Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Meets with Small and Mid-Size Business Owners to Discuss Economic Stimulus Package - April 7, 2008- April 7, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "I just had a fascinating discussion with fellow citizens who happen to be small business owners, people who run small businesses. And I'm talking about a variety of small businesses. We got a meat packer, an apple processor, we've got a grinder, a large equipment manufacturer, education man. We got a lot of folks from different backgrounds and different states, all of whom were talking about the effects of the pro-growth economic package that was passed by the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080407-6.html President Bush Discusses Colombia Free Trade Agreement - April 7, 2008- April 7, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "In a few minutes, I will sign a letter to Congress that will transmit legislation implementing the United States' free trade agreement with Colombia. This agreement will advance America's national security interests in a critical region. It will strengthen a courageous ally in our hemisphere. It will help America's economy and America's workers at a vital time. It deserves bipartisan support from the United States Congress."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080407-1.html President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Putin of Russia - April 6, 2008- April 6, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "We spent a lot of time in our relationship trying to get rid of the Cold War. It's over. It ended. And the fundamental question in this relationship is, could we work together to put the Cold War in the past And I fully recognize there are people in America and Russia that think the Cold War still exists. And sometimes that makes relations difficult. But it's very important for leaders to think strategically and not get stuck in the past, and be willing to...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080406-3.html President Bush Meets with President-Elect Dmitry Medvedev of Russia - April 6, 2008- April 6, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "Thank you for meeting with me and my delegation. And I'm looking forward to getting to know you, so we'll be able to work through common problems and find common opportunities."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080406-1.html President Bush Meets with President Putin of Russia - April 6, 2008- April 6, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "...It's going to be a very interesting meeting. This is the final meeting that we will have as Presidents of our respective countries. We have met a lot over the past years, and I've come to, you know, respect you. I respect the fact that you love your country. You've been a strong leader. You're not afraid to tell me what's on your mind. And when it's all said and done, we can shake hands."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080406.html President Bush Meets with Croatian Prime Minister Sanader - April 5, 2008- April 5, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "All in all, it's been an honor to be with you. I'm so grateful for your government and for the people of your country for welcoming me and Laura, and I look forward to future visits."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080405-2.html President Bush and President Mesic of Croatia Exchange Toasts - April 4, 2008- April 5, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "We are so proud of our relationship, Mr. President. We share common values. We believe in human rights and human dignity. We believe there's a Creator that has given every man, woman and child on the face of the Earth the great gift of freedom. We believe markets are capable of unleashing the entrepreneurial spirit of our peoples. We understand that freedom requires sacrifice."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080404-6.html President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Sanader of Croatia in Zagreb, Croatia - April 5, 2008- April 5, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "Croatia is a very different place than it was just a decade ago. The Croatian people have overcome war and hardship to build peaceful relations with your neighbors, and to build a maturing democracy in one of the most beautiful countries on the face of the Earth. (Applause.) Americans admire your courage and admire your persistence. And we look forward to welcoming you as a partner in NATO."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080405-1.html President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Popescu-Tariceanu of Romania - April 4, 2008- April 4, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "First of all, I want to congratulate the government, yourself, for hosting a very successful NATO summit. It's not easy to host as many automobiles, body guards, world leaders, hanger-oners as you did. And yet you did it, and you organized well. Everybody who came to the summit was most impressed. I really do want to thank you. And I want to thank the people of Bucharest for their patience. I apologize for the inconvenience, but I do think it was a good sign, it..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080404.html President Bush Attends North Atlantic Council Summit Meeting - April 3, 2008- April 3, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "Since the end of the Cold War, NATO has welcomed 10 liberated nations to its ranks. These countries have brought new ideas, new enthusiasm and new vigor. NATO's embrace of these new members has made Europe stronger, safer and freer. These countries have made our Alliance more relevant to the dangers we confront in the new century."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/04/20080403-3.html |