Archive for July 2nd, 2008
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McCain talks trade in Colombia
Sen. John McCain discussed free trade, illegal drugs and better relations Tuesday night with Colombian President Alvaro Uribe.
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President and Mrs. Bush to Travel to the Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Thailand, and People’s Republic of China
In South Korea, President Bush and President Lee will discuss regional and global security issues as well as their commitment to getting their respective legislatures to ratify the U.S.-Korea free trade agreement, which will bring important benefits to workers, farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs in both the United States and Korea. The President will then travel to Thailand to celebrate 175 years of the U.S.-Thailand relationship and to discuss issues bilateral and regional issues with Prime Minister Samak. In China, the President looks forward to seeing President Hu and other senior Chinese leaders for discussions on a wide range of issues including the way ahead on North Korean denuclearization. The President and Mrs. Bush will attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Olympic Games on August 8.
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Fact Sheet: Senate Must Act Quickly on Bipartisan Foreign Intelligence Legislation to Ensure That Our Intelligence Professionals Can Better Protect America From Terrorists
Last week, Congress once again left town without providing our intelligence professionals the tools they need to keep our Nation safe. President Bush strongly supports Congress’ efforts to make necessary updates to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The House passed a strong bipartisan bill, and the Senate needs to act as soon as it returns from its recess.
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Fact Sheet: Charting a Clear Course for the Economy
Today, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released new jobs figures for June. Nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 62,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.5 percent, in line with expectations. Although these numbers are disappointing, the unemployment rate remains below the averages for the past three decades. Despite slow growth, the economy continues to demonstrate resilience. The first quarter GDP was revised up to one percent at an annual rate, and other data suggest growth in the second quarter may be stronger than the first quarter.
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President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani of Pakistan
President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Gillani of Pakistan to the White House on July 28, 2008. The President welcomes the opportunity to talk to Prime Minister Gillani on ways to further advance bilateral cooperation with Pakistan on a broad range of issues, including counterterrorism, economic development, and regional cooperation. The U.S.-Pakistan strategic partnership is grounded firmly in the shared objectives of promoting democracy and combating extremism.
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President Bush Congratulates President Uribe of Colombia on Hostage Rescue
President Bush on Thursday said, “Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak to President Uribe of Colombia, and he called to give me the good news that hostages had been rescued, including three Americans that had been held since 2003. I congratulated the President. I asked him to congratulate his military and those who had planned it. And I told him what a joyous occasion it must be to know that the plan had worked, that people who were unjustly held were now free to be with their families.”
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President Bush Attends Ceremonial Groundbreaking of National Military Medical Center
President Bush on Thursday said, “The greatest privilege of serving as President is to be the Commander-in-Chief of such an extraordinary group of men and women who wear our nation’s uniform. And I’m pleased to help start construction on the new hospital that will continue to provide the excellent care our troops deserve. It is fitting that this new facility be built in a place called Bethesda, which draws its name from the Biblical pool of healing. It is there that a lame man was made to walk, and was dispatched with the words: “Behold, thou art made whole.” I pray that this will be the site of many miracles of healing — where the lame will walk again, where broken bodies will be made whole, and where you’ll always know that you’re in our prayers and in the hearts of the American people.”
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US presidential candidate McCain arrives in Mexico (AFP)
AFP – US Republican presidential hopeful John McCain arrived in Mexico Wednesday on the second stop of his short Latin America tour seeking to score points with the large Latino voting block back home. -
Obama: Service to be a cornerstone of presidency (AP)
AP – Barack Obama urged people Wednesday to look past the “bustle and busyness” of their everyday lives this Fourth of July weekend to find a way to help make the American dream real not just for themselves, but for all. -
NYT: McCain orders campaign shake-up
Responding to Republican concerns, John McCain placed a veteran of President Bush’s 2004 re-election in charge of day-to-day operations.
