Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Meets with Cabinet, Discusses Economy, Colombia Free Trade Agreement - April 14, 2008- April 14, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "I do want to say something about trade. There's big disappointment around this table about the action the Speaker took on the Colombia free trade agreement. This free trade agreement is good for American workers and it's good for American consumers. And this free trade agreement is in our national interests. Yet that bill is dead unless the Speaker schedules a definite vote. This is a unprecedented move and it's not in our country's interest that we stiff an ally.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080414.html President Bush Presents Commander-In-Chief's Trophy to the United States Naval Academy Football Team - April 14, 2008- April 14, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "I welcome you as stars on the football field, and I welcome you as soon-to-be sailors and Marines who have a major responsibility to protect the United States from harm and spread the great blessings of liberty so we can have peace. I cannot wait to be able to say to you someday, 'I'm proud to be your Commander-in-Chief.' And so I welcome you to the Rose Garden. I congratulate you on being fine football players. More importantly, I congratulate you on being...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080414-2.html President and Mrs. Bush Commemorate 265th Birthday of Thomas Jefferson - April 14, 2008- April 14, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "We're here tonight to commemorate the 265th birthday of Thomas Jefferson, here in a room where he once walked and in a home where he once lived. In this house, President Jefferson spread the word that liberty was the right of every individual. In this house, Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark off on the mission that helped make America a continental nation. ...With a single sentence, Thomas Jefferson changed the history of the world. After countless centuries when...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080414-6.html President Bush Discusses Iraq - April 9, 2008- April 10, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "I want to say a word to our troops and civilians in Iraq. You've performed with incredible skill under demanding circumstances. The turnaround you have made possible in Iraq is a brilliant achievement in American history. And while this war is difficult, it is not endless. And we expect that, as conditions on the ground continue to improve, they will permit us to continue the policy of return on success. The day will come when Iraq is a capable partner of the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080410-2.html President Bush Meets with Senior Minister Goh of Singapore - April 9, 2008- April 9, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "We spent a lot of time talking about the neighborhood. But before I get to a couple of countries in the neighborhood, I do want to say, one, how much I appreciate your firm stance against extremists and radicals who use the tactics of murder and intimidation to advance their ideologies. Singapore is a very strong ally in the war against the extremists."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080409-4.html President Bush Signs H.R. 1593, the Second Chance Act of 2007 - April 9, 2008- April 9, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "I'm about to sign a piece of legislation that will help give prisoners across America a second chance for a better life. This bill is going to support the caring men and women who help America's prisoners find renewal and hope."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080409-2.html President and Mrs. Bush Participate in Commemorative Tree Planting - April 9, 2008- April 9, 2008 MRS. BUSH: "We are replacing the Scarlet Oak that fell earlier -- actually, I think it was before Christmas, that was planted by Benjamin Harrison, I think in 1898, I believe, is when it was planted. And so now we're replacing it. And we've invited descendants of Benjamin Harrison to come help us plant it. So we see all the family members over here, and three -- two great-great-grandsons, and one great-grandson of Benjamin Harrison who are here with us."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080409.html President Bush Meets with Afghanistan Provincial Governors - April 8, 2008- April 8, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "I just had a fascinating opportunity to discuss Afghanistan with eight governors. I started off the meeting by telling them I was a governor once. And... they were then telling me their stories, their concerns. First of all, they universally thanked the American people for standing with them as this new democracy takes hold."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080408-4.html President Bush Attends Medal of Honor Ceremony for Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor, U.S. Navy - April 8, 2008- April 8, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "The Medal of Honor is America's highest decoration for military valor. Over the years, many who have received the medal have given their lives in the action that earned it. The name of Petty Officer Michael Anthony Monsoor will now be among them. In September 2006, Michael laid down his life for his brothers in arms. Today, we remember the life of this faithful Navy SEAL. And on behalf of a grateful nation, we will present Michael Monsoor's family with the Medal.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080408-3.html President Bush Welcomes 2007 NCAA Football Champion Louisiana State University Tigers to the White House - April 7, 2008- April 7, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "Winning requires very strong leadership -- that's what it takes. After eight years of welcoming national champs there's always one common denominator, and that is it requires a strong leader to motivate people toward a common goal. And that's exactly what you have in Coach Les Miles. ...I appreciate you understanding that once you're a champ on the field, means you have a responsibility to be a champ off the field, as well."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080407-11.html |