Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents back issues from July 2007:
Notice--continuation of the national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 22, 2007 On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, I declared a national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national ...
Message to the Congress on continuation of the National Emergency with respect to the Western Balkans.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 22, 2007 To the Congress of the United States: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in ...
The President's radio address.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(George W. Bush)(Broadcast transcript)(Speech)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 23, 2007 Good morning. This week, Senate leaders introduced revised legislation on comprehensive immigration reform. I thank leaders from both parties for their bipartisan effort to fix our immigration system so it can meet the needs of our Nation in the 21st century. ...
Remarks following discussions with President Toomas Ilves of Estonia.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Speech)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 25, 2007 President Bush. We'll make statements only today. Mr. President, welcome. It is a high honor to welcome President lives to the Oval Office. He is the President of a country which has emerged from some really dark days. And having been in Estonia, I can ...
Remarks to the 2007 Presidential Scholars.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Speech)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 25, 2007 Welcome to the White House. It's a neat occasion to be able to welcome the 2007 Presidential Scholars. We're glad you're here. I congratulate you on the fine honor, and of course, we wish you all the very best. The Presidential Scholars program started ...
Statement on the approval of Robert B. Zoellick as President of the World Bank.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 25, 2007 I welcome the action by the Executive Board of the World Bank to unanimously approve Robert Zoellick as President of the World Bank. Bob Zoellick is a dynamic leader who is deeply committed to the mission of the World Bank in helping struggling ...
Statement on the Supreme Court decision on the Faith-Based and Community Initiative.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 25, 2007 Today's Supreme Court decision marks a substantial victory for efforts by Americans to more effectively aid our neighbors in need of help. The Faith-Based and Community Initiative can remain focused on strengthening America's armies of compassion and expanding ...
Remarks during a briefing on immigration reform.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Speech)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 26, 2007 Thank you all. Please be seated. Thanks for coming. Thanks for working on an immigration bill that's important for this country. I appreciate your efforts, and I appreciate your time. I do want to thank Secretary Gutierrez and Secretary Chertoff for ...
Memorandum on Assignment of Functions under Section 1035 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 26, 2007 Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense Subject: Assignment of Functions Under Section 1035 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 By the authority vested in me as President by the ...
Remarks at a rededication ceremony at the Islamic Center of Washington.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 27, 2007 The President. Imam, thank you very much. Thank you for inviting me. I bring my personal respect to you, sir. Imam Abdullah Khouj, Thank you, sir. The President, And I appreciate your friendship. I do want to thank the governors of the Islamic Center. I ...
Remarks following a discussion on health care.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 27, 2007 Good afternoon. Thank you all for being here. I just finished a really interesting and good discussion with a group of distinguished health care experts. I appreciate you all taking your time. Mr. Secretary, thank you for being here as well. These men ...
Remarks at opening day of 2007 White House tee-ball.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 27, 2007 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to opening day right here on the South Lawn of the White House. Jonas Brothers, thank you guys. It's good to see you. Proud you're here. As usual, you did a fantastic job with the national anthem Just give them a hand. I'm ...
Statement on the appointment of Tony Blair as quartet representative in the Middle East.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 27, 2007 Earlier today I spoke with Prime Minister Blair. It has been my pleasure to work with Tony Blair over the last 6 1/2 years. He is not only a friend but is also a visionary leader who has prepared his country to face challenges and opportunities over the horizon ....
Remarks on the nomination of Admiral Michael G. Mullen to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and General James E. Cartwright to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 28, 2007 The President. Good morning. Thank you all for coming. Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I am sending to the United States Senate my nomination of Admiral Mike Mullen to be America's next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and I'm sending my nomination ...
Remarks at the Naval War College and a question-and-answer session in Newport, Rhode Island.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 28, 2007 The President. Thank you all. Please be seated. Thanks for the warm welcome. Thanks, Governor; appreciate you--go find a nice seat. [Laughter] I am really pleased to be among the best and brightest of the United States military. I am pleased to be with many here ...
Remarks on the Senate's failure to pass immigration reform legislation in Newport.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 28, 2007 I thank the Members of the Senate and members of my administration who worked so hard on the border security and immigration reform bill. I'm sorry the Senate was unable to reach agreement on the bill this morning. Legal immigration is one of the top ...
