Archive for July 8th, 2008
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for South Dakota
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of June 2-12, 2008.
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Oklahoma
The President 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 and flooding during the period of June 3-20, 2008.
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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Kansas
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas 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 22 to June 16, 2008.
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President Bush Pleased by Passage of FISA Reform Legislation
President Bush on Wednesday said, “Today the United States Congress passed a vital piece of legislation that will make it easier for this administration and future administrations to protect the American people. This vital intelligence bill will allow our national security professionals to quickly and effectively monitor the plans of terrorists outside the United States, while respecting the liberties of the American people.”
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Fact Sheet: the Major Economies Leaders Meeting
Today, 17 leaders of the Major Economies held an unprecedented summit in Toyako, Japan, to advance shared objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, contribute to ongoing negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and identify actions to be taken immediately. Leaders of Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Russia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States issued a Declaration that:
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Declaration of Leaders Meeting of Major Economies on Energy Security and Climate Change
We, the leaders of Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States met as the world’s major economies in Toyako, Hokkaido, Japan, on 9 July, 2008, and declare as follows:
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President Bush Meets with President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China
President Bush on Wednesday said, “Mr. President, thank you very much for your time. We — you and I have had a lot of meetings together, and I always appreciate the candid discussions on a variety of issues.”
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President Bush Discusses G8 Summit and MEM Leaders Meeting
President Bush on Wednesday said, “Our goal was to make progress in five key areas: confronting climate change, reinforcing our commitment to a successful Doha agreement, fighting disease in Africa, ensuring that the G8 nations are accountable for their commitments, and addressing the challenges of high food and energy prices. I’m pleased to report that we’ve had significant success in all of them.”
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President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Singh of India at G8 Summit
President Bush on Tuesday said, “Prime Minister Singh and I just had a typical conversation among friends. We talked about common opportunities, world problems, and we did it in a spirit of respect — and it was easy for me to do because I respect the Prime Minister a lot. I also respect India a lot, and I think it’s very important that the United States continues to work with our friends to develop not only a new strategic relationship, but a relationship that addresses some of the world’s problems”
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McCain, Obama pitch economic plans to Hispanics (AP)
AP – Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama sought Tuesday to send the same message to a critical constituency: They understand that Hispanics share the same economic concerns as other Americans and they will help the whole country prosper.
