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U.S. Economy

President Bush has outlined decisive government action to preserve and sustain America's financial system and economy. This is a pivotal moment for America's economy. Problems that originated in the credit markets – and first showed up in the area of subprime mortgages – have spread throughout our financial system. As a result, the government is acting now to protect our Nation's economic health from serious risk.

In Focus: Economy

White House Summit on International Development

The President delivered the keynote speech at the White House Summit on International Development: Sustaining the New Era, which was held on October 21st in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Secretary Rice also gave opening remarks.

White House Summit on International Development: Sustaining the New Era

President of Paraguay

President Bush welcomes President Fernando Lugo of Paraguay to the White House today. This visit provides an opportunity to reaffirm our strong relationship with Paraguay. The two leaders will discuss a range of issues, including deepening our bilateral efforts to advance economic development and social justice, assisting Paraguay in fighting corruption and expanding its formal economy, and addressing the security challenges posed by transnational criminal activity.

Global War on Terror

President Bush's top priority is the safety and security of the American people. Though America and its allies are safer since 9/11, we are not yet safe. We have important challenges ahead as we wage a long-term battle not just against terrorists, but against the ideology that supports their agenda.

In Focus: National Security

Setting the Record Straight

· Setting the Record Straight: Six Years of Unheeded Warnings for GSE Reform

Setting the Record Straight

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President George W. Bush fills out his ballot for the 2008 election during the early voting process from his Oval Office desk at the White House Friday, Oct. 24, 2008. Ballots cast by both the President and Mrs. Laura Bush will be mailed back to Texas today. White House photo by Eric Draper

President Bush Meets with President Lugo of Paraguay: President Bush on Monday said, "I told the President that the United States wants to help. We want to help with education and health care. We care deeply about people being able to work. Our -- we believe in the social justice agenda. I believe that -- that it's important that the United States be in a position to help influence the lives of citizens that simply want a more hopeful day. And Mr. President, it gives me great comfort to know that you're the person with whom we can work." En Español
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Dana Perino: Watch Monday's Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Dana Perino
President's Radio Address: In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Despite the ups and downs that our markets have experienced in recent months, the American people have reason for optimism in our Nation's economic future. Throughout our history, we have seen that when Americans are given the freedom to apply their talents and imagination, prosperity and success follow closely behind. For over two centuries, that principle has allowed our economy to overcome every obstacle it has faced. And we can all be confident that it will do so again." En Español
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In Focus: Economy
President Bush Participates in Signing Ceremony with NATO Secretary General De Hoop Scheffer for NATO Accession Protocols for Albania and Croatia: President Bush on Friday said, "With today's ceremony, we celebrate two young and vigorous democracies seeking to assume new responsibilities in a time of terrorism and a time of war. We strengthen America's partnership with nations that once found themselves in the shackles of communism. We rejoice in taking a major step toward welcoming the people of Albania and Croatia into the greatest alliance for freedom the world has ever known."
President Bush Participates in Briefings at the National Security Agency: President Bush on Friday said, "Ever since 9/11, the people in this building have done what the country expects them to do, and that is to work as hard as necessary to help protect the United States of America. The work here at the NSA is absolutely vital, and I wish all our citizens could meet the folks that work here and realize how smart they are, how capable they are, and how enthusiastic they are in doing their duty."

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Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana to the White House

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