Archive for January 28th, 2008
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Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate four individuals to serve in his Administration: Robert J. Callahan, Heather M. Hodges, Barbara J. Stephenson, and William E. Todd.
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Memorandum for the Secretary of State
SUBJECT: Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related to Africa and the Middle East
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Executive Order: Protecting American Taxpayers From Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
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President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of Margaret Truman Daniel
Laura and I are saddened by the death of Margaret Truman Daniel. The only child of our 33rd president, she supported her father as he confronted the difficult challenges of his presidency, witnessing first-hand the leadership of Harry Truman in both war and peace. An accomplished author and singer, her life was one of tremendous personal achievement. Our thoughts and prayers are with Margaret Truman Daniels sons and the rest of the Truman family.
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President Bush Meets with Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders
President Bush in Tuesday said, “I love our military, and the reason I do is because the character of those who wear our uniform, whether they be the general or the private, is remarkable. We’re a nation that has produced people who are willing to volunteer in the face of danger. Thank goodness. And as a result, we are a nation in the lead, helping defend this world against extremists who murder the innocent to achieve an ideological objective.”
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President Bush Meets with Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders
President Bush in Tuesday said, “I love our military, and the reason I do is because the character of those who wear our uniform, whether they be the general or the private, is remarkable. We’re a nation that has produced people who are willing to volunteer in the face of danger. Thank goodness. And as a result, we are a nation in the lead, helping defend this world against extremists who murder the innocent to achieve an ideological objective.”
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President Bush Signs Executive Order Protecting American Taxpayers from Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks
President Bush on Tuesday said, “And now I’m going to sign this executive order. Last night I said that it’s very important for Congress to earn the trust of the American taxpayer, and one way they should do so is to end the practice of earmarks. Now, I said last year that they should voluntarily cut the number in half — not only the number, but the amount of earmarks in half. They chose not to do so. So last night I told the Congress that I would veto any bill, appropriations bill, that does not cut the number and the amount of earmarks in half.”
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President Bush Discusses the Faith-Based and Community Initiative – January 29, 2008
President Bush on Tuesday said, “Last night in my State of the Union, I highlighted the important work being done by faith-based organizations. This morning I was pleased to visit one of these inspiring groups, the Episcopal Community Services of Maryland, right here in Baltimore. I cannot thank you enough for the chance to take a tour.”
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President Bush Signs Executive Order Protecting American Taxpayers from Government Spending on Wasteful Earmarks – January 29, 2008
President Bush on Tuesday said, “And now I’m going to sign this executive order. Last night I said that it’s very important for Congress to earn the trust of the American taxpayer, and one way they should do so is to end the practice of earmarks. Now, I said last year that they should voluntarily cut the number in half — not only the number, but the amount of earmarks in half. They chose not to do so. So last night I told the Congress that I would veto any bill, appropriations bill, that does not cut the number and the amount of earmarks in half.”
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President Bush Meets with Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders – January 29, 2008
President Bush on Tuesday said, “Mr. Secretary, thank you very much. Mr. Chairman, we’re glad you’re here. The Vice President and I welcome you all. One of the highlights of my year is to meet with combatant commanders and the Joint Chiefs. We’ll have a visit here in the Cabinet Room, talking about the war on terror and the ideological struggle that we’re engaged in. We’ll talk about our common desire to protect America and how best to do so. And then we’re going to have dinner with your spouses, and Laura and I are really looking forward to having you upstairs.”
