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News Archive - October 2003

News releases for October 2003

October 31, 2003
National Security Advisor Dr. Rice Remarks to National Legal Center
Remarks by the Vice President at a Luncheon for Congressman Phil Gingrey
Remarks by the Vice President at a Dinner for the Southwest Florida GOP
Statement on H.J. Res. 75
National Family Caregivers Month, 2003
National Diabetes Month, 2003
Nomination Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
 
Vice President Dick Cheney meets with California Gov.-elect Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Vice President's West Wing office Oct. 30, 2003. This is the first meeting between Vice President Cheney and Mr. Schwarzenegger since the state's historical recall election Oct. 7, 2003.  White House photo by David Bohrer October 30, 2003
President Bush Calls on Congress to Pass Energy Bill en Español
Remarks by the President at Bush-Cheney 2004 Luncheon
Fact Sheet: Tax Relief Helps Economic Growth en Español
Remarks by the Vice President at a Reception for Bush-Cheney '04
Remarks by the President at Bush-Cheney 2004 Reception
Statement on Nomination of Judge Charles Pickering
Statement on Healthy Forests Restoration Act
National Hospice Month, 2003
 
As Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson stands by, President George W. Bush discusses Medicare in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2003. "The best way to provide our seniors with modern medicine, including prescription drug coverage and better preventative care, is to give them better choices under Medicare," said the President talking about pending Medicare legislation  White House photo by Tina Hager October 29, 2003
President Calls on Congress to Complete Work on Medicare Bill en Español
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President Discusses Faith-Based Initiative at Youth Education Center
Message to the Congress of the United States
Notice Continuation of Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass
Message to the Congress of the United States
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Notice Continuation of the National
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Statement on Northern Ireland Elections
Statement on H.R. 1990
 
President George W. Bush holds a press conference in the Rose Garden Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003.  White House photo by Paul Morse October 28, 2003
President Holds Press Conference
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Remarks by the President at Iftaar with Ambassadors and Muslim Leaders
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Statement on Governor Mike Leavitt
Statement on H.R. 1474
Message to the Senate of the United States
Remarks by the Vice President at a Rally for Gubernatorial Candidate Haley Barbour
President Bush to Welcome NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson
Excerpt from President's Press Conference
 
Discussing the progress in Iraq, President George W. Bush meets with Ambassador L. Paul Bremer, Presidential Envoy to Iraq, in the Oval Office Monday, Oct. 27, 2003. "Well, a lot of wonderful things have happened in Iraq since July, as you mentioned," said Ambassador Bremer to the media. "We have a cabinet now, with ministers actually conducting affairs of state. We have met all of our goals in restoring essential services. All the schools and hospitals are open. Electricity is back at pre-war levels."  White House photo by Tina Hager October 27, 2003
President Bush, Ambassador Bremer Discuss Progress in Iraq
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Personnel Announcement
Excerpt from President's Remarks
 
October 25, 2003
Protection From Pornography Week, 2003
President's Radio Address en Español
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October 24, 2003
President Bush to Meet with Congolese President Kabila
Remarks by the President at Bush-Cheney 2004 Reception
President's Ramadan Message
President's Statement on the Death of Madame Chiang Kai-shek
President Bush to Welcome President Rolandas Paksas of Lithuania
President Bush to Welcome Sri Lankan Prime Minister
Personnel Announcement
President Commends Support at Iraq Donor's Conference
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
United Nations Day, 2003
Remarks by the Vice President at a Reception for Bush-Cheney 2004
 
October 23, 2003
Nomination Sent to the Senate
Statement on Class Action Fairness Act
Personnel Announcement
Nomination Sent to the Senate
 
President George W. Bush and Laura Bush stand with Australian Prime Minister John Howard and his wife Jannette Howard at the Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Oct. 23, 2003.  White House photo by Paul Morse October 22, 2003
President Bush Addresses Australian Parliament
Roundtable Interview of the President by the Press Pool
Remarks by President Bush and Prime Minister Howard of Australia in a Photo Opportunity
Remarks by President Bush and Indonesian President Megawati at Joint Press Availability
U.S. and Indonesia Joint Statement
President Bush Announces the Laureates of the 2002 National Medals of Science and Technology
Statement on Don Luis Ferre
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Personnel Announcement
 
