Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Monday, May 6, 2002 Volume 38—Number 18 Pages 697–742

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Addresses and Remarks Appointments and Nominations See also Appointments and Nominations; President’s New Freedom Commission on Meetings With Foreign Leaders Mental Health, Chair—701 California Community leaders, remarks following Communications to Federal Agencies roundtable discussion in south central Emergency military assistance to Afghanistan, Los Angeles—709 memorandum—727 Compassionate conservatism in San Jose— Military drawdown for the Republic of 715 Georgia, memorandum—697 Gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon Dinner in Los Angeles—711 Executive Orders Luncheon in Santa Clara—720 President’s New Freedom Commission on Cinco de Mayo reception—738 Mental Health—703 Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumous presentation to Capt. Ben L. Salomon and Interviews With the News Media Capt. Jon E. Swanson—725 Exchange with reporters in Crawford, TX— Middle East situation—699 699 National Day of Prayer reception—734 News conference with European Union New Mexico leaders, May 2—730 Representative Heather Wilson, luncheon in Albuquerque—704 Meetings With Foreign Leaders University of New Mexico in European Union Albuquerque—701 President Aznar of the European Council— Radio address—698 730 Senate inaction on nominations for the President Prodi of the European Federal judiciary—736 Commission—730

(Continued on the inside of the back cover.)

Editor’s Note: The President was at Camp David, MD, on May 3, 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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Proclamations Statements by the President Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month—728 Congressional action on the ‘‘Farm Security and Rural Development Act of 2002’’—735 Law Day, U.S.A.—724 Loyalty Day—727 Supplementary Materials National Charter Schools Week—736 Acts approved by the President—742 Checklist of White House press releases—741 National Day of Prayer—697 Digest of other White House Older Americans Month—729 announcements—740 Nominations submitted to the Senate—741

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Memorandum on the Military Proclamation 7547—National Day of Drawdown for Georgia Prayer, 2002 April 24, 2002 April 26, 2002

Presidential Determination No. 2002–17 By the President of the United States of America Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the A Proclamation Secretary of Defense Since our Nation’s founding, Americans Subject: Military Drawdown for Georgia have turned to prayer for inspiration, strength, and guidance. In times of trial, we Pursuant to the authority vested in me by ask God for wisdom, courage, direction, and the Constitution and laws of the United comfort. We offer thanks for the countless States, including title III (Foreign Military blessings God has provided. And we thank Financing) of the Foreign Operations, Ex- God for sanctifying every human life by cre- port Financing, and Related Programs Ap- ating each of us in His image. As we observe propriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106–429), this National Day of Prayer, we call upon as amended by title III (Foreign Military Fi- the Almighty to continue to bless America nancing) of the Kenneth M. Ludden Foreign and her people. Operations, Export Financing, and Related Especially since September 11, millions of Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year Americans have been led to prayer. They 2002 (Public Law 107–115), I hereby direct have prayed for comfort in a time of grief, the drawdown of defense articles from the for understanding in a time of anger, and for stocks of the Department of Defense, de- protection in a time of uncertainty. We have fense services from the Department of De- all seen God’s great faithfulness to our coun- fense, and military education and training of try. America’s enemies sought to weaken and an aggregate value of $4 million for Georgia, destroy us through acts of terror. None of for the purposes of part II of the Foreign us would ever wish on anyone what hap- pened on September 11th. Yet tragedy and Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. sorrow none of us would choose have The Secretary of State is authorized and brought forth wisdom, courage, and gen- directed to report this determination to the erosity. In the face of terrorist attacks, prayer Congress and to publish it in the Federal provided Americans with hope and strength Register. for the journey ahead. God has blessed our Nation beyond meas- George W. Bush ure. We give thanks for our families and loved ones, for the abundance of our land NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Of- and the fruits of labor, for our inalienable fice of the Press Secretary on April 26. An original rights and liberties, and for a great Nation was not available for verification of the content that leads the world in efforts to preserve of this memorandum. This item was not received those rights and liberties. We give thanks for in time for publication in the appropriate issue. all those across the world who have joined with America in the fight against terrorism. We give thanks for the men and women of our military, who are fighting to defend our Nation and the future of civilization. 697

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We continue to remember those who are I’m pleased that the United States Senate suffering and face hardships. We pray for is set to begin an important debate on trade peace throughout the world. legislation that will help American workers On this National Day of Prayer, I encour- and farmers and consumers. I have traveled age Americans to remember the words of St. around the country and seen the value of Paul: ‘‘Do not be anxious about anything, but trade, and foreign leaders have told me how in everything, by prayer and petition, with trade will strengthen security and economic thanksgiving, present your requests to God.’’ growth in our hemisphere. The Congress, by Public Law 100–307, as The benefits of greater trade are beyond amended, has called on our citizens to reaf- dispute. During the 1990s, U.S. exporters firm the role of prayer in our society and generated about one-quarter of our eco- to honor the religious diversity our freedom nomic growth through the sale of American permits by recognizing annually a ‘‘National goods abroad. Trade boosts our productivity Day of Prayer.’’ and creates higher paying jobs. The latest Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, global trade agreement and NAFTA have im- President of the United States of America, proved the average standard of living for an by virtue of the authority vested in me by American family of four by up to $2,000 a the Constitution and laws of the United year. States, do hereby proclaim May 2, 2002, as Now is the time to build on this record a National Day of Prayer. I ask Americans of success. The Senate should pass the pend- to pray for God’s protection, to express grati- ing trade legislation without delay. Trade tude for our blessings, and to seek moral and promotion authority would give me the flexi- spiritual renewal. I urge all our citizens to bility to negotiate with other countries to join in observing this day with appropriate open their markets and get the best deals programs, ceremonies, and activities. for American producers and workers. Con- In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set gress would still have the final up or down my hand this twenty-sixth day of April, in vote on any trade agreement. The previous the year of our Lord two thousand two, and five Presidents have had this authority; it ex- of the Independence of the United States of pired 8 years ago. And since then, America America the two hundred and twenty-sixth. has sacrificed its traditional leadership role in trade. George W. Bush For two decades, trade promotion author- ity was a bipartisan commitment. It was a [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, commitment because it represented our na- 8:45 a.m., April 30, 2002] tional interest in expanding foreign markets. More than 150 trade agreements exist NOTE: This proclamation was published in the throughout the world. The European Union Federal Register on May 1. This item was not re- ceived in time for publication in the appropriate is party to 31 of them and Mexico to 10. The issue. United States is party to just three. Passage of the TPA will give America’s entrepreneurs and workers and farmers and ranchers a fair The President’s Radio Address shot at the markets of the world. April 27, 2002 The Andean Trade Preference Act is a good example of how trade can also help in- Good morning. This week, Americans had crease the security of America. Over the past some good news about strong growth in our 10 years, this law has given the four Andean economy, yet we cannot be content or com- nations more access to our markets, which placent. Job creation and business invest- they report has created 140,000 jobs. The law ment are still not what they should be. We has also helped provide an economic alter- want short-term recovery to become long- native to the production of drugs. We need term expansion. And one of the best ways to renew and expand the Andean Trade Pref- to encourage high-paying jobs and long-term erence Act as soon as possible. If we fail to growth is expanded trade. act before May 16th, 90 days worth of import

