Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Monday, June 30, 2008 Volume 44—Number 25 Pages 893–924

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Addresses and Remarks Communications to Federal Agencies See also Meetings With Foreign Leaders Certification of Rescission of North Korea’s Legislative agenda, remarks on congressional Designation as a State Sponsor of action—920 Terrorism, memorandum—912 Michigan, Max M. Fisher National Republican 2008 Combined Federal Campaign, Leadership Award dinner in Livonia—901 memorandum—894 National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast—914 North Korea situation—908 Executive Orders Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives’ national conference—916 Continuing Certain Restrictions With Respect Radio address—893 to North Korea and North Korean 2007 and 2008 NCAA championship teams— Nationals—911 898 Interviews With the News Media U.N. Security Council Permanent Representatives, meeting—901 Exchange with reporters in the Rose Women’s National Basketball Association Garden—908 champion Phoenix Mercury—894 Joint Statements Communications to Congress Joint Statement by the United States of North Korea, message on continuing certain restrictions with respect to North Korea America and the Socialist Republic of and North Korean nationals and the Vietnam—906 termination of the exercise of authorities Meetings With Foreign Leaders under the Trading With the Enemy Act— 913 Iraq, President Talabani—900 Western Balkans, message on continuation of Philippines, President Macapagal-Arroyo—896 national emergency—899 Vietnam, Prime Minister Dung—897, 906

(Continued on the inside of the back cover.)

Editor’s Note: The President was at Camp David, MD, on June 27, the closing date of this issue. Releases and announcements issued by the Office of the Press Secretary but not received in time for inclusion in this issue will be printed next week.

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Notices Statements by the President—Continued Continuation of the National Emergency With U.S. Courts of Appeals and District Courts Respect to the Western Balkans—899 judges, Senate confirmation—905 Proclamations Supplementary Materials Termination of the Exercise of Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act Acts approved by the President—924 With Respect to North Korea—911 Checklist of White House press releases—923 Statements by the President Digest of other White House announcements—921 Individual gun rights, U.S. Supreme Court ruling—921 Nominations submitted to the Senate—922

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The President’s Radio Address heat and other processes. One major deposit June 21, 2008 in the Rocky Mountain West alone would equal current annual oil imports for more Good morning. Americans are concerned than 100 years. Unfortunately, Democrats in about the high price of gasoline. Everyone Congress are standing in the way of further who commutes to work, purchases food, development. In last year’s omnibus spend- ships a product, or takes a family vacation ing bill, Democratic leaders inserted a provi- feels the burden of higher prices at the sion blocking oil shale leasing on Federal pump. And families across our country are lands. That provision can be taken out as eas- looking to Washington for a response. ily as it was slipped in, and Congress should The fundamental problem behind high gas do so immediately. prices is that the supply of oil has not kept Third, we should expand American oil pro- up with the rising demand across the world. duction by permitting exploration in north- One obvious solution is for America to in- ern Alaska. Scientists have developed innova- crease our domestic oil production. So my tive techniques to reach this oil with virtually administration has repeatedly called on Con- no impact on the land or local wildlife. With gress to open access to new oil exploration a drilling footprint that covers just a tiny frac- here in the United States. Unfortunately, tion of this vast terrain, America could Democrats on Capitol Hill have rejected vir- produce an estimated 10 billion barrels of tually every proposal. Now Americans are oil. That is roughly the equivalent of two dec- paying the price at the pump for this obstruc- ades of imported oil from Saudi Arabia. I tion. So this week, I asked Democratic con- urge Members of Congress to allow this re- gressional leaders to take the side of working mote region to bring enormous benefits to families and small businesses and farmers the American people. and ranchers and move forward with four Finally, we need to expand and enhance steps to expand American oil and gasoline our refining capacity. It has been 30 years production. since a new refinery was built in our Nation, First, we should expand American oil pro- and lawsuits and red tape have made it ex- duction by increasing access to the Outer tremely costly to expand or modify existing Continental Shelf, or OCS. Experts believe refineries. The result is that America now im- that the OCS could produce enough oil to ports millions of barrels of fully refined gaso- match America’s current production for al- line from abroad. This imposes needless costs most 10 years. The problem is that Congress on American families and drivers. It deprives has restricted access to key parts of the OCS American workers of good jobs, and it needs since the early 1980s. So I’ve called on the to change. House and Senate to lift this legislative ban I know Democratic leaders have opposed and give States the option of opening up some of these policies in the past. Now that OCS resources off their shores, while pro- their opposition has helped drive gas prices tecting the environment. There’s also an ex- to record levels, I ask them to reconsider ecutive prohibition on exploration in the their positions. If congressional leaders leave OCS, which I will lift when Congress lifts for the Fourth of July recess without taking the legislative ban. action, they will need to explain why $4 a Second, we should expand American oil gallon gasoline is not enough incentive for production by tapping into the extraordinary them to act. potential of oil shale. Oil shale is a type of This is a difficult time for many American rock that can produce oil when exposed to families. Rising gasoline prices and economic 893

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uncertainty can affect everything from what Remarks Honoring the 2007 food parents put on the table to where they Women’s National Basketball can go on vacation. With the four steps I’ve Association Champion Phoenix laid out, Congress now has a clear path to Mercury begin easing the strain high gas prices put on your family’s pocketbook. These proposals June 23, 2008 will take years to have their full impact, so I urge Congress to take action as soon as pos- The President. Thanks for coming. Please sible. Together we can meet the energy chal- be seated. Welcome to the White House. lenges we face and keep our economy the And it is fitting that we use the East Garden strongest, most vibrant, and most hopeful in because, one, this is rarely used; and two, the world. it is an opportunity for me to welcome a lot Thank you for listening. of people to the—that are here to see the WNBA champs, Phoenix Mercury. And NOTE: The address was recorded at 7:40 a.m. on we’re glad you came. June 20 in the Cabinet Room at the White House People who follow sport in America will for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on June 21. The tran- know that the Phoenix Mercury played to- script was made available by the Office of the gether as a great team, and they brought new Press Secretary on June 20 but was embargoed glory to women’s athletics and the sport of for release until the broadcast. The Office of the basketball. As they like to say, ‘‘Mighty Mer- Press Secretary also released a Spanish language cury, we are number one!’’ [Laughter] And transcript of this address. these women proved it. I want to thank Jay Parry, president and Memorandum on the 2008 COO of the Phoenix Mercury, for joining us. Combined Federal Campaign Ann Meyers Drysdale, the general manager June 19, 2008 of the Phoenix Mercury—where is your son? There he is. Kind of looks like the big right- Memorandum for the Heads of Executive hander. You’re right. [Laughter] Departments and Agencies Corey Gaines, the head coach—Coach, thanks for coming, proud you’re here. I par- Subject: 2008 Combined Federal Campaign ticularly want to pay my respects to the co- Admiral Thad W. Allen, Commandant of captains of the team, Cappie Pondexter and the U.S. Coast Guard, has agreed to serve Diana Taurasi. as the Honorary National Chairman of the Now, this is not the first time that Diana 2008 Combined Federal Campaign. I ask you has been here to the White House. She came to enthusiastically support the CFC by per- with the mighty UConn Huskies. And she sonally chairing the campaign in your agency told me she was going to amount to some- and by exhorting top agency officials around thing in life when I saw her. [Laughter] She the country to do the same. said, ‘‘I will be back,’’ and she is, as the cham- The Combined Federal Campaign is an pion. Welcome. Glad you’re here. important way for Federal employees to sup- And I wish these two great athletes all the port thousands of worthy charities. Public best at the Olympics in Beijing. They’re servants not only contribute to the campaign going to be carrying on the great tradition but also assume leadership roles to ensure of women’s basketball here in the United its success. States. And even though it’s going to be Your personal support and enthusiasm will tough—a lot of teams are getting ready for help positively influence thousands of em- them—they’re going to come back with the ployees and will guarantee another successful gold. And America will be proud. campaign. I welcome the other athletes on the stage George W. Bush and the newly—the new athletes who have joined the Phoenix Mercury. Must be pretty NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Of- cool to be playing with champs. I bet it’s fice of the Press Secretary on June 23. wearing off on you, what it means to make

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the sacrifices necessary to win the title and collected water bottles from fans and do- be invited here in the White House. nated them to the Salvation Army’s Extreme I want to welcome Congressman Trent Heat Emergency Project. They participated Franks. Congressman, thanks for coming. in Read to Achieve. They helped stuff Thanks for taking an interest in the Phoenix backpacks with supplies for underprivileged Mercury. I know they’re proud to have your children. support. I welcome members of the Jr. WNBA that They support the Jr. WNBA program, fully have joined us. Thanks for coming. Thanks understanding that promoting healthy life- for taking an interest in women’s basketball. styles is good for America. And there’s no I want to—do thank—do want to thank the better way to have a healthy lifestyle than WNBA representatives and personnel to participate in athletics. They’ve done their who’ve joined us; appreciate you promoting duty as citizens of the United States. I’m hon- women’s athletics. As the father of twin girls, ored to welcome you. I’m proud of your there’s nothing better than having good role championship trophy. I thank you for what models for girls to look at. And there are no you do for the country. May God bless you better role models than women basketball all. players. They’re great athletes; they’re well- conditioned people; they’re disciplined. Ann Meyers Drysdale. Mr. President, on I want to welcome the Phoenix fans here, behalf of the 2007 WNBA champion Phoenix professionally known as the ‘‘X-Factor.’’ I Mercury, we’d like to thank you for your invi- know these women really love the fact that tation to the White House. The Phoenix they play in a city that supports them. And Mercury and the WNBA is all about leader- I hope the fans that, you know, aren’t here ship, being a strong role model, teamwork, recognize that even here in Washington, DC, and making a difference in others’ lives. we’ve heard of the Phoenix Mercury, and proud to have them come. This team accomplished a lot last year and The team’s playoff slogan was, ‘‘One team, had a lot of firsts. The coaches, fans, and one city, one goal.’’ And they’ve fulfilled the players never stopped believing in them- goal. You became the first WNBA team in selves. Mr. President, we know your support history to win a championship on the road. for the Phoenix Mercury is genuine because For the second year in a row, you set the of the influence of the women in your life. record for the highest scoring average in The President. Yes. WNBA history. You were led ably by Coach Paul Ms. Meyers Drysdale. All First Ladies— Westhead. I know he is proud of the women. your graceful mother, your classy wife—— And Corey Gaines was the assistant coach, so he had the pleasure of being part of a The President. Thank you. championship program. And he knows what Ms. Meyers Drysdale. ——your very it takes to get you in a position where you strong-willed daughters. [Laughter] You can win this year as well. Of course, I’m not think? going to be around to welcome you, but play The President. Yes, that’s why my hair hard anyway. [Laughter] is white. [Laughter] A thing I love about this team—and a lot Ms. Meyers Drysdale. We are very proud of champions that I get to recognize here at the White House—is the fact that they of this team. And on behalf of the Phoenix understand you’re a champ on the courts and Mercury, we’d like our two Olympians, you’re a champ off the courts. The—this Diana Taurasi and Cappie Pondexter, to team spent weekends on a Habitat for Hu- present you with a Phoenix Mercury jersey manity program called Women Build. They and a replica banner of our championship. served meals at homeless shelters. They hon- ored breast cancer survivors. They helped NOTE: The President spoke at 11:02 a.m. in the sign up runners for Race for the Cure. They East Garden at the White House.

