News releases for September 2008
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September 30, 2008
President Bush Discusses Economic Rescue Plan
Audio
In Focus: Economy
Presidential Message: Eid al-Fitr
Personnel Announcement
To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act and for Other Purposes
Nomination Sent to the Senate
Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Homeland Security
Statement by the President on H.R. 2638, the "Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009"
President Bush Signs H.R. 1777 and H.R. 6984 Into Law
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September 29, 2008
President Bush Discusses Financial Rescue Legislation
Audio
Fact Sheet: A Strong Bipartisan Proposal to Stabilize Our Financial System
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Presents 2007 National Medals of Science and Technology and Innovation
Audio
President Bush Meets with President Adamkus of Lithuania
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with President Yushchenko of Ukraine
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Presidential Message: Rosh Hashanah, 5769
Personnel Announcement
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury
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September 28, 2008
Statement by the President on Bipartisan Agreement on Economic Rescue Legislation
In Focus: Economy
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September 27, 2008
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Congratulates House of Representatives for Passing H.R. 7081, the United States-India Nuclear Cooperation Approval and Nonproliferation Enhancement Act
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September 26, 2008
President Bush Participates in Video Teleconference with President Karzai of Afghanistan, United States Provincial Reconstruction Team Leaders, National Guard Agriculture Development Team Representatives, and Afghan Governors
Audio
Fact Sheet: Making Afghanistan More Secure with Economic and Reconstruction Assistance
In Focus: Afghanistan
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of Great Britain
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Discusses Negotiations to Finalize Legislation on the Financial Rescue Package
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Discusses U.S. Ocean Action Plan
Audio
In Focus: Environment
Fact Sheet: Protecting Our Oceans
President Bush Signs H.R. 5938 Into Law
Fact Sheet: The U.S.-India Relationship: A Strategic Partnership
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Singh of India
National Hunting and Fishing Day, 2008
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Alabama
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Alaska
To Implement Amendments to the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
Executive Order: To Authorize Certain Noncompetitive Appointments in the Civil Service for Spouses of Certain Members of the Armed Forces
Executive Order: Amendments to Executive Order 12962
Memorandum for the United States Trade Representative
Message to the Senate of the United States
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
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September 25, 2008
President Bush Meets with Bicameral and Bipartisan Members of Congress to Discuss Economy
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Meets with President Sleiman of Lebanon
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Singh of India
Audio
Fact Sheet: The U.S.-India Relationship: A Strategic Partnership
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush to Welcome President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine
President Bush Signs S. 3406 Into Law
Personnel Announcement
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September 24, 2008
President's Address to the Nation
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Discusses Free Trade with Western Hemisphere Leaders
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush and President Saca of El Salvador Discuss Temporary Protected Status
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Statement on the Retirement of Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni
Statement by the President on Iraqi Parliament Passing a Provincial Elections Law
In Focus: Iraq
President Bush Signs S. 2617 Into Law
Personnel Announcement
Gold Star Mother's Day, 2008
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September 23, 2008
President Bush Addresses United Nations General Assembly
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Attends Meeting on Food Security
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with President Talabani of Iraq and Iraq Coalition
Audio
In Focus: Iraq
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President and Mrs. Bush Meet with Dissidents
Audio
In Focus: Freedom Agenda
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Exchanges Toasts at U.N. General Assembly Dinner
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with President Museveni of Uganda
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with President Zardari of Pakistan
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Fact Sheet: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Signs H.R. 5683 Into Law
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Indiana
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September 22, 2008
Statement by the President on Legislation to Address Crisis in Financial Markets
In Focus: Economy
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Mississippi
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September 20, 2008
President Bush and President Uribe of the Republic of Colombia Participate in Joint Press Availability
Audio
In Focus: International Trade
President Bush Exchanges Toasts with President Uribe of the Republic of Colombia
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Signs H.R. 6456 and S. 2450 Into Law
Fact Sheet: Strengthening American Prosperity Through Trade
In Focus: International Trade
President Bush Condemns Terrorist Attack in Islamabad, Pakistan
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September 19, 2008
President Bush Discusses Economy
Audio
Fact Sheet: Confronting Economic Challenges Head On
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Nasser Al-Sabah of Kuwait
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Welcomes NBA Champion Boston Celtics to the White House
Audio
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Treasury
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2008
Family Day, 2008
Fact Sheet: Confronting Economic Challenges Head On
President Bush Discusses Economy
In Focus: Economy
Just the Facts: The Administration's Unheeded Warnings About the Systemic Risk Posed by the GSEs
Setting the Record Straight
In Focus: Economy
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September 18, 2008
President Bush Discusses Economy
Audio
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Signs S.2403 Into Law
President Bush Saddened by Death of Carlos Marin
Memorandum for the Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Arkansas
Notice: Continuation Of The National Emergency With Respect To Persons Who Commit, Threaten To Commit, Or Support Terrorism
Message to the Congress of the United States
Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury
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September 17, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Torrijos of Panama
Audio
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Meets with Former Multi-National Force-Iraq Commander General David Petraeus
Audio
President Bush Attends Iftaar Dinner
Audio
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2008
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2008
Statement on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
Statement on the Second Amendment Enforcement Act
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September 16, 2008
President Bush Receives a Briefing on Hurricane Ike Damage
Audio
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
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September 15, 2008
President Bush Receives Update on Hurricane Ike Response and Relief Efforts
Audio
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
Gas Watch Reporting
President Bush Participates in Joint Statement with President Kufuor of Ghana
Audio
Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana
President Bush and President Kufuor of Ghana Participate in Arrival Ceremony
Audio
Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana
President Bush and President Kufuor of Ghana Exchange Toasts
Audio
Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana
Statement by Press Secretary Dana Perino
Fact Sheet: Increasing Fuel Supply in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike
In Focus: Energy
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
Nominations Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
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September 14, 2008
President Bush Receives Update on Hurricane Ike
Audio
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
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September 13, 2008
President Bush Discusses Hurricane Ike
Audio
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: National Security
In Focus: Remembering 9/11
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana
Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas
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September 12, 2008
President Bush Participates in Roundtable on Health Savings Accounts
Audio
Fact Sheet: Expanding Health Care Coverage and Lowering Costs
In Focus: Health Care
President Bush Visits Oklahoma, Discusses Volunteers, Hurricane Ike
Audio
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
President Bush to Welcome President Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania
President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy
President Bush to Welcome President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan
President Bush to Welcome President Michel Sleiman of Lebanon
President Bush to Attend 63rd U.N. General Assembly
President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2008
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2008
Nomination Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Vermont
Afterword: Mr. Woodward's Reporting vs. Mr. Woodward's Editorializing
In Focus: Iraq
Setting the Record Straight
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September 11, 2008
President Bush Attends Dedication of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
Audio
In Focus: Remembering 9/11
President Bush Pleased to Approve U.S.-India Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
Executive Order: Executive Branch Responsibilities with Respect to Orders of Succession
Statement on Federal Emergency Assistance for Louisiana
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September 10, 2008
President Bush Meets with President Talabani of Iraq
Audio
In Focus: Iraq
In Focus: Global Diplomacy
Statement on Federal Emergency Assistance for Texas
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Alabama
Fact Sheet: The Seventh Anniversary of 9/11
In Focus: Remembering 9/11
Message to the Congress of the United States
Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Energy
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September 9, 2008
President Bush Visits National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program, Discusses Global War on Terror
Audio
In Focus: Defense
In Focus: National Security
President Bush Visits Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Audio
Message to the Senate of the United States
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Maine
Rest of the Story: President Bush Supports a Comprehensive Energy Plan
Setting the Record Straight
In Focus: Energy
Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate
Personnel Announcement
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September 8, 2008
President Bush Discusses Volunteerism
Audio
Fact Sheet: USA Freedom Corps: Strengthening Service to Meet Community Needs
Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assisance for Iowa
Message to the Congress of the United States
Text Of A Letter From The President To The Chairmen And Ranking Members Of The House Committee On Foreign Affairs And The Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Patriot Day, 2008
Nominations Sent to the Senate
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September 7, 2008
President Bush Attends Salute to the Troops Tee Ball Game on the South Lawn
Audio
Statement by the President
Statement on Federal Emergency Assistance for Florida
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September 6, 2008
President's Radio Address
Audio
In Focus: Energy
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
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September 5, 2008
Fact Sheet: American Economy Is Resilient in the Face of Challenges
In Focus: Energy
President Bush to Welcome President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for New Hampshire
Statement by National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley
In Focus: Iraq
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September 4, 2008
Personnel Announcement
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September 3, 2008
President Bush Participates in Briefing at Emergency Operations Center
Audio
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
Statement by the President on Georgia
Personnel Announcement
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2008
Fact Sheet: U.S. Support for Georgia
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September 2, 2008
President Bush Participates in Briefing on Hurricane Gustav, Discusses Energy
Audio
Remarks by the President to the Republican National Convention
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate
Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Louisiana
Personnel Announcement
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September 1, 2008
President Bush Visits Alamo Regional Command Reception Center
Audio
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
President Bush Participates in Briefing on Hurricane Gustav
Audio
In Focus: Hurricane Preparedness
Statement by the President on Transfer of Security to Iraqi Forces in Anbar Province
Fact Sheet: Iraqis Take Responsibility for Security in Anbar Province
In Focus: Iraq
Statement by Press Secretary on EU Decision Regarding Georgia
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