News Archive - May, 2006

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		May 31, 2006 President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony of CIA Director Michael Hayden Video President Bush Welcomes President Kagame of Rwanda to the White House Video In Focus: Global Diplomacy President Attends Maryland Victory 2006 Reception President Signs S. 1736 Personnel Announcement

		May 30, 2006 President Bush Nominates Henry Paulson as Treasury Secretary Video President Bush Welcomes Iraq's Ambassador to the United States Video Personnel Announcement

		May 29, 2006 President Bush Honors Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery Video In Focus: Veterans President Signs H.R. 1499 and H.R. 5037

		May 27, 2006 President Delivers Commencement Address at the United States Military Academy at West Point Video President's Radio Address Audio President's Statement on Indonesian Earthquake Interview of the Vice President and Mrs. Cheney by KCWY News-13 Vice President Delivers the Commencement Address at Natrona County High School

		May 26, 2006 Joint Statement by President Bush and Prime Minister Blair President Commends Nigeria on Call for 2007 Elections President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Harper of Canada Vice President Delivers Commencement Address at the United States Naval Academy Photo Essay: U.S. Naval Academy Graduation Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the OMB Director Memorandum for Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Energy, and Director of National Intelligence President Commends Senate for Approval of Michael Hayden as Director of Central Intelligence Agency President's Statement on Senate Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Court of Appeals President Commends Senate on Confirmation of Rob Portman as Director of the Office of Management and Budget President Applauds Senate on Confirmation of Dirk Kempthorne as Secretary of the Interior

		May 25, 2006 President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom Participate in Joint Press Availability Video In Focus: Global Diplomacy President Attends Change of Command Ceremony for the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard Video President's Statement on Passage of Energy and Water Appropriations Bill President Commends Senate for Passage of Bipartisan Immigration Reform President Applauds House Vote Approving Energy Exploration in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge President's Statement on Materials Recovered from Congressman William Jefferson's Office President's Statement on America's Economic Growth President's Statement on S. 1869, the "Coastal Barrier Resources Reauthorization Act of 2005" President Signs S. 1165 and S. 1869 President Bush to Welcome President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Maine Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New Hampshire Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Massachusetts Memorandum for the Attorney General and the Solicitor General of the United States Black Music Month, 2006 Nominations Sent to the Senate

		May 24, 2006 President Discusses Energy During Visit to Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania Video Fact Sheet: The Advanced Energy Initiative: Ensuring A Clean, Secure Energy Future Advanced Energy Initiative In Focus: Energy President Attends Pennsylvania Congressional Victory Committee Dinner President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan Visit by Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi President Announces Karl Zinsmeister as Domestic Policy Advisor National Homeownership Month, 2006 Nomination Sent to the Senate Personnel Announcement

		May 23, 2006 President Bush and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel Participate in Joint Press Availability Video President Bush to Welcome British Prime Minister Tony Blair to the White House President Bush to Welcome President Zelaya of Honduras to the White House President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of Lloyd Bentsen Presidential Delegation to Attend Inauguration in Moroni, Comoros Vice President's Remarks at a Rally for Expeditionary Strike Group One Vice President's Remarks at a Luncheon for Congressional Candidate Brian Bilbray Great Outdoors Month, 2006 Nominations Sent to the Senate Personnel Announcement

		May 22, 2006 President Bush Discusses Global War on Terror Video In Focus: Renewal in Iraq President's Statement on the Death of Dr. Lee Jong-wook

		May 21, 2006 President's Remarks on the Formation of a New Government in Iraq Video In Focus: Renewal in Iraq

		May 20, 2006 President Congratulates Iraqis on Formation of New Unity Government In Focus: Renewal in Iraq President's Radio Address Audio In Focus: Immigration

		May 19, 2006 President Discusses the American Competitiveness Initiative Video Audio Fact Sheet: The American Competitiveness Initiative: A Commitment to Education, Research, and Innovation American Competitiveness Initiative President Attends Geoff Davis for Congress Reception Vice President Delivers the Commencement Address at Louisiana State University Presidential Message on 104th Anniversary of Cuban Independence National Maritime Day, 2006 National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2006 World Trade Week, 2006 Personnel Announcement

		May 18, 2006 President Bush Discusses Border Security and Immigration Reform in Arizona Video Audio In Focus: Immigration Fact Sheet: President Requests Funds to Strengthen Border Security In Focus: Immigration President Congratulates House on Passage of Budget Resolution Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Statement on Denial of the Appeal of Egyptian Politician Ayman Nour President Signs H.J. Res. 83 and S. 1382 Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Has An Interest Message to the Congress of the United States Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Burma Message to the Congress of the United States Memorandum for the Secretary of State and Attorney General Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense Nominations Sent to the Senate Nominations Sent to the Senate Personnel Announcement