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Remarks Following a Meeting With round done; we strategized together about President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo how we can move the process. of the Philippines I congratulated the President on her June 24, 2008 strong stand on counterterrorism—more than strong stand—effective stand on President Bush. Madam President, it is counterterrorism as well as laying out a vision a pleasure to welcome you back to the Oval for peace. The President’s been very strong Office. We have just had a very constructive in having a carrots-and-sticks approach. dialog. First, I want to tell you how proud ‘‘Sticks,’’ of course, say we’re not going to I am to be the President of a nation that— allow for people to terrorize our citizens; the in which there’s a lot of Philippine Ameri- ‘‘carrot’’ approach is that there’s peace avail- cans. They love America, and they love their able. heritage. And I reminded the President that And we talked about Burma—the area, the I am reminded of the great talent of the— region. The President’s been a very strong of our Philippine Americans when I eat din- leader when it comes to the freedom agenda ner at the White House. [Laughter] and human dignity. President Macapagal-Arroyo. Yes. And so, all in all, we had a very construc- President Bush. And the chef is a great tive talk. I’m proud you’re here. person and a really good cook, by the way, President Macapagal-Arroyo. Thank Madam President. you. President Macapagal-Arroyo. Thank President Bush. Thanks for coming. you. President Macapagal-Arroyo. Thank President Bush. We talked about our you. Thank you all. Mr. President, with your friendship, our bilateral relations, and we permission, I’d like to address our country- spent some time on foreign policy. men in our native language. First, I expressed our deep condolences [At this point, President Macapagal-Arroyo to those who suffered as a result of the ty- spoke in Tagalog, and her remarks were phoon. And I know there’s some families that translated as follows.] are hurting. Some are wondering whether or not their loved ones will, you know, reappear. Interpreter. Fellow countrymen, America We, the American people, care about the is a strong ally in supporting our efforts to human suffering that’s taking place, and we strengthen our economy and reinforce our send our prayers. democracy. The Philippines and the United Secondly, I informed the President—Sec- States have a strong relationship, and we are retary Gates informed the President, through here today to discuss important bilateral me, that the United States will move the USS issues with President Bush, members of his Ronald Reagan, a large aircraft carrier, to administration, and congressional leaders. As help with the assistance, along with other President Bush mentioned, we will focus our U.S. Navy assets. Madam President, we’re discussions, now more than ever, on food happy to do it. We want to help our friends shortages, defense cooperation, and eco- in a time of need. nomic aid. Together with our friends, such We talked about, you know, food, and I as America, let us join forces and move our assured the President we’ll continue to help. country forward towards the company of We helped with rice in the past. And, you First World, developed nations over the next know, I’m proud of my country. We give a 20 years. lot of food aid. And this is a time where Long live the Philippines, and long live the America needs to step up, and we will, friendship between the Philippines and the Madam President. United States. We talked about our mutual desire to ad- President Bush. I couldn’t have said it vance—how important it is to move forward better myself. [Laughter] Thank you, Madam bilateral and multilateral trade agendas. I’m President. a—I believe trade is beneficial to both our President Macapagal-Arroyo. Thank countries. I’m hopeful we can get a Doha you. Thank you.

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President Bush. Thank you all. range of issues, which will be fully reflected in our adjoined statement. NOTE: The President spoke at 10:25 a.m. in the And now I would like to give you some Oval Office at the White House. In his remarks, highlights of our conversation. Mr. President he referred to White House Executive Chef and I agreed to establish a new dialog mecha- Cristeta Comerford. nism at the senior level on the strategic mat- ters of economics, education, environment, science, defense, and security. And President Remarks Following a Meeting With Bush reiterated his support for Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. Vietnam We agreed to establish a high-level edu- June 24, 2008 cation task force to effectively advance the education cooperation between our two President Bush. Mr. Prime Minister, wel- countries. The two sides also agreed to set come to the Oval Office. I fondly remember my trip to your country. I remember the up a new subcommittee to assist Vietnam in wonderful hospitality that you and your Gov- conducting researches to respond to the cli- ernment gave to Laura and me. I remember mate change and the rising sea level. the thousands of people lining the street in And President Bush reaffirmed that the Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and it was U.S. is actively reviewing Vietnam’s request just a memorable trip. So it’s my honor to to join the GSP program and acknowledged welcome you back here. Vietnam’s request to be accorded the market We had a good dialog. We talked about economy status. The U.S. is also considering economic cooperation. And we talked about the import of fruits from Vietnam. Also, the educational cooperation. We talked about the two sides agreed to commence negotiations need to work together on the environment. on a bilateral investment treaty. I thanked the Prime Minister for his work Both sides also agreed to strengthen co- on accounting for the POWs and MIAs. We operation to address humanitarian issues left discussed the neighborhood and the region. over by the war, such as the American MIA We talked about the freedoms—religious issue, mine clearing, remediation of the and political freedom. And I told the Prime Agent Orange consequences, the Vietnamese Minister that I thought the strides that the MIA issue. Government is making toward religious free- Ladies and gentlemen, my visit to the U.S. dom is noteworthy, and I appreciated the ef- this time is the followup of the foreign policy forts that he and his Government are making. of independence and sovereignty, diversifica- All in all, we had a very good discussion. tion and multilateralization of our external Our relationship with Vietnam is getting clos- relations. Vietnam wants to be friends with er, in a spirit of respect. And I thank you all country and trusted partners with all na- for coming to help make that relationship tions and nationalities in the international even stronger. Welcome. community. And along that line, with—Viet- Prime Minister Dung. Mr. President, la- dies and gentlemen, I would like to thank nam will continue to strengthen the fine rela- you, Mr. President and American friends, for tionship between Vietnam and the United your warm hospitality. States under the framework defined by the I would like to tell you that Mr. President two countries’ leaders. and I have just had successful talks in a I hope that with the fruitful outcome of friendly, constructive, and understanding my visit, the Vietnam-U.S. relationship will spirit. And we took note, with great pleasure, be elevated to new heights in the interest of rapid development in the Vietnam-U.S. re- of both peoples, of peace, stability, and de- lationship toward a friendly and constructive velopment cooperation in the region and the partnership, multifaceted cooperation on the world. basis of equality, mutual respect, and mutual Thank you, Mr. President. benefit. We agreed with each other on a wide President Bush. Thank you. Yes, sir.

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NOTE: The President spoke at 1:53 p.m. in the We have two first-time champions here Oval Office at the White House. Prime Minister today, UCLA women’s tennis and the Uni- Dung spoke in Vietnamese, and his remarks were versity of Maryland Eastern Shore women translated by an interpreter. bowling Hawks. We have two teams that have spent a long time waiting to reclaim Remarks Honoring 2007 and 2008 their national crowns. The University of Or- NCAA Championship Teams egon men’s cross country team brought the national title to Eugene for the first time in June 24, 2008 30 years. I know you’re proud, Senator. And the UCLA men’s golf Bruins earned their Thank you all. Please be seated. Welcome first national championship in 20 years. to the White House. It is an honor to be Even more impressive than winning the here with so many fine student athletes now national title is becoming a repeat champion. known as national champs. Some of the teams here have accomplished It seems like the South Lawn is a fitting that feat. Cal’s men water polo team, Univer- place to hold Champions Day. After all, we sity of Tennessee women’s basketball, Uni- have a swimming pool, a tennis court, a run- versity of Georgia men’s tennis—they’re all ning track, a putting green, and a basketball repeat champs. Congratulations to you. court, just in case any of our athletes here And then we’ve got two teams that have want to squeeze in a little friendly competi- achieved the rare four-peat—the University tion. [Laughter] of Georgia women’s gymnastics, affection- I appreciate the fact that you showed in- ately known as the ‘‘Gym Dogs.’’ And two credible discipline, skill, perseverance. It’s Senators are here to honor them. UCLA hard to become a champ, and that’s why we women’s water polo Bruins are here. love to honor people here at the White On the road to the championship, some House when you become one. And one of teams recorded particularly memorable the things I tell people is, is that if you work achievements. The University of North Caro- hard and become a repeat champion, I look lina women’s field hockey team compiled a forward to welcoming you back to the White perfect 24–0 record, making them just the House. However, this time around it’s not fifth team in the sport history to—sport’s his- going to work. My eligibility has run out. tory to finish undefeated. Penn State men’s [Laughter] But I do wish you all the very volleyball and Penn State women’s volleyball best. So the next President can welcome you pulled off a rare double championship, win- to the White House, but in the meantime, ning both the men’s and women’s title in the we’re going to honor the folks here today. same year. Charlie Dent is here representing I welcome the members of the Cabinet. the team. Mr. Secretary, thanks for coming. Members The University of Denver men’s and wom- of Congress, thank you all for being here; en’s ski team competed with one fewer skier United States Senators, United States Con- than their rivals, making them only the sec- gressmen, student athletes, coaches, school ond ski team in NCAA history to win the officials, and fans. title short-handed. And we congratulate you. Today we honor 20 teams from 15 cam- The USC women’s golf team set a school puses in 13 States. These athletes excelled record with five All-Americans on their from tee boxes in California to ski slopes in championship team. [Applause] And all five Colorado to parallel bars in Oklahoma to just yelled. [Laughter] bowling alleys on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Some of the champs here are building on You’re represented by a wide variety of mas- long legacies of excellence. Ohio State men’s cots: the Orange and the Golden Bears; the and women’s fencing finished in the top five Hawks, the Eagles, and the Ducks; the Bru- for the seventh consecutive year and earned ins; the Buckeyes; and two different types the third fencing championship in school his- of Bulldogs. Despite these differences, you tory. And we welcome you here. all share the right to call—be called champs, Boston College men’s ice hockey prevailed a title you’ll keep for the rest of your life. in the Frozen Four for the third time in

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school history and the second time in this Republic of Macedonia and elsewhere in the decade. Western Balkans region, or (ii) acts obstruct- The University of Minnesota Duluth wom- ing implementation of the Dayton Accords en’s ice hockey Bulldogs—the Senator— in Bosnia or United Nations Security Council earned their fourth championship in the past Resolution 1244 of June 10, 1999, in Kosovo. 8 years. It’s good to see you again. I subsequently amended that order in Execu- The University of Oklahoma men’s gym- tive Order 13304 of May 28, 2003. nastics upset the top seed to win their fifth Because the actions of persons threatening national title in the past 7 years. the peace and international stabilization ef- And the Syracuse men’s lacrosse team forts in the Western Balkans continue to pose claimed their 10th national championship, an unusual and extraordinary threat to the which sets a new NCAA lacrosse record. national security and foreign policy of the We honor you all, and we welcome you United States, the national emergency de- to the White House. And as importantly, we clared on June 26, 2001, and the measures thank you for your contributions to the com- adopted on that date and thereafter to deal munities in which you live. These athletes with that emergency, must continue in effect have volunteered at food banks during holi- beyond June 26, 2008. Therefore, in accord- days. They have visited schools to inspire ance with section 202(d) of the National children with disabilities. They’ve encour- Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am aged literacy and good health. They’ve raised continuing for 1 year the national emergency money to fight cancer. What I’m telling you with respect to the Western Balkans. are—is, they’re great athletes and good citi- This notice shall be published in the Fed- zens. And for that, our country is grateful. eral Register and transmitted to the Con- We’re glad that you’re here. We congratu- gress. late you and your families and your schools for your achievements. We ask for God’s George W. Bush blessings on you and on our country. Thank The White House, you for coming. June 24, 2008.

NOTE: The President spoke at 4:08 p.m. on the South Lawn at the White House. In his remarks, [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, he referred to Secretary of Agriculture Edward 1:07 p.m., June 24, 2008] T. Schafer; Senator Gordon H. Smith of Oregon; Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson of NOTE: This notice was published in the Federal Georgia; Representative Charles W. Dent of Register on June 25. Pennsylvania; and Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota. Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Notice—Continuation of the Emergency With Respect to the National Emergency With Respect to Western Balkans the Western Balkans June 24, 2008 June 24, 2008 To the Congress of the United States: On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order Section 202(d) of the National Emer- 13219, I declared a national emergency with gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for respect to the Western Balkans pursuant to the automatic termination of a national emer- the International Emergency Economic gency unless, prior to the anniversary date Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–1706) to deal of its declaration, the President publishes in with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the Federal Register and transmits to the the national security and foreign policy of the Congress a notice stating that the emergency United States constituted by the actions of is to continue in effect beyond the anniver- persons engaged in, or assisting, sponsoring, sary date. In accordance with this provision, or supporting (i) extremist violence in the I have sent the enclosed notice to the Federal

