Presidential Speeches & RemarksPresident George W. Bush's featured speeches and remarks.President Bush Meets with Economic Team - July 11, 2008- July 11, 2008 President Bush on Friday said, "I want to thank you all very much for your briefing. These are tough economic times for the American citizens. There is a way forward to help relieve some of the pressure on their pocketbooks. And I'm looking forward to seeing -- watching this Congress respond in a positive way."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080711-4.html President Bush Signs H.R. 6304, FISA Amendments Act of 2008 - July 10, 2008- July 10, 2008 President Bush on Thursday said, "Today I'm pleased to sign landmark legislation that is vital to the security of our people. The bill will allow our intelligence professionals to quickly and effectively monitor the communications of terrorists abroad while respecting the liberties of Americans here at home. The bill I sign today will help us meet our most solemn responsibility: to stop new attacks and to protect our people."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080710-2.html President Bush Discusses G8 Summit and MEM Leaders Meeting - July 9, 2008- July 9, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Our goal was to make progress in five key areas: confronting climate change, reinforcing our commitment to a successful Doha agreement, fighting disease in Africa, ensuring that the G8 nations are accountable for their commitments, and addressing the challenges of high food and energy prices. I'm pleased to report that we've had significant success in all of them."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080709-4.html President Bush Pleased by Passage of FISA Reform Legislation - July 9, 2008- July 9, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Today the United States Congress passed a vital piece of legislation that will make it easier for this administration and future administrations to protect the American people. This vital intelligence bill will allow our national security professionals to quickly and effectively monitor the plans of terrorists outside the United States, while respecting the liberties of the American people."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080709-7.html President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Singh of India at G8 Summit - July 9, 2008- July 9, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "Prime Minister Singh and I just had a typical conversation among friends. We talked about common opportunities, world problems, and we did it in a spirit of respect -- and it was easy for me to do because I respect the Prime Minister a lot. I also respect India a lot, and I think it's very important that the United States continues to work with our friends to develop not only a new strategic relationship, but a relationship that addresses some of the world's...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080709.html President Bush Meets with President Hu Jintao of the People's Republic of China - July 9, 2008- July 9, 2008 President Bush on Wednesday said, "Mr. President, thank you very much for your time. We -- you and I have had a lot of meetings together, and I always appreciate the candid discussions on a variety of issues."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080709-2.html President Bush Meets with Chancellor Merkel of Germany at G8 Summit - July 8, 2008- July 8, 2008 President Bush on Tuesday said, "Madam Chancellor, thank you for yet another visit. I value your friendship. I value your advice. We talked about a lot of common problems, and a lot of common opportunities. We talked about the G8. We talked about the need to work -- continue to work together on Iran. Angela Merkel is a constructive force for good. And I appreciate your time. Thank you."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080708.html President Bush and President Kikwete of Tanzania Discuss G8 Working Session with Africa Outreach Representatives - July 7, 2008- July 7, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "I'm really pleased to be standing with a really good friend of the American people and a great leader in Africa, President Kikwete of Tanzania. I just -- first of all, I'd like to announce that he's coming to visit in late August. I'm really looking forward to having you to the White House; looking forward to giving you a good dinner. And we'll have a good visit."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080707-2.html President Bush Meets with President Medvedev of Russia at G8 Summit - July 7, 2008- July 7, 2008 President Bush on Monday said, "I want to thank the President for a good, meaningful discussion. It's the first time Dmitriy and I met since he has become President of his big country, and we had a good discussion. We talked about Iran; we talked about a variety of issues. And while there's some areas of disagreement, there's also areas where I know we can work together for the common good."http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080707.html President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with Prime Minister Fukuda of Japan - July 6, 2008- July 6, 2008 President Bush on Sunday said, "We discussed a variety of subjects, starting with... our work together to make sure the Korean Peninsula, all the Korean Peninsula, is free of nuclear weapons. I am fully aware of the sensitivity of the issue here in your country. I am aware that people want to make sure that the abduction issue is not ignored, and that there are suspicions about whether or not the North Koreans will be fully forthcoming. I view this process as a multi-step process that requires..http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080706.html |