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News Archive - October 2001

News releases for October 2001

October 31, 2001
President Discusses Economic Stimulus with National Association of Manufacturers en Español
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nomination
 
President George W. Bush announces his Lessons of Liberty initiative at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville, MD. The initiative is an opportunity for American students to learn more about our country and its values, as well as the people that have been called upon to defend its freedom. White House photo by Tina Hager. October 30, 2001
President Launches "Lessons of Liberty" en Español
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Tuesday's Homeland Security Briefing
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Homeland Security Presidential Directive-1
Homeland Security Presidential Directive-2
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Veterans Day Proclamation
Nomination and Appointments
 
President George W. Bush meets with the Homeland Security Council for the first time in the Cabinet Room Oct. 29. White House photo by Eric Draper. October 29, 2001
President Increases Immigration Safeguards   en Español
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U.S., Africa Strengthen Counter-Terrorism and Economic Ties
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Ridge, Thompson Hold Briefing
Gov. Ridge Names Deputy Director of Homeland Security
President Bush to Meet with President of Pakistan
President to Attend U.N. Meeting in New York
President Bush to Meet with President of Algeria
President Welcomes Japan's Actions
President Signs Sanctions Bill
 
October 27, 2001
Radio Address of the President to the Nation en Español
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President George W. Bush signs the Patriot Act, Anti-Terrorism Legislation, in the East Room Oct. 26.  "With my signature, 

this law will give intelligence and law enforcement officials important new tools to fight a present danger," said the President in his remarks. October 26, 2001
President Signs Anti-Terrorism Bill en Español
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President Bush Calls for Action on the Economy and Energy
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President Orders Federal Disaster Aid for Oklahoma
Terrorist Bombings Convention Implementation Act Legislative Proposal
President's Statement on Gerry Solomon
Nominations
 
President George W. Bush talks with a student at Thurgood Marshall Extended Elementary School, where he announced his initiative, Friendship Through Education, Oct. 25. October 25, 2001
President Launches Education Partnership with Muslim Nations
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Gov. Ridge, Medical Authorities Discuss Anthrax
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President Bush to Welcome President of Nigeria
President to Welcome Spanish Prime Minister
President's Letter Supporting Aviation Security Bill
Progress Report on Negotiated Solution to Cyprus Question
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nomination and Appointment
To the Congress of the United States
Presidential Letter to Congress
 
President George W. Bush wades into the crowd after speaking to Employees at the Dixie Printing Company in Glen Burnie, Md, Oct. 24. White House photo by Eric Draper. October 24, 2001
President Discusses Stronger Economy and Homeland Defense en Español
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President Pleased with Agreement on Counterterrorism Legislation
United Nations Day Proclamation
National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America Proclamation
Nominations
Press Briefing Excerpts by Ari Fleischer 10/24/01
 
October 23, 2001
President Says Terrorists Won't Change American Way of Life
President's Statement on Northern Ireland
President Authorizes Emergency Response Fund Transfer
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Annual Report of the Railroad Retirement Board
National Character Counts Week Proclamation
Ambassador Craig Named Senior Director for Combating Terrorism
 
President George W. Bush meets with Director of the Office of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, Postmaster General John Potter, and President of the National Association of Letter Carriers Vince Sombratto in the Oval Office Oct. 22. White House photo by Tina Hager. October 22, 2001
Director Ridge Discusses Anthrax Situation
Executive Order for Dept of Health and Human Services
Nominations
 
Presidents Bush and Putin hold a joint press conference during the APEC economic summit in Shanghai, China, Oct. 21. White House photo by Tina Hager. October 21, 2001
President Bush and Russian President Putin Discuss Progress
U.S. Supports APEC e-Learning Initiatives
U.S. Promotes Biotechnology in APEC
U.S. Leads APEC Efforts to Combat Infectious Disease
APEC Leaders Statement on Counter-Terrorism
APEC Economic Leaders' Declaration
APEC Accomplishments
APEC Leaders' Statement on Counterterrorism
Fact Sheet on APEC's Free Trade Goals
 
"This is our first meeting, and we have had an in-depth exchange of views and reached a series of consensus with respect to such major issues as Sino-U.S. relations, counterterrorism, and maintenance of world peace and stability," said President Jiang during the two Presidents' joint press conference Oct. 19. Photo by Paul Morse. October 20, 2001
President Pleased with Global Effort to Fight Terrorism
President Says Terrorists Tried to Disrupt World Economy
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President's Radio Address from Shanghai, Chinaen Español
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President George W. Bush and Chinese President Jiang Zemin deliver a joint statement to the media in Shanghai, People's Republic of China, Oct. 19. White House photo by Eric Draper. October 19, 2001
U.S., China Stand Against Terrorism
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Director Ridge Briefs Media at Week's End
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Korean President Reiterates Support
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National Forest Products Week Proclamation
Nomination, Designation and Appointments
 
Director of the Office of Homeland Security Tom Ridge holds a press conference in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Office Building Oct. 18. White House photo by Tina Hager. October 18, 2001
Director Ridge, Leaders Discuss Homeland Security
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nomination
 
Accompanied by several children, President George W. Bush says the pledge of allegiance at the California's Business Association Oct. 17. White House photo by Eric Draper. October 17, 2001
President Rallies Troops at Travis Air Force Base
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President Outlines War Effort en Español
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President Welcomes Russian Decision
President Condemns Assassination
President Commends Chairman Young for Legislation
OMB Director's Letter on Emergency Spending Measure
President's Letter on Emergency Appropriations Act
Notice
Six-Month Periodic Report
Notice
Presidential Determination Regarding Waiver and Certification
Presidential Determination Regarding Assistance for Pakistan
President to Welcome Prime Minister of India
Freedom to Manage Act Legislative Proposal
Nominations
 
