Archive for November 8th, 2007
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President Bush Welcomes German Chancellor Merkel – November 9, 2007
On Friday, President Bush said, “Laura and I are thrilled to welcome the Chancellor and Professor Sauer here to our place. In Texas when you invite somebody to your home it’s an expression of warmth and respect, and that’s how I feel about Chancellor Merkel. And so, Madam Chancellor, welcome. We’re looking forward to having constructive talks as well as a chance to relax and visit.”
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President Bush Welcomes German Chancellor Merkel
On Friday, President Bush said, “Laura and I are thrilled to welcome the Chancellor
and Professor Sauer here to our place. In Texas when you invite
somebody to your home it’s an expression of warmth and respect, and
that’s how I feel about Chancellor Merkel. And so, Madam Chancellor,
welcome. We’re looking forward to having constructive talks as well as
a chance to relax and visit.” -
Setting the Record Straight: Congress Refuses to Compromise on Excessive Spending
In response to a statement that the Republican-controlled Congress “respond[ed] to veto threats by the President … and brought [spending] down,” CNN’s Wolf Blitzer wrongly contends, “That didn’t happen.” (CNN’s “The Situation Room,” 11/8/07)
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Press Gaggle by Gordon Johndroe
MR. JOHNDROE: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Guten morgen meine
Damen und Herren. President Bush received his normal intelligence
briefings this morning, and now they await the arrival of Chancellor
Merkel to the ranch. President and Mrs. Bush look forward to welcoming
Chancellor and Dr. Sauer this afternoon to their ranch in Crawford,
Texas. This is a good opportunity for the two leaders to continue
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Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
Because our relations with Iran have not yet
returned to normal, and the process of implementing the January 19,
1981, agreements with Iran is still underway, the national emergency
declared on November 14, 1979, must continue in effect beyond November
14, 2007. Therefore, consistent with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year this
national emergency with respect to Iran. -
Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran
Because our relations with Iran have not yet
returned to normal, and the process of implementing the January 19,
1981, agreements with Iran is still underway, the national emergency
declared on November 14, 1979, must continue in effect beyond November
14, 2007. Therefore, consistent with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year this
national emergency with respect to Iran. -
Notice: Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction
The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means of delivering them continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States; therefore, the
national emergency first declared on November 14, 1994, and extended
in each subsequent year, must continue. In accordance with section
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive
Order 12938, as amended. -
Message to the Congress of the United States
In accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I transmit herewith notice of a 1‑year continuation of the national emergency with respect to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that was declared in Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994, as amended.
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Message to the Congress of the United States
Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for the automatic termination of a national emergency unless, prior to the anniversary date of its declaration, the President publishes in the Federal Register and transmits to the Congress a notice stating that the emergency is to continue in effect beyond the anniversary date. In accordance with this provision, I have sent the enclosed notice to the Federal Register for publication, stating that the Iran emergency declared in Executive Order 12170 on November 14, 1979, is to continue in effect beyond November 14, 2007.
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President Bush Pleased by Senate Confirmation of Judge Michael Mukasey as Attorney General
I thank the Senate for its bipartisan vote confirming Judge Michael Mukasey as the Nations 81st Attorney General. Judge Mukasey is a man of strong character and integrity, with exceptional legal judgment. He was an accomplished prosecutor and, for more than 18 years, a distinguished Federal judge. Now he will be an outstanding Attorney General.
