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News Archive - August 2002

News releases for August 2002

August 31, 2002
Radio Address by the President to the Nation en Español
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National Days of Prayer and Remembrance Proclamation
 
August 30, 2002
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2002
 
President George W. Bush addresses the audience at Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, Thursday, Aug. 29.  August 29, 2002
President Highlights Education Reform at Back to School Event en Español
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     Fact sheet Fact Sheet: President Promotes Stronger Curriculum in Back-To-School Season
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Remarks by the President at Hutchinson for Senate Dinner
Remarks by the President at Steve Largent for Governor and James Inhofe for Senate Luncheon
Vice President Honors Veterans of Korean War
Statement by the Press Secretary
Executive Order: Further Amending Executive Order 10173, as Amended, Prescribing Regulations Relating to the Safeguarding of Vessels, Harbors, Ports, and Waterfront Facilities of the United States
 
August 28, 2002
Memorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies
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To Implement An Agreement Regarding Imports of Line Pipe Under Section 203 of the Trade Act of 1974
To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences for Argentina
 
August 27, 2002
Appointments and Designation
 
Vice President Dick Cheney speaks the Veterans of Foreign Wars 103rd National Convention in Nashville, Tenn. Monday, Aug. 26.  August 26, 2002
Vice President Speaks at VFW 103rd National Convention
 
August 25, 2002
Remarks by the President in Pierce for Congress Dinner
 
August 24, 2002
Radio Address by the President to the Nation en Español
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President Speaks at New Mexico Welcome Event en Español
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Women's Equality Day, 2002
Statement by the Press Secretary
Remarks by the President at Simon for Governor Breakfast
 
President George W. Bush waves to the crowd during his introduction at the Stockton Memorial Auditorium in Stockton, Calif., Friday, Aug. 23.  August 23, 2002
President Discusses Education with Hispanic Leaders en Español
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President Discusses Priorities in Stockton, California
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Remarks by the President During Simon for Governor Luncheon
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Statement by the President
Remarks by the President at Bill Simon for Governor Reception
 
President George W. Bush tours the Squires Peak Fire Area in Medford, Ore., with Ron Wenker of the Medford Bureau of Land Management Properties District, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002.  August 22, 2002
President Tours Area Damaged by Squires Fire en Español
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President Announces Healthy Forest Initiative
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President Thanks Work Crews and Firefighters
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Remarks by the President at Gordon Smith for Senate Reception
 
President George W. Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld respond to questions from the press pool after their defense briefing at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002.  August 21, 2002
President Discusses Security Issues
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Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Fact Sheet: The Healthy Forests Initiative
 
August 20, 2002
Appointments and Designation
 
August 19, 2002
President Announces Leader of Delegation to World Summit on Sustainable Development
 
August 17, 2002
Radio Address by the President to the Nation en Español
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President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush greet Crawford volunteers and their families during a luncheon to thank volunteers who have helped with events in the Crawford area, Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 in Crawford, Texas.  August 16, 2002
President Discusses Iraq, the Economy and Homeland Security
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Remarks by the President at the Volunteer Barbecue Lunch
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President Bush Announced That Keith Hennessey Would Join the White House as Deputy Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council
Notice: Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
National Health Center Week, 2002
 
President George W. Bush discusses the security of America at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota Thursday, Aug. 15 "More and more people understand that being a patriot is more than just putting your hand over your heart and saying the Pledge of Allegiance to a nation under God. (Applause.) They're saying -- more and more people understand that serving something greater than yourself in life is a part of being a complete American," said the President in his remarks.  August 15, 2002
President Discusses Homeland and Economic Security at Mt. Rushmore
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Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary
 
President George W. Bush addresses an audience of about 2,000 people at the Iowa State Fair Fairgrounds near Des Moines, Wednesday, Aug. 14.  August 14, 2002
President Discusses National, Homeland, and Economic Security Priorities
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President's Remarks at McCallum for Governor Luncheon
Remarks by the President at the 2002 Iowa State Fair en Español
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Remarks by the President at Gross for Governor and Republican Party of Iowa Victory 2002 Dinner
Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense
National Airborne Day, 2002
 
President George W. Bush makes a statement on how to improve the economy at the plenary session of the President's Economic Forum held at Baylor University in Waco, Texas on Tuesday August 13, 2002.  August 13, 2002
President Hosts Economic Forum en Español
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     Fact sheet In Focus: President's Economic Forum
President's Economic Forum: Economic Recovery and Job Creation Session
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President Discusses Healthcare Security at Economic Forum
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President's Economic Forum: Small Investor and Retirement Security Session
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Corporate Responsibility Session
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Executive Order: Proper Consideration of Small Entities in Agency Rulemaking
Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary
Vice President's Remarks at Economic Forum Technology & Innovation Session
     Fact sheet In Focus: President's Economic Forum
Vice President's Remarks at Economic Forum Small Business & Smarter Regulation Session
     Fact sheet In Focus: President's Economic Forum
Vice President's Remarks at Economic Forum Trade Session
     Fact sheet In Focus: President's Economic Forum
 
August 12, 2002
Fact Sheet: President to Host Economic Forum
Economic Forum Schedule and Participant List
Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary
 
August 10, 2002
President's Radio Address en Español
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President Bush Discusses Iraq
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August 9, 2002
Designations
 
August 8, 2002
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Statement by the President
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
 
President George W. Bush participates in a roundtable discussion at Madison Central High School in Madison, Miss., Wednesday, Aug. 7.  August 7, 2002
President Calls for Medical Liability Reform and Worker Pension Protection en Español
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Remarks by the President at Pickering for Congress Luncheon
Statement by the Press Secretary
Vice President Discusses the President's Economic Security Agenda
 
President George W. Bush signs the Trade Act of 2002 in the East Room Tuesday, Aug. 6. "With trade promotion authority, the trade agreements I negotiate will have an up-or-down vote in Congress, giving other countries the confidence to negotiate with us," said the President in his remarks.  August 6, 2002
President Signs Trade Act of 2002
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President Announces Steps to Keep America's Children Safe
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Statement by the Press Secretary
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President George W. Bush embraces rescued coal miner John Unger at the Green Tree Fire Department in Green Tree, Pa., Monday, Aug. 5. Pulled from a collapsed mine in Somerset, Pa., nine miners survived three days in a flooded mine shaft before rescuers found them. Also pictured are, from left to right, miners Mark Popernack, Randy Fogle and Tom Foy.  August 5, 2002
President Bush Meets with Pennsylvania Coal Miners
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President Signs Born-Alive Infants Protection Act
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Remarks by the President at Mike Fisher for Governor Luncheon
Nomination and Appointments
 
August 3, 2002
Radio Address by the President to the Nation en Español
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Remarks by the President at Reception for Senator Susan Collins
 
President George W. Bush speaks to the media before departing the White House Friday afternoon, August 2, 2002.  August 2, 2002
President Bush Reflects on Major Legislative Achievements
Statement by the Press Secretary
Nominations
Statement by the Press Secretary
Statement by the Press Secretary
 
President George W. Bush holds a joint press conference with His King Majesty King Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in the Oval Office Thursday, Aug. 1.  August 1, 2002
President Commends Bipartisan Leaders on Trade Agreement
President Bush, King Abdullah Discuss Middle East Peace
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President Commends Senate for Passing Defense Bill
Presidential Letter on Libya
Continuation of Iraq National Emergency
Presidential Letter on Iraq
Presidential Letter on Iraq
Presidential Letter on Terrorists
Statement by the President
Nominations and Appointments
Designation of Individuals to Attend Colombian Inauguration
Designation of Individuals to Attend Bolivian Inauguration
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