Bush Attends National Catholic Prayer Breakfast - April 18, 2008- April 18, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "This is a prayer breakfast. And this is a perfect place for me to say how much I appreciate the prayers of the people for me and Laura. I can't thank our fellow citizens enough for taking time out of their lives to lift us up for prayer. I have finally begun to understand the story of the calm and the rough seas... I believe in my heart of hearts that it's because of the prayers of my fellow citizens. And today with the trust in the Lord's wisdom and goodness, I..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080418-1.html President Bush Announces Nomination of Steve Preston as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - April 18, 2008- April 18, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "The Department requires strong leadership at a time when our housing market is experiencing a period of challenge and uncertainty. In seeking to fill this important Cabinet post I looked for a leader with an impressive background in finance; someone who understands the important role the housing market plays in the broader economy. I sought a reformer who would act aggressively to help Americans obtain affordable mortgages, and I sought a -- and be able to keep...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080418-7.html President Bush Attends America's Small Business Summit 2008 - April 18, 2008- April 18, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "The purpose of good policy in Washington should be to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of the country. You can't make somebody an entrepreneur from government, but you can create an environment which encourages risk-taking, enables people to keep more of what they earn, let somebody stay more in the shop than in the courthouse, helps people help their workers."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080418-10.html President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom - April 17, 2008- April 17, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "Appreciate our special relationship with Britain, and I believe that the actions we've taken are making it stronger. We spent time talking about the terrorists and extremists. I would remind my fellow citizens that just days after the Prime Minister took office, his country was attacked by murderers and extremists. And he handled the situation brilliantly. Prime Minister Brown understands our enemies remain determined to strike our countries and to kill our...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080417-4.html President Bush Welcomes Recipients of the President's Environmental Youth Awards to White House - April 17, 2008- April 17, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "These are practical ways to help protect our environment. And one way to thank you is to have the Administrator present awards to you. You set a great example for people around the country and you set a great example for the government -- we're focused on conserving and protecting our environment. I don't know if you know this or not, but in -- we created the Northwestern Hawaii Island Marine National Monument, which is the largest single conservation area in...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080417.html President Bush Welcomes His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to White House - April 16, 2008- April 16, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "This is your first trip to the United States since you ascended to the Chair of Saint Peter. You will visit two of our greatest cities and meet countless Americans, including many who have traveled from across the country to see with you and to share in the joy of this visit. Here in America you'll find a nation of prayer. Each day millions of our citizens approach our Maker on bended knee, seeking His grace and giving thanks for the many blessings He bestows..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080416.html President Bush Discusses Climate Change - April 16, 2008- April 16, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Over the past seven years, my administration has taken a rational, balanced approach to these serious challenges. We believe we need to protect our environment. We believe we need to strengthen our energy security. We believe we need to grow our economy. And we believe the only way to achieve these goals is through continued advances in technology. So we've pursued a series of policies aimed at encouraging the rise of innovative as well as more cost-effective..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080416-6.html |