Feb. 25 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003 come together to convince Saddam to make innocent life. And it is important for Iraqi the decision to disarm. leadership and Iraqi generals to clearly un- Perhaps the biggest risk in the theater, derstand that if they take innocent life, if if we were to commit our troops, is Saddam they destroy infrastructure, they will be himself. He shows no regard for human held to account as war criminals. life in his own country. After all, he’s gassed them; he’s used the weapons of mass destruction on his own people that NOTE: The President spoke at 11:16 a.m. in he now claims he doesn’t have. He tortures the Cabinet Room at the White House. In people. He brutalizes them. He could care his remarks, he referred to President Saddam less about human condition inside of Iraq. Hussein of Iraq. The Office of the Press Sec- And so I think one of the biggest dangers retary also released a Spanish language tran- we face, if we go to war, is how he treats script of these remarks.

Message to the Senate Transmitting the Second Additional Protocol to the - Taxation Convention February 25, 2003

To the Senate of the United States: treaties between the United States and I transmit herewith for Senate advice and other developed nations. It would provide consent to ratification, the Second Addi- maximum rates of tax to be applied to var- tional Protocol that Modifies the Conven- ious types of income and protection from tion Between the Government of the double taxation of income. The Protocol United States of America and the Govern- was concluded in recognition of the impor- ment of the United Mexican States for the tance of the United States economic rela- Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Pre- tions with Mexico. vention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to I recommend that the Senate give early Taxes on Income, signed at and favorable consideration to this Protocol, on November 26, 2002. I also transmit, for and that the Senate give its advice and the information of the Senate, the report consent to ratification. of the Department of State concerning the GEORGE W. BUSH proposed Protocol. The Convention, as amended by the pro- The White House, posed Protocol, would be similar to tax February 25, 2003.

Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on the National Emergency With Respect to the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction February 25, 2003

To the Congress of the United States: Act, 50 U.S.C. 1703(c), and section 401(c) As required by section 204(c) of the of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. International Emergency Economic Powers 1641(c), I transmit herewith a 6-month

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periodic report prepared by my Administra- struction that was declared in Executive tion on the national emergency with respect Order 12938 of November 14, 1994. to the proliferation of weapons of mass de- GEORGE W. BUSH The White House, February 25, 2003.

Remarks to the Latino Coalition February 26, 2003

Bienvenidos. I want to thank mi abogado Latino Coalition. I also want to thank Jane and my close friend for his leadership and Delgado as well for your leadership and his participation in our Government. Every- for working for what you think is right for body has got to have a good lawyer— the country. [laughter]—especially in my line of work. El Gobernador del Estado de Hidalgo is [Laughter] And I’ve got a great one with with us today. Gobernador, bienvenidos. Al Gonzales. I’m proud to call him friend. Glad you’re here. I see my friend Alfredo And I also want to thank the members Phillips. One of the great honors when I of the Latino Coalition who are here today. was the Governor of was to work I want to thank you for your work in— closely with our Mexican counterparts. obviously, on political issues. But really I Senor Phillips was a man who came to Aus- want to thank you for what you’re doing tin quite frequently to talk about NADBank in your own community, showing people and mutual development programs. I’m that through hard work there’s opportunity honored you’re here. I appreciate your del- and hope, that if you’re an entrepreneur— egation coming. thanks for setting such a great example. This Nation is committed to making sure Truly, one of the greatest things about the we’ve got great relations with Mexico. The Nation is that somebody who’s got a dream cornerstone of good foreign policy starts and who works hard can own their own with making sure the neighborhood is pros- business, realize their own potential. So thanks for setting the example for a lot perous and peaceful. I look forward to con- of our fellow citizens. tinuing to work with Vicente Fox on ad- I’m honored that Mel Martinez is here vancing a common agenda for the good with us, and Hector Barreto, serving my of both nations. administration. Both men are doing a fine And so I welcome you all here. You job in important positions. I want to thank come to America today during times of Ambassador Hans Hertell from the Domin- great challenges. There are some challenges ican Republic for coming. [Applause] I see which face us, but there’s no hurdle big you brought an entourage with you. enough for the American people not to [Laughter] Rosario Marin, who’s the Treas- cross. This is—we’ve got some mighty chal- urer, is here. Rosario, great to see you. lenges to make sure the country is more Josefina Carbonell, who is the Assistant prosperous and more hopeful and the Secretary for Aging, Health and Human world more peaceful. But sin duda, we’re Services, is with us. going to achieve what we need to achieve, I want to thank very much the—Robert porque este pais es un gran pais, with great de Posada, who is the president of the values and great hope and great strength.

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