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duties will come due, raising prices for Amer- played an especially important role in cre- ican consumers and hampering the region’s ating a framework for international moni- economic development. toring of the six prisoners. I recognize that some American workers I’ve called on all parties to step up their may face adjustment challenges as a result responsibilities, and today’s developments of trade. I support helping these workers by are a positive sign that they are doing so. reauthorizing and improving trade adjust- Much hard work remains, and this is a time ment assistance programs that will give work- for all of us to commit to fight terror and ers impacted by trade new skills, help them to promote peace in the Middle East. Chair- find new jobs quickly, and provide them with man Arafat should now seize this opportunity financial assistance. to act decisively, in word and in deed, against Nearly 5 months have passed since the terror directed at Israeli citizens. As we work House of Representatives approved trade to improve the security situation in the re- promotion authority and the Andean trade gion, all of us must step up our efforts to legislation. Every day we go without expand- ing trade is another day of missed opportuni- bring humanitarian relief and economic as- ties to strengthen our economy. sistance to the Palestinian people. The Senate must act and affirm America’s This morning I called Crown Prince trade leadership in a bipartisan manner. We Abdullah to thank him for his visit to the cannot let this initiative fall victim to partisan United States. Our discussions forged a per- politics. Our trading partners are waiting for sonal bond of friendship and strengthened us. American workers are depending on us. the 60-year relationship between the United And America cannot afford further delay. States and Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince Thank you for listening. has offered a number of constructive ideas for making political progress between Israel NOTE: The address was recorded at 6 p.m. on and the Palestinians. We will continue to April 25 at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, for build on these ideas as we move forward to broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on April 27. The transcript was made available by the Office of the Press Sec- fight terror and to promote peace in the Mid- retary on April 26 but was embargoed for release dle East. until the broadcast. The Office of the Press Sec- I’ll answer a couple of questions. Sonya retary also released a Spanish language transcript [Sonya Ross, Associated Press]. of this address. Saudi Peace Plan Remarks on the Situation in the Q. Mr. President, on the Saudi peace plan, Middle East and an Exchange With where are the points of objection that you’ve Reporters in Crawford, Texas not been able to agree upon? April 28, 2002 The President. Well, they came with some constructive ideas, and we listened very The President. Good afternoon. I am carefully to their ideas, and we will continue pleased by today’s developments in the Mid- to work with them and others in the region dle East and believe they’ll prove to be im- to promote them. I believe that there is a portant steps along the path to peace in the lot of common ground, starting with all par- Middle East. ties assuming responsibility—their respon- I commend the Israeli Cabinet for its deci- sibilities. sion this morning to allow Chairman Arafat The Crown Prince clearly understood to move freely, to accept international moni- there is a responsibility for the Arab world. toring of six prisoners who are at Chairman He also believes strongly that Chairman Arafat’s compound, and to withdraw its Arafat must step up and believes that Israel forces from Ramallah. The Palestinian Au- should withdraw from the territories. And thority has agreed to accept this approach. that is taking place now. Many parties contributed to today’s posi- tive development. The United Kingdom Patsy [Patricia Wilson, Reuters].

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Ramallah/Bethlehem/Jenin United States, the EU—must all continue Q. Mr. President, is today’s proposal that our collective effort to fight terror. was accepted by Mr. Sharon and Mr. Arafat There are clearly people in the Middle a model for lifting the siege in Bethlehem? East who would use terror as a weapon to And are you concerned that the Israelis have derail any peace process. And for there to not allowed the U.N. monitors into Jenin yet? be peace—something I long for and some- The President. Well, first of all, on the thing I know that Israel and the Palestinian Jenin issue, that’s being worked out now at people long for—in order for there to be the U.N. peace, we must continue to rout out terror. And secondly, in terms of Bethlehem, I And the message can’t be more clear, and believe we’re making good progress toward we’re going to continue to hold people ac- ending that part of the Israeli incursion, and countable for results. hopefully it will get done soon. But the big news, of course, is Ramallah, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel and Chairman Arafat is now free to move Q. Did you invite Mr. Sharon to visit? around and free to lead. And we expect him The President. As I understand—yes, we to do so. did. Listen, I’m pleased anytime people want to come and visit. We’ve had the King of Situation in the Middle East Morocco; we’ve had Crown Prince Abdullah, Q. Mr. President—— obviously. And when I talked to him on the The President. Okay, Stretch. phone this weekend, the subject didn’t come up, but as—I understand that there is a— Q. ——on that point, what would you ex- discussions going on about a potential trip. pect to see from Chairman Arafat in the next I welcome a trip here to the United States. 24, 48, 72 hours in terms of explicit dem- I welcome people from that part of the world onstrations of his leadership? to come and bare their soul and discuss their The President. Well, of course, one of the plans for peace. things that Chairman Arafat must do is con- The thing I always look for when I talk demn and thwart terrorist activities. And it’s to the leaders is a vision for peace. It’s impos- important he do so. sible to achieve a peace unless there’s a vi- Again, I keep saying this, and it’s so impor- sion. And one of the things I appreciated tant for all of us involved in this process to about the Saudi initiative a while ago was it recognize there are clear responsibilities. laid out a potential peace process, a plan for And his responsibility is just what I said, to peace, a way to get to peace in the region— renounce, to help detect and stop terrorist something we all long for. killings. The Israelis have got responsibilities. The key responsibility for the world at large is to help end the suffering of the Pales- Chairman Yasser Arafat of the tinian people through humanitarian and eco- Palestinian Authority nomic assistance. I am very serious about our Q. Are you ready to include Arafat in that Government’s involvement in a—in humani- open invitation? Are you ready now to in- tarian relief. I—my heart grieves for a people clude Arafat in that open invitation? who have no hope, and there are a lot of The President. Mr. Arafat must perform. people who have no hope in the Middle East. Mr. Arafat must do his job. I’ve called upon There are some Palestinians—a lot of Pal- Mr. Arafat in the past; I’ll continue to call estinians who wonder whether or not life is upon Mr. Arafat to lead. The other day— worth living. And we’ve got, as a world, have somebody asked me one time, a while ago, got to help them understand there is a posi- they said, ‘‘Has he disappointed you? Has he tive life ahead for they and their children. lost your respect?’’ I said, ‘‘Well, he hasn’t There is—people in Israel, of course, are earned my respect yet. He must earn my re- deeply concerned about their security, and spect by leading.’’ And there are a lot of peo- I can completely understand that. And there- ple, a lot of Palestinians who are suffering, fore, all of us—Arab nation, Palestinians, and now is the time for him to step up.

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This has been a hopeful day for the region, the State officials who are here, the Lieuten- and we must continue to press forward to ant Governor, thank you for coming. peace. I also want to tell you about a lady I met I want to thank you all. named Lucy Salazar. Where’s Lucy? Is she here? Lucy, thank you for coming. It’s kind NOTE: The President spoke at 4:25 p.m. at the of off the subject but really not off the sub- Bush Ranch. ject, because one of the things I try to do when I go into communities is herald soldiers in the armies of compassion, those souls who Remarks at the University of New have heard the call to love a neighbor like Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico you’d like to be loved yourself and have fol- April 29, 2002 lowed through on that call, the selfless citi- zens whose compassion for their neighbor is Well, thank you very much for that warm, really one of the things that makes America New Mexican welcome. It’s nice to be back so strong and powerful, particularly as we in this beautiful State. I’m particularly de- stand tall in the face of evil. lighted to be sharing the podium with a re- I like to tell my fellow citizens that if you’re markable American, Pete Domenici. He interested in fighting evil—which, by the didn’t finish the story. After I interrupted way, we’re going to do—if you’re inter- him, he re-interrupted me—[laughter]—and ested—[laughter]. But one way to help is do gave me my marching orders. [Laughter] I some good. And it’s that collective good that said, ‘‘Yes, sir, Mr. Senator.’’ [Laughter] will define the true value and character of No, I really enjoy working with Pete, and our country. I appreciate so very much that leaders such And Lucy Salazar is a retired Federal Gov- as Pete have been working to make America ernment worker. She teaches reading skills a more welcoming place for people with dis- to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten chil- abilities. The work is progressing. We are dren. She’s incredibly important. She helps making progress, but it certainly isn’t fin- those with disabilities participate in the fine ished. There’s a lot to do, and some of the and performing arts. She volunteers through greatest health needs and obstacles and stig- her church. She is a great citizen, and often- mas concern mental health. We are deter- times, citizens such as her never get the mined to confront the hidden suffering of praise they deserve. Lucy, thank you for com- Americans with mental illness. ing and representing thousands of people like Pete and I share a lot in common. We love you. the Southwest. We care deeply about issues Millions of Americans—millions—are im- that face our country. And we both married paired at work, at school, or at home by epi- above ourselves. [Laughter] I love being with sodes of mental illness. Many are disabled Pete and Nancy, because their love and re- by severe and persistent mental problems. spect for each other is so evident and so pro- These illnesses affect individuals; they affect found. And I love watching Nancy’s face, be- their families; and they affect our country. cause it reveals and is a window into a com- As many Americans know, it is incredibly passionate heart. And I want to thank Nancy painful to watch someone you love struggle Domenici. with an illness that affects their mind and I also want to thank Charles Curie for their feelings and their relationships with coming. Pete introduced Charles. Charles is others. We heard stories today in a round- a good hand, and I appreciate him being table discussion about that—what the strug- here. I also want to thank Phil Eaton and gle means for family. all the good folks here at the University of Remarkable treatments exist, and that’s New Mexico. I’m so honored also to be trav- good. Yet many people—too many people— eling today with Heather Wilson. Heather is remain untreated. Some end up addicted to a solid citizen who brings a lot of dignity to drugs or alcohol. Some end up on the streets, the office she holds and a lot of class. And homeless. Others end up in our jails, our pris- I’m proud to call her friend. I want to thank ons, our juvenile detention facilities.

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Our country must make a commitment: disorder, and he began a successful program, Americans with mental illness deserve our a successful long-term treatment program. understanding, and they deserve excellent And to make sure that the cracks are care. They deserve a health care system that closed, I am honored to announce what we treats their illness with the same urgency as call the New Freedom Commission on Men- a physical illness. To meet this goal, we’ve tal Health. It is charged to study the prob- got to overcome obstacles, and I want to talk lems and gaps in our current system of treat- about three such obstacles this morning. ment and to make concrete recommenda- The first obstacle is the stigma, the stigma tions for immediate improvements that will that often surrounds mental illness, a stigma be implemented, and these will be improve- caused by a history of misunderstanding, ments that can be implemented and must fear, and embarrassment. Stigma leads to iso- be implemented by the Federal Govern- lation and discourages people from seeking ment, the State Government, local agencies, the treatment they need. Political leaders, as well as public and private health care pro- health care professionals, and all Americans viders. must understand and send this message: To chair the Commission, I’ve selected Mental disability is not a scandal; it is an ill- Michael Hogan, Dr. Hogan. I appreciate ness. And like physical illness, it is treatable, your coming, Michael. Dr. Hogan has served especially when the treatment comes early. as the Director of the Ohio Department of Today, new drugs and therapies have vast- Mental Health for more than 10 years and ly improved the outlook for millions of Amer- is recognized as a leader in this profession. icans with the most serious mental illnesses He has been focused, as a State official, on and for millions more with less severe ill- how our mental health system works and how nesses. The treatment success rates for schiz- it doesn’t work. ophrenia and clinical depression are com- I look forward to the Commission’s find- parable to those for heart disease. That’s ings. I look forward to their proposals. I look good news in America, and we must encour- forward to making progress and fixing the age more and more Americans to understand system so that Americans do not fall through and to seek more treatment. the cracks. The second obstacle to quality mental The third major obstacle to effective men- health care is our fragmented mental health tal health care is the often unfair treatment service delivery system. Mental health cen- limitations placed on mental health in insur- ters and hospitals, homeless shelters, the jus- ance coverage. Many private health insur- tice system, and our schools all have contact ance plans have developed effective pro- with individuals suffering from mental dis- grams to identify patients with mental ill- orders. Yet, many of these disorders are dif- nesses, and they help them get their treat- ficult to diagnose. This makes it even harder ment they need to regain their health. to provide the mentally ill with the care they But insurance plans too often place greater need. Many Americans fall through the restrictions on the treatment of mental illness cracks of the current system. Many years and than on the treatment of other medical ill- lives are lost before help, if it is given at all, nesses. As a result, some Americans are un- is given. able to get effective medical treatments that Consider this example—and for the ex- would allow them to function well in their perts in the field, they will confirm this is daily lives. a story which is oftentimes too true—a 14- Our health insurance system must treat se- year-old boy who started experimenting with rious mental illness like any other disease. drugs to ease his severe depression. That And that was Senator Domenici’s message happens. This former honor student became to me at the Oval Office. [Laughter] And it a drug addict. He dropped out of school, was was Nancy’s message when we had them up incarcerated 6 times in 16 years. Only 2 years for dinner. [Laughter] And I want to appre- ago, when he was 30 years old, did the doc- ciate the fact that they have worked tirelessly tors finally diagnose his condition as bipolar on this problem.

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I have a record on this issue. As the Gov- Sec. 2. Membership. (a) The Commis- ernor of Texas, I signed a bill to ensure that sion’s membership shall be composed of: patients who critically need mental health are (i) Not more than fifteen members ap- treated fairly. Senator Domenici and I share pointed by the President, including pro- this commitment: Health plans should not be viders, payers, administrators, and consumers allowed to apply unfair treatment limitations of mental health services and family mem- or financial requirements on mental health bers of consumers; and benefits. (ii) Not more than seven ex officio mem- It is critical that we provide full—as we bers, four of whom shall be designated by provide full mental health parity, that we do the Secretary of Health and Human Services, not significantly run up the cost of health and the remaining three of whom shall be care. I’ll work with the Senator. I will work designated—one each—by the Secretaries of with the Speaker. I will work with their the Departments of Labor, Education, and House and Senate colleagues to reach an Veterans Affairs. agreement on mental health parity this year. (b) The President shall designate a Chair We must work for a welcoming and com- from among the fifteen members of the passionate society, a society where no Amer- Commission appointed by the President. ican is dismissed and no American is forgot- Sec. 3. Mission. The mission of the Com- ten. This is the great and hopeful story of mission shall be to conduct a comprehensive our country, and we can write another chap- study of the United States mental health ter. We must give all Americans who suffer service delivery system, including public and from mental illness the treatment and the private sector providers, and to advise the respect they deserve. President on methods of improving the sys- Thank you all. God bless. tem. The Commission’s goal shall be to rec- ommend improvements to enable adults with serious mental illness and children with seri- NOTE: The President spoke at 10:34 a.m. at the ous emotional disturbances to live, work, Continuing Education Center. In his remarks, he referred to Charles G. Curie, Administrator, Sub- learn, and participate fully in their commu- stance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin- nities. In carrying out its mission, the Com- istration, Department of Health and Human Serv- mission shall, at a minimum: ices; R. Philip Eaton, interim vice president, (a) Review the current quality and effec- Health Sciences, University of New Mexico; and tiveness of public and private providers and Lt. Gov. Walter Bradley of New Mexico. The Of- Federal, State, and local government involve- fice of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish ment in the delivery of services to individuals language transcript of these remarks. with serious mental illnesses and children with serious emotional disturbances, and Executive Order 13263—President’s identify unmet needs and barriers to services. (b) Identify innovative mental health treat- New Freedom Commission on ments, services, and technologies that are de- Mental Health monstrably effective and can be widely rep- April 29, 2002 licated in different settings. (c) Formulate policy options that could be By the authority vested in me as President implemented by public and private pro- by the Constitution and the laws of the viders, and Federal, State, and local govern- United States of America, and to improve ments to integrate the use of effective treat- America’s mental health service delivery sys- ments and services, improve coordination tem for individuals with serious mental ill- among service providers, and improve com- ness and children with serious emotional dis- munity integration for adults with serious turbances, it is hereby ordered as follows: mental illnesses and children with serious Section 1. Establishment. There is hereby emotional disturbances. established the President’s New Freedom Sec. 4. Principles. In conducting its mis- Commission on Mental Health (Commis- sion, the Commission shall adhere to the fol- sion). lowing principles:

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(a) The Commission shall focus on the de- (d) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Com- sired outcomes of mental health care, which mittee Act, as amended, may apply to the are to attain each individual’s maximum level Commission, any functions of the President of employment, self-care, interpersonal rela- under that Act, except for those in section tionships, and community participation; 6 of that Act, shall be performed by the De- (b) The Commission shall focus on com- partment of Health and Human Services, in munity-level models of care that efficiently accordance with the guidelines that have coordinate the multiple health and human been issued by the Administrator of General service providers and public and private pay- Services. ers involved in mental health treatment and Sec. 6. Reports. The Commission shall delivery of services; submit reports to the President as follows: (c) The Commission shall focus on those (a) Interim Report. Within 6 months from policies that maximize the utility of existing the date of this order, an interim report shall resources by increasing cost effectiveness describe the extent of unmet needs and bar- and reducing unnecessary and burdensome riers to care within the mental health system regulatory barriers; and provide examples of community-based (d) The Commission shall consider how care models with success in coordination of mental health research findings can be used services and providing desired outcomes. most effectively to influence the delivery of (b) Final Report. The final report will set forth the Commission’s recommendations, in services; and accordance with its mission as stated in sec- (e) The Commission shall follow the prin- tion 3 of this order. The submission date shall ciples of Federalism, and ensure that its rec- be determined by the Chair in consultation ommendations promote innovation, flexi- with the President. bility, and accountability at all levels of gov- Sec. 7. Termination. The Commission ernment and respect the constitutional role shall terminate 1 year from the date of this of the States and Indian tribes. order, unless extended by the President prior Sec. 5. Administration. (a) The Depart- to that date. ment of Health and Human Services, to the extent permitted by law, shall provide fund- George W. Bush ing and administrative support for the Com- The White House, mission. April 29, 2002. (b) To the extent funds are available and as authorized by law for persons serving [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, intermittently in Government service (5 8:45 a.m., May 2, 2002] U.S.C. 5701–5707), members of the Com- NOTE: This Executive order was published in the mission appointed from among private citi- Federal Register on May 3. zens of the United States may be allowed travel expenses while engaged in the work of the Commission, including per diem in Remarks at a Luncheon for lieu of subsistence. All members of the Com- Representative Heather Wilson in mission who are officers or employees of the Albuquerque United States shall serve without compensa- April 29, 2002 tion in addition to that received for their services as officers or employees of the The President. Gosh, thanks for that United States. warm welcome. It’s great to be back in New (c) The Commission shall have a staff Mexico. I’m glad to know my Texas passport headed by an Executive Director, who shall is still active. [Laughter] be selected by the President. To the extent I’m here because it is very important for permitted by law, office space, analytical sup- the people of New Mexico to send Heather port, and additional staff support for the Wilson back to the United States Congress. Commission shall be provided by executive I’m here to give my whole-hearted support branch departments and agencies. to her candidacy.

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Before I spend a little time fleshing that The thing I appreciate, Heather, is she is out, I want to say something about the senior there for the right reason, to serve the peo- Senator from New Mexico. There’s no finer ple, to represent the people of New Mexico. American in the United States Senate than And I’m proud of our political party, make Pete Domenici. I’m proud to call him friend, no mistake about it, but I’m proud of the and I’m proud to get lectured by him all the fact that Heather puts our country first, that time. [Laughter] It seems like he’s always got she understands the importance of our Na- important issues on his mind, the labs, men- tion and what it stands for. tal health parity. But he is a great ally and I remember so well going to Griegos Ele- a really fine Senator. mentary with Heather. She said, ‘‘You come I’m also honored to have served with— to my district. I want you to go, first and been the President at the same time that Joe foremost, to an elementary school.’’ Because Skeen was the United States Congressman she understands that when we educate our from another congressional district here in children, the American Dream will be ex- New Mexico. We’re going to miss old Joe, tended to every neighborhood. I appreciate but I’m confident he still has my address and that spirit. willing to give—— She told me that the day I signed the no- Audience member. [Inaudible] child-left-behind legislation, which was a sig- The President. That’s good. But thank nificant piece of educational reform, sup- you for your service. ported both by Heather and by Pete, that I want to thank John Dendahl, the party she went back to Griegos. And it was a fitting chairman of the Republican Party of New place for her to go, because this is a piece Mexico, and all the party leaders who are of legislation which says that America will here. I particularly want to say something refuse to condemn any child to failure. It is about the grassroots, the people who work a piece of public—legislation that says to our the phone banks and lick the envelopes and do all the work necessary to keep people like public schools, we’ll set high standards for me and Pete and Heather in office. And I every child—I mean every child—that we want to thank you for your loyalty; I want trust the local people to chart the path to to thank you for your passion for our political excellence, and that we refuse to accept a party; and I want to thank you for the endless system that simply shuffles children through. hours you put on our behalf. And the beneficiaries of this type of mentality I want to thank the Lieutenant Governor are going to be the children who go to and all the State officials who are here. Griegos, and Heather knows that. And I want And I want to thank you all for supporting to thank you for your strong support on edu- Heather. Here’s the way I feel: Anytime you cation reform. It means so much to this part find somebody who brings such class and dig- of the world, to all our country that we got nity to a political office, we as Americans owe this legislation done. our support to her. And Heather Wilson I also appreciate so very much Heather’s brings a lot of class and a lot of dignity. values. You know, we’re coming in; I said— You know, in Washington there’s a lot of— I’m trying to get her to talk about issues; she there can be a lot of noise, a lot of shrill wants to talk about Little League baseball. voices, people who are—people up there [Laughter] Here I am, trying to tell her sometimes are the ones who like to divide what’s going on the world, which we eventu- people into camps and call names and point ally got to, but the first thing on her mind fingers. They think that’s effective, and it’s was to let me know that her son and Jay’s such a wonderful contrast to have the quiet son is a Little League player and how proud dignity and the competence of Heather Wil- of the fact that she was that the lad suits son in the United States Congress. It is so up, gives it his all, occasionally gets a base good and refreshing and good for our democ- hit. Must be Jay’s genes. [Laughter] But she racy and good for our country that people loves her family. She loves her husband. And like Heather are willing to serve. She can I think that’s also an important trait for any- get things done for New Mexico. body to serve our public well.

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And Jay, I want to thank you for your pa- This tax cut that I campaigned on and tience and understanding and support for fought for, that Pete and Heather and Joe this fine lady who serves New Mexico in the supported, was the right thing for America United States Congress. at this point in our history. And it has made I also want to thank Heather for her strong a big difference in helping people find work. support for Kirtland Air Force Base. People Heather also understands the need to have got to—I think it’s important, when people fairness when it comes to Medicare. And she start heading in these voting booths next fall, is going to take a leadership role in helping that—particularly in this part of the world— to provide prescription drug coverage within that they understand Heather’s influence, the Medicare system, so our seniors do not that she’s making a difference, that she’s get- go without. It’s an important initiative, and ting things done for this part of the world. thank goodness she’s willing to lend her tal- And one of the things that she’s good at is ent to get this job done. She’s close to the understanding the importance for national Speaker on this issue, and when you’re close defense. Kirtland Air Force Base is an in- to the Speaker on this issue, you have a good credible part of that national defense of the United States. chance to make a significant difference for I remember so well campaigning here in the elderly of not only New Mexico and the New Mexico and then coming back to the United States of America. Barelas Job Opportunity Center, which she There’s a lot more issues that we could and Pete helped get started. Pete and Heath- talk about where Heather has taken a leader- er were telling me that there’s been 6,000 ship role, but I do want to talk about one people that have been helped in this job cen- more, and that is energy. Our Nation has not ter, people to be able to find work. And I had an energy policy. And I came along with want to thank you all for inviting me back the Vice President, and I tasked him to de- for—when we opened up that facility, and velop an energy policy, one that recognizes I want to thank you for leading on that. that technology is going to help us conserve But jobs is an incredibly important part better. And we need to conserve more. We of Heather’s agenda, and it’s an incredibly need to be wiser about how we use our en- important part of mine. And it—here’s the ergy. And part of our vision and part of our way I feel about it: If anybody’s looking for plan and part of our initiative is to make sure work and can’t find work, we’ve got a job that we’re able to get power to the consumer problem. And I know the numbers are begin- across a modern infrastructure, as opposed ning to look better, but you know, I leave to one that is now aging and decrepit. the numbers for the statisticians and the bean But we also recognize that it is important counters. We’re practical people that’s—got for us to find more energy in America, that to keep asking the question, how do we keep we ought to produce more. We have a na- America employed, and how do we keep the tional security problem. Over 50 percent of job base growing? our energy comes from other countries, and And one other thing Heather understands some of those countries don’t like us. Some is the role of Government is not to create of them aren’t our friends. And so for the wealth but to create an environment in which small businesses can grow and the entre- sake of our national security and for the sake preneurs of America can flourish. And we of our economic security, we need an energy campaigned on the idea that if you let people bill. One passed the House, and I want to have more of their own money—I emphasize thank Heather for her leadership. One has ‘‘their own money’’—that there would be passed the Senate, and I appreciate Pete for more money to spend, more demand for his leadership. And now it’s time for Con- goods and services. And with more demand gress to act and get a bill to my desk which for goods and services, somebody will I can sign. produce the goods and services. And when I mentioned national security, and that’s they produce the goods and services, it on my mind these days. Every morning when means somebody is going to find work. I’m there in Washington, I walk into the

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beautiful Oval Office and read a threat as- takes, that’s exactly what this country is going sessment prepared by our intelligence agen- to do. cies, and it’s in a list of what we’re learning We’re not going to forget what happened and what we think and what we know about on September the 11th. We’ve learned more an enemy that still wants to hit America. So about the enemy. We learned a good lesson, every day I’m reminded that my biggest task that two oceans can no longer protect us, that and most important job is to protect the because we’re an open society, we’re a vul- homeland. nerable society. But we’re not going to allow And we’re making progress. We’re still a our openness and our love for freedom to vulnerable nation, and the reason we’re vul- go away. I mean, one of the things the enemy nerable is because we’ve got an enemy that wants to do is to say, ‘‘You know, since you hates us, an enemy that is nothing but cold- love freedom, you’re under attack.’’ And I blooded killers. That’s all they are, as far as guess the corollary is, is that, ‘‘Get rid of your I’m concerned. We’re doing a much better freedoms.’’ But that’s not the way we think job of sharing information—of gathering in- in America. When it comes to defense of our formation and sharing it. To put it in Mid- country, when it comes to our defense and land, Texas, terms: Any time we get a hint, defending our values, we’re plenty tough. we’re following up on it. Every time we get And that’s the way it’s going to be, much a sense that something may be about to hap- to the chagrin of the killers. pen or somebody is trying to attack a U.S. I have unleashed the United States mili- citizen or facility, you just need to know we’re tary, and they have not let us down. For those responding. Our number one priority of our of you who have got relatives in the military, a son or a daughter or a husband or a wife, law enforcement agencies around America is I want to thank you, on behalf of a grateful to run down every lead, every hint. nation, for their sacrifice and your under- We’ve also got a strategy here at home to standing. deal with bioterrorism. And that’s a real I have submitted a budget to the United threat to America, but we must be prepared States Congress which makes a priority of if such a threat were to come. We’ve got an our national defense. And I expect that—the initiative to make sure that our borders are appropriations process to pass the defense more secure. We’ve got to do a better job bill first. In times of war, I ought to have at the INS of understanding who is coming the defense appropriations bill on my desk into our country, why they’re coming into our as soon as possible. We don’t need any peo- country, and how long they intend to stay ple playing politics with the defense of the in our country. And if they’re going to be United States of America. here for a short period of time, are they actu- You know, when I was campaigning in Chi- ally leaving our country? For the sake of our cago one time, they said, ‘‘Would you ever national security, we’ve got to reform the have a deficit?’’ I said, ‘‘I hope not.’’ I said, INS and bring it up to speed and make it ‘‘I think it’s important for us to make—to a modern agency with the capacity to gather work hard to have a balanced budget.’’ But and disperse information in a modern way. I said, ‘‘Yes, I’d have a deficit if I were the But the best way to secure the homeland President only if we were at war or in a reces- for America is to run these killers down, one sion or in times of emergency.’’ I didn’t think by one, and bring them to justice. And it’s I was going to draw the trifecta. [Laughter] not going to be easy, nor is it going to happen But when it comes time to defending our as quickly as some might like. I do not have freedom, we need to understand, even a calendar on my desk that says, ‘‘At such though the price of freedom is high, it is not and such a time, you will stop. You, President too high. It is never too high. And that’s what Bush, on such and such a date will have run the Congress has got to say, and that’s what out the string, and it’s time for you to quit.’’ the Congress has got to know. That calendar doesn’t exist, because my The other thing that’s important for us is mind-frame is this: When it comes to defend- to uphold the doctrines that I lay out, or the ing our freedoms, no matter how long it country lays out. And when we said, ‘‘If you

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harbor a terrorist, you’re just as bad as a ter- news is, the American people don’t expect rorist,’’ I meant it, and the Taliban found out a timetable. They’re unified, and for that I’m exactly what we meant. grateful. We are strong, and for that I’m Now, one of the things that’s important grateful. We’re a disciplined nation when it for our fellow citizens to understand is that comes to our defense, and for that I’m in- we’re not seeking revenge; we’re seeking jus- credibly grateful as well. tice. And when we went into Afghanistan, You know, this war on terror is bigger than we went in not as conquerors—we weren’t just an organization. It’s certainly bigger than interested in conquering anybody—we went one person. We’ve also got to deal with— in as liberators. And I’m so proud of the fact and we will—and confront—and we will— that not only is this Nation tough and strong the fact that nations—there are nations in but that we care deeply about young girls this world who hate America who are devel- who had never been to school in their lives, oping and have developed weapons of mass and we’re proud to have freed the people destruction. And a nightmare scenario for fu- of Afghanistan from the clutches of one of ture generations of freedom-loving people is the most barbaric regimes in the history of to allow one of these nations to team up with mankind. a terrorist organization so that they could We’ve got a lot of work to do there. And blackmail America and our friends and hold so you just need to know that our military us hostage. And you just need to know, I’m is going to be there for awhile. I mean, just not going to let that happen. they’ve got these little pockets of these killers History has called us to action. History has showing up, and we’re just going to have to given this chance—this nation a chance to find them, keep chasing them down. We’ve lead. And that’s exactly what we’re going to got work to help this country rebuild her do, so long as I’m the President of the United military, so that she can defend herself. States. We’ve got work about—to make sure that I’m pleased with the support I’m getting the humanitarian aid and assistance that in Congress. I want to thank Pete and Heath- we’re so generously providing is effective. So er and Joe for their strong support for the we’ll be there for awhile. We’ll be there for national defense of the United States. I am awhile. going to make sure that as the budget process And another reason why we’re going to be goes on, that I will defend the priorities that there is because the second phase of this I have submitted to Congress, primarily our war—our strategy has been to deny sanctuary national defense and homeland security, and to any of the killers in anywhere else, in any make a clear case to Congress not to over- other country. So when we find a country spend, to show some fiscal discipline and that looks like a safe haven for them, a place some restraint, that we’ve got plenty of where they may try to bunch up and train money to fund our priorities. We’ve just got or set up a logistical command center, we’re to make sure we stay focused on the prior- shutting them down. We’ve got a great coali- ities. tion, thanks to our Secretary of State and my I also want you to know that there are a administration. We’re nurturing that coali- way for every one of us to help join in this tion. We’re reminding them that to be a war against terror to fight evil. And the way member of this coalition, you’ve got to per- I like to put it is, go love a neighbor like form. We don’t need any sweet talk; what you’d like to be loved yourself; that if you we want is results. And so we’re denying want to fight evil, do some good; that if you sanctuary to Al Qaida killers and terrorist kill- want to show the killers that we’re not going ers. And so therefore, if they have no sanc- to be intimidated, feed the homeless, mentor tuary, it’s more likely they’ll remain in Af- a child, start a program, a faith-based pro- ghanistan, which is fine with us, because gram in your church or synagogue or that’s where we’re prepared to chase them mosque, all aimed at showing somebody who down. may have fallen to the depths of despair that I wish I could tell you that—what the time- somebody loves them, that there is a good table is going to be. I can’t. But the good and gracious God that loves them. And you

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can be a messenger, on behalf of the good be here. I want to thank you, John, very and gracious God, to help somebody in need. much for your leadership and your vision. It’s And that’s what’s happening around Amer- nice to see your mother here. My mother ica. This is a unique moment, because the is still telling me what to do, too. [Laughter] character of our country is shining through. I’m sure you’re listening. [Laughter] So am I mean, we’re tough, but we’re compas- I. sionate. We’re strong, but we want to help I want to thank you all for giving me a the weak. And by doing so, the country is chance to come and just share some thoughts an amazing place for people who are fortu- with you about what’s on my mind. I want nate enough to become an American. When to thank Reverend Murray. I want to thank people see our true character, they’re him for riding back from the airport with me amazed that we’re a welcoming society. It and sharing his thoughts and his vision and doesn’t matter how you were born or where his hope. you’re raised; it doesn’t matter if your mother I want to thank John Mack. John’s reputa- or dad speaks Spanish and not English, be- tion had preceded him and managed to even cause you’re welcome in America. This coun- make it to the State of Texas. [Laughter] He’s try is available for you and your children. a great leader of the Urban League, and I We need to show the world that when they want to thank him for his visionary and stead- hit us, they not only awakened our military fast leadership. As John told me, that in the and our strength and our resolve; they also aftermath of the civil unrest, this part of the awakened a deep and abiding compassion in world began to rebuild, became a more our fellow human beings, who may not be hopeful place, and John quickly pointed out, as fortunate as we are. partly because of the leadership of the two I want to thank you all, if you’re doing that. men I just named. And I want to thank them If you’re not, I call you to do it. I ask you, for being such solid citizens in a community on behalf of the country, to redouble your that needed leadership. efforts or to begin your efforts to help some- I want to thank, as well, Charles Kim and body who might hurt, to love somebody who Antonia Hernandez for inviting me and help- needs love. And in so doing, you help ing set up what has been a very interesting strengthen America. You help us defeat an and important discussion for me. You see, enemy that tried to change our country. the President is—can still learn. And I try It is such an honor to be the President to learn and absorb what’s best about Amer- of the greatest nation on the face of the ica, so I can share it with other Americans. Earth. I’m honored you came today, and I And the spirit of the discussion we had was want to thank you for supporting a really fine important for me to see and hear. I wish all soul, in Heather Wilson. of America could have heard how optimistic and hopeful people were. NOTE: The President spoke at 11:44 a.m. in the These are folks from the religious commu- Pyramid Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Pyramid nity, community-based community, the busi- Hotel. In his remarks, he referred to Lt. Gov. Wal- ter Bradley of New Mexico; and Representative ness leaders. We had bankers. We’ve got Wilson’s husband, Jay Hone. Representative Wil- some entrepreneurs that are—and I know a son is a candidate for reelection in New Mexico’s little something about entrepreneur—the en- First Congressional District. trepreneurial spirit, and these were the en- trepreneurs’ entrepreneur. [Laughter] I want to thank them for telling me their stories. Remarks Following a Roundtable You know, I firmly believe God is on the Discussion With Community Leaders side of justice and reconciliation. But as Mar- in South Central Los Angeles, tin Luther King said, ‘‘God isn’t going to do California it all by Himself.’’ And I was with—I like April 29, 2002 to put it this way, that these good folks are soldiers in the armies of compassion. We had The President: Well, thank you all very some generals; we had some sergeants; we much, my fellow Americans. I’m honored to had some privates; but all of them a part of

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this army; all of them anxious to make the system that quits on certain children because American experience extend throughout all it’s deemed—they’re deemed to be too hard neighborhoods. And I feel the same way. to educate. We must determine as a society I fully understand that 10 years ago this whether our children are learning or not. city, because of some violence—a lot of vio- And if they’re not, we’ve got to insist upon lence—saw incredible destruction in lives change. We can’t have a system that just sim- and in property. Mr. Kim was talking about ply shuffles children through. That’s got to the dashed dreams of many of the Korean end if we’re going to make sure that every entrepreneurs. A lot of hopes were lost. The child gets educated in America. violence and the lawlessness always affects I am passionate on the subject of edu- the most poor, always hurts the weakest. And cation. I also am wise enough to know that yet out of this violence and ugliness came all wisdom doesn’t exist in Washington, DC. new hope, and we discussed that today. We can write a pretty good check, but we I want to congratulate this city. Mr. Mayor, ought not to be telling the local folks how you’re the mayor of a great city. And I want to chart the path to excellence. We ought to congratulate the leaders here and the peo- to be encouraging educational and social en- ple here, to show the rest of the country what trepreneurs to get involved with the edu- is possible, what can happen, what is possible cation of every single child. And when there’s in America when people put aside dif- failure, we need to blow the whistle on fail- ferences and focus on what’s best for all. ure. And when we find success, we need to And that’s what I heard today at the table. praise success. We talked about economic development. I We talked about after-school programs. believe strongly it’s important for people to Big Lou Dantzler was talking about the Chal- learn to own, own their own business. And lengers Boys and Girls Clubs, and I want to we talked about the hurdles between owner- thank Lou for his leadership. ship and reality and what the Government can do about those hurdles. I heard from We talked about—we talked about faith bankers talking about the CRA and how to and the importance of faith in our society. make that more effective. I heard from shop- Now, I don’t want Government to be the ping center developers who believe strongly church, and I don’t want the church to be and understand fully that investment in south the Government. But Government should central L.A. is, first and foremost, good busi- not fear faith and faith-based programs. Gov- ness policy. And it obviously is good social ernment should not worry about programs policy as well. And I want to thank them for that come out of church or synagogue or a sharing that with me. mosque, all aimed at loving a neighbor just I heard about the renaissance program. like you’d like to be loved yourself. The uni- More than once did I hear about it. [Laugh- versal call to love is something to be nour- ter] I was about ready to sign up. [Laughter] ished, not feared. We talked about education. I like to put And I—there is a role for Government. it this way: Reading is the new civil right. When we fund programs, we ought not to Because if you can’t read, you cannot possibly discriminate against faith-based programs, be educated, and if you’re not educated, you and we ought not to cause the faith-based can’t succeed. And so in order to make sure program to have to change its mission in that everybody—and I mean everybody; I order to receive any money. Otherwise it don’t care how you vote—everybody gets a won’t be a faith-based program. It will fall shot, we’ve got to make sure that everybody into the old Government program. See, Gov- gets educated. ernment can hand out money, but Govern- And there is a role for the Federal Govern- ment cannot put hope in people’s hearts. It ment to play. We fund, and that’s important. cannot put faith in people’s lives. And faith But I firmly believe that the Federal Govern- is a powerful—faith is a powerful motivator. ment and local governments must expect the Many a program relies upon faith, and we best from every child—I mean the best. ought to welcome the faith-based programs Every child can learn. I refuse to accept a into the compassionate delivery of help.

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I know firsthand. I know what faith can of our country. I’m proud of what we stand mean in somebody’s life. That’s why I remind for. Oh, I know there’s pockets of despair. people, I’m just a humble sinner who sought That just means we’ve got to work harder. redemption. And I—[applause]. It means you can’t quit. That means we’ve Audience member. Preach, Mr. Presi- got to rout it out with love and compassion dent. [Laughter] and decency. But this is the greatest country The President. Well, I don’t want to get on the face of the Earth. And it is such an too far. [Laughter] honor to be the President of such a great Audience member. Well—[laughter]. land. The President. You know, we have a Thank you all for coming today. May God chance to show the world that out of the evil bless you. May God bless America. that was done on September the 11th can come incredible good. I believe that; I truly NOTE: The President spoke at 4:01 p.m. in the Media Center at the First African Methodist Epis- do. I believe that by being firm and tough copal Renaissance Center. In his remarks, he re- when it comes to hunting down killers, that ferred to John Bryant, founder, chairman of the eventually we can help bring peace to the board, and chief executive officer, Operation world. That is my goal. I want the children HOPE, Inc.; Juanita Smith, Mr. Bryant’s mother; and their children’s children to grow up in Rev. Cecil L. Murray, senior minister, First Afri- a peaceful world. And I think we can do that; can Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles; I do. John W. Mack, president, Los Angeles Urban And we can show the world the true face League; Charles Kim, executive director, Korean of America as well. Oh, it’s a diverse face, American Coalition, Los Angeles; Antonia Her- no question about it, which is our strength, nandez, president and general counsel, Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund; not our weakness. But it’s a face that can Mayor James K. Hahn of Los Angeles; and Lou be bound by common goals and common val- Dantzler, president and chief executive officer, ues. It’s a face that can stand squarely in the Challengers Boys & Girls Club. face of evil by the collective acts of people doing good in America. And that’s what I heard today. The great Remarks at a Dinner for hope of the country really isn’t the Govern- Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Simon ment. The great hope of the country lies in in Los Angeles the hearts and souls of our people. You’ve April 29, 2002 showed it in this community. Ten years after civil unrest that made history, the community Thank you all very much. It is a high honor is rebuilding herself with great hope and to be back in the great State of California. great promise. I am honored to be speaking in front of so And that’s an important lesson. It’s an im- many folks who are here for a common pur- portant lesson not only for other commu- pose, and that is to see to it that this good nities; it’s an important lesson for our whole man, Bill Simon, becomes the next Governor country, because out of the evil that was done of the State of California. on September the 11th can come incredible I want to thank Bill and Cindy. Flying in good. And it’s happening. on Air Force One today, we had a good So my job as the President is to rally— chance to visit, to talk about our families, to rally the spirit of the Nation, and to thank talk about our shared values. And after our those who are integrally involved in helping conversation, it was quite clear to me that people help themselves. I want to thank John both he and I married above ourselves. again for such a kind invitation. I am so hon- [Laughter] I want to thank Cindy Simon for ored that you would invite me, a Texan— her willingness to join Bill in this fantastic [laughter]—to come right here to L.A. and journey to become the State’s next Governor. to herald what is possible. It takes a very strong wife and a good partner You know, we live in a great country— to be willing to make this sacrifice. I mean, the greatest country on the face of I know firsthand, because I’ve got a great the Earth. I’m proud of America. I’m proud wife. The country is beginning to see why

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I asked Laura to marry me. She’s calm, and This State will reject old-style politics and she’s steady; she’s strong. A lot of people are elect as its Governor a man who is willing still wondering why she said yes. [Laughter] to lead, a man who doesn’t need a poll or But I’m sorry she’s not with us tonight. She’s a focus group to tell him what to think, a back in Washington, DC. But I am really man who will stand on principle, and a man proud of the First Lady of the United States. who has got the courage to do what is right I want to thank members of the congres- for the people of the State of California. sional delegation who are here, Congressmen I appreciate so very much Bill’s emphasis Rohrabacher, Issa, and Miller. I want to on education. As he mentioned, we just thank them for their friendship, and I want passed historic reform in Washington, DC. to thank them for joining in helping pass an Let me tell you what the bill says. It says agenda that is positive for all Americans. I we believe every child can learn in America, want to thank Bill Jones—California’s sec- and therefore, we expect high standards for retary of state is here as well. I’m not sure every single child. The bill says that we trust if Bruce McPherson’s here, the Lieutenant the local people to make the right decisions Governor candidate, but he’s a fine guy. And for the children of California or Texas or any I want to thank all the State and local officials other State in the Union. The bill says that who are here as well. when we spend money, we expect results. And I want to thank you all for supporting And the bill says that when we confront— this good man. I want to thank you for the when we find failure, we must be courageous friendship you’ve given him, for the contribu- enough to confront it, for no child should tions you make, and for your willingness to be trapped in a school that refuses to teach do more than just contribute, the willingness and a school that refuses to change. to go out and talk him up and to tell your That is the philosophy of Bill Simon, a phi- friends and neighbors. As we say in Texas, losophy which will suit all the citizens of this it’s coffeeshop chatter that helps somebody State in good stead. get elected. I appreciate Bill’s understanding about the I want to thank all of you who are here importance of energy for the State of Cali- who are involved in grassroots politics in fornia. It’s hard to believe that our Nation California. I want to thank you for your mak- has had no comprehensive energy plan for ing the phone calls, for licking the envelopes, a long time. And as a result, the people of for doing all the hard work necessary to see this State began to suffer. And so in Wash- to it that candidates can win elections. ington, we put together a plan that says, on This is a good man I’m campaigning for the one hand, we’ve got to do a better job and a good man you’re supporting. He’s a of conserving our scarce resources. And at fellow who’s got his values straight. He’s an the same time, we’ve got to use our vast tech- entrepreneur with a generous heart. He loves nological know-how to develop renewable his family, and he loves his country. sources of energy. But it also says that for I’ve been reading about what some of the the sake of our economic security and for comments have been here in California. the sake of our national security, we must Some of the Democrats are saying, ‘‘This is become less dependent on foreign sources a fellow who’s never held elective office. of crude oil. Heck, all he’s been is a successful business- Bill and I know that we’ve got to be wise man. [Laughter] What can he possibly know about how we explore for oil and gas in our about running any organization?’’ [Laughter] own country. And we both believe that Sounds familiar. Sounds like Ann Richards through technology, we can do so in an envi- is advising the Davis campaign. [Laughter] ronmentally friendly way. But it’s time for In 1994, the people of Texas voted for a this State to have leadership when it comes positive vision for a great and diverse State. to energy. In order for people to be able to And that is exactly what’s going to happen find work, this State needs to have a Gov- in the great State of California this Novem- ernor who understands the need to have a ber. This great and diverse State is going to comprehensive energy plan, and Bill Simon vote for a breath of fresh air, a positive vision. is that man.

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I appreciate Bill’s understanding of the ington. I’m an early morning guy, and I’ve need to have fiscal discipline in our seats of got an interesting routine. I get up and get government. And at the same time, he un- the First Lady a little coffee—[laughter]— derstands that the money we’re spending is sometimes I read the headlines of the news- not the Government’s money. The money we papers—[laughter]—rarely do I read the edi- spend, whether it be in Washington or Sac- torial pages—[laughter]—in all due respect; ramento, is the people’s money. take the dogs out. And Spot, the dog who I remember campaigning right here in this is now 13, born to Millie at the White House room, and I said if I was fortunate enough when Mother and Dad were there, joins me to become the President, I would go to in the Oval Office. Barney, the 11⁄2-year-old Washington, DC, and insist that we return Scottish terrier, is not allowed in. [Laughter] some of the people’s money back to them. After all, we’ve got a beautiful new rug. For the good of the entrepreneurial spirit in [Laughter] America, we let them keep more money. For But I sit at this fantastic desk called the the good of small business growth, people H.M.S. Resolute desk. It’s a desk that Theo- should keep more money. For the good of dore Roosevelt had used and Franklin Roo- encouraging people to be able to realize their sevelt had used. President Kennedy used it. dreams, they ought to be able to keep more You might remember the picture of John- of their hard-earned dollars. And fortunately, John Kennedy looking out from the door at Congress listened, and the tax cut we passed the desk. And I sit there in this beautiful came at the exact right time. sanctuary of democracy and read a threat as- I heard some of them talking up there sessment. Every morning, I see a compilation about, ‘‘Well, you know, we need to raise of intelligence about what the enemies may taxes,’’ or ‘‘We’ve got to stop the tax relief.’’ or may not do. And it reminds me of the They’re reading the wrong textbook, as far most solemn task I have, and that is to pro- as I’m concerned. I don’t know what course tect innocent Americans from further attack. they took, but what America should not do And make no mistake about it, the people is, in the face of economic difficulties, raise we’re dealing with are nothing but cold- the taxes on the people. What America must blooded killers. I can’t put it any more plain- do is trust people with their own money. And ly, and we’re going to deal with them as such. Bill Simon understands that as well as any- You need to know our country is doing body who’s running for office in America a heck of a lot better job of sharing intel- today. ligence. Anytime we get a whiff of somebody He’s a good man with a good agenda for thinking about doing something to us, we everybody who lives in the State of Cali- react. We react within the confines of the fornia. When he wins, he’s going to be the United States Constitution, but we react. We Governor of everybody. Doesn’t matter chase down every single lead there is. There’s whether somebody voted for him or not; this great cooperation now—or better coopera- good man will represent the best interests tion now between our CIA and the FBI and of all the people of this important State. much better cooperation between the Fed- We’ve got a lot on our agenda in Wash- eral Government and the State government ington. We’re talking about trade promotion and local authorities. authority, and that’s incredibly important, to At the same time that we’re chasing down be able to open up markets. Listen, the State every single lead, we’re also making the of California benefits when we trade. And homeland more secure. The budget I’ve sub- I hope Congress finally gets me a trade pro- mitted to Congress has got a significant in- motion authority. I hope Congress finally crease in monies available for border secu- gets me an energy bill. I hope Congress acts. rity, for a response to bioterrorism, monies But there’s nothing more important than for our bold and brave first-responders, the making sure we defend the homeland of the police, the fire, and the EMS teams all across United States of America. America. No, we’re active, and we’re serious. I have the high honor of walking in the But the surest way to protect the homeland Oval Office every morning that I’m in Wash- is to chase these killers down, one by one,