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Register for publication stating that the West- We talked about elections and different laws ern Balkans emergency is to continue in ef- that have been passed. I did compliment the fect beyond June 26, 2008. President on working hard to see to it that The crisis constituted by the actions of per- the legislative session this year has been very sons engaged in, or assisting, sponsoring, or successful. We talked about the fact that the supporting (i) extremist violence in the Re- economy’s improving and that the attitude public of Macedonia and elsewhere in the of the people there has improved immeas- Western Balkans region, or (ii) acts obstruct- urably over the years. ing implementation of the Dayton Accords And so I welcome you here. I’m proud in Bosnia or United Nations Security Council of what you’ve done, and I thank you for the Resolution 1244 of June 10, 1999, in Kosovo, tough decisions, so that the people of a free that led to the declaration of a national emer- Iraq can realize hopes and dreams. Welcome. gency on June 26, 2001, in Executive Order President Talabani. Well, I am proud to 13219 and to Executive Order 13304 of May have the honor of meeting President George 28, 2003, has not been resolved. The acts Bush, whom we consider the liberator of Iraq of extremist violence and obstructionist activ- from the worst kind of dictatorship, as a great ity outlined in Executive Order 13219, as amended, are hostile to U.S. interests and friend of Iraqi people. I am grateful for what pose a continuing unusual and extraordinary he said about me. But I agree with him that threat to the national security and foreign we are going to work together for having this policy of the United States. For these rea- agreement—security agreement between sons, I have determined that it is necessary United States and Iraq and also to continue to continue the national emergency declared our cooperation in our struggle against ter- with respect to the Western Balkans and rorism, for promotion of democracy in Iraq maintain in force the comprehensive sanc- and Middle East. tions to respond to this threat. We are proud to have such a good friends here in this great country. And I think we George W. Bush can—I can say that we can pass, this year, The White House, two important laws, oil and election. And we June 24, 2008. are now going to reunite our Government by bringing Tawafuq also to the—I mean, Remarks Following a Meeting With Sunni representatives, to the Iraqi national unity Government headed by our Prime President Jalal Talabani of Iraq Minister, Nuri Maliki. June 25, 2008 I also briefed our good friend about the President Bush. It’s been my honor to achievements which Iraq had done in strug- welcome a friend, President Talabani, back gle against terrorism and, again, militias, who to the Oval Office. He is the President of were making troubles for Iraq and threat- a free Iraq. He is a man who’s been on the ening civil war. Now I can say that Iraq— frontlines of helping to unify Iraq and to help big part of Iraq is stable and is secured and Iraq recover from a brutal regime—that of liberated from the danger of terrorism and Saddam Hussein. militia. I complimented the President on the Yes, some places still—there are some progress that the Government has made. I groups that remain here and there, but I complimented the President on the fact that think big achievement we have done this year as security has improved, he and his fellow with the support of the United States Army officials are reaching out to all aspects of soci- and Government and with the friendly ad- ety to help people realize the blessings of vices from President Bush. I can say that we a free life. are proud to achieved good successes in Iraq. There’s still a lot of work to be done; we And our economy is growing. recognize that. We talked of a variety of sub- We have also—big steps forward for na- jects. We talked about a strategic framework tional reconciliation. We improved our rela- agreement that suits the Iraqi Government. tion with our neighbors, with Turkey, with

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Egypt, with Jordan, with Kuwait. We normal- didate is not allowed to campaign freely and ized our relation with Iran and with Syria his supporters aren’t allowed to campaign also. So Iraqi Government is now going to without fear of intimidation. Yet the Mugabe play its role in the Arab world as one—a Government has been intimidating the peo- founder of the Arab League. And there is ple on the ground in Zimbabwe. And this no—I think, no more—any kind of isolation is an incredibly sad development. of our Government. I hope that the EU—I call—AU will, at We are doing our best for this agreement. their meeting this weekend, continue to That this agreement with the United States highlight the illegitimacy of the elections, of America—I think we have—we had very continue to remind the world that this elec- good, important steps towards reaching to fi- tion is not free and is not fair. nalize this agreement. And we continue our I want to thank very much the leaders in struggle to—our efforts to reach— the region, those who have stepped up and inshallah—very soon this agreement. spoke clearly. I appreciate them doing And again to thank—here I am again here their—taking their responsibility seriously. to thank here our great friends President And I want to thank the members here Bush and American great people for their around the table of the United Nations Secu- sacrifice and their support for Iraqi people. rity Council for your strong Presidential Thank you very much. statement. It was a powerful statement for President Bush. Thank you, Mr. Presi- fairness and decency and human dignity. And dent. Thank you. I suspect you’ll still be dealing with this issue. And as you do, I hope you continue to speak NOTE: The President spoke at 10:43 a.m. in the Oval Office at the White House. with the same clarity that you spoke with last Monday. People of Zimbabwe deserve better than Remarks in a Meeting With United what they’re receiving now. People there Nations Security Council Permanent want to express themselves at the ballot box, Representatives yet the Mugabe Government has refused to June 25, 2008 allow them to do so. This is not just, and it is wrong. The President. Mr. Ambassador—— Thank you very much. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad. Sir. NOTE: The President spoke at 2:31 p.m. in the The President. ——it’s good to see you Roosevelt Room at the White House. In his re- again. marks, he referred to Ambassador Zalmay Ambassador Khalilzad. It’s good to see Khalilzad, U.S. Permanent Representative to the you. United Nations; and President Robert Mugabe of The President. Thank you very much for Zimbabwe. bringing your colleagues from the United Nations Security Council. First, I want to thank you all very much for serving your re- Remarks at the Max M. Fisher spective countries. And thank you for being National Republican Leadership voices for peace and freedom. Award Dinner in Livonia, Michigan We’ve had a really good discussion. We June 25, 2008 talked about a U.N. Security Council role for Darfur and Burma. We talked a little bit The President. Thank you. Please be seat- about Iran and how the United Nations Se- ed. Thanks for the—— curity Council is sending a focused message Audience member. We love you! [Laugh- that the world really offers Iran a better way ter] forward than isolation if they will verifiably The President. Thank you for the warm suspend their enrichment programs. welcome. I’m fresh in from Washington, And then we talked about Zimbabwe. Fri- bringing greetings from First Lady Laura day’s elections, you know, appear to be a Bush, who’s done a fabulous job. And I’m sham. You can’t have free elections if a can- so pleased to be back in Michigan. I’ve spent

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some quality time in your State. I’ve enjoyed to marry a woman named Laura. [Laughter] it every time I’ve come. I remember—you Thanks for serving, Mike. I appreciate your know, we’ve got a lot of fond memories here, leadership. such as the time when the Republican Party I’m proud to be here with Sheriff Mike nominated a really good guy to be the Vice Bouchard. Mike’s been a friend of mine for Presidential candidate with Ronald Reagan. a long time. And I know—the folks he rep- That would be the first President George resents through law enforcement really ap- Bush. preciate his dedication and hard work. You might remember, that was in Detroit. I appreciate State Representative Jack And I remember the night—the time that Hoogendyk, and wife, Erin. And I wish Jack Ronald Reagan reminisced about that all the best in his run for the United States evening. As he told the story, a friend of his Senate. Thanks for running; appreciate— was watching the convention proceedings in wish you all the very best. a hotel lounge in California. And he was on I thank my friend Chuck Yob, who’s the the stage and my dad was on the stage and Republican national committeeman from all the supporters were on the stage. And Michigan. And thank you all for coming. then he heard someone ask this question: The last time I attended this dinner, I was ‘‘Who are all those people up on the podium the Governor of Texas, running for President with Max Fisher?’’ [Laughter] of the United States. Maybe some of you are Everybody who knew Max Fisher loved Max Fisher. He was a man of uncommon old enough to remember that. [Laughter] grace. He was a person that could speak to Since then, some things have changed: My the folks on the assembly line as well as to daughter got married; my hair is grayer; the Presidents. He is a generous soul who gave entourage is bigger; and I haven’t seen a traf- to his community, his country, and the city fic jam in 8 years. [Laughter] But some of Detroit. He was a man of great courage. things that haven’t changed: the principles After all, he lived some 40 miles from Ann that are etched in my soul and my faith in Arbor, but always reminded people he went the American people. to Ohio State. [Laughter] Over the past 8 years, we’ve endured a I’m proud to join you in honoring Max lot together. When you think about what has Fisher’s legacy. And if he were with us today, taken place, it’s been a challenging time for here’s what he would say, he’d say, ‘‘Stop the American people. We’ve had a recession, talking about me and getting to work.’’ And high energy prices, housing downturn, un- our message is, is that we’re going to get to precedented attack on our homeland, wars work. We will return the Republican Party in Afghanistan and Iraq, and devastating nat- to the majority of the Michigan House of ural disasters. The reason I bring that up is Representatives. We will take control of the because you can’t know what the future will Senate, House, and we will elect John bring, but you can bet there’s going to be McCain the next President. some unexpected challenges facing our coun- Mr. Chairman—Mr. Chairman, thank you try. And that is why the United States must for leading the party. And I believe, with your elect a leader who has the experience and hard work, John McCain is going to carry judgment necessary to handle those chal- Michigan. lenges. Today I had the privilege of flying down I know a lot about the Oval Office—the on Air Force One with Thaddeus McCotter, daily intelligence briefings, the unexpected United States Congressman. This is the town challenges, and the tough decisions that can in which he was raised. This is the district only be made at the President’s desk. In try- he represents. He is a smart, capable Mem- ing times, America needs a President who ber of the House of Representatives. And has been tested and will not flinch. We need those of you who live here are lucky to have a President who will do what is right, even him as your Congressman. when it’s not easy. And we need to elect a I’m proud to be here with Attorney Gen- President who knows what it takes to defeat eral Michael Cox—Mike Cox, who happened our enemies. And this year, there is only one

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man who has shown those kind of leadership think you ought to penalize marriage in the qualities, and that man is John McCain. Tax Code. We cut taxes for families with chil- And a President McCain is going to need dren. We cut taxes for small businesses. We allies on Capitol Hill. That means we need cut taxes for capital gains and dividends. We to put the House and the Senate back where put the death tax on the road to extinction. they belong, in Republican hands. And a We eliminated income taxes to nearly 5 mil- President McCain will need people he can lion families in the lowest tax bracket, and work with in this State on behalf of the peo- as a result, the American people have more ple of Michigan, and that needs—means we of their own money in their pocket, and that need to put the Michigan House of Rep- is the way it should be. resentatives where it belongs, back into Re- Now, our opponents have a different view publican hands. on taxes, as you well know here in Michigan. And I want to thank you all for helping After all, you’ve seen the Democrats propose make that reality come true. Thanks for your and pass millions of dollars in new taxes. And hard work that you’re going to do, and thanks if they increase their numbers in Lansing, for your contributions that will help make we all know that that tax burden is likely to this party vibrant and competitive coming continue to grow. down the stretch. After all, the campaign sea- And in Washington, the Democratically son really hasn’t begun. It may seem like it’s controlled Congress refuses to make the tax begun to you, but it really hasn’t, because relief we passed permanent. When the tax the main campaign is going to be in the fall. relief expires, every income tax rate in Amer- And that’s the time most Americans are going ica will grow—go up. The marriage penalty to take measures of the candidates, and will return in full force. The child tax credit they’re going to be wondering about what will be cut in half, and taxes on capital gains they believe for the future. And when the and dividends will increase significantly. The people start paying attention, and when they death tax will return to life. A typical family start looking at the philosophical differences, of four with an income of $40,000 will face they’re going to find that there’s a wide a tax crease [increase] * of more than $2,000. chasm. There really are fundamental dif- At a time when our citizens are struggling ferences between what Republicans believe with high food prices and high gas prices and and what Democrats believe. economic uncertainty, the last thing we need On the issues that matter most, from taxes is a tax increase. That is why we must elect and spending to confirming good judges and Republicans to the Congress and John building a culture of life to protecting our McCain to the Presidency to make the tax people and winning the war on terror, the relief permanent. American people are going to have a very Now, there’s a reason why the Democrats clear choice. When they get in that voting want to raise taxes. It’s because they need booth on election day, when they think about more of your money to increase—to pay for what really matters to them, they’re going all the new spending they have in mind. This to vote Republican. They’re going to vote Re- is a well-thought-out plan on their part. publican for Congress; they’re going to vote You’ve seen this on the Federal level. When Republican for the Michigan statehouse; and the Democrats campaigned for Congress in they’re going to vote Republican for Presi- 2006, they promised fiscal responsibility. And dent of the United States. since they took office, they’ve been acting This November, the American people are like teenagers with a new credit card. going to have a clear choice when it comes [Laughter] to taxes and spending. Republicans believe When those bills to increase spending and that American families can spend their own raise taxes reach my desk, I answer them with money far better than the government can. my favorite veto pen, and the famous words We’ve worked hard to restrain spending in of Elvis Presley: ‘‘Return to Sender.’’ [Laugh- Washington. We delivered the largest tax ter] cuts since Ronald Reagan was the President. We cut taxes for married couples. We don’t * White House correction.

