President Bush Participates in Briefing at Emergency Operations Center - September 3, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on September 3, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Wednesday said, "I can't thank you all enough for working as hard as you are. ...The people of your state care a lot about the fact that you are working as hard as you are. And if this helps you keep going, I want to thank you, and I want to thank all the volunteers and the faith-based community that always rises up in a challenge like this. They listen to that universal call to love a neighbor like you'd like to be loved yourself. And that's happening here in Louisiana again. And I know the people... whose lives have been affected appreciate a total stranger coming in to help."
President Bush Participates in Briefing on Hurricane Gustav, Discusses Energy - September 2, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on September 2, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Tuesday said, "And I know the Congress has been on recess for a while, but this issue hasn't gone away. And this storm should not cause the members of Congress to say, well, we don't need to address our energy independence; it ought to cause the Congress to step up their need to address our dependence on foreign oil. And one place to do so is to give us a chance to explore in environmentally friendly ways on the Outer Continental Shelf."
President Bush Visits Alamo Regional Command Reception Center - September 1, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on September 1, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)Play Video President Bush on Monday said, "America is a great country. It's great because we've got great people. Nobody is happy about these storms. Everybody is praying for everybody's safety. But I'm confident that after the storm passes and there's a human need, it will be met because of the generosity of the American people."
President Bush Participates in Briefing on Hurricane Gustav - September 1, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on September 1, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Monday said, "All in all, what I look for is to determine whether or not assets are in place to help, whether or not there's coordination, and whether or not there's preparation for recovery. And to that end, I feel good about this event."
President Bush Attends Briefing on Hurricane Gustav at FEMA - August 31, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on August 31, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Sunday said, "The message to the people of the Gulf Coast is, this storm is dangerous. There's a real possibility of flooding, storm surge, and high winds. Therefore, it is very important for you to follow the instructions and direction of state and local officials. Do not put yourself in harm's way, or make rescue workers take unnecessary risks. And know that the American people stand with you. We'll face this emergency together."
President Bush Meets with President Kikwete of the United Republic of Tanzania - August 29, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on August 29, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Friday said, "It is such an honor to welcome a man I've come to admire a lot to the Oval Office, President Kikwete of Tanzania. He comes representing a great country. He also comes representing the African Union. And therefore, we've had a wide-ranging discussion about our bilateral relations, as well as the President has kindly given me a briefing on how he sees the different situations and opportunities on the continent of Africa."
President Bush Visits Mississippi, Meets with Community Leaders - August 20, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on August 20, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Wednesday said, "Are there still people wondering about their future? Absolutely. Do they still have other issues to deal with, like cleaning out some of the bureaucracy so that the housing issue can get solved quicker? Absolutely. But things are better here on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi."
President Bush Discusses Gulf Coast Recovery - August 20, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on August 20, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Wednesday said, "I think the message here today is: Hope is being restored. Hope is coming back. I'm going to spend some time here in New Orleans, and then I'm heading over to Gulfport, Mississippi -- same message. And I'm, frankly, not surprised. I'm not surprised that hope is marching in, because I understand the nature of the people who live here in this community, and these communities. I have seen people when their spirits were at a low ebb, but never did they give up. And now I've seen incredible progress is being made."
President Bush Attends Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention, Discusses Global War on Terror - August 20, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on August 20, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Wednesday said, "Over the past seven years, we've seen liberty on the march, seen citizens in Afghanistan and Iraq establish representative governments after decades of tyranny. We've seen the people of Lebanon take to the streets and demand their independence. We've seen citizens of the former Soviet republic -- republics stand up for their right for free and fair elections."
President Bush Discusses Situation in Georgia - August 16, 2008
George Bush's White House Presidential Office (R) posted a Audio Clip (Speech) on August 16, 2008 | 12:00 am - Permalink - Comments (View)President Bush on Saturday said, "We will continue to stand behind Georgia's democracy; we will continue to insist that Georgia's sovereignty and independence and territorial integrity be respected."
