President Bush Discusses 2008 G8 Summit - July 2, 2008

President Bush on Wednesday said, “Next week I’m going to travel to Japan for the eighth and final G8 summit of my presidency. At recent summits, G8 countries have made pledges to help developing nations address challenges, from health care to education, to corruption. Now we need to show the world that the G8 can be accountable for its promises and deliver results. As I said the other day, we need people who not only make promises, but write checks, for the sake of human rights and human dignity, and for the sake of peace.”

03 Jul

President Bush Participates in Roundtable on Housing Counseling - July 1, 2008

President Bush on Tuesday said, “I’m confident in the long run America is going to be just fine. We’re a country that has overcome challenges before — and we’ve got some challenges: high gasoline prices, we’ve got some challenges in the housing industry. We know the way forward in housing — good legislation and helping people stay in their homes. And the truth of the matter is we know the way forward when it comes to energy. We depending too much on energy from overseas; we ought to be finding more energy here at home. If people want their gasoline prices down, let’s find energy here in America. And there’s plenty of energy to be had.”

03 Jul

President Bush Attends White House Tee Ball Game on South Lawn - June 30, 2008

President Bush on Monday said, “Opening Day 2008, tee ball on the South Lawn. I’m proud to be joined by the Commissioner for the day, Roberto Clemente, Jr. Bienvenido.”

01 Jul

President Bush Signs H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 - June 30, 2008

President Bush on Monday said, “A few moments ago I signed legislation that funds our troops who are in harm’s way. Our nation has no greater responsibility than supporting our men and women in uniform — especially since we’re at war. This is a responsibility all of us in Washington share — not as Republicans or Democrats, but as Americans. And I want to thank leaders of the House and Senate for getting this bill to my office.”

01 Jul

President Bush Attends Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives’ National Conference - June 26, 2008

President Bush on Thursday said, “Groups like yours have harnessed a power that no government bureaucracy can match. So when I came to Washington, my goal was to ensure that government made you a full partner in our efforts to serve those in need. And the results have been uplifting. And that’s what we’re here to talk about today. It’s an opportunity to celebrate your achievements, to thank you for your life-changing work, and to look ahead to ways that you will extend your record of compassion in the years to come.”

27 Jun