Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Meets with the Secretary of the Treasury - May 19, 2008- May 19, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "Secretary Paulson, thanks for coming. And I just got back from the Middle East, and the Secretary came over to talk about the economy and how he sees it. And we're working through tough times, and I appreciate the leadership you're providing."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080519.html President Bush Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Gilani - May 18, 2008- May 18, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for coming. It's the first time we've had a chance to visit, and I appreciate the very candid discussion we had. I appreciate the fact that you're committed to working to make sure that relations between the United States and Pakistan are strong and vibrant and productive."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080518.html President Bush Meets with Vice President Abd Al-Mahdi of Iraq - May 18, 2008- May 18, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "I just had a discussion with the Vice President, the Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, of the sovereign nation of Iraq. And I told them that I'm impressed by the progress that's taking place, the security progress. We talked about Basra and the success of the Iraqi government in Basra in dealing with Shia extremists."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080518-1.html President Bush Attends World Economic Forum - May 18, 2008- May 18, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "From Cairo, Riyadh, Baghdad to Beirut, people will live in free and independent societies, where a desire for peace is reinforced by ties of diplomacy and tourism and trade. Iran and Syria will be peaceful nations, where today's oppression is a distant memory and people are free to speak their minds and develop their talents. Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Hamas will be defeated, as Muslims across the region recognize the emptiness of the terrorists' vision and the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080518-6.html President Bush Meets with President Karzai of Afghanistan - May 17, 2008- May 17, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "President Karzai and I have had a lot of meetings together, and this was a very upbeat meeting, and I want to thank you for coming. I appreciate your courage. Appreciate you taking on a very tough assignment -- which is helping your young democracy survive amidst the threats from the radicals and extremists."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080517-3.html President Bush Meets with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority - May 17, 2008- May 17, 2008 President Bush on Saturday said, "The President and his team are committed to peace. They stand squarely against those who use violence to stop the peace process. And for that I admire you and your team, Mr. President, and I commit to you once again that our government will help achieve a dream, a dream that you have -- and the truth of the matter is, a dream that the Israelis have, which is two states living side by side in peace."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080517-5.html President Bush Participates in Roundtable with Israeli Youth - May 16, 2008- May 16, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "What's on my mind is peace. I hope some day that everybody will be able to co-exist and respect each other's religions and work together for harmony. I believe it's possible. And I know it's going to happen when young people put... their minds together and say, listen, let's make this work."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080516-11.html President Bush Addresses Members of the Knesset - May 15, 2008- May 15, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "Over the past six decades, the Jewish people have established a state that would make that humble rabbi proud. You have raised a modern society in the Promised Land, a light unto the nations that preserves the legacy of Abraham and Isaac and Jacob. And you have built a mighty democracy that will endure forever and can always count on the United States of America to be at your side."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080515-1.html President Bush Honors 60th Anniversary of the State of Israel - May 15, 2008- May 15, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "Thanks for honoring a great nation and a worthy friendship. I'm proud to be here on Israeli soil as the President of the United States of America. I'm proud to carry our banner of liberty around the world. And I'm proud to proclaim our deep desire for peace."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080515-4.html President Bush Visits Jerusalem - May 14, 2008- May 14, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "With every passing year, the bonds of friendship between America and Israel have grown stronger. America stands for peace, and so does Israel. And as we stand in peace, we must understand the realities of the world in which we live. We must be steadfast, and we must be strong in the face of those who murder the innocent to achieve their objectives. And in the long run, we share a powerful belief in a powerful weapon against the terrorists. We believe that the..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080514-5.html |