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And one area where the Democrats in Senate and John McCain in the White Congress has failed to lead is on energy pol- House. icy, and that’s becoming more and more ap- And the best way to keep judges in Michi- parent to the American people. You know, gan from substituting their own political I know that you’re concerned about rising views for the clear principles of the Constitu- gasoline prices, and so am I. I’ve repeatedly tion is to elect more judges like Cliff Taylor proposed ways to boost America’s domestic on the Michigan Supreme Court. oil supply. And the Democrats have rejected This November, the American people are virtually all of them. going to have a clear choice when it comes It puts them in an interesting position. to protecting our country and winning the They say they want lower prices at the pump, war on terror. Republicans believe that our but they’re against measures that would actu- most solemn duty is to protect the American ally do that. You might say, when it comes people. And since September the 11th, 2001, to energy policy, the Democrats in Congress we have worked day and night to stop an- are running on empty. other attack on our homeland. This November, the American people have At home, we’ve strengthened our de- a clear choice when it comes to confirming fenses, we’ve reformed our intelligence com- good judges and building a culture of life. munity, and we’ve launched a new program Republicans aspire to build a society where to monitor terrorist communications. Around every human being is welcomed in life and the world, we have gone on the offense protected in law. We funded crisis pregnancy against the terrorists and advanced freedom centers and supported parental notification as the great alternative to their ideology of laws. We outlawed the cruel practice of par- hatred and violence. In a time of war, we tial-birth abortion, and we defended this need a Commander in Chief who under- good law all the way to the Supreme Court, stands that we must defeat the enemy over- and we won. seas so we do not have to face them here And that victory shows how important it at home, and that man is John McCain. is to put good judges on the bench. Repub- In Afghanistan, we destroyed Al Qaida licans have made it—they made it clear what training camps and removed the Taliban our view is about the judiciary, the role of from power. And today, we’re helping a our courts in our democracy. We believe that democratic society take root and ensuring judges should strictly interpret the law and that Afghanistan will never again be a safe not legislate from the bench. We need more haven for terrorists planning an attack on judges like Justice Sam Alito and Chief Jus- America. tice John Roberts. And in Iraq, we removed a dangerous re- Our opponents see things differently. gime run by Saddam Hussein. The decision There’s no clearer illustration of the dif- to remove Saddam Hussein was the right de- ferences than this: The Democrats’ chosen cision at the time, and it is the right decision candidate for President voted against both today. these good men. And our candidate for Presi- Early last year, when the situation in Iraq dent, John McCain, voted for them. was deteriorating, we launched what’s called And we recently received a fresh reminder the surge. And since the surge, violence in of the importance of the courts. A bare ma- Iraq has dropped, a lot. Civilian deaths and jority of five Supreme Court Justices over- sectarian killings are down, and political and turned a bipartisan law that Congress passed economic progress is taking place. A democ- and I signed to deliver justice to the detain- racy is taking root where a tyrant once ruled. ees at Guantanamo Bay. With this decision, In Afghanistan, Iraq, and around the hardened terrorists now enjoy the same legal world, our men and women are performing rights previously reserved for Americans. with skill and honor. Some of these brave This is precisely the kind of judicial activ- troops have come from Michigan. We honor ism that frustrates the American people. And their sacrifices. We are grateful to their fami- the best way to change it is to put Repub- lies. And every single American should be licans back in charge of the United States proud of their noble work.

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The war on terror is the great challenge should pay any price and bear any burden of our time. The Democratic Party has re- in the defense of liberty, but they have peatedly shown that it would take America changed. in the wrong direction, starting with the fact This isn’t the kind of change the American that many don’t consider this to be a war people want. Americans want change that at all. In their view, this is a—primarily a makes their lives better and their country matter of law enforcement. In the war on safer. And that requires changing the party terror, our focus should not be on pros- in control of the Congress. And that requires ecuting criminals after they have committed having a Commander in Chief who will sup- a crime. Our job is to find the terrorists and port our military and will fight and win the stop new attacks before they happen. war against those who would do us harm, To stop new attacks, we need to know what and that Commander in Chief will be John the terrorists are planning. And the best McCain. source of information about terrorist attacks And so I thank you for coming tonight. is the terrorists themselves. After 9/11, we I just want you to know that we’ve got a lot established a program at the CIA to detain of work to do together. I don’t know about and question key terrorist operatives and you, but my energy is up and my spirits are their leaders. This program has stopped new high, and I’m going to finish my job with attacks on our country and has saved Amer- a sprint to the finish line. ican lives. And despite these successes, So with confidence in our vision and faith Democratic leaders in Congress have tried in our values, let’s go forward together. Let’s to shut it down. put Republicans back in control of the Con- To stop new attacks, we also need to deny gress and the Senate. Let’s make sure Re- terrorists safe haven, including in Iraq. And publicans run the statehouse here in Michi- that’s why we launched the surge. Yet the gan, and let’s do all we can to put John Democrats declared the surge a failure be- McCain in the Oval Office. fore it even began. And now that the surge May God bless you, and may God bless has turned the situation around, they still call our country. for retreat. The other side talks a lot about hope, and NOTE: The President spoke at 5 p.m. at Laurel that sums up their Iraq policy pretty well: Manor. In his remarks, he referred to Saulius They want to retreat from Iraq and hope Anuzis, chairman, Michigan Republican Party; nothing bad happens. But wistful thinking is Michigan State Attorney General Michael Cox; no way to fight a war and to protect the Michal J. Bouchard, sheriff, Oakland County, MI; American people. Leaving Iraq before the Democratic Presidential candidate Barack job is done would endanger our citizens and Obama; Chief Justice Clifford W. Taylor, Michi- embolden the enemies who have vowed to gan State Supreme Court; and Usama bin Laden, attack us again. When it comes to the war leader of the Al Qaida terrorist organization. on terror, our Democratic leaders should pay more attention to the warnings of terrorists Statement on Senate Confirmation of like Usama bin Laden and spend less time heeding the demands of MoveOn.org and Judges for the United States Courts CODEPINK. of Appeals and District Courts Over the next few months, you’re going June 25, 2008 to hear a lot of talk about change. The Demo- crats say they’re a party of change. Let me Yesterday the Senate confirmed Raymond review the history of the Democratic Party. Kethledge and Helene White to the U.S. There was a time when they believed that Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and low taxes were the path to growth and oppor- Stephen Murphy to the U.S. District Court tunity, but they’ve changed. There was a time for the Eastern District of Michigan. I appre- when they believed in commonsense Amer- ciate the Senate’s work on filling these im- ican values, but they have changed. There portant seats, which had been declared judi- was a time when they believed that America cial emergencies.

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For the first time in my administration, the ments under the World Trade Organization, Sixth Circuit will now have a full court to the Bilateral Trade Agreement, and the address important issues facing the residents Trade and Investment Framework Agree- of Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Ten- ment; improve its legal system; and create nessee. Unfortunately, too many other Fed- conditions favorable for foreign investors and eral judgeships across America remain va- trade growth. cant. This is unacceptable and inexcusable. The two leaders agreed that trade and eco- Since the beginning of the 110th Congress, nomic ties are significant to the bilateral rela- the Senate has confirmed only 10 circuit tionship. They announced that the United court nominees. In the last 2 years of the States and Vietnam would initiate negotia- past three administrations, the Senate has tions toward a Bilateral Investment Treaty, confirmed an average of 17 circuit court signaling our commitment to open invest- judges. I strongly urge the Senate to hold ment regimes and fair, non-discriminatory, hearings and votes on the 28 pending circuit and transparent treatment of foreign invest- and district court nominations to ensure that ment. President Bush affirmed that the our Nation has a fully functioning judicial United States is seriously reviewing Viet- system. nam’s request to be designated as a bene- ficiary of the Generalized System of Pref- erences program, and he acknowledged Viet- Joint Statement by the United States nam’s request to be accorded Market Econ- of America and the Socialist Republic omy Status. They noted the importance of of Vietnam efforts within the Asia-Pacific Economic Co- June 25, 2008 operation (APEC) forum to promote free and open trade and investment, including the President George W. Bush welcomed prospect of a Free Trade Area of the Asia- Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to the Pacific. President Bush reiterated the United United States of America and to the White States’ general opposition to restrictions on House yesterday for the fourth bilateral food exports at a time of rising prices. The meeting between leaders of our two coun- two leaders called on all countries to join in tries in as many years. The President and the the effort to solve the world food problem. Prime Minister discussed the progress made President Bush reaffirmed the United States’ since they last met in Vietnam in 2006 and commitment to pursuing actions to maintain committed to specific efforts to carry this in- or expand existing assistance levels and to ad- creasingly robust bilateral relationship for- dress the underlying conditions contributing ward. The two leaders agreed the relation- to high food prices. ship is based on a positive, growing friend- The two leaders discussed expanding and ship, mutual respect, and a shared commit- strengthening our senior-level dialogues. ment to pursuing constructive and multi- They endorsed the creation of new political- faceted cooperation on a wide range of issues military and policy planning talks, which will that will contribute to the development of allow for more frequent and in-depth discus- the depth of the relationship, which is in the sions on security and strategic issues. The long-term interests of both countries. They two leaders noted the benefit of an open and also shared their vision and goals for a stable, candid dialogue on issues relating to human secure, democratic, and peaceful Asia-Pacific rights and fundamental freedoms. President region and discussed future U.S.-Vietnam Bush and Prime Minister Dung agreed on contributions to that end. the importance of the rule of law in modern The leaders welcomed the deepening eco- societies, and President Bush underscored nomic ties, noting that two-way bilateral the importance of promoting improved trade topped $12 billion in 2007 and that the human rights practices and conditions for re- United States is Vietnam’s top export market. ligious believers and ethnic minorities. Prime Prime Minister Dung affirmed Vietnam’s re- Minister Dung informed President Bush of solve to maintain macroeconomic stability the policies and efforts made by Vietnam in and determination to implement its commit- this area, and President Bush took note of

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Vietnam’s efforts to date and encouraged fur- The two leaders expressed their wish to ther progress. On the occasion of the 60th enhancing further U.S. relations with the As- anniversary of the Universal Declaration on sociation of Southeast Asian Nations Human Rights, the two leaders reaffirmed (ASEAN), and President Bush expressed his their commitment to promoting and securing appreciation for Vietnam’s active role in fundamental human rights and liberties. ASEAN. The two leaders discussed the areas The two leaders were pleased with the suc- of cooperation with ASEAN, including hu- cesses of Vietnamese Americans and noted manitarian assistance and Cyclone Nargis. their contribution to the promotion of the President Bush reiterated that the United relationship between the two countries. States is willing to work with ASEAN, the President Bush welcomed these contribu- United Nations, and other non-governmental tions and reiterated the U.S. government’s organizations to bring additional, much- support for Vietnam’s national sovereignty, needed humanitarian assistance to those af- security, and territorial integrity. fected by the devastating cyclone, and they President Bush expressed appreciation for discussed the need for entry and prompt ac- Vietnam’s cooperation in our joint humani- cess to all international aid workers to the tarian effort to achieve the fullest possible disaster area. accounting for Americans who remain miss- The two leaders underscored the impor- ing in action and Vietnam’s willingness to tance of cooperation on education and carry out additional measures, noting that the agreed to launch a high-level bilateral Edu- Joint Field Activities have allowed for the cation Task Force that will chart a roadmap identification and repatriation of the remains and identify effective modalities for en- of 629 U.S. soldiers and reaffirmed the U.S. hanced U.S.-Vietnam education cooperation. government’s continued assistance in obtain- The two leaders also welcomed the contin- ing information for Vietnam’s own account- ued success of the Fulbright Program in Viet- ing efforts. Prime Minister Dung highlighted nam and the growing number of Vietnamese the United States’ assistance in this area as students who choose to study in the United well. Prime Minister Dung applauded bilat- States. President Bush underscored the im- eral progress in addressing environmental portance of a future Peace Corps program contamination near former dioxin storage in Vietnam. Prime Minister Dung agreed in sites in Vietnam, particularly the ongoing im- principle to the President’s proposal on such plementation of $3 million in U.S. funding a program and that the two sides will con- for environmental remediation and health tinue discussion to finalize related arrange- projects. ments. President Bush congratulated Prime Min- Prime Minister Dung thanked President ister Dung on his country’s two-year mem- Bush for assistance under the President’s bership on the United Nations Security Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Council. The two leaders reaffirmed that the noting that many people in Vietnam, includ- two countries will continue consultations on ing vulnerable children, are now receiving the pressing issues that will face the Security care, support, anti-retroviral treatment. Council. The Prime Minister informed the The President expressed his commitment President that Vietnam is completing the to continue the development of intercountry preparatory process for its effective participa- adoption cooperation between the United tion in UN peacekeeping operations. Prime States and Vietnam that ensures the best in- Minister Dung thanked President Bush for terests of the child, respects his or her funda- the invitation for Vietnam to participate in mental rights, and prevents the abduction the Global Peace Operations Initiative and trafficking of children. The Prime Min- (GPOI), through which Vietnam will partici- ister underscored that Vietnam shares these pate in training courses and other activities goals and stressed that Vietnam will speed on peacekeeping operations. President Bush up preparations for an early accession to the noted the ongoing visit of the humanitarian Hague Convention on Intercountry Adop- ship the USNS Mercy to Vietnam. tions. The Prime Minister also welcomed

