Archive for the ‘World News’ Category
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President Bush to Welcome United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to the White House
President Bush will meet with United Nations Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon at the White House on Friday, February 15. The President looks
forward to discussing with Secretary-General Ban important issues in
the United Nations including human rights, counterterrorism, and
international peace and security. We expect the President and the
Secretary-General to address the situation in Kosovo, Burma, Sudan,
Iran, Lebanon, and Kenya; the recent attacks on the leaders of
Timor-Leste; as well as international support for Iraq and
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Statement by the President
I strongly condemn the violent attacks against Jose Ramos-Horta,
President of Timor-Leste, and Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao, Prime Minister of
Timor-Leste. Laura and I offer our condolences to the families of those
killed in the attacks, and we send our prayers for a rapid recovery to
President Ramos-Horta and the others injured. -
Fact Sheet: The Heart Truth: Helping Prevent Heart Disease in Women
Today, President and Mrs. Bush hosted a Heart Truth reception at the
White House to celebrate the fifth year of Mrs. Bush’s service as
ambassador to raise heart disease awareness. Among the President and
Mrs. Bush’s guests were heart disease survivor Candice Stauffer,
fashion designers Mark Badgley, James Mischka, and Narciso Rodriguez,
and journalist Natalie Morales. Eighty million Americans suffer from
heart disease, which is the number one cause of death for American men
and women. Even though women are more likely than men to die from this
condition, many women are not aware of the risks associated with not
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President and Mrs. Bush Honor Abraham Lincoln’s 199th Birthday - February 10, 2008
President Bush on Sunday said, “He was a fabulous man, and a great President. His life was one of humble beginnings, and steadfast convictions. And so we celebrate his deeds, we lift up his ideals, and we honor this good man.”
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President and Mrs. Bush Honor Abraham Lincoln’s 199th Birthday
President Bush on Sunday said, “He was a fabulous man, and a great President. His life was one of humble beginnings, and steadfast convictions. And so we celebrate his deeds, we lift up his ideals, and we honor this good man.”
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Discurso Radial del Presidente a la Nación - 9 de febrero de 2008
Cuando hombres y mujeres aceptan servir en la función pública, debemos tratarlos con respeto y dignidad, y esto significa darles un voto de confirmación puntual. Cuando el Senado no les da un voto oportuno a los candidatos deja vacantes importantes posiciones en nuestro gobierno, y hace más difícil que Presidentes de ambos partidos atraigan a buenos hombres y mujeres para servir en estos puestos vitales. Trabajando juntos, los Republicanos y los Demócratas pueden trazar un
mejor curso. Podemos traer todas las nominaciones a votación, y dar al
pueblo estadounidense la clase de funcionario público que merece. -
President’s Radio Address to the Nation - February 9, 2008
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, “When men and women agree to serve in public office, we should treat them with respect and dignity, and that means giving them a prompt confirmation vote. When the Senate fails to give nominees a timely vote, it leaves important positions in our government vacant, and it makes it harder for Presidents of both parties to attract good men and women to serve in these vital posts. By working together, Republicans and Democrats can chart a better course. We can bring every nomination to the floor for a vote, and give the American people the kind of public servants they deserve.”
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President’s Radio Address
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, “When men and women agree to serve in public office, we should treat them with respect and dignity, and that means giving them a prompt confirmation vote. When the Senate fails to give nominees a timely vote, it leaves important positions in our government vacant, and it makes it harder for Presidents of both parties to attract good men and women to serve in these vital posts. By working together, Republicans and Democrats can chart a better course. We can bring every nomination to the floor for a vote, and give the American people the kind of public servants they deserve.”
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President Bush Tours Tornado Damage in Tennessee - February 8, 2008
President Bush on Friday said, “And we’re sorry you’re going through what you’re going through. You know, life sometimes is unfair and you don’t get to play the hand that you wanted to play. But the question is when you get dealt the hand, how do you play it? And I’ve come away with this impression of the folks in Macon County: one, you’re down to earth, good, hard-working people; they have a respect for the Almighty; and this community is going to be as strong as ever. That’s what I think.”
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THE PRESIDENTIAL PRESS AND INFORMATION OFFICE’S ACCREDITATIONS AND BRIEFINGS DEPARTMENT WOULD LIKE TO DRAW THE ATTENTION OF JOURNALISTS COVERING PRESIDENT VLADIMIR VLADIMIROVICH PUTIN’S ANNUAL PRESS CONFERENCE, IN THE ROUND HALL IN THE KREMLIN ON 14 FEBRUARY 2008, TO THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: