Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents back issues from December 2007:
The President's Radio Address
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 24, 2007 Good morning. This week, our Nation celebrated Thanksgiving. American families and friends gathered together to express gratitude for all that we have been given. We give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy. We give thanks for the loved ones who enrich our lives. And we ...
Statement on the Annapolis Conference
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 25, 2007 I am pleased to welcome Prime Minister Olmert, President Abbas, and representatives of more than 40 countries to the United States for the November 27 Annapolis conference. The broad attendance at this conference by regional states and other key international ...
Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 26, 2007 President Bush. Mr. Prime Minister, welcome. It's an honor to have you back in the Oval Office. Thanks for coming to the Annapolis conference. I'm looking forward to continuing our serious dialog with you and the President of the Palestinian Authority to see whether or ...
Remarks Prior to a Meeting With President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 26, 2007 President Bush. Mr. President, welcome. President Abbas. Thank you. President Bush. It's good to have you back here in the Oval Office. Thank you for coming, and thank you for working hard to implement a vision for a Palestinian state. We want to ...
Statement on the Situation in Russia
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 26, 2007 I am deeply concerned about the detention of numerous human rights activists and political leaders who participated in peaceful rallies in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Nazran this weekend. I am particularly troubled by the use of force by law ...
Remarks at a Dinner Hosted by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for Annapolis Conference Participants
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 26, 2007 Madam Secretary, thank you for your hospitality. I was wondering where my place is. [Laughter] I appreciate very much your hosting this important dinner. Prime Minister Olmert, welcome. President Abbas, Secretary-General Ban, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, ...
Remarks at the Annapolis Conference in Annapolis, Maryland
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 27, 2007 Thank you for coming. Prime Minister Olmert, President Abbas, Secretary-General Ban, former Prime Minister Blair, distinguished guests: Welcome to one of the finest institutes we have in America, the United States Naval Academy. We appreciate you joining us in what I ...
Statement on Senator Trent Lott's Decision Not To Seek Reelection
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 26, 2007 For more than three decades, Trent Lott has been an outstanding advocate in the United States Congress for the people of Mississippi. With service in the Republican leadership in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, he has skillfully advanced legislation ...
Joint Declaration by President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq: Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 26, 2007 As Iraqi leaders confirmed in their Communique signed on August 26, 2007, and endorsed by President Bush, the Governments of Iraq and the United States are committed to developing a long-term relationship of cooperation and friendship as two fully sovereign and ...
Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting an Alternative Plan for Locality Pay Increases Payable to Civilian Federal Employees
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 27, 2007 Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for locality pay increases payable to civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule (GS) and certain other pay systems in January 2008. Under title 5, United ...
Remarks Following Meetings With Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 28, 2007 Mr. Prime Minister, thank you; Mr. President- a series of successful meetings today with these leaders. Yesterday was an important day, and it was a hopeful beginning. No matter how important yesterday was, it's not nearly as important as tomorrow and the days ...
Statement on the Resignation of Allan B. Hubbard and the Appointment of Keith Hennessey as Director of the National Economic Council
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 28, 2007 As the Director of the National Economic Council, Al Hubbard has led the economic policymaking process in my administration for some of the most challenging economic issues confronting our Nation. His work has resulted in creative, sensible policies that have helped ...
Statement on the Energy Information Administration's Report
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 28, 2007 I was pleased to receive the Energy Information Administration's final report today, which includes U.S. greenhouse gas emissions for 2006. The final report shows that emissions declined 1.5 percent from the 2005 level, while our economy grew 2.9 percent. That means ...
Executive Order 13452-Establishing an Emergency Board To Investigate Disputes Between the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and Certain of Its Employees Represented by Certain Labor Organizations
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 28, 2007 Disputes exist between National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and certain of its employees represented by certain labor organizations. The labor organizations involved in these disputes are designated on the attached list, which is made a part of this ...
Remarks Following a Meeting With President Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of El Salvador
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 29, 2007 President Bush. Bienvenidos a mi amigo, el amigo de los Estados Unidos, Presidente Saca. Thanks for coming, Mr. President. We just had an extensive discussion. I first want to congratulate the President on winning a distinguished honor with the IRI award. It's a ...