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U.S. technical assistance in facilitating this was being used to produce plutonium for nu- step. clear weapons. This work is being overseen Prime Minister Dung thanked President by officials from the United States and the Bush for the United States’ assistance on IAEA. And to demonstrate its commitment, Vietnam’s Atomic Energy Law as well as for North Korea has said it will destroy the cool- technical information and training on nuclear ing tower of the Yongbyon reactor in front safety. of international television cameras tomorrow. Finally, the two leaders discussed coopera- Last year, North Korea also pledged to de- tion on climate issues. Prime Minister Dung clare its nuclear activity. With today’s dec- and President Bush welcomed the com- laration, North Korea has begun describing mencement of the Delta Research and Glob- its plutonium-related activities. It’s also pro- al Observation Network (DRAGON) project vided other documents related to its nuclear in Vietnam, which will establish an institute programs going back to 1986. It has promised at Can Tho University to cooperate on train- access to the reactor core and waste facilities ing and research to produce healthy eco- at Yongbyon, as well as personnel related to systems and sustainable deltas. The two lead- its nuclear program. All this information will ers also agreed to work together to promote be essential to verifying that North Korea is Vietnamese climate change adaptation and ending its nuclear programs and activities. mitigation efforts, including the formation of The six-party talks are based on a principle a new subcommittee under the bilateral of action for action. So in keeping with the Science and Technology Agreement to dis- existing six-party agreements, the United cuss and coordinate joint initiatives. States is responding to North Korea’s actions with two actions of our own. NOTE: An original was not available for verifi- cation of the content of this joint statement. First, I’m issuing a proclamation that lifts the provisions of the Trading With the Enemy Act with respect to North Korea. Remarks on the Situation in North And secondly, I am notifying Congress of Korea and an Exchange With my intent to rescind North Korea’s designa- Reporters tion as a state sponsor of terror in 45 days. June 26, 2008 The next 45 days will be an important pe- riod for North Korea to show its seriousness The President. Good morning. The policy of its cooperation. We will work through the of the United States is a Korean Peninsula six-party talks to develop a comprehensive free of all nuclear weapons. This morning we and rigorous verification protocol. And dur- moved a step closer to that goal when North ing this period, the United States will care- Korean officials submitted a declaration of fully observe North Korea’s actions and act their nuclear programs to the Chinese Gov- accordingly. ernment as part of the six-party talks. The two actions America is taking will have The United States has no illusions about little impact on North Korea’s financial and the regime in Pyongyang. We remain deeply diplomatic isolation. North Korea will remain concerned about North Korea’s human rights one of the most heavily sanctioned nations abuses, uranium enrichment activities, nu- in the world. The sanctions that North Korea clear testing and proliferation, ballistic mis- faces for its human rights violations, its nu- sile programs, and the threat it continues to clear test in 2006, and its weapons prolifera- pose to South Korea and its neighbors. tion will all stay in effect. And all United Na- Yet we welcome today’s development as tions Security Council sanctions will stay in one step in the multistep process laid out effect as well. by the six-party talks between North Korea, The six-party process has shed light on a China, Japan, Russia, South Korea, and the number of issues of serious concern to the United States. United States and the international commu- Last year, North Korea pledged to disable nity. To end its isolation, North Korea must its nuclear facilities. North Korea has begun address these concerns. It must dismantle all disabling its Yongbyon nuclear facility, which of its nuclear facilities, give up its separated

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plutonium, resolve outstanding questions on be leverage. You have to have a—there has its highly enriched uranium and proliferation to be consequential diplomacy. activities, and end these activities in a way And so I worked hard to get the Chinese that we can fully verify. and the South Koreans and the Japanese and North Korea must also meet other obliga- the Russians to join with us in sending a con- tions it has undertaken in the six-party talks. certed message to the North Koreans, and The United States will never forget the ab- that is, that if you promise and then fulfill duction of Japanese citizens by the North Ko- your promises to dismantle your nuclear pro- reans. We will continue to closely cooperate grams, there’s a better way forward for you and coordinate with Japan and press North and the people. In other words, as I said in Korea to swiftly resolve the abduction issue. the statement, it’s action for action. This can be a moment of opportunity for It took awhile for the North Koreans to North Korea. If North Korea continues to take the six-party talks seriously. And it also make the right choices, it can repair its rela- took there to be concerted messages from tionship with the international community, people other than the United States saying much as Libya has done over the past few that if you choose not to respond positively, years. If North Korea makes the wrong there will be consequences. choices, the United States and our partners And so I’m—it’s been a—multilateral di- in the six-party talks will respond accordingly. plomacy is difficult at times. It’s hard to get If they do not fully disclose and end their people heading in the same direction. And plutonium, their enrichment, and their pro- yet we were able to do so along—our part- liferation efforts and activities, there will be ners helped a lot, don’t get me wrong. further consequences. The message to the North Korean people Multilateral diplomacy is the best way to is, is that we don’t want you to be hungry; peacefully solve the nuclear issue with North we want you to have a better life; that our Korea. Today’s developments show that concerns are for you, not against you; and tough multilateral diplomacy can yield prom- that we have given your leadership a way for- ising results. Yet the diplomatic process is not ward to have better relations with the inter- an end in itself. Our ultimate goal remains national community. clear: a stable and peaceful Korean Penin- This is a society that is regularly going sula, where people are free from oppression, through famines. When I campaigned for free from hunger and disease, and free from President, I said, we will never use food as nuclear weapons. The journey toward that a diplomatic weapon. In North Korea, we goal remains long, but today we have taken have been concerned that food shipments an important step in the right direction. sometimes don’t make it to the people them- I’ll take a couple of questions. selves. In other words, the regime takes the Mike [Mike Emmanuel, FOX News]. food for their own use. So my message to the people is, is that Six-Party Talks/Message to North Korean we’ll continue to care for you and worry People about you and, at the same time, pursue a Korean Peninsula that’s nuclear weapons- Q. Mr. President, thank you very much. free. And today we have taken a step, and After declaring them a member of the axis it’s a very positive step, but there’s more of evil, and then after that underground nu- steps to be done. clear tests that North Korea conducted in Deb [Deb Riechmann, Associated Press]. 2006, I’m wondering if you ever doubted get- ting to this stage. And also, I’m wondering if you have a message for the North Korean Six-Party Talks/Abduction of Japanese people. Citizens The President. I knew that the United Q. Mr. President, what do you say to critics States could not solve—or begin to solve this who claim that you’ve accepted a watered issue without partners at the table. In order down declaration just to get something done for diplomacy to be effective, there has to before you leave office? I mean, you’ve said

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that it doesn’t address the uranium enrich- pect them to be forthcoming about their pro- ment issue, and, of course, it doesn’t address liferation activities and cease such activities. what North Korea might have done to help I mentioned the fact that we’re taking—be- Syria build its reactor. ginning to take inventory, because of our ac- The President. Yes. Well, first, let me re- cess to the Yongbyon plant, about what they view where we have been. In the past, we have produced. And we expect them to be would provide benefits to the North Koreans forthcoming with what they have produced in a hope that they would fulfill a vague and the material itself. promise. In other words, that’s the way it was before I came into office. So today I’m just talking about the first Everybody was concerned about North step of a multistep process. And I want to Korea possessing a nuclear weapon; every- thank our partners at the six-party talks. It’s body was concerned about the proliferation been incredibly helpful to achieve—the be- activities. And yet the policy in the past was, ginnings of achieving a vision of a nuclear- here are some benefits for you, and we hope free Korean Peninsula, to have the Chinese that you respond. And, of course, we found to be as robustly involved as they are. You they weren’t responding. And so our policy notice that the North Koreans passed on has changed—that says, in return for positive their documents to the Chinese. After all, action, in return for verifiable steps, we will we’re all partners in the six-party talks. reduce penalties. And there are plenty of re- strictions still on North Korea. The other thing is—I want to assure our And so my point is this, is that we’ll see. friends in Japan is that this process will not They said they’re going to destroy parts of leave behind—leave them behind on the ab- their plant in Yongbyon. That’s a very posi- duction issue. The United States takes the tive step. After all, it’s the plant that made abduction issue very seriously. We expect the plutonium. They have said in their declara- North Koreans to solve this issue in a positive tions—if you read their declarations of Sep- way for the Japanese. There’s a lot of folks tember last year, they have said specifically in Japan that are deeply concerned about what they will do. And our policy and the what took place. I remember meeting a statement today makes it clear we will hold mother of a child who was abducted by the them to account for their promises. And North Koreans, right here in the Oval Office. when they fulfill their promises, more restric- It was a heart-wrenching moment to listen tions will be eased. If they don’t fulfill their to the mother talk about what it was like to promises, more restrictions will be placed on lose her daughter. And it is important for them. This is action for action. This is, we the Japanese people to know that the United will trust you only to the extent that you fulfill States will not abandon our strong ally and your promises. friend when it comes to helping resolve that And so I’m pleased with the progress. I’m issue. under no illusions that this is the first step. This isn’t the end of the process; this is the Today is a positive day; it’s a positive step beginning of the process of action for action. forward. There’s more work to be done, and And the point I want to make to our fellow we’ve got the process in place to get it done citizens is that we have worked hard to put in a verifiable way. multilateral diplomacy in place, because the United States sitting down with Kim Jong Il Thank you. didn’t work in the past. Sitting alone at the table just didn’t work. Now, as I mentioned in my statement, NOTE: The President spoke at 7:40 a.m. in the there’s a lot of more verification that needs Rose Garden at the White House. In his remarks, to be done. I mentioned our concerns about he referred to Chairman Kim Jong Il of North enrichment. We expect the North Korean re- Korea; and Sakie Yokota, mother of Megumi gime to be forthcoming about their pro- Yokota, who was abducted by North Korean au- grams. We talked about proliferation. We ex- thorities.

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Proclamation 8271—Termination of the Independence of the United States of the Exercise of Authorities Under the America the two hundred and thirty-second. Trading With the Enemy Act With George W. Bush Respect to North Korea [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, June 26, 2008 10:27 a.m., June 26, 2008]

By the President of the United States NOTE: This proclamation was published in the of America Federal Register on June 27. A Proclamation I, George W. Bush, President of the Executive Order 13466—Continuing United States of America, by the authority Certain Restrictions With Respect to vested in me by the Constitution and the laws North Korea and North Korean of the United States, including section 101(b) Nationals of Public Law 95–223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 June 26, 2008 U.S.C. App. 5(b) note), hereby find that the continuation of the exercise of authorities By the authority vested in me as President under the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 by the Constitution and the laws of the U.S.C. App. 1 et seq.) (TWEA) with respect United States of America, including the to North Korea, as authorized in Proclama- International Emergency Economic Powers tion 2914 of December 16, 1950, most re- Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the cently continued under Presidential Deter- National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 mination 2007–32 of September 13, 2007 (72 et seq.) (NEA), and section 301 of title 3, FR 53407), and implemented by the regula- United States Code, tions set forth below, is no longer in the na- I, George W. Bush, President of the tional interest of the United States. United States of America, find that the cur- Section 1. The exercise of TWEA authori- rent existence and risk of the proliferation ties with respect to North Korea, which were of weapons-usable fissile material on the Ko- implemented by the Foreign Assets Control rean Peninsula constitute an unusual and ex- Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 500, and the traordinary threat to the national security and Transaction Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. foreign policy of the United States, and I part 505, and that were continued by Presi- hereby declare a national emergency to deal dential Determination 2007–32 of Sep- with that threat. I further find that, as we tember 13, 2007, is terminated, and Presi- deal with that threat through multilateral di- dential Determination 2007–32 is rescinded plomacy, it is necessary to continue certain with respect to North Korea. restrictions with respect to North Korea that Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Treasury is would otherwise be lifted pursuant to a forth- authorized and directed to take all appro- coming proclamation that will terminate the priate measures within the Secretary’s au- exercise of authorities under the Trading thority to give effect to this proclamation. With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. App. 1 et Sec. 3. This proclamation is not intended seq.) (TWEA) with respect to North Korea. to, and does not, create any right, benefit, Accordingly, I hereby order: or privilege, substantive or procedural, en- Section 1. Except to the extent provided forceable at law or in equity, by any party in statutes or in regulations, orders, direc- against the United States, its departments, tives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant agencies, instrumentalities, or entities, its of- to this order, and notwithstanding any con- ficers or employees, or any other person. tract entered into or any license or permit Sec. 4. This proclamation is effective at granted prior to the date of this order, the 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on June 27, following are blocked and may not be trans- 2008. ferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or other- In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set wise dealt in: my hand this twenty-sixth day of June, in the all property and interests in property of year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of North Korea or a North Korean national that,