October 21, 2003
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister of Singapore
President Applauds Congress for Partial-Birth Abortion Bill
Fact Sheet
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Personnel Announcement
Remarks by the Vice President at Reception for Congressman Jim Leach
Remarks by the Press Secretary on Iran
 
October 20, 2003
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet en Español
National Character Counts Week, 2003
Fact Sheet on Free Trade and Thailand
Personnel Announcement
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
 
October 19, 2003
President Bush Meets with President of China
Presidential Letter
Statement on U.S.- Thailand FTA Negotiations
Remarks by President Bush in An Exchange of Toasts
President Bush Meets with South Korean President Roh
 
President George W. Bush, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo and Laura Bush greet school children during a welcoming ceremony at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003.  White House photo by Paul Morse October 18, 2003
Remarks by the President to the Philippine Congress
Remarks by President Bush and President Arroyo in a Photo Opportunity
National Forest Products Week, 2003
Nomination Sent to the Senate
Interview of the President by Rosianna Silalahi, SCTV
Interview of the President by Thepchai Yong, Nation TV
Interview of the President by Malcolm Brown, Channel News Asia
Interview of the President by Laurence Oakes, Channel 9 TV
Interview of the President by Taro Kimura, Fuji TV
Interview of the President by Antonio Baltazar VP Nebrida, Jr., NBN TV-4
President's Radio Address en Español
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October 17, 2003
Remarks by the Vice President at the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
Statement by the President
Remarks by the Vice President at a Reception for Bush-Cheney 2004
Message to the Congress of the United States
Notice Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Nominations and Withdrawal Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
 
President George W. Bush meets with California Governor-Elect Arnold Schwarzenegger in Riverside, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003.  White House photo by Eric Draper October 16, 2003
President Bush Discusses the Economy and the War on Terror
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President Bush Welcomes Unanimous UN Vote on Iraq
President of Romania to Visit Washington
Roundtable Interview of the President with Asian Print Journalists
Personnel Announcement
Presidential Message: 25th Anniversary of the Pontificate of His Holiness John Paul II
 
President George W. Bush greets employees at Ruiz Foods after speaking on housing and the economy in Dinuba, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003.  White House photo by Eric Draper October 15, 2003
President Calls on Senate to Pass American Dream Downpayment Act
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     Fact sheet In Focus: Home Ownership
White Cane Safety Day, 2003
Fact Sheet: Expanding Homeownership Opportunities and Strengthening Our Economy en Español
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Presidential Letter
Statement on H.R. 2152
President Condemns Terrorist Act in Gaza Wednesday
President's Statement on Japan
Nomination Sent to the Senate
Remarks by the President at Bush-Cheney '04 Reception
Personnel Announcement
Remarks by the President on Housing and the Economy
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President George W. Bush holds up a jersey presented to him during a ceremony welcoming the 2003 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs in The Rose Garden Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003.  White House photo by Paul Morse October 14, 2003
President Bush Welcomes NBA Champs to the White House
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
Televised Remarks by the National Security Advisor to the Inter American Press Association
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Personnel Announcement
 
October 13, 2003
President Commemorates Columbus Day
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October 12, 2003
Columbus Day, 2003
 
October 11, 2003
Statement on Shirin Ebadi
President's Radio Address en Español
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President George W. Bush discusses America's policies regarding Cuba as Secretary of State Colin Powell, left, and Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel Martinez stand by his side in the Rose Garden Friday, Oct. 10, 2003. "We will increase the number of new Cuban immigrants we welcome every year," said the President. "We are free to do so, and we will, for the good of those who seek freedom. Our goal is to help more Cubans safely complete their journey to a free land."  White House photo by Tina Hager October 10, 2003
President Bush Discusses Cuba Policy in Rose Garden Speech en Español
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Remarks by the Vice President to the Heritage Foundation
General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2003
Statement on H.R. 1925
National School Lunch Week, 2003
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
 
