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News releases for September 2001

President George W. Bush receives a briefing during a meeting with CIA Director George Tenent, right, National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, and Chief of Staff Andy Card at Camp David, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper. September 29, 2001
Radio Address of the President to the Nation
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President Bush and King Abdullah of Jordan hold a joint press conference in the Oval Office Sept. 28. September 28, 2001
King of Jordan: "We will stand behind you."
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     Fact SheetStatement by the Press Secretary on Free Trade Agreement between the United States and Jordan
     Fact SheetOverview of U.S.-Jordan Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
President Proclaims National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week
President Proclaims National Public Lands Day
President Proclaims Gold Star Mother's Day
Presidential Determination: Assistance for Pakistan
President Bush to Nominate Bolton to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition Logistics and Technology
President Signs Continuing Resolution
Presidential Determination: Refugee Assistance for Afghanistan
President Orders Federal Disaster Aid for Florida
President Proclaims National Hispanic Heritage Month
President Signs into Law H.R. 2603
 
Greeted by a roaring crowd of good cheer, President Bush visits with Arline employees at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport Sept. 27. September 27, 2001
At O'Hare, President Says "Get On Board" en Español
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     Fact SheetEnhancing Aviation Safety & Security Overview
 
President Bush meets with Sikh Community Leaders in the White House Roosevelt Room to discuss,"the common commitment to make sure that every American is treated with respect and dignity. We're all Americans, bound together by common ideals and common values," said the President during his remarks. White House photo by Tina Hager. September 26, 2001
President Welcomes Sikh Leaders to White House
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President Meets with Muslim Leaders
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Presidential Message on Yom Kippur
President Bush to Nominate Five Individuals to Serve in his Administration
President Thanks CIA en Español
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President Bush and Japanese Prime Minister make a joint statement pledging to support each other in the fight against global terrorism during press conference in the Rose Garden Sept. 25. White House photo by Tina Hager. September 25, 2001
International Campaign Against Terror Grows
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President: FBI Needs Tools to Track Down Terrorists
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President Commends House for Passing Defense Bill
Presidential Memorandum for the Secretary of Transportation
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Presidential Memo for the Attorney General
President's Travel Plans to Asia Modified
 
September 24, 2001
President Freezes Terrorists' Assets
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Canadian PM: "We Will Be There"
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Executive Order on Terrorist Financing
Fact Sheet on Terrorist Financing Executive Order
President Proclaims Family Day
Letter to Congress on American Campaign Against Terrorism
President to Welcome Belgian Prime Minister to Washington
To the Congress of the United States
Notice
President Okay's Insurance Provision for Airlines
To the Congress of the United States
Letter to Congress on Terrorist Financing Executive Order
President to Sign U.S. - Jordan Free Trade Agreement
King Abdullah of Jordan to Visit Washington
 
President George W. Bush meets with his National Security advisors via video conference at Camp David, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001. Also pictured from left, White House Chief of Staff Andy Card, CIA Director George Tenent and National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice. White House photo by Eric Draper. September 22, 2001
Radio Address: Despite Challenges, Economy Fundamentally Strong
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President Signs Airline Transportation Bill
President Waives Sanctions on India, Pakistan
President Okay's Insurance Provision for Airlines
 
September 21, 2001
President Releases $5.1 Billion in Emergency Funds
Prime Minister of Japan to Visit Washington
Prime Minister of Canada to Visit Washington
President Orders Federal Funding for Virginia
President Bush to Nominate Five Individuals to Serve in his Administration and Two People to Serve as Members of the Federal Judiciary
Nominations Sent to the Senate
President Proclaims National POW/MIA Recognition Day
 
September 20, 2001
President Declares "Freedom at War with Fear" en Español
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UK's Blair Pledges Solidarity
President Welcomes Japan's Support
Emergency Declared for New Jersey
Mrs. Cheney Speaks at Pennsylvania Memorial Service
President Bush to Nominate Paulison to be Administrator of the United States Fire Administration at FEMA
 