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pursuant to the President’s authorities under in their authority to carry out the provisions the TWEA, the exercise of which has been of this order. continued in accordance with section 101(b) Sec. 6. The Secretary of the Treasury, of Public Law 95–223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 after consultation with the Secretary of State, U.S.C. App. 5(b) note), were blocked as of is hereby authorized to submit the recurring June 16, 2000, and remained blocked imme- and final reports to the Congress on the na- diately prior to the date of this order. tional emergency declared in this order, con- Sec. 2. Except to the extent provided in sistent with section 401(c) of the NEA (50 statutes or in regulations, orders, directives, U.S.C. 1641(c)) and section 204(c) of IEEPA or licenses that may be issued pursuant to (50 U.S.C. 1703(c)). this order, and notwithstanding any contract Sec. 7. This order is not intended to, and entered into or any license or permit granted does not, create any right or benefit, sub- prior to the date of this order, United States stantive or procedural, enforceable at law or persons may not register a vessel in North in equity by any party against the United Korea, obtain authorization for a vessel to fly States, its departments, agencies, instrumen- the North Korean flag, or own, lease, oper- talities, or entities, its officers or employees, ate, or insure any vessel flagged by North or any other person. Korea. Sec. 3. (a) Any transaction by a United George W. Bush States person or within the United States that evades or avoids, has the purpose of evading The White House, or avoiding, or attempts to violate any of the June 26, 2008. prohibitions set forth in this order is prohib- ited. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, (b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any 10:27 a.m., June 26, 2008] of the prohibitions set forth in this order is prohibited. NOTE: This Executive order was published in the Sec. 4. For the purposes of this order: Federal Register on June 27. (a) the term ‘‘person’’ means an individual or entity; (b) the term ‘‘entity’’ means a partnership, Memorandum on Certification of association, trust, joint venture, corporation, Rescission of North Korea’s group, subgroup, or other organization; and Designation as a State Sponsor of (c) the term ‘‘United States person’’ means Terrorism any United States citizen, permanent resi- June 26, 2008 dent alien, entity organized under the laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within Memorandum for the Secretary of State the United States (including foreign branches), or any person in the United Subject: Certification of Rescission of North States. Korea’s Designation as a State Sponsor of Sec. 5. The Secretary of the Treasury, Terrorism after consultation with the Secretary of State, By the authority vested in me as President is hereby authorized to take such actions, in- by the Constitution and the laws of the cluding the promulgation of rules and regula- United States of America, including section tions, and to employ all powers granted to 301 of title 3, United States Code, and con- the President by IEEPA as may be necessary sistent with section 6(j)(4)(B) of the Export to carry out the purposes of this order. The Administration Act of 1979, Public Law 96– Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any 72, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2405(j)), and of these functions to other officers and agen- as continued in effect by Executive Order cies of the United States Government con- 13222 of August 17, 2001, 66 FR 44025, I sistent with applicable law. All agencies of hereby certify, with respect to the rescission the United States Government are hereby di- of the determination of January 20, 1988, re- rected to take all appropriate measures with- garding North Korea that:

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(i) the Government of North Korea has United States posed by the current existence not provided any support for inter- and risk of the proliferation of weapons-usa- national terrorism during the pre- ble fissile material on the Korean Peninsula. ceding 6-month period; and I ordered the continuation of certain restric- (ii) the Government of North Korea has tions on North Korea and North Korean na- provided assurances that it will not tionals as we deal with that threat through support acts of international terrorism multilateral diplomacy. in the future. These restrictions were first imposed pur- This certification shall also satisfy the pro- suant to authorities found in section 5(b) of visions of section 620A(c)(2) of the Foreign TWEA, following the declaration of a na- Assistance Act of 1961, Public Law 87–195, tional emergency in 1950 in Proclamation as amended (22 U.S.C. 2371(c)), and section 2914 (15 FR 9029), and continued annually, 40(f)(1)(B) of the Arms Export Control Act, after the enactment of IEEPA in 1977, in Public Law 90–629, as amended (22 U.S.C. accordance with section 101(b) of Public Law 2780(f)). 95–223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App. 5(b) note). The most recent continuation of such You are authorized and directed to report TWEA authorities is found in Presidential this certification and the attached memo- Determination 2007–32 of September 13, randum justifying the rescission to the Con- 2007. In a proclamation, which I signed the gress and to arrange for the publication of same day as the order, I terminated, effective this certification in the Federal Register. the following day, the exercise of TWEA au- George W. Bush thorities with respect to North Korea. The order I have issued continues the [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, blocking of certain property and interests in 8:45 a.m., June 30, 2008] property of North Korea or a North Korean NOTE: This memorandum will be published in the national that were blocked as of June 16, Federal Register on July 1. 2000, and that remained blocked imme- diately prior to the date of my order. Absent this order, my proclamation terminating the Message to the Congress on exercise of TWEA authorities with respect Continuing Certain Restrictions to North Korea would have resulted in the With Respect to North Korea and unblocking of that property. North Korean Nationals and the The order also continues restrictions relat- Termination of the Exercise of ing to North Korea-flagged vessels that Authorities Under the Trading With would otherwise have been terminated by my the Enemy Act proclamation. These restrictions prohibit June 26, 2008 United States persons from owning, leasing, operating, or insuring any vessel flagged by To the Congress of the United States: North Korea and from registering vessels in Pursuant to the International Emergency North Korea or otherwise obtaining author- Economic Powers Act, as amended (50 ization for a vessel to fly the North Korean U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), I hereby re- flag. For the reasons set forth above, I found port that I have issued an Executive Order that it was necessary to continue these re- continuing certain restrictions on North strictions. Korea and North Korean nationals imposed I delegated to the Secretary of the Treas- pursuant to the exercise of authorities under ury, after consultation with the Secretary of the Trading With the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. State, the authority to take such actions, in- App. 1 et seq.) (TWEA). In the order, I de- cluding the promulgation of rules and regula- clared a national emergency to deal with the tions, and to employ all powers granted to unusual and extraordinary threat to the na- the President by IEEPA as may be necessary tional security and foreign policy of the to carry out the purposes of my order.

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I am enclosing a copy of the Executive from worldly cares and focusing on the eter- Order and proclamation I have issued. nal. Today I ask all to join together to pray George W. Bush that God continues to bestow His blessings The White House, on our wonderful country. We pray that the June 26, 2008. Almighty will strengthen America’s families. A caring family is the foundation of a hopeful society. We pray that every child in America Remarks at the National Hispanic can grow up in a loving and stable home. Prayer Breakfast We pray for the day when every child in June 26, 2008 America is welcomed in life and protected in law. And we pray that in every community The President. Gracias. Sientese. [Laugh- across this great land, the Almighty will ter] Luis, thank you, sir. So he asked, would strengthen los valores de la familia y de la I come to the prayer breakfast. My answer fe. was, por supuesto. [Laughter] I am honored We pray that America will strengthen to join you. I was proud to stand with you those who serve nuestros hermanos y in 2002 at the first National Hispanic Prayer hermanas in need. We pray for the continued Breakfast, and today I am proud to stand with success of faith-based and community groups you at the—for the final time as your sitting like Esperanza, all aiming to transfer [trans- President. form] * our great country one heart, one soul, This happens to be an important event, one conscience at a time. I was proud to hear in my view. It’s an important event because of the work of Esperanza in Philadelphia. I’ve it reminds us that no matter what our status known Esperanza for ochos an˜os. I was first in life might be, that we have a duty to re- impressed by the vision of making sure that spond to a higher power. every child gets a good education. It’s Luis Audience member. Amen! who started a charter school. It’s a tremen- The President. You know, next year in dous school. Less than 1 percent of students Crawford, Laura and I are going to have a drop out, and more than 90 percent of the different kind of prayer breakfast. I’ll be graduates are planning to go to college this cooking the eggs, and she’ll be praying I don’t fall. There’s nothing more hopeful than to burn them. [Laughter] give a child a good education. I do want to welcome the First Lady of I’m impressed by the program called Panama, Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos. Esperanza Trabajando. This program helps Thank you for coming. As some of you may at-risk youths and former prisoners move or may not know, the—mi ninita lived in from lives of hopelessness to futures of Panama for a while, and the government and accomplishment and self-sufficiency. the people there were so kind and hospitable, Esperanza Trabajando, for those of you who and I’ll never be able to repay you for that. don’t speak Spanish—and frankly, mine isn’t So thank you very much. Please give your all that good—[laughter]—means ‘‘Hope is esposo my best regards, el Presidente de Pan- Working,’’ and that’s exactly what you are ama. Si, thank you. demonstrating, Luis, and others in this room Proud to be here with pastors and commu- demonstrate cada dia—every day. nity leaders. Thank you for doing what you’re For the past 8 years, my administration has doing. provided unprecedented support for the Each of you here this morning is here to compassionate work performed by faith- celebrate a simple and powerful act, prayer based and community groups, because I un- to an Almighty God. You know the comfort derstand this: Government can hand out that comes from placing our worries in the money, but government cannot put hope in hands of a higher power. You know the hu- a person’s heart. And oftentimes that is found mility that comes from approaching our in our faith community and our community Maker on bended knee. And you know the strength that comes from lifting our thoughts * White House correction.

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organizations. And so we’ve lowered the bar- journalist. While he was imprisoned, his cane riers that kept government and faith-based and his dark glasses were confiscated, which groups needlessly divided and ensured that is especially cruel because Juan Carlos is America’s armies of compassion are at the blind. The guards took away his braille Bible, center of our Nation’s efforts to make our but they could not take away his spirit. society more hopeful for every individual. Today, Juan Carlos is no longer in jail, but Organizations like yours have shown the he remains under the surveillance of the ability to save and change lives. And in your Cuban Government. mercies of love and mercy, you must always Juan Carlos continues his important fight have a strong and reliable partner in govern- for human rights in Cuba, and the United ment. States must always stand squarely with those We pray that Almighty will strengthen and who struggle for their human rights against protect those who serve the cause of free- tyranny. And today we’re honored that his dom. These brave men and women share our hermano is with us. Onel Ramon Gonzalez cherished belief that the desire for liberty Leiva is here on his behalf. Onel, we want is written by the Almighty in every human to thank you for coming. Our prayers go out heart. We believe in the universality of free- to your brother and those who struggle with dom. And where we see people suffer from him. And we ask for the day, we pray for forms of government that create hopeless- the day when the light of liberty shines on ness or disease and hunger and mosquito the people of Cuba and those who long for bites, that deny people a hopeful life, the freedom. Onel, bienvenidos. United States must act under the theory, So as I mentioned, this is my last visit as under the principle that to whom much is your President to the Hispanic Prayer Break- given, much is required. fast. It’s been a joy every time I have come. Audience member. Amen! During the last 71⁄2 years, I have been The President. I’m impressed—deeply touched by how many Americans have come impressed by those who wear our Nation’s up and said, ‘‘I’m praying for you, Mr. Presi- uniform. I appreciate—some have given dent’’—people I’ve never seen before in my their lives, others have suffered injuries in life, may never see again. It’s amazing. You freedom’s cause. And this morning I am hon- would think they would come up and say, ored to note that five brave servicemen who you know, ‘‘I’d like a new highway,’’ or ‘‘How are being treated at Walter Reed Army Med- about an additional bridge?’’ [Laughter] But, ical Center are with us today. We thank you no, total strangers come and say, ‘‘I just want for your sacrifice; we pray for your recovery; you to know, we lift you up in prayer.’’ Some- and we honor your service to the United body asked me what all that meant, and I States of America. said, well, you know, I’m finally beginning This, like, might not be on the schedule, to understand the story of the calm in the but if you five guys would mind letting me rough seas. And I attribute it to the fact that have my picture taken with you, I’d be hon- millions of people have been so kind and gen- ored. So, like, when the speech is about to erous to pray for me and Laura. end, which is soon—[laughter]—head to the And so on my final trip here as your sitting exits, and I’ll see you. President, I thank you for your prayers. I We also honor those who struggle for free- can’t thank you enough for your spiritual sup- dom against oppressive regimes. It’s essential port. And it’s made a significant difference that the United States always remember— during these 71⁄2 years. Being your President in our great comfort—that we always remem- has been an unimaginable honor and a joyous ber that there are those who want their free- experience. dom just like we have our freedom. One of Thank you, and God bless. those men is Juan Carlos Gonzalez Leiva. He’s a lawyer and human rights activist on NOTE: The President spoke at 8:37 a.m. at the the island of Cuba. Juan Carlos was unjustly JW Marriott Hotel. In his remarks, he referred jailed for more than 2 years by the Cuban to Rev. Luis Cortes, Jr., president, Esperanza; and regime because he supported a dissident President Martin Torrijos Espino of Panama. The

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Office of the Press Secretary also released a Span- of those who’ve come around the country ish language transcript of these remarks. who work in our Faith-Based and Commu- nity Initiative for your leadership and your compassion and your decency. Remarks at the Office of Faith-Based You know, when I ran for President, like and Community Initiatives’ National a lot of others around our country, I was trou- Conference bled to see so many of our citizens’ greatest June 26, 2008 needs going unmet. Too many addicts walked the rough road of recovery alone. Too many Thank you very much. Please be seated. prisoners had the desire for reform, but no Now how beautiful was that; from being a one showed them a way. Across the country, homeless mother of two to introducing the the hungry and the homeless, the sick and President of the United States. There has to the suffering begged for deliverance, and too be a higher power. I love being with mem- many heard only silence. bers of the armies of compassion, foot sol- And the tragedy that was—a lot of good diers in helping make America a more hope- folks in America—a lot of good men and ful place. Every day, you mend broken hearts women who had the desire to help, but didn’t with love. You mend broken lives with hope, have the resources—they had the heart, but and you mend broken communities with not the resources. And because many of countless acts of extraordinary kindness. them worked with small charities, they were Groups like yours have harnessed the overlooked by Washington as potential part- power that no government bureaucracy can ners in service. And because many of them match. So when I came to Washington, my belonged to faith-based organizations, they goal was to ensure that government made were often barred from receiving support you a full partner in our efforts to serve those from the Federal Government. in need. And the results have been uplifting, So I set about to change that, at least from and that’s what we’re here to talk about the Federal perspective, with an approach today. It’s an opportunity to celebrate your called compassionate conservatism. This ap- achievements, to thank you for your life- proach was compassionate because it was changing work, and to look ahead to ways rooted in a timeless truth: That we ought to that you will extend your record of compas- love our neighbors as we’d like to be loved sion in the years to come. ourselves. And it was conservative because I really want to thank Jay Hein and those it recognized the limits of government. Bu- who worked hard to put on this conference. reaucracies can put money in people’s hands, It looks like it’s a successful one from here. but they cannot put hope in a person’s heart. I’m honored that members of the administra- Putting hope in people’s hearts is the mis- tion have come—the Attorney General, sion of our Nation’s faith-based and commu- Judge Michael Mukasey. Mr. General, thanks nity groups. And today we’re going to herald for coming. Secretary Ed Schafer, Depart- some of the results of the collective work of ment of Agriculture; Secretary Carlos Gutier- compassionate Americans. To me, it does not rez, Department of Commerce; Director matter if there’s a crescent on your group’s John Walters, Office of National Drug Con- wall, a rabbi on your group’s board, or Christ trol Policy—thank you all for taking time to in your group’s name. If your organization be here. puts medicine in the people’s hands, food in Ambassador Mark Dybul, U.S. Global people’s mouths, or a roof over people’s AIDS Coordinator—Mark, thanks for com- heads, then you’re succeeding. And for the ing; appreciate you being here. I’m going to sake of our country, the Government ought talk about PEPFAR in a minute. But when to support your work. I talk about PEPFAR, think about his ex- I was reviewing my first major policy traordinary leadership, as I do. speech as a candidate for President. It seems I want to thank the Ambassador from the like a long time ago—July 22, 1999. Here’s Republic of Rwanda. Mr. Ambassador, I’m what I said. I said: ‘‘In every instance where proud you’re here. And I want to thank all my administration sees a responsibility to

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help people, we will look first to faith-based lenge, a 3-year campaign to encourage cor- organizations, charities, and community porate professionals like accountants and groups that have shown their ability to save lawyers to share their time and expertise with and change lives. We will make a determined groups such as yours. attack on need by promoting the compas- In all these ways, the administration has sionate acts of others.’’ upheld its promise to treat community and As my—President, my first Executive faith-based organizations as trusted partners. order was to establish the Office of Faith- We’ve held your organizations to high stand- Based and Community Initiatives at the ard and insisted on clear results. And your White House. And my next one led to the organizations have delivered on those results. creation of faith-based and community of- You’ve helped revolutionize the way govern- fices at 11 Federal Agencies. These offices ment addresses the greatest challenges facing were tasked with the—this new mission: to our society. I truly believe the faith-based ini- lower the legal and institutional barriers that tiative is one of the most important initiatives prevented government and faith-based of this administration. groups from working as partners and to en- I would like to share with you some of sure that the armies of compassion played your record. Faith-based and community a central role in our campaign to make Amer- groups have revolutionized the way our gov- ica more promising and more just. ernment shelters the homeless. Together We’ve carried out this mission in two ways. we’ve worked to reduce the number of First, we have helped level the playing field Americans who go to sleep each night vulner- for faith-based groups and other charities, es- pecially small organizations that have strug- able and exposed, unsure of where they’ll gled to compete for funds in the past. We’ve sleep tomorrow. For example, the Depart- educated religious groups about their civil ment of Housing and Urban Development rights. We’ve made the Federal grant appli- has partnered with faith-based and commu- cation process more accessible and trans- nity groups to find homeless Americans safe parent. We’ve trained thousands of Federal places to stay. And according to the most re- employees to ensure that government does cent data, this program has helped reduce not discriminate against faith-based organiza- the number of chronically ill homeless by tions. We’ve ensured that these groups do nearly 12 percent, getting more than 20,000 not have to give up their religious character Americans off the street. to receive taxpayer money. Faith-based and community groups have With these steps, we followed a principle revolutionized the way we help Americans rooted both in our Constitution and the best break the chains of addiction. Through our traditions of our Nation. Government should Access to Recovery program, we provide ad- never fund the teaching of faith, but it should dicts with vouchers that they can redeem at support the good works of the faithful. treatment centers of their choice. So far, Ac- Second, my administration has advanced cess to Recovery has helped approximately policies that yield greater support for faith- 200,000 addicts along the path to clean lives. based and community groups. In other And many have been inspired to call upon words, it’s one thing to talk it; it’s another a higher power to help them break the chains thing to act. So we worked with Congress, of addiction. and we’ve had a lot of help in the Congress. One person who’s turned her life around By the way, this wasn’t an easy idea for through this program is Ramie Siler. You some to swallow in the Congress, and yet we don’t know Ramie yet, but you’re about to. did have good help. We amended the Tax Ramie was once lost to substance abuse and Code to provide greater incentives for chari- depression. Even when she tried to get clean table donations, and we established what’s for her daughter’s high school graduation, called the Compassion Capital Fund to help Ramie could not break free from her addic- faith-based and community groups operate tion. And then she found a faith-based group, more efficiently and secure additional fund- a group of decent citizens reaching out to ing from the private sector. This year, we people like Ramie. It was called the Next launched what’s called the Pro Bono Chal- Door.

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At the Next Door, Ramie met people who Faith-based and community groups have stood by her during the difficult times of re- helped a lot in America, and they’ve helped covery. They gave Ramie a second chance revolutionize the way our government allevi- to become a productive citizen and a good ates suffering and disease around the world. mother. Today, she’s reunited with her I’m about to describe some of our programs. daughter, Dawn. She helps other women as But oftentimes I’m asked, why? Why do you a Next Door case manager. And I’d like to care what happens outside of America? I be- tell you what she said, she used the words lieve to whom much is given, much is re- of Saint Paul: ‘‘Old things have passed away; quired. And I believe we got plenty of capac- behold, all things are becoming new.’’ ity to help people at home and abroad. And Ramie is with us today with a Vanderbilt I believe it is in the moral interests of the sophomore, her daughter, Dawn. Ramie, United States to help when it comes to de- where are you? Oh, there they are. [Ap- feating malaria, for example. plause] So you applaud for Ramie, but you’re Malaria is a disease which kills one African also applauding for those compassionate child every 30 seconds. And it is something souls at the Next Door. Faith-based commu- we can do something about. The U.S. Gov- nity is—[applause]—our faith community is ernment launched a 5-year, $1.2 billion ini- doing a fantastic job of saving lives. tiative in 2005 to cut the number of malaria- Faith-based and community groups have related deaths in 15 African nations by half. revolutionized the way our government helps With strong support from groups like yours, the children of prisoners. It’s hard to imagine our malaria initiative is producing results, what it’s like for a child to have to enter a tangible results. In just over 2 years, it’s prison gate just to get a hug from a mom reached more than 25 million people. or a dad. Government can’t hug these kids, The island of Zanzibar, which is affiliated but it can support caring mentors who do. with Tanzania, the infection rate has gone Through our Mentoring Children of Pris- from 20 percent of babies born to less than oners program, we’ve joined with faith-based 1 percent of babies born in 16 months. and community groups to match nearly The organizations about which I’m talking 90,000 children of prisoners with adults who today are vital to the Emergency Plan for offer love and guidance and a positive exam- AIDS Relief, known as PEPFAR. We got to ple. give everything initials in Washington. Faith and community groups have revolu- [Laughter] We launched this program in tionized the way our government gives pris- 2003—this is a program that Ambassador oners across America a second chance. In the Dybul runs so effectively. We launched this past, government frequently ignored groups program in 2003. When we launched it there like yours in its efforts to help former pris- was about 50,000 people in sub-Sahara Africa oners become productive citizens. Like, it that were receiving antiretroviral treatment just didn’t enter people’s minds that the for HIV/AIDS. As a result of a focused cam- faith-based and community groups could ac- paign, I’m pleased to announced that today tually help change lives. Yet through the pris- we support treatment for nearly 1.7 million oner reentry initiative that we created in people. Think about that. 2004, we’ve enlisted faith-based and commu- And one of the beautiful things about this nity groups to help provide services like job initiative is that we’re saving babies. To date, placement and mentoring programs for thou- PEPFAR has allowed nearly 200,000 African sands of former inmates. Really, what we did babies to be born HIV-free. is help them find love. These new numbers show the program is And the work has made a huge difference. a huge success. And it would not have been Nationwide, 44 percent of prisoners are re- a—nearly the success it’s been without the arrested within a year of their release. Yet partners who carry out the work, without the among prisoners that have been helped by faith-based community that is on the front- people, like people in this room, the number line of saving lives, not only here at home is three times lower, just 15 percent. but in places like Africa.

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You know, it’s been amazing to watch this America for the better. We want people to experience. People who report back to Mark be able to be empowered to do their work and myself talk about what’s called the Laz- of love and compassion and bringing dignity arus effect, where communities were once to every human life. We’ve laid the founda- given up for dead have now found new life tion for an effort that will continue trans- and new hope. forming lives long after I’ve been back to I traveled to—you know, we had a fantastic Texas. trip to Africa; Laura and I went. And the I am confident about the power of this pro- outpouring of love for the American citizens gram because the initiative has tapped into is great. I mean, this—it is such an honor the compassionate spirit of America. Over to represent our country and to see the hard the past 7 years, more of our fellow citizens work of the American citizens and the gen- have discovered that the pursuit of happiness erosity of the American citizens paying off leads by following the path of service. It’s in the smiling faces that line the road. amazing what happens when you love some- When we were in Tanzania, we went to body like you like to be loved yourself; your visit a clinic where a 9-year-old girl was HIV- own soul is enriched. More citizens are un- positive, and she’d lost both her parents to derstanding that by serving, you serve your- AIDS. And for the last year, Catholic Relief self. Americans have volunteered in record Services had been helping the girl. And her numbers. Sixty million people have volun- grandmother said this: ‘‘As a Muslim, I never teered in America this year, nearly a third imagined that a Catholic group would help of them through faith-based groups. It’s an me like that.’’ And she went on to say, ‘‘I’m amazing statistic, isn’t it? It really speaks to so grateful to the American people.’’ the great beauty of our country. The United States Senate must follow the lead of the United States House and reau- I’m confident because I know how easily thorize this vital program. the compassionate spirit can spread. There’s I really am grateful for those who are here an interesting story that I want to share with and those around the country who serve in you about Ugandan women who help—have the armies of compassion. It didn’t require been helped by PEPFAR. These were good a government law to get you to sign up. You souls who worked in a mine. They crushed chose to do so out of the goodness of your rocks into gravel by hand. And it is tough heart. We’ve made great strides in fulfilling work, really hard work. Then they heard the goal, and I am confident that the progress about Katrina, and somehow they scraped to- that you have made over the last 8 years will gether $1,000, and they gave it to the U.S. continue. Embassy for the storm’s victim. And one I’m confident because the movement is women said with pride: ‘‘We are now do- bigger than politics or any political party. nors.’’ This is not a political convention. This is a And I’m confident above all because I compassion convention. This is, ‘‘we don’t know the character of the men and women care about politic’’ convention. We care gathered in this hall. In your countless quiet about saving lives. acts of grace, you serve the highest ideals You realize that 35 Governors have faith- of our Nation. These are the ideals that pre- based offices, 19 of them Democrats, 16 of serve America as the beacon of hope, the them Republicans. Seventy mayors of both great light of freedom. parties have similar programs at the munic- A few years ago, I met a young guy named ipal level. Elijah Anyieth. Elijah was a little boy, and I’m confident that this initiative has built his village was bombed during Sudan’s civil a powerful grassroots network. We’ve trained war. He lost both his parents, and he spent over 100,000 social entrepreneurs. Isn’t that years wandering from one refugee camp to amazing? In this brief period of time, another. Eventually, he resettled in Virginia, 100,000 people have been trained. Last year, thanks to a partnership between a faith-based we provided more than 19,000 competitive group and the State Department. grants to community and faith-based organi- Once Elijah arrived, a local Catholic char- zations. Why? Because we want to change ity found him a place to call home. He came

