Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Arrives in Israel, Welcomed by President Peres and Prime Minister Olmert - May 14, 2008- May 14, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Our two nations both faced great challenges when they were founded, and our two nations have both relied on the same principles to help us succeed. We've built strong democracies to protect the freedoms given to us by an Almighty God. We've welcomed immigrants, who have helped us thrive. We've built prosperous economies by rewarding innovation and risk-taking and trade. And we've built an enduring alliance to confront terrorists and tyrants."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080514-1.html President Bush Meets with Israeli President Peres - May 14, 2008- May 14, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "So I'm really looking forward to my time here. I want to thank you for giving me a chance to speak to the Knesset. I hear it's quite an experience. It'll be a huge honor to represent my country for your 60th birthday. In the meantime we will continue to work toward a vision of -- where people who are just reasonable and want a chance to live in peace with Israel have that opportunity, and at the same time speak clearly about the forces of terror who murder...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080514-2.html President Bush Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Olmert - May 14, 2008- May 14, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "I'm honored to be representing our country here for the 60th anniversary of the existence of the state of Israel. It's just a great honor, and it's a chance for me to express the enduring friendship of the American people with the Israeli people. It's also an interesting time to come because, you know, here we are in the heart of a thriving democracy and yet that democracy, as are other democracies, are being challenged by extremists and terrorists -- people...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080514-4.html Statement by the President Upon Departure from Crawford, Texas - May 11, 2008- May 12, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "Laura and I want to wish everybody a happy Mother's Day. It's just a special day to give thanks to our Moms; appreciate the hard work that Moms do. And I understand that for some, however, Mother's Day is a sad day for those who lost their lives in Oklahoma and Missouri and Georgia because of the tornadoes, are wondering whether or not tomorrow will be a bright and hopeful day. We send our prayers to those who lost their lives, the families of those who lost...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080511.html President Bush Meets with House Republican Conference - May 7, 2008- May 7, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "I just met with the Republican Caucus from the House and I want to share some thoughts with you. First of all, we are committed to a good housing bill that will help folks stay in their house, as opposed to a housing bill that will reward speculators and lenders. There's a House alternative that will do the right thing for the American people when it comes to housing. I will veto the bill that's moving through the House today if it makes it to my desk, and I...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080507.html President Bush Attends Council of the Americas - May 7, 2008- May 7, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "The ties between the people of the United States and the people of Latin America are important to our country. They're important to our prosperity, and they're important to the national security interest of the country. We share a deep bond, a bond between friends and a bond between neighbors. And because of this bond, the United States will, and must, remain committed to making sure that Latin America is a place of opportunity, a place of hope, a place of...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080507-4.html President Bush Signs H.R. 4286, Congressional Gold Medal: Daw Aung San Suu Kyi - May 6, 2008- May 6, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "I just signed a bill passed by the leaders of the Senate and House who have joined me to honor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi with the Congressional Gold Medal. This is a fitting tribute to a courageous woman who speaks for freedom for all the people of Burma, and who speaks in such a way that she's a powerful voice in contrast to the junta that currently rules the country."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080506-1.html President Bush Commemorates Military Spouse Day - May 6, 2008- May 6, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "Twenty-four years ago, President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation recognizing Military Spouses Day. And my own judgment is, is that we need to recognize military spouses every day. But this is the time of year that we honor the wives and husbands who support our men and women in uniform. And today, it's my honor to welcome you here to the White House. I can't think of a better place in which to say thanks. Whether you're signed up for military life at the...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080506-3.html President Bush Meets with President Torrijos of Panama - May 6, 2008- May 6, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "It's been my pleasure to welcome my friend, the President of Panama. Mr. President, welcome back. It's good to see you, sir. I can't thank you enough for your friendship and your leadership. Under your leadership, relations between the United States and Panama are strong and healthy and vibrant."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080506-7.html President Bush Honors Cinco de Mayo - May 5, 2008- May 5, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "In America we deeply value the culture and the contribution of Mexican Americans. The United States is a richer place, a more vibrant place because people who have -- claim Mexican heritage now are called United States citizens. And today we honor those Mexican Americans who live in America and we consider ourselves fortunate to have Mexico as a friend and a neighbor."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/05/20080505-10.html |