President George W. Bush speaks at an assembly of children and civic leaders contributing to America's Fund for Afghanistan Children at The American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Tina Hager. October 16, 2001
America's Youth Respond to Afghan Children's Fund  en Español
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Executive Order on Critical Infrastructure Protection
President Signs Two Bills
President to Meet with Austrian Chancellor
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations and Appointments
 
President George Bush and Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi talk on the colonnadeoutside of the Oval Office Oct. 15. White House photo by Tina Hager. October 15, 2001
President Bush and Italian Prime Minister Discuss War Effort
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President Honors Public Servants
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President Welcomes New Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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National Security Advisor Interview with Al Jazeera TV
President to Welcome Bahraini Crown Prince to White House
White Cane Safety Day Proclamation
National School Lunch Week Proclamation
 
October 14, 2001
President Discusses Medicare to the American Society of Anesthesiologists
 
October 13, 2001
Radio Address of the President to the Nationen Español
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After presenting President George Bush with a pair of boots, March of Dimes Ambassador Justin Lamar Washington gives the President a dollar to help with contributions to the Afghan children during the organizations' Washington D. C. event Oct. 12. White House photo by Tina Hager. October 12, 2001
President Asks American Children to Help Afghan Children
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President Commends House for Passing Anti-Terrorism Bill
President Orders Federal Aid for Nebraska
President's Remarks during Hispanic Heritage Month Eventen Español
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America's Fund for Afghan Children Fact Sheet
President Commends Senate Action
Prime Minister of Thailand to Visit U.S.
Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans Commission
Iraq Report
Nomination and Designation
Excerpt from the President's Remarks at the Hispanic Heritage Month Event
 
In speaking to an audience of thousands at the Department of Defense Service of Remembrance, President George Bush pays tribute to those who lost their lives at the Pentagon on September 11th. White House photo by Paul Morse. October 11, 2001
President Announces "America's Fund for Afghan Children"
President Holds Prime Time News Conference
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President Reports Progress, Calls for Action in Cabinet Meeting
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President Pays Tribute at Pentagon Memorial en Español
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President's Statement on "Back to Work Relief Package"
President Commends Senate for Legislative Action
 
White House photo by Eric Draper. President George W. Bush looks over the newly created list of Most Wanted Terrorists with FBI Director Rober Mueller at the agency's headquarters Oct. 10. October 10, 2001
President Unveils "Most Wanted" Terrorists en Español
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NATO Chief Stresses International Resolve
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Philippines President to Visit Washington
General Pulaski Memorial Day Proclamation
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations
 
White House photo by Paul Morse. President George Bush and Germany's Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder address the media from the White House steps in the Rose Garden Oct 9. October 9, 2001
German Leader Reiterates Solidarity with U.S.
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New Counter-Terrorism and CyberSpace Security Positions Announced
President Bush to Welcome NATO Secretary General
Leif Erikson Day Proclamation
President to Meet with German Chancellor Schroeder
President's Letter to Congress on American Response to Terrorism
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nomination
 
 Director of the Office of Homeland Security in the East Room at the White House Oct. 8. October 8, 2001
Gov. Ridge Sworn-In to Lead Homeland Security
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President Establishes Office of Homeland Security
Executive Order Establishing Office of Homeland Security
Italian Prime Minister to Visit Washington
Presidential Proclamation for Columbus Day
Heroic Firefighters and Police Join President for Columbus Day
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October 7, 2001
Presidential Address to the Nation en Español
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President to Address the Nation
President Speaks at 20th Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Tribute
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Statement on U.S.-Japan Economic Sub-Cabinet Discussions
 
October 6, 2001
Radio Address of the President to the Nation en Español
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October 5, 2001
President Urges Tax Relief Aimed at Recovery
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Press Briefing by OMB Director Mitch Daniels
President Thanks Georgian President for Support Against Terrorism
President Proclaims Fire Prevention Week
President Signs Defense Production Act Amendments Bill
President Signs United Nations Bill
Presidential Proclamation in Honor of Michael J. Mansfield
President Proclaims German-American Day
Statement by the Press Secretary
President's Letter to Congress
Nominations and Appointments
 
October 4, 2001
President Unveils Back to Work Plan
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President Directs Humanitarian Aid for Afghanistan
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U.S. Assistance to the Afghan People
President Fox Reaffirms Commitment to U.S.
President's Statement on Sibir Airlines Crash
Nominations
 
October 3, 2001
President Discusses Economic Recovery in New York City
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President Calls NY Teachers "Heroes"
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Federal Response: Examples of Government Action Since September 11
President Proclaims National Disability Employment Awareness Month
President Proclaims National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
President Supports Senate Action on Vietnam Bilateral Trade Bill
Executive Order on Excellence in Special Education
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Remarks by the President to the Travel Pool Outside Freedom Hall
President Fox of Mexico to Visit Washington
Nomination and Appointments
 
President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney meet with Congressional leaders in the Oval Office Tuesday morning, Oct. 2. White House photo by Eric Draper. October 2, 2001
President Opens Reagan National Airport en Español
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President Meets with Congressional Leaders
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Bartlett Named White House Communications Director
President Proclaims National Domestic Violence Awareness Month en Español
en Español
Nominations
 
Federal Emergency Management Agency employees greet President Bush during his visit to the agency's headquarters to thank them for recent days of hard work Oct. 1. October 1, 2001
President: "We're Making Progress"
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President Proclaims Child Health Day
President Signs PCAST Executive Order
Continuance of Federal Advisory Committees
Nominations and Appointments