Archive for November 5th, 2007
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Press Briefing by Dana Perino and Secretary of Health and Human Services Michael Leavitt – November 6, 2007
MS. PERINO: Good afternoon. I have one statement and then I’ll introduce our guest briefer.
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Remarks by President George W. Bush and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France in An Exchange of Toasts
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President Extends Condolences and Condemns Terrorist Attack in Afghanistan
The terrorist attack today in Afghanistan is a despicable act of cowardice and it reminds us who the enemy is – extremists with evil in their hearts who target innocent Muslim men, women and children. The President expresses his sorrow for the grieving families of the victims, and he is committed to working with the Government of Afghanistan and our NATO allies to fight the terrorists who use murder to advance their hateful ideology.
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Fact Sheet: Import Safety Action Plan: Increasing Protection of American Consumers
Today, the Interagency Working Group on Import Safety presented to
President Bush its Action Plan, which contains short- and long-term
recommendations for continuing to improve the safety of imports
entering the United States. The Action Plan contains 14 broad
recommendations and 50 action steps that provide a road map for better
protecting American consumers and enhancing the safety of the
increasing volume of imports entering the United States. The Action
Plan is the product of extensive coordination among Federal agencies,
months of hands-on information-gathering, and feedback and suggestions
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Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
I ask the Congress to consider the enclosed amendments to my FY 2008
requests for the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice. These
amendments, when combined with funding enacted earlier this year for
the FBI (Public Law 110-28), would provide $436 million to take
important steps to enhance ongoing efforts for protecting the
homeland. The amendments will enhance the security of the Government’s
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President Bush Discusses Import Safety
President Bush on Tuesday said, “The United States is one of the most open markets in the world, and our consumers are better off because they have a wide variety of products from across the world to choose from. And while we have strong food and product safety standards, we need to do more to ensure that American families have confidence in what they find on our store shelves. They have the right to expect the food they eat, or the medicines they take, or the toys they buy for their children to be safe.”
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President Bush Discusses Import Safety – November 6, 2007
President Bush on Tuesday said, “The United States is one of the most open markets in the world, and our consumers are better off because they have a wide variety of products from across the world to choose from. And while we have strong food and product safety standards, we need to do more to ensure that American families have confidence in what they find on our store shelves. They have the right to expect the food they eat, or the medicines they take, or the toys they buy for their children to be safe.”
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President Bush and President Sarkozy of France Exchange Toasts – November 6, 2007
President Bush on Tuesday said, “France and the United States can meet great challenges when we work together, Mr. President. You and I share a commitment to deepen the cooperation of our two republics — and through this cooperation, we can make the world a better place. I look forward to our discussions at Mount Vernon, where George Washington welcomed his friend, Lafayette. And in the spirit of their friendship, I offer a toast to you — and to some of America’s oldest friends, the free people of France.”
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Bush Pleased by Vote to Forward Nomination of Judge Mukasey to Full Senate
We appreciate the vote of senators on the Judiciary Committee to forward the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey to the full Senate. Judge Mukasey has clearly demonstrated that he will be an exceptional Attorney General at this critical time.
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President Bush Attends White House Forum on International Trade and Investment
President Bush on Tuesday said, “And I want to share with you some thoughts about an important debate
that we’re engaged in here. I believe the outcome of this debate will
determine whether we embrace new opportunities for free and fair
trade, or whether or not we’ll become protectionists. My position is
clear: We will work with Congress to open up new markets for American
goods, and services, and farm products — to make sure this economy
continues to grow and our people have a high standard of living.”
