Archive for August 30th, 2007
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New York
President Bush today declared a major disaster exists in the State of
New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local
recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and
tornadoes on August 8, 2007. -
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma
President Bush today declared a major disaster exists in the State of
Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local
recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and
tornadoes during the period of May 24 to June 1, 2007. -
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
SUBJECT: Presidential Determination on Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance With Respect to Montenegro
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Presidential Message: Labor Day, 2007
I send greetings to those celebrating Labor Day 2007. Our country’s economy is built on the hard work and ingenuity of the
American people. There is no limit to what our citizens can accomplish
when they have the skills to compete and the freedom to achieve their
dreams. Through vision and determination, American workers are
transforming their neighborhoods, strengthening our economy, and
realizing the great promise of our Nation. -
President Bush Congratulates John Warner on Senate Career
John Warner is one of the most dedicated Senators in American history. Five Presidents have relied on his steady judgment, wise counsel, and candid advice. With Senator Warner’s retirement, the Senate will lose one of its most independent and widely-respected voices and the Commonwealth of Virginia will lose one of its fiercest advocates.
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Press Briefing by Tony Snow
Watch Friday’s Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Tony Snow
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President Bush Discusses Homeownership Financing – August 31, 2007
President Bush on Friday said, “With all the steps I’ve outlined today we will deliver help and hope to American families who need it. We’ll help guard against future problems in the housing sector. We’ll reaffirm the vital place of homeownership in our nation. When more families own their own homes, neighborhoods are more vibrant and communities are stronger, and more people have a stake in the future of this country. Owning a home has always been at the center of the American Dream. Together with the United States Congress I will continue working to help make that dream a reality for more of our citizens.”
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President Bush Announces Resignation of Press Secretary Tony Snow, and Names Dana Perino as Press Secretary – August 31, 2007
On Friday, President Bush said, “Tony Snow informed me he’s leaving. And I sadly accept his desire to leave the White House, and he’ll do so on September the 14th. … [I]t’s been a joy to watch him spar with you. He’s smart, he’s capable, he’s witty. …[H]e’s able to talk about issues in a way that the American people can understand. …And so I had to make a choice, who to replace Tony, and I’ve chosen Dana Perino. I did so because Dana is a smart, capable person who is able to spell out the issues of the day in a way that people listening on TV can understand.”
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Statement by the President
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National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2007
During National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we
recognize the vital contributions of the brave men and women who serve
our great Nation, and we pay tribute to the employers who support
them.
