News releases for May 2006
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May 31, 2006
President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony of CIA Director Michael Hayden
President Bush Welcomes President Kagame of Rwanda to the White House
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Attends Maryland Victory 2006 Reception
President Signs S. 1736
Personnel Announcement
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May 30, 2006
President Bush Nominates Henry Paulson as Treasury Secretary
President Bush Welcomes Iraq's Ambassador to the United States
Personnel Announcement
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May 29, 2006
President Bush Honors Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery
In Focus: Veterans
President Signs H.R. 1499 and H.R. 5037
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May 27, 2006
President Delivers Commencement Address at the United States Military Academy at West Point
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
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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
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May 25, 2006
President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom Participate in Joint Press Availability
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Attends Change of Command Ceremony for the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard
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
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May 24, 2006
President Discusses Energy During Visit to Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania
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
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May 23, 2006
President Bush and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel Participate in Joint Press Availability
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
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May 22, 2006
President Bush Discusses Global War on Terror
In Focus: Renewal in Iraq
President's Statement on the Death of Dr. Lee Jong-wook
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May 21, 2006
President's Remarks on the Formation of a New Government in Iraq
In Focus: Renewal in Iraq
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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
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May 19, 2006
President Discusses the American Competitiveness Initiative
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
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May 18, 2006
President Bush Discusses Border Security and Immigration Reform in Arizona
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
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May 17, 2006
President Bush Signs Tax Relief Extension Reconciliation Act of 2005
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
President Attends Republican National Committee Gala
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Washington
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May 16, 2006
President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Howard of Australia in Arrival Ceremony at the White House
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
Audio
Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Australia
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush and Prime Minister Howard of Australia Exchange Toasts
Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Australia
President Bush Welcomes WNBA Champion Sacramento Monarchs to the White House
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
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May 15, 2006
President Bush Addresses the Nation on Immigration Reform
Audio
Fact Sheet: Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Fact Sheet: Overview: Comprehensive Immigration Reform
In Focus: Immigration
President Bush Attends Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service
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
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May 14, 2006
President Bush Presents White House Trees to Prime Minister Howard at Australian Embassy
Audio
Official Visit of the Prime Minister of Australia
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May 13, 2006
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: National Security
Statement by the President on Eusebio Peñalver Mazorra
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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
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
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May 11, 2006
President Bush Delivers Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Commencement Address
Audio
In Focus: Education
President Bush Discusses NSA Surveillance Program
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
Setting the Record Straight
Peace Officers' Memorial Day and Police Week, 2006
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
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May 10, 2006
President Bush Participates in Conversation on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit in Florida
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: 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
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May 9, 2006
President Bush and Health and Human Services Secretary Leavitt Make Remarks to the Travel Pool
Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
In Focus: Medicare
President Bush Discusses Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
In Focus: Medicare
President Bush and Governor Bush Visit Fire Station in Florida
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
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May 8, 2006
President Nominates General Michael Hayden as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Audio
Fact Sheet: General Michael V. Hayden: the Right Leader for the CIA
President Discusses Peace Agreement in Sudan
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
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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
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May 6, 2006
President Bush Delivers Commencement Address at Oklahoma State University
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
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May 5, 2006
President Visits Local Hardware Store, Discusses Strong U.S. Economy
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
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May 4, 2006
President Bush Commemorates National Day of Prayer
Audio
President Bush Welcomes President Vázquez of Uruguay to the White House
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Celebrates Cinco de Mayo at the White House
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
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May 3, 2006
President Bush Discusses Strong and Growing U.S. Economy
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
Audio
In Focus: Energy
President Bush Welcomes German Chancellor to the White House
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
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
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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
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May 1, 2006
President Discusses Health Care Initiatives
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
Audio
In Focus: Renewal in Iraq
President and Mrs. Bush Present Preserve America Presidential Awards
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
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