Remarks Following a Briefing by Senior Department of Defense Officials in Arlington, Virginia
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 29, 2007 Good afternoon. Thanks for coming. I just finished briefings with Secretary Gates, Deputy Secretary England, Admiral Mullen, and the Joint Chiefs. We discussed the long-term needs of our military services and the importance of progressing with modernization. The ...
Statement on the Death of Former Representative Henry J. Hyde
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 29, 2007 Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of former Congressman Henry Hyde. From his service in the Navy during World War II until his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives last year, Henry Hyde led a life devoted to public service. During more than 30 ...
Proclamation 8207-World AIDS Day, 2007
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 29, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On World AIDS Day, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting and preventing HIV/AIDS in America and around the world. We also remember those who have lost their lives to this terrible disease ...
Remarks on World AIDS Day in Mount Airy, Maryland
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 30, 2007 Tomorrow is World AIDS Day, and Laura and I are honored to commemorate the occasion here at the Calvary United Methodist Church. And we're honored to commemorate the day with people who have dedicated their lives to save lives. I want to start by thanking ...
Proclamation 8208-National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2007
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 30, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Accidents related to drunk and drugged driving claim the lives of thousands of Americans every year. During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month we seek to raise awareness ...
Digest of Other White House Announcements
Dec 03, 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. November 24 In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence ...
Checklist of White House Press Releases
Dec 03, 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 November 25 Transcript of a teleconference press briefing by National Security Adviser ...
Acts Approved by the President
Dec 03, 2007; ... Approved November 30 H.R. 2089 / Public Law 110-121 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 701 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the ''Louisiana Armed Services Veterans Post Office'' H.R. 2276 / Public Law 110-122 To ...
The President's radio address.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 24, 2007 Good morning. This week, our Nation celebrated Thanksgiving. American families and friends gathered together to express gratitude for all that we have been given. We give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy. We give thanks for the loved ones who enrich our lives ....
Statement on the Annapolis conference.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)(Conference news)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 25, 2007 I am pleased to welcome Prime Minister Olmert, President Abbas, and representatives of more than 40 countries to the United States for the November 27 Annapolis conference. The broad attendance at this conference by regional states and other key international ...
Remarks prior to a meeting with prime minister Ehud Olmert of Israel.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 26, 2007 President Bush. Mr. Prime Minister, welcome. It's an honor to have you back in the Oval Office. Thanks for coming to the Annapolis conference. I'm looking forward to continuing our serious dialog with you and the President of the Palestinian Authority to see ...
Remarks prior to a meeting with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 26, 2007 President Bush. Mr. President, welcome. President Abbas. Thank you. President Bush. It's good to have you back here in the Oval Office. Thank you for coming, and thank you for working hard to implement a vision for a Palestinian state. ...
Statement on the situation in Russia.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 26, 2007 I am deeply concerned about the detention of numerous human rights activists and political leaders who participated in peaceful rallies in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, and Nazran this weekend. I am particularly troubled by the use of force by law ...
Statement on Senator Trent Lott's decision not to seek reelection.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 26, 2007 For more than three decades, Trent Lott has been an outstanding advocate in the United States Congress for the people of Mississippi. With service in the Republican leadership in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, he has skillfully advanced ...
Joint declaration by President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq: declaration of principles for a long-term relationship of cooperation and friendship between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 26, 2007 As Iraqi leaders confirmed in their Communique signed on August 26, 2007, and endorsed by President Bush, the Governments of Iraq and the United States are committed to developing a long-term relationship of cooperation and friendship as two fully sovereign and ...
Remarks at a dinner hosted by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for Annapolis conference participants.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 26, 2007 Madam Secretary, thank you for your hospitality. I was wondering where my place is. [Laughter] I appreciate very much your hosting this important dinner. Prime Minister Olmert, welcome. President Abbas, Secretary-General Ban, former Prime Minister ...
Remarks at the Annapolis conference in Annapolis, Maryland.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 27, 2007 Thank you for coming. Prime Minister Olmert, President Abbas, Secretary-General Ban, former Prime Minister Blair, distinguished guests: Welcome to one of the finest institutes we have in America, the United States Naval Academy. We appreciate you joining us in ...