		May 17, 2006 President Bush Signs Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005 Video Fact Sheet: Extending the President's Tax Relief: A Victory for American Taxpayers In Focus: Jobs & Economy President Bush Welcomes 2006 U.S. Winter Olympic and Paralympic Teams Video President Attends Republican National Committee Gala Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Washington

		May 16, 2006 President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Howard of Australia in Arrival Ceremony at the White House Video Audio Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Australia In Focus: Global Diplomacy President Bush and Prime Minister John Howard of Australia Participate in Joint Press Availability Video Audio Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Australia In Focus: Global Diplomacy President Bush and Prime Minister Howard of Australia Exchange Toasts Video Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Australia President Bush Welcomes WNBA Champion Sacramento Monarchs to the White House Video Audio Interview of the Vice President by Rush Limbaugh, The Rush Limbaugh Show Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2006 Nominations Sent to the Senate Personnel Announcement

		May 15, 2006 President Bush Addresses the Nation on Immigration Reform Video Audio Fact Sheet: Comprehensive Immigration Reform Fact Sheet: Overview: Comprehensive Immigration Reform In Focus: Immigration President Bush Attends Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service Video Audio President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel to the White House Vice President's Remarks at a Rally for the Minnesota National Guard Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Responsible for Policies or Actions That Threaten the Transition to Democracy in Belarus Memorandum for the Secretary of State on Rescission of Libya's Designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Memorandum for the Secretary of State

		May 14, 2006 President Bush Presents White House Trees to Prime Minister Howard at Australian Embassy Video Audio Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Australia

		May 13, 2006 President's Radio Address Audio In Focus: National Security Statement by the President on Eusebio Peñalver Mazorra

		May 12, 2006 President Bush Meets with Former Secretaries of State and Former Secretaries of Defense In Focus: Renewal in Iraq President Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Presents President's Volunteer Service Awards Video Audio President Signs H.R. 3351 and S. 584 President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of Sonny Montgomery Proclamation: Death of G. V. Sonny Montgomery Death of G. V. Sonny Montgomery President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Death of Sonny Montgomery National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week, 2006 National Safe Boating Week, 2006 Executive Order: Amendments to Executive Orders 11030, 13279, 13339, 13381, and 13389, and Revocation of Executive Order 13011

		May 11, 2006 President Bush Delivers Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Commencement Address Video Audio In Focus: Education President Bush Discusses NSA Surveillance Program Video Audio President Applauds Senate for Passing Tax Relief Legislation Setting the Record Straight: AP's Misleading Military Recruiting Article In Focus: Defense Setting the Record Straight Setting the Record Straight: President Bush's Tax Relief Benefits All Taxpayers In Focus: Tax Relief In Focus: Economy Setting the Record Straight Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Police Week, 2006 Nominations Sent to the Senate Personnel Announcement

		May 10, 2006 President Bush Participates in Conversation on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit in Florida Video In Focus: Medicare President Bush Meets with Victims of Identity Theft Fact Sheet: The President's Identity Theft Task Force Federal Trade Commission: ID Theft President Urges Senate to Pass Tax Cut Legislation Vice President's Remarks Upon Receiving the Congressional Distinguished Service Award Executive Order: Strengthening Federal Efforts to Protect Against Identity Theft Fact Sheet: General Michael V. Hayden: Extremely Well Qualified to Lead the CIA Setting the Record Straight: CBS News' Misleading Medicare Report In Focus: Health Care In Focus: Medicare Setting the Record Straight Setting the Record Straight: The New York Times Continues to Ignore America's Economic Progress In Focus: Jobs & Economy Setting the Record Straight Nomination Sent to the Senate

		May 9, 2006 President Bush and Health and Human Services Secretary Leavitt Make Remarks to the Travel Pool Video Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage In Focus: Medicare President Bush Discusses Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Video Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage In Focus: Medicare President Bush and Governor Bush Visit Fire Station in Florida Video Memorandum for the Director of National Intelligence Memorandum on Assignment of Function Concerning Assistance to Afghanistan Setting the Record Straight: USA Today's Misleading Medicare Story In Focus: Medicare Setting the Record Straight Nominations Sent to the Senate

