Archive for November 21st, 2008
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Verizon fires workers over Obama cell phone records breach
Verizon Wireless has fired employees connected to a breach of records from a cell phone used by President-elect Barack Obama this year, a Verizon source said Friday.
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President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Harper of Canada at APEC – November 22, 2008
President Bush on Saturday said, “It’s been a joy to work with you. And we’ve accomplished a lot together, relations between the United States and Canada are strong — sometimes complicated, but nevertheless based on common values. I appreciate your candor, your strength of character and your consistent philosophy. So I’m looking forward to good discussions. I’m looking forward to this APEC — I think it’s very important for us to continue to work together during the time of economic turmoil.”
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President Bush Meets with President Medvedev of Russia at APEC – November 22, 2008
President Bush on Saturday said, “It’s an interesting moment because I’ve had a lot of meetings with Dmitriy and Vladimir Putin. This will be my last meeting as the sitting President with the leader of Russia. We’ve had our agreements, we’ve had our disagreements. I’ve tried to work hard to make it a cordial relationship, though, so that when we need to work together we can, and when we disagree we’re able to do so in a way that is respectful to our two nations.”
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President Bush Attends APEC CEO Summit 2008 – November 22, 2008
President Bush on Saturday said, “The bonds of unity we felt then remain today, and they will always remain. Long after this crisis has passed, the United States of America will stay engaged in this region. We will continue working with our partners to build an Asia Pacific where people can work and worship and trade in freedom, where children grow up with hope and pursue their dreams, and where thriving, prosperous nations continue to inspire the world.”
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President Bush Meets with President Medvedev of Russia at APEC
President Bush on Saturday said, “It’s an interesting moment because I’ve had a lot of meetings with Dmitriy and Vladimir Putin. This will be my last meeting as the sitting President with the leader of Russia. We’ve had our agreements, we’ve had our disagreements. I’ve tried to work hard to make it a cordial relationship, though, so that when we need to work together we can, and when we disagree we’re able to do so in a way that is respectful to our two nations.”
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President Bush Attends APEC CEO Summit 2008
President Bush on Saturday said, “The bonds of unity we felt then remain today, and they will always remain. Long after this crisis has passed, the United States of America will stay engaged in this region. We will continue working with our partners to build an Asia Pacific where people can work and worship and trade in freedom, where children grow up with hope and pursue their dreams, and where thriving, prosperous nations continue to inspire the world.”
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Fact Sheet: Creating a New Era of Prosperity in the Asia Pacific Region and Beyond
Today, President Bush spoke at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in Lima, Peru, and discussed the importance of free trade in generating economic growth. United States’ engagement with the Asia Pacific region is especially important during this time of economic strain. The Asia Pacific region’s share of the global economy has grown to nearly 55 percent. By continuing to engage this vital region, the United States can help lead the way toward a new era of prosperity in the Asia Pacific region and beyond.
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Presidential Message
One of the most inspiring chapters in the history of freedom was written by the Georgian people during the Rose Revolution. Thirsting for liberty and armed only with roses in hand, citizens throughout Georgia peacefully staked claim to their God-given right of liberty. These demonstrations proved once again, that when given a choice, people choose to live in freedom.
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Statement by the President on Zimbabwe
Nearly eight months have passed since the Zimbabwean people voted for a new president, yet they still are governed by an illegitimate regime that continues to suppress democratic voices and basic human rights. In addition to its disastrous economic policies which have forced half the population to rely on food assistance, the Mugabe regime is now assaulting doctors and nurses, denying citizens access to basic medical services, and stealing donor funds intended for HIV/AIDS patients.
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President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Harper of Canada at APEC
President Bush on Saturday said, “It’s been a joy to work with you. And we’ve accomplished a lot together, relations between the United States and Canada are strong — sometimes complicated, but nevertheless based on common values. I appreciate your candor, your strength of character and your consistent philosophy. So I’m looking forward to good discussions. I’m looking forward to this APEC — I think it’s very important for us to continue to work together during the time of economic turmoil.”
