Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush meets with President Sejdiu and Prime Minister Thaci of the Republic of Kosovo - July 21, 2008- July 21, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "It has been an honor to welcome the President and Prime Minister of an independent Kosovo to the Oval Office. I'm proud you all are here. I welcome you. I'm a strong supporter of Kosovo's independence. I'm against any partition of Kosovo. I believe strongly that the United Nations mission must be transferred to the EU as quickly as possible. I want to thank you very much for your support of minority rights, the full implementation of the Ahtisaari plan."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080721-3.html President Bush Holds Social Dinner in Honor of United States Past and Present Olympians - July 21, 2008- July 21, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "In a few weeks, the athletes here and others will participate in one of the greatest traditions in the world of sports. You're going to travel halfway around the globe, you'll step onto the field of competition, and you will represent the United States of America at the 2008 Olympics. And we're really excited. And not only are we excited, but people who have worn the USA uniform before are excited with you. And we welcome all the previous Olympians who are with...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080721-9.html Statement by the President on Pete Olson - July 18, 2008- July 18, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: It sure is good to be back in Houston, Texas. I am -- I've come back to help Pete Olson win the congressional seat in the 22nd congressional district. I'm proud to support him. He's a Rice University graduate; he went to the University of Texas Law School; Navy fighter pilot; proud father, loyal husband and a smart guy.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080718-5.html President Bush Participates in Tour of California Wildfires - July 17, 2008- July 17, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "It's been my honor to travel with the Governor and the Senator and Forest Service folks and fire folks here in California to see the fires. Couple of things I'd like to reflect on and then I'll ask the Governor to say a couple of words. One, I always come to make sure that the federal government is coordinating closely with the state government. I know Governor Schwarzenegger well enough to tell you that if we weren't, he'd let me know. And I want to thank...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080717-8.html President Bush Attends All-Star Tee Ball Game on the South Lawn - July 16, 2008- July 16, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to this historic occasion. The Commissioner and I -- that would be Frank Robinson... welcome you for the first All-Star game here on the South Lawn of the White House. We've got 50 players from 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, who have come to show off their great baseball skills. And we're excited you're here. We welcome you, we welcome your families."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080716-12.html President Bush Meets with President Compaore of Burkina Faso - July 16, 2008- July 16, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "I first started my conversation with the President by complimenting him on his leadership in the United Nations and in the region. You've been a constructive force for peace and stability."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080716-2.html Press Conference by the President - July 15, 2008- July 15, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "The bottom line is this: We're going through a tough time, but our economy has continued growing, consumers are spending, businesses are investing, exports continue increasing, and American productivity remains strong. We can have confidence in the long-term foundation of our economy, and I believe we will come through this challenge stronger than ever before."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080715-1.html President Bush Honors the 10th Anniversary of the International Religious Freedom Act - July 14, 2008- July 14, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "This legislation that we commemorate today builds on a tradition that defined our nation. After all, when the Founding Fathers adopted the Bill of Rights, the very first liberty they enshrined was the freedom of religion. They recognized that the most basic freedom a man can have is the right to worship his own God as he sees fit. Today we are blessed to live in a country where that freedom is respected."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080714-1.html President Bush Discusses Outer Continental Shelf Exploration - July 14, 2008- July 14, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "The time for action is now. This is a difficult period for millions of American families. Every extra dollar they have to spend because of high gas prices is one dollar less they can use to put food on the table or send a child to school. And they are rightly angered by Congress' failure to enact common-sense solutions. Today, I've taken every step within my power to allow offshore exploration of the OCS. All that remains is for the Democratic leaders in Congress.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080714-4.html President Bush Saddened by Death of Tony Snow, Sends Condolences to Snow Family - July 13, 2008- July 13, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "And our thoughts are with Jill and the three children now as they deal with their grief. We went to church this morning at Camp David and I prayed for Jill and the family, that they would have -- find comfort and strength during this tough time for them. And I just hope they understand that Tony was loved here in the White House, and a lot of those who, you know, got to know him really do care about Jill and the kids."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080713-1.html |