President George W. Bush talks to Korean President Kim Dae-jung Wednesday, September 19 from the Oval Office. White House photo by Eric Draper. September 19, 2001
President to Address Nation on Recovery and Response
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President Building Worldwide Campaign Against Terrorism
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U.S. and Indonesia on Terror and Tolerance
U.S. - Indonesia Fact Sheet
To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of Preferences
President Bush to Nominate Seven Individuals to Serve in his Administration and Four Individuals to Serve as U.S. Attorneys
To the Congress of the United States
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Press Briefing by Ari Fleischer
U.S. and Indonesia Pledge Cooperation
President Signs Brown v. Board of Education Anniversary Commission
 
Inviting several charitable organizations to the White House Rose Garden, President Bush thanks representatives from the groups that helped with the relief effort at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. September 18, 2001
President Launches Online American Relief and Response Effort en Español
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President Signs Authorization for Use of Military Force bill
President Chirac Pledges Support
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President Authorizes Additional Disaster Funding for New York
President Signs Bills into Law
Press Briefing by Ari Fleischer
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
President Bush to Nominate One Individual, to Appoint One Individual and Designate One Individual to Serve in his Administration
 
September 17, 2001
"Islam is Peace" Says President
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Guard and Reserves "Define Spirit of America"
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"We've All Got a Job To Do"
Statement by the Press Secretary
Citizenship Day and Constitution Week Proclamation
Minority Enterprise Development Week Proclamation
National Farm and Ranch Safety and Health Week Proclamation
Presidential Message for Rosh Hashanah
British Prime Minister to Visit White House
Press Briefing by Ari Fleischer
President Chirac to Visit White House
Amir of Qatar to Visit Washington
President Bush to Nominate One Individual to Serve in his Administration and Appoint Three Individuals to Serve in his Administration
 
September 16, 2001
President: Today We Mourned, Tomorrow We Work
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President George W. Bush delivers his weekly radio address to the nation from Camp David, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper. September 15, 2001
President Addresses Nation in Radio Address en Español
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President Urges Readiness and Patience
Press Briefing By Ari Fleischer
 
President George W. Bush tours the World Trade Center disaster site aboard Marine One with New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, left, and New York Governor George Pataki, Friday, Sept. 14, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper. September 14, 2001
President Bush Salutes Heroes in New York en Español
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President's Remarks at National Day of Prayer and Remembrance en Español
President Orders Ready Reserves of Armed Forces to Active Duty
President Extends Order for Flags at Half-Staff
Statement by the President
U.S.-Australia United Against Terrorism
President Bush to Nominate Three Individuals and Designate Two Individuals to Serve in his Administration
Nominations Sent to the Senate
To the Congress of the United States
 
President addressing reporters in the Oval Office September 13. White House photo by Paul Morse. September 13, 2001
President Proclaims National Day of Prayer and Remembrance en Español
President Pledges Assistance for New York in Phone Call with Pataki, Giuliani
President Visits Washington Hospital Center
Press Briefing By Ari Fleischer
Presidential Memo
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives
President Orders Federal Aid for Virginia
 
Accompanied by Secretary of State Colin Powell, far left, Vice President Dick Cheney and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Hugh Shelton (far right), President George W. Bush talks with the press about the previous day's terrorist attacks during a cabinet meeting Sept. 12, 2001. White House photo by Tina Hager. September 12, 2001
President Bush Meets with National Security Team en Español
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Presidential Determination
Presidential Memo to Executive Departments and Agencies
President Tours Pentagon en Español
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
Honoring the Victims of the Incidents on Tuesday, September 11, 2001
Press Briefing by Ari Fleischer
 
President George W. Bush speaks to Vice President Dick Cheney by phone aboard Air Force One after departing Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper. September 11, 2001
Statement by the President in Address to the Nation en Español
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Presidential Statement
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Remarks by the President After Two Planes Crash Into World Trade Center
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Press Briefing by Attorney General John Ashcroft, Secretary of HHS Tommy Thompson, Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta, and FEMA Director Joseph Allbaugh
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Press Briefing by Karen Hughes, Counselor to the President
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Press Briefing to the Pool By Ari Fleischer
Press Briefing to the Pool By Ari Fleischer
Statement by the Press Secretary
 