Letter to congressional leaders transmitting an alternative plan for locality pay increases payable to civilian Federal employees.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 27, 2007 Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:) I am transmitting an alternative plan for locality pay increases payable to civilian Federal employees covered by the General Schedule (GS) and certain other pay systems in January 2008. Under ...
Remarks following meetings with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 28, 2007 Mr. Prime Minister, thank you; Mr. President--a series of successful meetings today with these leaders. Yesterday was an important day, and it was a hopeful beginning. No matter how important yesterday was, it's not nearly as important as tomorrow and the days ...
Statement on the resignation of Allan B. Hubbard and the appointment of Keith Hennessey as Director of the National Economic Council.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 28, 2007 As the Director of the National Economic Council, Al Hubbard has led the economic policymaking process in my administration r some of the most challenging economic issues confronting our Nation. His work has resulted in creative, sensible policies that have ...
Statement on the Energy Information Administration's report.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 28, 2007 I was pleased to receive the Energy Information Administration's final report today, which includes U.S. greenhouse gas emissions for 2006. The final report shows that emissions declined 1.5 percent from the 2005 level, while our economy grew 2.9 percent. That ...
Executive order 13452--establishing an emergency board to investigate disputes between the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and certain of its employees represented by certain labor organizations.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 28, 2007 Disputes exist between National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) and certain of its employees represented by certain labor organizations. The labor organizations involved in these disputes are designated on the attached list, which is made a part of this ...
Remarks following a meeting with President Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of El Salvador.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 29, 2007 President Bush. Bienvenidos a mi amigo, el amigo de los Estados Unidos, Presidente Saca. Thanks for coming, Mr. President. We just had an extensive discussion. I first want to congratulate the President on winning a distinguished honor with the IRI ...
Remarks following a briefing by Senior Department of Defense officials in Arlington, Virginia.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 29, 2007 Good afternoon. Thanks for coming. I just finished briefings with Secretary Gates, Deputy Secretary England, Admiral Mullen, and the Joint Chiefs. We discussed the long-term needs of our military services and the importance of progressing with modernization. ...
Statement on the death of former Representative Henry J. Hyde.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)(Brief article)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 29, 2007 Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of former Congressman Henry Hyde. From his service in the Navy during World War II until his retirement from the U.S. House of Representatives last year, Henry Hyde led a life devoted to public service. During more ...
Proclamation 8207--World AIDS Day, 2007.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 29, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On World AIDS Day, we reaffirm our commitment to fighting and preventing HIV/ AIDS in America and around the world. We also remember those who have lost their lives to this ...
Remarks on World AIDS Day in Mount Airy, Maryland.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007 ... November 30, 2007 Tomorrow is World AIDS Day, and Laura and I are honored to commemorate the occasion here at the Calvary United Methodist Church. And we're honored to commemorate the day with people who have dedicated their lives to save lives. I want to start by ...
Proclamation 8208--National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2007.(Week Ending Friday, November 30, 2007)
Dec 03, 2007; ... November 30, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Accidents related to drunk and drugged driving claim the lives of thousands of Americans every year. During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month we seek to ...
Digest of other White House announcements.(Calendar)
Dec 03, 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. November 24 In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence ...
Checklist of White House press releases.(Brief article)(List)
Dec 03, 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 November 25 Transcript of a teleconference press briefing by National Security ...
Acts approved by the President.
Dec 03, 2007 ... Approved November 30 H.R. 2089 / Public Law 110-121 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 701 Loyola Avenue in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Louisiana Armed Services Veterans Post Office" H.R. 2276 / Public Law 110-122 To ...
The President's Radio Address
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 1, 2007 Good morning. Next week, Congress returns from its Thanksgiving recess. Members are coming back to a lot of unfinished business. And the clock will be ticking because they have only a few weeks to get their work done before leaving again for Christmas. Congress ...
Remarks on Congressional Action on the Legislative Agenda
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 3, 2007 Good morning. Congress returns from its 2-week Thanksgiving break today. They have just 2 weeks to go before they leave town again. That's not really a lot of time to squeeze in nearly a year's worth of unfinished business. In fairness, Congress was not entirely ...