Keeping a grip on his souvenir flags, a boy listens to President George W. Bush at Pease Air National Guard Base in Portsmouth, N.H., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003.  White House photo by Tina Hager October 9, 2003
President Addresses Top Priorities: Economic & National Security
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Fact Sheet: Building Momentum for New Job Creation
President Discusses Progress in Iraq
Remarks by the President to the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Remarks by the Vice President at a Luncheon for Congressman Chris Chocola
Leif Erikson Day, 2003
Remarks by the President at Ernie Fletcher for Governor Reception
Remarks by the Vice President at a Bush-Cheney '04 Reception
 
After signing a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Month, President George W. Bush shakes hands with Monique Blais, 7, the young artist who designed the Stop the Violence postage stamp in the East Room Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003.  White House photo by Tina Hager October 8, 2003
President Bush Proclaims October Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2003 en Español
Statement on APEC Leaders' Meeting in Bangkok
Dr. Condoleezza Rice Discusses Iraq in Chicago
Personnel Announcement
Personnel Announcement
Remarks by the President at the 2003 Republican National Committee Presidential Gala
 
President George W. Bush discusses National Economic Security during a Cabinet Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2003.  White House photo by Eric Draper October 7, 2003
President Meets with Cabinet, Discusses National and Economic Security
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Presidential Statement on Senator Don Nickles
Personnel Announcement
Presidential Statement on Do Not Call Registry
 
Presidents Bush and Kibaki watch the military review portion of the State Arrival Ceremonies on the South Lawn of the White House Monday, October 5, 2003.  White House photo by Susan Sterner October 6, 2003
President Bush, Kenyan President Kibaki Discuss State Visit
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     Fact sheet In Focus: State Visit
President Bush Welcomes President Kibaki of Kenya to White House
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     Fact sheet In Focus: State Visit
White House State Arrival Ceremony
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President Bush and President Kibaki of Kenya Toast Remarks
Child Health Day, 2003
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Personnel Announcement
 
October 5, 2003
Presidential Message: Yom Kippur, 5764
 
Laura Bush visits the Home and Family Pavilion during the National Book Festival on the mall in Washington D.C. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2003.  White House photo by Jennifer Davis October 4, 2003
President Condemns Terrorist Act
President's Radio Address en Español
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Statement by Mrs. Bush
 
President George W. Bush discusses his economic plan in Milwaukee Friday, Oct. 3, 2003.  White House photo by Tina Hager October 3, 2003
President Bush, Police Commissioner Kerik Discuss Police Force in Iraq
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President Bush Discusses Economy, Small Business in Wisconsin
Remarks by the President at Bush-Cheney 2004 Luncheon
Remarks by the Vice President at a Bush-Cheney '04 Reception
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2003
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2003
Fire Prevention Week, 2003
Marriage Protection Week, 2003
German-American Day, 2003
Statement on H.R. 659
Remarks by the Vice President at a Luncheon for Congressman Jim Gerlach
 
President George W. Bush applauds during the Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in the East Room, Thursday, Oct 2, 2003. Also pictured from left are, Tony Garza, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico and Pedro Knight, the husband of late singer Celia Cruz.  White House photo by Eric Draper October 2, 2003
President Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month en Español
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Statement on Ban on Partial-Birth Abortion
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
 
President George W. Bush addresses employees at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, D.C., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. "The danger to America gives all of you an essential role in the war on terror," said the President. "You've done fine work under difficult and urgent circumstances, and on behalf of a grateful nation, I thank you all for what you do for the security and safety of our fellow citizens."  White House photo by Tina Hager October 1, 2003
President Bush Signs Homeland Security Appropriations Bill en Español
     Fact sheet FY 2004 Budget Fact Sheet
Statement by the Press Secretary
Statement by the President
Statement on H.R. 3087
President Bush and Prime Minister Jamali of Pakistan Remarks
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Statement by the President
Personnel Announcement