Stories were exchanged and as President Bush presented Australian Prime Minister Howard with the bell from the U.S.S. Canberra at a ceremony commemorating 50 years of military alliance. "The President had received word of an exceptional action in battle by the Australian Navy, which were steaming alongside American vessels at Guadalcanal. His Majesty's Australian ship Canberra did not survive the battle, disappearing into the depths where she rests today," explained the President. White House photo by Tina Hager. September 10, 2001
President Visits Elementary School in Jacksonville - Urges Quick Passage of Education Plan
President and Australian PM Commemorate 50 Year Military Alliance
Nomination Sent to the Senate
President Bush - Putting Reading First
President Bush to Nominate Ten Individuals to Serve as Members of the Federal Judiciary
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Joint Statement Between the United States of America and Australia
Statement by the Press Secretary
Joint Statement Between the U.S. and Australia
President and Australian Prime Minister Discuss Oval Office Meeting
Remarks by the President Upon Return From Washington Navy Yard
 
September 8, 2001
President Proclaims National Birmingham Pledge Week, 2001
President Emphasizes Education Reform in Radio Address
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September 7, 2001
President Voices Concern Over Economy
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President Bush to Nominate Three Individuals to Serve in his Administration
 
After a short press conference on the South Lawn, Presidents Bush and Fox board Marine One to visit Toledo, Ohio, Sept. 6. White House Photo by Paul Morse. September 6, 2001
Presidents Bush, Fox Conclude State Visit en Español
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Presidents Bush, Fox Discuss State Visit
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Joint Statement between the United States of America and the United Mexican States
President Commends Senate Action on Immigration Legislation en Español
Danforth to Lead Search for Peace as Special Envoy
Fact Sheet on Economy
President Appoints Danforth as Special Envoy to the Sudan
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President to Nominate Barthwell to Drug Control Policy Office
 
Waving from the White House balcony, President Bush welcomes Mexican President Vicente Fox during the President's First State Visit Sept. 6. September 5, 2001
Remarks by President Bush and President Fox of Mexico at Arrival Ceremony en Español
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Presidents Bush, Fox Discuss Joint Cabinet Meeting
State Visit by Mexican President Vicente Fox
U.S., Mexican Cabinet Officials Hold Press Conference
Presidents Exchange Toasts at State Dinner
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Nominations Sent to the Senate
National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice Discusses State Visit
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President Bush to Nominate Brownfield to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Chile
Fact Sheet on Migration en Español
Fact Sheet on Law Enforcement en Español
Fact Sheet on Environment en Español
Fact Sheet on Trucking en Español
Fact Sheet on Binational Institutions en Español
 
President Bush greets Senator Trent Lott before a lunch meeting March 5, 2001. White House photo by Eric Draper. September 4, 2001
President and Minority Leader Discuss Fall Priorities
U.S., China to Discuss Missile Defense
President Thanks Senator Gramm for Years of Service
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Fact Sheet on Binational Commission en Español
Fact Sheet on U.S.-Mexican Relations en Español
Fact Sheet on NAFTA en Español
President Bush to Nominate Thirteen Individuals to Serve as United States Attorneys
 
President George W. Bush greets the families of Michigan Teamster Union members during a Labor Day Barbecue at Teamsters Headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, Sept. 3, 2001. September 3, 2001
President Discusses Economy at Teamsters Barbecue in Detroit, Michigan
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President Meets With Northern Wisconsin Council of Carpenters in Kaukauna, Wisconsin
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President's Message on the Economy in Green Bay, Wisconsin
 
September 1, 2001
President Urges Quick Passage of Education Plan in Radio Address
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Discurso Radial Del Presidente a La Nacion
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