		May 8, 2006 President Nominates General Michael Hayden as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Video Audio Fact Sheet: General Michael V. Hayden: the Right Leader for the CIA President Discusses Peace Agreement in Sudan Video Audio Fact Sheet: Darfur Agreement: A Step toward Peace In Focus: Africa President Disappointed in Senate Failure to Pass Real Medical Liability Reform President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister John Howard of Australia to the White House President Announces Governor Bush to Lead Delegation to Inauguration in Haiti Fact Sheet: Brett M. Kavanaugh: Nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit In Focus: Judicial Nominations Setting the Record Straight: The ABA Finds Brett Kavanaugh Is "Indeed Qualified to Serve on the Federal Bench" In Focus: Judicial Nominations Setting the Record Straight Memorandum for the Secretary of State, The Secretary of Defense, The Director of the Office of Management and Budget Memorandum for the Secretary of State, The Secretary of Homeland Security Message to the Congress of the United States Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria Nominations Sent to the Senate Personnel Announcement

		May 7, 2006 Interview of the President by Kai Diekmann of BILD Interview of the President by Sabine Christiansen of ARD German Television Vice President Cheney, Prime Minister Ivo Sanader of Croatia, Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski of Macedonia, and Prime Minister Sali Berisha of Albania Make Remarks at a Meeting of the Adriatic 3 Leaders Interview of the Vice President by Kelly O'Donnell, NBC News

		May 6, 2006 President Bush Delivers Commencement Address at Oklahoma State University Video Audio President's Radio Address Audio In Focus: Medicare Vice President Cheney and President Nursultan Nazarbayev Make Remarks in a Meeting in the Golden Hall Vice President's Remarks at Mrs. Cheney's Breakfast with Young Kazakhstan Leaders Vice President's Remarks at a Dinner with Prime Minister Ivo Sanader of Croatia

		May 5, 2006 President Visits Local Hardware Store, Discusses Strong U.S. Economy Video Audio Fact Sheet: Economic Growth Continues - More Than 5.2 Million Jobs Created Since August 2003 In Focus: Jobs & Economy President Accepts Resignation from CIA Director Porter Goss Statement on the Darfur Peace Agreement Vice President's Remarks in a Press Availability with President Nursultan Nazarbayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nominations Sent to the Senate

		May 4, 2006 President Bush Commemorates National Day of Prayer Video Audio President Bush Welcomes President Vázquez of Uruguay to the White House Video In Focus: Global Diplomacy President Celebrates Cinco de Mayo at the White House Video Audio President Attends American Jewish Committee's Centennial Dinner President Pleased by House Passage of Port Security Bill Vice President's Remarks at the 2006 Vilnius Conference Vice President's Remarks at a Breakfast Meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko at the Vilnius Conference 2006 Vice President's Remarks at a Meeting with President Mikheil Saakashvili at the Vilnius Conference 2006 Vice President's Remarks at a Meeting with Romanian President Traian Basescu at the Vilnius Conference 2006 Vice President's Remarks at a Meeting with Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov at the Vilnius Confernece 2006 Mother's Day, 2006 Memorandum for the Secretary of State Setting the Record Straight: GAO's Inaccurate, Incomplete, And Outdated Medicare Report Setting the Record Straight Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

		May 3, 2006 President Bush Discusses Strong and Growing U.S. Economy Video Audio Fact Sheet: Growing Our Economy: Keeping Taxes Low and Restraining Spending In Focus: Jobs & Economy President Bush Meets with Members of Congress, Discusses Energy Policy Video Audio In Focus: Energy President Bush Welcomes German Chancellor to the White House Video In Focus: Global Diplomacy Statement by the President on Zacarias Moussaoui Jury Sentence President Bush to Attend U.S.-EU Summit in Vienna, Austria Press Briefing by Scott McClellan and Homeland Security Advisor Fran Townsend Video Audio Fact Sheet: Advancing the Nation's Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza In Focus: Pandemic Flu Vice President Cheney and Lithuanian President Valdus Adamkus Make Remarks in the Blue Hall National Day of Prayer, 2006 Nominations Sent to the Senate Personnel Announcement

		May 2, 2006 President Announces Mrs. Bush to Lead Delegation to Inauguration in Costa Rica Statement on Federal Emergency Assistance for Connecticut Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Hawaii Nominations Sent to the Senate

		May 1, 2006 President Discusses Health Care Initiatives Video Audio Fact Sheet: Making Health Care More Affordable and Accessible for All Americans In Focus: Health Care President Discusses Recent Visit to Iraq by Secretary of State Rice and Defense Secretary Rumsfeld Video Audio In Focus: Renewal in Iraq President and Mrs. Bush Present Preserve America Presidential Awards Video Audio Preserve America Vice President's Remarks at the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia Luncheon Honoring Professor Bernard Lewis Nominations Sent to the Senate Personnel Announcement