Remarks at the Children's Holiday Reception
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 3, 2007 Thank you all for coming. Welcome to the White House. I've got two jobs. One is to introduce you to my wife, Laura, and two is to tell you how much we admire your moms and dads, how much we appreciate their service to our country. I know it's hard when you have a ...
Remarks Following a Meeting With the U.S.-Palestinian Public-Private Partnership
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 3, 2007 It's been my honor and the honor of key members of my administration to welcome Minister Abu Daqqa here. She's the Minister of Youth for the Palestinians. I also want to welcome friends, business leaders, community activists who are committed to a publicprivate ...
Message on the Observance of Hanukkah 2007
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 3, 2007 I send greetings to all those celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights. Hanukkah commemorates a victory for freedom and the courage and faith that made it possible. More than 2,000 years ago, the land of ancient Israel was conquered, its sacred Temple was ...
Message to the Senate Transmitting a Treaty Between the United States and Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 3, 2007 To the Senate of the United States: I transmit herewith for Senate advice and consent to ratification the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Australia Concerning Defense Trade Cooperation, done at Sydney, September ...
The President's News Conference
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 4, 2007 The President. Good morning. I appreciate the fact that the United States Senate is going to take up the free trade agreement with Peru today. This agreement will level the playing field for American goods and services. It will create new opportunities for investment. It ...
Statement on Senate Approval of a Free Trade Agreement With Peru
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 4, 2007 I commend the Senate for approving the free trade agreement with Peru with strong bipartisan support. This agreement will level the playing field for American exporters and investors and will expand an important market in this hemisphere for U.S. goods and services, ...
Proclamation 8209-National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2007
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 4, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On December 7, 1941, our Nation was viciously attacked at Pearl Harbor, America's Pacific Fleet was battered and broken, and more than 2,400 American lives were lost. On National Pearl Harbor ...
Remarks on Arrival in Omaha, Nebraska
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 5, 2007 Good morning. I'm pleased to be back in Nebraska. I do want to say a couple of words about Iran before I talk about my friend Mike Johanns. On the way out here, I spoke with my team, who gave me a report on conversations that the Secretary of State and our ...
Remarks Following a Meeting on Health Care and an Exchange With Reporters in Omaha
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 5, 2007 The President. It is a joy to be here at the OneWorld Community Health Center in Omaha. I want to thank Andrea and Dr. McVea for the tour. I say it's a joy because the spirit here, the spirit of community, the desire to help people who are less fortunate is ...
Remarks Following a Meeting With Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso R. Jackson
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 6, 2007 Good afternoon. Before turning to the situation in the housing market, I send my sympathy to the families of those murdered in Omaha, Nebraska, yesterday. I was in Omaha just before the shooting took place, and I know what a difficult day it is for that fine community ....
Remarks on Lighting the National Christmas Tree
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 6, 2007 Mr. Secretary, thank you for that kind introduction, and thank you all for joining us. Laura and I are pleased to welcome you on this joyous occasion. As the Secretary said, in a few moments, we will light the National Christmas Tree. And as he also said, this is a ...
Proclamation 8210-Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 2007
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 6, 2007 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Americans value deeply our ability to speak, assemble, and worship freely. As a Nation, we can help freedom-loving people everywhere build a world in which these rights are honored and ...
Executive Order 13453-Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on Monday, December 24, 2007
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 6, 2007 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. All executive branch departments and agencies of the Federal Government shall be closed and their employees ...
Remarks Following a Meeting With First Minister Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness of Northern Ireland
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 7, 2007 President Bush. One of the great experiences for me during my Presidency is to witness historic occasions, and I'm witnessing such an occasion with the arrival of Reverend Paisley and Mr. Martin McGuinness here to the White House. These two men are-have dedicated ...
The President's Radio Address
Dec 10, 2007; ... December 7, 2007 Good morning. Today I'm going to talk to you about some important policies affecting taxpayers and homeowners this holiday season. On Thursday, the United States Senate passed a bill to fix the Alternative Minimum Tax, or AMT. The AMT was designed to ensure that the ...
Digest of Other White House Announcements
Dec 10, 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. December 1 In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. December ...
Nominations Submitted to the Senate
Dec 10, 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 December 3 * Jonathan Steven Adelstein, of South Dakota, to be a member of the Federal ...