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to a foreign soil after wandering in refugee Before they leave, Congress needs to give camps and he found some love. He enrolled our intelligence professionals the tools they in high school. Just last month, he graduated need to act quickly and effectively to monitor from college. He’s landed his dream job. The foreign terrorist communications so we can boy who grew up without electricity or run- stop any new attack. The House passed a ning water is now a mechanical engineer. Eli- good—very good bipartisan bill, and the Sen- jah, where are you? There he is, right there. ate needs to act. [Applause] You applaud for a good man Before they leave, the Senate needs to named Elijah, but also for those kind souls make progress on the enormous backlog of who share in the great story of this good man. nominations that they’ve held up. Many of It’s only in a place like America—think these nominations are for vital positions af- about it; think about our country for a sec- fecting our courts, our economy, our public ond—could a life nearly extinguished by hate safety, and our national security. Every day be restored by love and compassion. that these nominees are delayed makes it So I’ve been proud to stand by you as you harder for the Government to meet its re- have worked these miracles across our coun- sponsibilities, and the Senate needs to act try. You probably don’t even realize some of right away. the acts of kindness are miracles. I’m telling you, they are. And you can find it in the Now, when they come back—when they hopeful expressions on the people you’ve get off their recess, the Democratic Congress helped. And so I thank you for your efforts. needs to act on critical issues that they’ve I thank you for your life-changing work. And failed to address. One such issue is housing I thank you for your record of compassion legislation. The Congress needs to come to- that I’m confident you will build on in the gether and pass responsible housing legisla- years to come. tion to help more Americans keep their May God bless you, and may God continue homes. to bless our country. Thank you all. Another area of concern for the American citizens is the price of gasoline. And one way NOTE: The President spoke at 12:59 p.m. at the to relieve the price of gasoline is to expand Omni Shoreham Hotel. In his remarks, he re- ferred to Edith Espinoza, administrative assistant, domestic production of crude oil here at Chicano Federation of San Diego County, Inc., home. The Congress failed to act on this who introduced the President; Jay F. Hein, direc- measure, and they got to when they come tor, Office of Faith-Based and Community Initia- back. tives; and Rwanda’s Ambassador to the U.S. James And finally, the Congress needs to act Kimonyo. when it comes to the Colombia free trade agreement. This is a good deal for our econ- Remarks on Congressional Action on omy. It will help our economy grow, and it’s the Legislative Agenda strong—to support our friend and ally in the neighborhood, Colombia. June 26, 2008 I’m—I asked the Democratic leaders to Fourth of July is fast approaching, and make the last 2 days before their recess pro- Democratic leaders in Congress have sched- ductive. I will, of course, wish the Mem- uled another recess. Americans are con- bers—to have a great Fourth of July week. cerned that Congress may leave town with And I’m looking forward to working with a lot of important business that hasn’t been them to address critical issues facing our Na- completed. tion when they return. Before they leave, the Congress needs to Thank you. pass an emergency war funding bill so that our troops on the frontlines have the tools they need to protect themselves and us. The House passed a good bill, and now the Senate NOTE: The President spoke at 1:45 p.m. in the needs to act. Diplomatic Reception Room at the White House.

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Statement on the United States The President declared a major disaster in Supreme Court Ruling on Individual Illinois and ordered Federal aid to supple- Gun Rights ment State and local recovery efforts in the June 26, 2008 area struck by severe storms and flooding be- ginning on June 1. As a longstanding advocate of the rights The President announced his intention to of gun owners in America, I applaud the Su- nominate Holly A. Kuzmich to be Assistant preme Court’s historic decision today con- Secretary for Legislation and Congressional firming what has always been clear in the Affairs at the Department of Education. Constitution: The second amendment pro- The President announced his intention to tects an individual right to keep and bear fire- nominate Christopher M. Marston to be As- arms. sistant Secretary for Management at the De- I also agree with the Supreme Court’s con- partment of Education. clusion that the DC firearm laws violate this The President announced his intention to fundamental constitutional right. The Dis- nominate David D. Pearce to be Ambassador trict of Columbia should now swiftly move to Algeria. to ensure that its residents’ rights under the The President announced his intention to second amendment are fully protected. nominate Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., to be a mem- ber of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy. The President announced his intention to Digest of Other appoint Sambhu N. Banik as a member of White House Announcements the President’s Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities. The President announced his intention to The following list includes the President’s public appoint the following individuals as members schedule and other items of general interest an- of the President’s Council on Bioethics: nounced by the Office of the Press Secretary and Floyd E. Bloom; Benjamin S. Carson, Sr.; not included elsewhere in this issue. Rebecca Susan Dresser; Nicolas Eberstadt; Jean B. Elshtain; Daniel Willett Foster; Mi- June 21 chael S. Gazzaniga; Robert Peter George; Al- In the morning, the President had an intel- fonso Gomez-Lobo; William Barton Hurlbut; ligence briefing. Donald W. Landry; Peter A. Lawler; Paul Rodney McHugh; Gilbert Carl Meilaender, June 23 Jr.; Edmund D. Pellegrino; Janet Davison In the morning, the President had an intel- Rowley; Diana J. Schaub; and Carl E. ligence briefing. Schneider. In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President participated in a photo opportunity June 25 with the 2008 Presidential Scholars. In the morning, the President had a tele- June 24 phone conversation with Prime Minister In the morning, the President had a video Yasuo Fukuda of Japan. He then had an in- teleconference with President Hamid Karzai telligence briefing. Later, he met with Sec- of Afghanistan. Later, he had an intelligence retary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., briefing. to discuss the economic situation. In the afternoon, the President traveled to In the afternoon, the President traveled to McLean, VA. Detroit, MI, where, upon arrival, he met with In the evening, at a private residence, the USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jean Peirce. President attended a Republican National He then traveled to Livonia, MI. Committee reception. He then returned to In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. Washington, DC.

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The President declared a major disaster in June 27 Minnesota and ordered Federal aid to sup- In the morning, the President had an intel- plement State and local recovery efforts in ligence briefing. the area struck by severe storms and flooding The President announced that he has beginning on June 7 and continuing. nominated Thomas A. Betro to be Inspector The President declared a major disaster in General at the Department of State. Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supple- The President announced that he has ment State and local recovery efforts in the nominated Brian H. Hook to be Assistant area struck by severe storms and flooding be- Secretary of State (International Organiza- ginning on June 1 and continuing. tion Affairs) and his intentions to designate The President announced his intention to him Acting. nominate Santanu ‘‘Sandy’’ K. Baruah to be Administrator of the Small Business Admin- istration. The President announced his intention to nominate Jason J. Fichtner to be Deputy Nominations Commissioner of Social Security. Submitted to the Senate The President announced his intention to nominate James A. Williams to be Adminis- trator of the General Services Administra- The following list does not include promotions of members of the Uniformed Services, nominations tion. to the Service Academies, or nominations of For- June 26 eign Service officers. In the morning, the President had an intel- ligence briefing. Submitted June 24 In the afternoon, the President traveled to Holly A. Kuzmich, Camp David, MD. Later, he participated in of Indiana, to be Assistant Secretary for Leg- a welcoming ceremony with Sheikh Moham- islation and Congressional Affairs, Depart- med bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of ment of Education, vice Terrell Halaska, re- Abu Dhabi. signed. The President announced that he has nominated Richard A. Anderson to be a Christopher M. Marston, member of the Internal Revenue Service of Virginia, to be Assistant Secretary for Oversight Board. Management, Department of Education, The President announced that he has vice Michell C. Clark, resigned. nominated Joseph F. Bader to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Lyndon L. Olson, Jr., Board. of Texas, to be a member of the U.S. Advi- The President announced that he has sory Commission on Public Diplomacy for nominated Mark Everett Keenum to be a a term expiring July 1, 2011 (reappointment). member of the Farm Credit Administration Board. David D. Pearce, The President announced that he has of Virginia, a career member of the Senior nominated Mary Lucille Jordan to be a mem- Foreign Service, class of Minister-Counselor, ber of the Federal Mine Safety and Health to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni- Review Commission. potentiary of the United States of America The President announced that he has to the People’s Democratic Republic of Alge- nominated Matthew A. Reynolds to be As- ria. sistant Secretary of State (Legislative Affairs). Withdrawn June 24 The President announced that he has nominated Peter Robert Kann and Michael J. Gregory Copeland, Meehan to be members of the Broadcasting of Texas, to be General Counsel of the De- Board of Governors. partment of Energy, vice David R. Hill,

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which was sent to the Senate on January 22, Michael Meehan, 2008. of Virginia, to be a member of the Broad- casting Board of Governors for a term expir- Submitted June 25 ing August 13, 2010, vice D. Jeffrey Hirschberg, term expired. Santanu K. Baruah, of Oregon, to be Administrator of the Small Matthew A. Reynolds, Business Administration, vice Steven C. of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Sec- Preston, resigned. retary of State (Legislative Affairs), vice Jef- frey Thomas Bergner, resigned. Michael Bruce Donley, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Air Force, Withdrawn June 26 vice Michael W. Wynne, resigned. D. Jeffrey Hirschberg, of Wisconsin, to be a member of the Broad- Jason J. Fichtner, casting Board of Governors for a term expir- of Virginia, to be Deputy Commissioner of ing August 13, 2007 (reappointment), which Social Security for the term expiring January was sent to the Senate on January 9, 2007. 19, 2013, vice Andrew G. Biggs, resigned. Submitted June 27 James A. Williams, of Virginia, to be Administrator of General Thomas A. Betro, Services, vice Lurita Alexis Doan, resigned. of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Depart- ment of State, vice Howard J. Krongard, re- Submitted June 26 signed.

Richard A. Anderson, Brian H. Hook, of Georgia, to be a member of the Internal of Iowa, to be an Assistant Secretary of State Revenue Service Oversight Board for a term (International Organization Affairs), vice expiring September 14, 2013, vice Paul Kristen Silverberg. Jones, term expiring.

Joseph F. Bader, of the District of Columbia, to be a member Checklist of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board for a term expiring October 18, 2012 of White House Press Releases (reappointment). The following list contains releases of the Office Mary Lucille Jordan, of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as of Maryland, to be a member of the Federal items nor covered by entries in the Digest of Mine Safety and Health Review Commission Other White House Announcements. for a term of 6 years expiring August 30, 2014 (reappointment). Released June 22 Peter Robert Kann, Transcript of a teleconference press briefing of New Jersey, to be a member of the Broad- by White House Council on Environmental casting Board of Governors for a term expir- Quality Chairman James L. Connaughton ing August 13, 2010, vice James K. Glassman, Released June 23 resigned. Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Mark Everett Keenum, retary Dana Perino of Mississippi, to be a member of the Farm Released June 24 Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration for a term expiring May 21, Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- 2014, vice Nancy C. Pellett, term expired. retary Dana Perino

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Statement by the Press Secretary on disaster Fact sheet: Retroactive Liability Protection: assistance to Illinois Providing Our Intelligence Officials the Tools They Need To Keep Our Nation Safe Released June 25 Announcement: President Bush Appoints Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- 2008–2009 Class of White House Fellows retary Dana Perino Transcript of a teleconference press briefing by Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Director Jay Hein Acts Approved Statement by the Press Secretary on disaster assistance to Missouri by the President Statement by the Press Secretary on disaster assistance to Minnesota Approved June 26 Excerpts of the President’s remarks to the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initia- H.R. 3179 / Public Law 110–248 tives’ national conference Local Preparedness Acquisition Act Released June 26 Transcript of a press briefing by National Se- H.R. 3913 / Public Law 110–249 curity Adviser Stephen J. Hadley To amend the International Center Act to authorize the lease or sublease of certain Statement by the Press Secretary on North property described in such Act to an entity Korea’s declaration of its nuclear programs other than a foreign government or inter- Statement by the Press Secretary on the U.S. national organization if certain conditions are Supreme Court ruling on individual gun met rights Statement by the Press Secretary announcing S. 1245 / Public Law 110–250 that the President signed H.R. 3179, H.R. To reform mutual aid agreements for the Na- 3913, S. 1245, and S. 2516 tional Capital Region Fact sheet: Faith-Based and Community Ini- tiatives: Delivering Help and Hope to Mil- S. 2516 / Public Law 110–251 lions at Home and Around the World Kendell Frederick Citizenship Assistance Act

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