Statement on the removal of the bald eagle from the list of endangered species.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007 ... June 28, 2007 I am pleased that the bald eagle--our Nation's symbol for more than 225 years and an image of inspiration and freedom to all Americans--is now being removed from the list of endangered species. Forty years ago, only 400 nesting pairs were living. Today, ...
Proclamation 8157--to modify duty-free treatment under the generalized system of preferences, take certain actions under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and for other purposes.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "1974 Act")(19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)), beneficiary developing countries, except those designated as ...
Memorandum on assignment of reporting function.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 Memorandum for the Director of the Office of Personnel Management Subject: Assignment of Reporting Function By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, ...
Proclamation 8158--suspension of entry as immigrants and nonimmigrants of persons responsible for policies and actions that threaten Lebanon's sovereignty and democracy.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Executive order)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In order to foster democratic institutions in Lebanon, to help the Lebanese people preserve their sovereignty and achieve their aspirations for democracy and regional stability, ...
Executive Order 13437--waiver under the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to Turkmenistan.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Executive order)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 402(c)(2) and (d) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the "Act")(19 U.S.C. 2432(c)(2) and (d)), and having made the report to the ...
Presidential determination under section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974--Turkmenistan.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 Presidential Determination No. 2007-24 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination Under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974--Turkmenistan Pursuant to section 402(e)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 ...
Letter to congressional leaders transmitting a waiver on the extension of normal trade relations status for Turkmenistan.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I hereby transmit the document referred to in subsection 402(c)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, with respect to a waiver of the application of subsections 402(a) and (b) of that Act to Turkmenistan. ...
Presidential determination to waive military coup-related provision of the foreign operations, export financing, and related programs Appropriations Act, 2006, as carried forward under the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, with respect to Pakistan.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 Presidential Determination No. 2007-23 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination to Waive Military Coup-Related Provision of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, as ...
Message on the observance of Independence Day, 2007.(Week Ending Friday, June 29, 2007)(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 29, 2007 I send greetings to Americans everywhere celebrating Independence Day. Two hundred thirty-one years ago, 56 brave men signed their names to a bold creed of freedom that set the course of our Nation and changed the history of the world. On this ...
Digest of other White House announcements.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this issue. June 23 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. ...
Nominations submitted to the Senate.(List)
Jul 02, 2007 ... The following list does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service officers. Submitted June 25 Jim Nussle, of Iowa, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, vice ...
Checklist of White House press releases.(Brief article)(List)
Jul 02, 2007 ... The following list contains releases of the Office of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as items nor covered by entries in the Digest of Other White House Announcements. Released June 25 Transcript of a press briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino ...
Notice-Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 22, 2007 On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, I declared a national emergency with respect to the Western Balkans pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and ...
Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western Balkans
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 22, 2007 To the Congress of the United States: Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal ...
The President's Radio Address
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 23, 2007 Good morning. This week, Senate leaders introduced revised legislation on comprehensive immigration reform. I thank leaders from both parties for their bipartisan effort to fix our immigration system so it can meet the needs of our Nation in the 21st century. As the ...
Remarks Following Discussions With President Toomas Ilves of Estonia
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 25, 2007 President Bush. We'll make statements only today. Mr. President, welcome. It is a high honor to welcome President Ilves to the Oval Office. He is the President of a country which has emerged from some really dark days. And having been in Estonia, I can report to my ...
Remarks to the 2007 Presidential Scholars
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 25, 2007 Welcome to the White House. It's a neat occasion to be able to welcome the 2007 Presidential Scholars. We're glad you're here. I congratulate you on the fine honor, and of course, we wish you all the very best. The Presidential Scholars program started in 1964. I ...
Statement on the Approval of Robert B. Zoellick as President of the World Bank
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 25, 2007 I welcome the action by the Executive Board of the World Bank to unanimously approve Robert Zoellick as President of the World Bank. Bob Zoellick is a dynamic leader who is deeply committed to the mission of the World Bank in helping struggling ...
Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on the Faith-Based and Community Initiative
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 25, 2007 Today's Supreme Court decision marks a substantial victory for efforts by Americans to more effectively aid our neighbors in need of help. The Faith-Based and Community Initiative can remain focused on strengthening America's armies of compassion and expanding their good ...
Remarks During a Briefing on Immigration Reform
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 26, 2007 Thank you all. Please be seated. Thanks for coming. Thanks for working on an immigration bill that's important for this country. I appreciate your efforts, and I appreciate your time. I do want to thank Secretary Gutierrez and Secretary Chertoff for their hard work ....
Memorandum on Assignment of Functions Under Section 1035 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 26, 2007 Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense Subject: Assignment of Functions Under Section 1035 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution ...
Remarks at a Rededication Ceremony at the Islamic Center of Washington
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 27, 2007 The President. Imam, thank you very much. Thank you for inviting me. I bring my personal respect to you, sir. Imam Abdullah Khouj. Thank you, sir. The President. And I appreciate your friendship. I do want to thank the governors of the Islamic Center. I ...
Remarks Following a Discussion on Health Care
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 27, 2007 Good afternoon. Thank you all for being here. I just finished a really interesting and good discussion with a group of distinguished health care experts. I appreciate you all taking your time. Mr. Secretary, thank you for being here as well. These men and women have ...
Remarks at Opening Day of 2007 White House Tee-Ball
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 27, 2007 Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to opening day right here on the South Lawn of the White House. Jonas Brothers, thank you guys. It's good to see you. Proud you're here. As usual, you did a fantastic job with the national anthem. Just give them a hand. I'm proud to be ...
Statement on the Appointment of Tony Blair as Quartet Representative in the Middle East
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 27, 2007 Earlier today I spoke with Prime Minister Blair. It has been my pleasure to work with Tony Blair over the last 6½ years. He is not only a friend but is also a visionary leader who has prepared his country to face challenges and opportunities over the horizon. Tony is a man ...
Remarks on the Nomination of Admiral Michael G. Mullen To Be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and General James E. Cartwright To Be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 The President. Good morning. Thank you all for coming. Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I am sending to the United States Senate my nomination of Admiral Mike Mullen to be America's next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and I'm sending my nomination of General ...
Remarks at the Naval War College and a Question-and-Answer Session in Newport, Rhode Island
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 The President. Thank you all. Please be seated. Thanks for the warm welcome. Thanks, Governor; appreciate you-go find a nice seat. [Laughter] I am really pleased to be among the best and brightest of the United States military. I am pleased to be with many here who ...
Remarks on the Senate's Failure to Pass Immigration Reform Legislation in Newport
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 I thank the Members of the Senate and members of my administration who worked so hard on the border security and immigration reform bill. I'm sorry the Senate was unable to reach agreement on the bill this morning. Legal immigration is one of the top concerns of the ...
Statement on the Removal of the Bald Eagle From the List of Endangered Species
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 I am pleased that the bald eagle-our Nation's symbol for more than 225 years and an image of inspiration and freedom to all Americans-is now being removed from the list of endangered species. Forty years ago, only 400 nesting pairs were living. Today, nearly 10,000 ...
Proclamation 8157-To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences, Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, and for Other Purposes
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation 1. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the ''1974 Act'')(19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(A)), beneficiary developing countries, except those designated as least-developed ...
Memorandum on Assignment of Reporting Function
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 Memorandum for the Director of the Office of Personnel Management Subject: Assignment of Reporting Function By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States ...
Proclamation 8158-Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies and Actions That Threaten Lebanon's Sovereignty and Democracy
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation In order to foster democratic institutions in Lebanon, to help the Lebanese people preserve their sovereignty and achieve their aspirations for democracy and regional stability, and to end the ...
Executive Order 13437-Waiver Under the Trade Act of 1974 With Respect to Turkmenistan
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including sections 402(c)(2) and (d) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the ''Act'')(19 U.S.C. 2432(c)(2) and (d)), and having made the report to the Congress set ...
Presidential Determination Under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974-Turkmenistan
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 Presidential Determination No. 2007-24 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination Under Section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974-Turkmenistan Pursuant to section 402(c)(2)(A) of the Trade Act of 1974 (Public Law ...
Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Waiver on the Extension of Normal Trade Relations Status for Turkmenistan
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I hereby transmit the document referred to in subsection 402(c)(2) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, with respect to a waiver of the application of subsections 402(a) and (b) of that Act to Turkmenistan. I report ...
Presidential Determination To Waive Military Coup-Related Provision of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, as Carried Forward Under the Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2007, With Respect to Pakistan
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 Presidential Determination No. 2007-23 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Subject: Presidential Determination to Waive Military Coup-Related Provision of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006, as carried ...
Message on the Observance of Independence Day, 2007
Jul 02, 2007; ... June 29, 2007 I send greetings to Americans everywhere celebrating Independence Day. Two hundred thirty-one years ago, 56 brave men signed their names to a bold creed of freedom that set the course of our Nation and changed the history of the world. On this anniversary, we ...
Digest of Other White House Announcements
Jul 02, 2007; ... The following list includes the President's public schedule and other items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary and not included elsewhere in this issue. June 23 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. June 24 In ...
Nominations Submitted to the Senate
Jul 02, 2007; ... The following list does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of Foreign Service officers. Submitted June 25 Jim Nussle, of Iowa, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget, vice Robert ...
Checklist of White House Press Releases
Jul 02, 2007; ... The following list contains releases of the Office of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as items nor covered by entries in the Digest of Other White House Announcements. Released June 25 Transcript of a press briefing by Deputy Press Secretary Dana ...
Executive Order 13436-Further Amending Executive Order 13381, as Amended To Extend its Duration by One Year
Jul 09, 2007; ... June 28, 2007 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to extend by 1 year the duration of Executive Order 13381 of June 27, 2005 (Strengthening Processes Relating to Determining Eligibility for Access to ...
The President's Radio Address
Jul 09, 2007; ... June 30, 2007 Good morning. Next week, Americans will gather with friends and family to celebrate the Fourth of July. I look forward to spending this Independence Day in Martinsburg, West Virginia, with the men and women of the West Virginia Air National Guard. On the Fourth of ...
Statement on Modifications to the Visa Waiver Program
Jul 09, 2007; ... June 30, 2007 Last November, I announced my intention to seek modifications to our Visa Waiver Program that would offer our closest partners in Central and Eastern Europe as well as others, such as the Republic of Korea, an accelerated process for admission to the program as we ...
Statement on the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Jul 09, 2007; ... June 30, 2007 I am pleased that United States Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab and Republic of Korea Trade Minister Kim Hyun-chong today signed the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement. This agreement will generate export opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, ...
Exchange With Reporters in Kennebunkport, Maine
Jul 09, 2007; ... July 1, 2007 President Bush. Welcome. Is everybody having a nice day here? Q. Yes. The lobsters are good. President Bush. They are good. Visit of President Vladimir Putin of Russia Q. Sir, are you going to take him fishing? President Bush. We might ...
Remarks Following Discussions With President Vladimir Putin of Russia and an Exchange With Reporters in Kennebunkport
Jul 09, 2007; ... July 2, 2007 President Bush. I wanted to congratulate the President for being the only person that caught a fish. It was a fine catch. Secondly, I welcome you to my family home. And we had a good, casual discussion on a variety of issues. You know, through the course of our ...
Statement on Granting Executive Clemency to I. Lewis Libby
Jul 09, 2007; ... July 2, 2007 The United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit today rejected Lewis Libby's request to remain free on bail while pursuing his appeals for the serious convictions of perjury and obstruction of justice. As a result, Mr. Libby will be required to turn himself over to the ...
Proclamation 8159-Grant of Executive Clemency
Jul 09, 2007; ... July 2, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Whereas Lewis Libby was convicted in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in the case United States v. Libby, Crim. No. 05-394 (RBW), for which a sentence of 30 months' ...
Remarks Following a Visit With Wounded Troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and an Exchange With Reporters
Jul 09, 2007; ... July 3, 2007 The President. Thank you very much. General, thank you very much for your hospitality. It's a true honor to come to Walter Reed to be able to see the docs and nurses, the physical therapists who are working with our wounded soldiers. The care here is remarkable. There has ...