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October 30, 2007 THE PRESIDENT: Caring for our military veterans is a solemn responsibility of the federal government. It is our enduring pledge to every man and woman who puts on our nation’s uniform. And it is the daily work of the Department of Veterans Affairs. I am pleased to announce my nomination of an Army doctor and combat veteran who will be a strong new lea...
March 3, 2007 9:24 A.M. CST THE PRESIDENT: The heart of a community like Enterprise, Alabama, is the school. And today I have walked through devastation that’s hard to describe. Our thoughts, of course, go out to the students who perished. We thank God for the hundreds who lived. I want the folks of Enterprise to know that to the extent the government can, our federa...
October 15, 2007 THE PRESIDENT: One of the reasons I’ve stopped by this facility here in Arkansas is to remind people that business is the backbone of our economy. These good folks are making a living; more importantly, they’re providing labor for people here in this facility. And that’s what we want. We want people working in America. We’ve gone thr...
April 7, 2007 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week, people around the world celebrate Passover and Easter. These holy days remind us of the presence of a loving God who delivers His people from oppression, and offers a love more powerful than death. We take joy in spending this special time with family and friends, and we give thanks for the many blessings in our lives. ...
June 19, 2007 9:51 A.M. EDT PRESIDENT BUSH: Mr. Prime Minister, thanks for coming. I’ve been looking forward to this visit. Last time we were together we had a long and serious discussion about what we can do together to keep the peace. This visit comes, obviously, during a period of great concern for the world about what’s taking place in Gaza, and so it̵...
January 14, 2008 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, sir. I’m proud to be with you. Your Highness, thank you very much. I appreciate you picking this particular location. It is a fantastic view of Dubai. First of all, just a couple of impressions. I’m most impressed with what I’ve seen here. The entrepreneurial spirit is strong. And equally importantly, the desire ...
May 2, 2007 2:46 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: I thank the leaders from Congress for coming down to discuss the Iraq funding issue. Yesterday was a day that highlighted differences. Today is a day where we can work together to find common ground. I will inform the Speaker and the Leader of our serious intent, and to that end, I am going to name my Chief of Staff, Josh Bolten, alo...
April 23, 2007 11:06 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Es mi honor para recibir el Presidente de Per. It’s my honor to receive the President of Peru. I appreciate very much the President’s time. I thank you for coming to visit the United States. Es hombre muy amable. He gives good advice. We talked about the neighborhood. As we discussed, the United States wants the peop...
November 5, 2007 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Laura and I are thrilled to welcome you to the White House. We welcome the members of Congress, the members of the Cabinet, and other distinguished guests. It’s an honor to be with the Medal of Freedom recipients, as well as their family members and friends. We’re sure glad you’re here. The Medal of Freedom i...
November 28, 2007 THE PRESIDENT: 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 beyond. I appreciate the commitment of these leaders to working hard to ach...
March 12, 2007 3:37 P.M. (Local) PRESIDENT BERGER: (As translated.) Distinguished members of the media, welcome, and thank you for honoring us with your presence. A very fruitful, interesting and productive day with President Bush. Today’s visit to the department of Chirijuyú, Iximché, the contact that we were able to have with our people, the cultural ...
September 13, 2007 9:01 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. In the life of all free nations, there come moments that decide the direction of a country and reveal the character of its people. We are now at such a moment. In Iraq, an ally of the United States is fighting for its survival. Terrorists and extremists who are at war with us around the world are seeking to top...
June 20, 2007 2:39 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Welcome. I’m glad you’re here. America is a nation that leads the world in science and technology. Our innovative spirit is making possible incredible advances in medicine that could save lives and cure diseases. America is also a nation founded on the principle that all human life is sacred — and our conscience ...
2:23 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Please be seated. Thank you. Madam Speaker, Mr. Leader, members of Congress, Secretary Powell, distinguished guests: You know, the Speaker and I had the honor of having our picture taken with you, and as I walked into the rotunda, a place that occasionally I get invited up here and I walk into, I was impressed by the fact that I w...
December 29, 2007 THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. New Year’s Day will soon be upon us, and with it will come New Year’s resolutions. This weekend is a good time to give thanks for our blessings — and to resolve to do better in the coming year. One of our greatest blessings as Americans is that we live in a country with a growing economy — where people ...
October 30, 2007 THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. I just had a very constructive and important meeting with the leadership and the Republican members of the United States House of Representatives. And I want to thank you all for coming down, and thank you for your leadership. Congress is not getting its work done. We’re near the end of the year, and there really isnR...
January 9, 2008 PRESIDENT BUSH: President Peres and Prime Minister Olmert, I thank you for your warm welcome. You know, it’s been nearly a decade since I’ve been in Israel. I’ve really been looking forward to coming back. Truth of the matter is, when I was here last time, I really didn’t think I’d be coming back as President of the United State...
My Definition of SuccessBy Chen Heng 陈恒 上海外国语大学获得第五届全国英语演讲比赛冠军)专家点评:演讲开头用了一个寓言故事，十分生动，最后点出对成功的看法，达到了点题的效果。 “Once upon a time， there was a king who had a daughter as beautiful as a blooming rose. To all the suitors who came to the king’s palace to ask for the hand of the princess, the old king ass...
April 23, 2007 3:08 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all. Please be seated. How about it? Like, the Indianapolis Colts here on the South Lawn. Congratulations. Welcome to the Super Bowl champs. (Applause.) I want to welcome Jim Irsay and Meg, and Carlie, Casey, and Kalen. I had the honor of calling Jim after they won. I understand how hard it is to be an owner of a sport...
May 5, 2007 9:19 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. This is Physical Fitness Month, and I’m with members of the President’s Physical Fitness Council. Their job is to encourage all Americans, young and old, to exercise. I love exercise. Today I’m going to ride with a group of friends on a mountain bike. But the message to all Americans is t...