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and bring them to justice. And that’s exactly The first phase ended with the Taliban out. what we’re going to do. Oh, some of them are hiding in caves, but I oftentimes think about what was going there’s no cave dark enough to hide from through the minds of the Al Qaida killers. the United States of America. The second They must have taken a look at America and phase is to make sure that Al Qaida can’t said, ‘‘This nation is so self-absorbed and so bunch up anywhere else, that they can’t use materialistic and so self-centered and so a weak country as a training base or a place weak that all they would do would be to file to recruit or a place to operate—from which a lawsuit.’’ [Laughter] They were wrong. to operate. And we’re making good progress They have learned firsthand that when it there. When the United States stays strong comes to defending our freedoms, our Na- and steady, the world looks for our leader- tion is strong, united, and resolved. And ship. And that’s the way it’s going to be. we’re making good progress, thanks to a fan- So we’re in this for the long pull, and tastic coalition of nations that heard the call, America understands that. I can’t tell you ‘‘Either you’re with us, or you’re with the how grateful I am to be the President of a terrorists.’’ And a lot of nations have made nation that is so united and so resolved and the right choice. so strong and so willing to defend that which And they also learned firsthand that when we hold dear to our hearts, our freedom. it comes to defending freedoms, we’re plenty You know, history has called our Nation tough, because of a fantastic United States into action. It’s a unique moment. And we’ve military. For those of you who have got rel- responded mightily, and we will continue to atives in the military, you thank them on be- respond, much to the chagrin of the enemy. half of a grateful Commander in Chief. And If America goes to sleep, the rest of the world I thank you for supporting them. is in trouble. If we blink, the rest of the world I submitted a budget to the United States will close their eyes. So we’re not blinking, Congress that significantly increases our de- and we’re not going to sleep. fense spending. I did so for two reasons: One, This war against terror is bigger than one that any time we put a soldier in harm’s way, person or one organization. You’ve heard me he or she deserves the best training, the best talk about nations which harbor weapons of equipment, the best possible pay; and sec- mass destruction. Let me repeat again: We ondly, I submitted a significant budget be- owe it to our children and our children’s— cause I wanted the world and our coalition and our children’s children to make sure that and the enemy to realize we’re in this battle some of the worst nations in the world are for the long pull. I don’t have a calendar on never able to blackmail America and our my desk, that beautiful desk, that says, ‘‘By friends and our allies with the worst kind of such-and-such a date, you will be finished.’’ weapons. That’s not how I think. I think that whatever It is essential that we remain strong. It’s it takes, no matter how long it takes, I will essential that we defend freedom. And as we lead this Nation to defend freedom against do, out of this incredible evil done to Amer- terrorist killers. ica can come some really good things. But the spirit of this Nation is so strong I truly believe that if we lead in a strong and powerful, and the world has got to know and resolute way, we can achieve peace in and the youth of America must know that the world. My dream is for the world to be this great Nation doesn’t seek revenge. peaceful in parts—in regions where people There’s no revenge in our heart. We seek have lost hope for peace. I believe we can justice. And when we rid—when we got rid achieve peace. I believe we can achieve of the most—one of the most barbaric re- peace in the Middle East. I believe we can gimes in the history of mankind, the Taliban, achieve peace between India and Pakistan. we didn’t go to that country as conquerors; I believe, by being constant and vigilant and we went as liberators. I want you all to re- tough against terror, we will achieve peace. member that for the first time, many young And therefore, out of the evil done to us on girls were able to go to school, thanks to the September the 11th will come incredible United States of America. good for the world.

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And here at home, we have a chance to There’s a new culture emerging. And per- show the world what we’re made out of. I haps it was best defined by what took place mean, we’re more than just a military. We’re on Flight 93. On September the 11th, people more than just an economic engine. We’re were flying from one city to the next. They a nation of incredibly compassionate and de- were told on the telephones that somebody cent people. We are one nation, under God. was attacking America. They realized their We’re a nation that believes no matter where plane had become a weapon. They told their you’re raised or where you’re from, no matter loved ones on the phone that they loved what your religion may be, you can succeed them. They said a prayer. One guy said, in America. And that’s an important message ‘‘Let’s roll,’’ and they made the ultimate sac- for people around the world to continue to rifice. They drove the plane in the ground hear. to save other people’s lives. It’s the ultimate But we can do more than that. If you’re act of personal responsibility. interested in fighting evil, love your neighbor In this country, people are beginning to just like you’d like to be loved yourself. If realize that serving something greater than you’re interested in standing strong against yourself in life is important. It’s an important those who attacked us, mentor a child. Go part of our society. And it’s an important part to your church or synagogue or mosque and of being a whole person. No, out of the evil rally good people to feed the homeless. done to America is going to come incredible There are pockets of despair in America, and good. And the reason why is because we are we must deal with those pockets not only such a good nation. with money but with compassion and de- People say they pray for me and my family, cency and love. The Boys and Girls Clubs and for those of you who do, I want to thank or the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts or Big you from the bottom of my heart. I want to Brothers and Big Sisters are all part of this tell you that it is an unimaginable honor to great fabric of America which shows our true be the President of this great land. It is amaz- compassion and kindness and decency. ing feeling, to be able to represent the great- Today I had the honor of going to south est people on the face of the Earth. I want central Los Angeles, and I was in a room to thank you for that honor. I want to thank full of people from different religions and you for supporting a good man to become different races. But I was so proud to be in the next Governor of the State of California. a room bound by one common dream, and May God bless you all, and may God bless that is to extend the hope of America through America. every neighborhood, not only in Los Angeles but all across America. No, out of this evil NOTE: The President spoke at 7:25 p.m. in the done to us is going to come some great good, Los Angeles Ballroom at the Westin Century because we’re a great nation. Plaza Hotel. In his remarks, he referred to former You know, I also believe that what hap- Gov. Ann Richards of Texas; and Gov. Gray Davis pened to us on September the 11th is begin- of California. ning to change our culture in America. The culture for years has said, ‘‘If it feels good, just go ahead and do it,’’ and ‘‘If you’ve got Remarks on Compassionate a problem, blame somebody else.’’ I see a Conservatism in San Jose, California different culture emerging. It’s one that says, April 30, 2002 each of us are responsible for the decisions we make in life. Each of us are responsible Well, thank you very much for that warm for loving our children with all our heart and welcome. I am so grateful for the Common- all our soul. There’s a responsibility era. It wealth Club and the Churchill Club for invit- says that if you’re a citizen in America, you ing me here. I appreciate you all coming, and have a responsibility to help a neighbor in I appreciate your hospitality. I want to thank need. If you’re running a corporation, you Dr. Gloria Duffy for her generous introduc- have a responsibility to be honest with your tion and for her invitation. I want to thank employees and your shareholders. Silvia Fernandez, who’s the president of the

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Churchill Club, for joining the Common- manent. And to make sure there is economic wealth Club to host this event. I want to vitality around our country, our Government thank all the elected officials who are here. must control its appetite for excessive spend- I want to thank my fellow citizens for coming. ing. Whenever I visit California, I’m impressed Our economy grows when entrepreneurs by the beauty of this State and by the spirit are rewarded for their success, not hounded of the people. Because of its size, the health by regulations and needless litigation. We of the California economy influences every must enact reforms that free entrepreneurs American. And California has got a culture from pointless regulation and endless litiga- of optimism and energy that touches all of tion. And to restore trust in our economy, us as well. This is a vital and a vibrant place, corporate leaders must be held to the highest and I’m glad to be back. ethical standards. The last time I visited San Jose, the Silicon And as your State knows, our economy Valley was still in an economic boom, and grows when we have steady, stable, and af- America was at peace. For many in this valley fordable sources of energy. In Washington, and across our country, those times are a we must adopt—finally adopt—a com- world away. After a recession made worse prehensive strategy to conserve more, to by a national emergency, we have seen some produce more, and to deliver the energy that good news. Our economy is beginning to keeps our economy running. Both Houses grow. Just last week, we had the good news have passed a energy—passed energy legisla- about strong growth in the first quarter. Yet, tion. I expect them to get a bill to my desk this vital region reminds us that a lot of work soon, for the good of American economy and remains to be done. American jobs. By acting in the above way, Business investment and job creation are we confirm that the role of Government is not what they should be. We cannot be con- not to create wealth; the role of Government tent with one quarter’s news. We cannot be is to create the conditions for economic complacent. My attitude is that we’ll let the growth. statisticians talk about the numbers, but so Since I was last here, America has also ac- long as somebody who wants to work can’t cepted a great challenge in the world: to find work, that’s a problem for America. We wage a relentless and systematic campaign have a great task ahead of us. We must turn against global terror. The security of the our short-term recovery into long-lasting ex- American people is the central commitment pansion that reaches every part of our coun- of the American Government. We are in for try. a long and difficult war. It will be conducted Our economy grows when trade barriers on many fronts, but as long as it takes, we fall. I ask the Senate to join the United States will prevail. House of Representatives in giving me what’s In the first phase of our military operation, called trade promotion authority. It’s impor- American and coalition forces have liber- tant to be a confident country, and I’m con- ated—have liberated—the people of Afghan- fident in the ability of American entre- istan from a barbaric regime. Our Armed preneurs and producers to compete in the Forces performed with skill and success and world. I’m confident that our farmers and honor. A regime has fallen, terrorists in that ranchers can compete in the world. And I country are now scattered, and the children know American technology companies are of Afghanistan have returned to school, boys the best in the world. And we must open and girls. Our work in that country is not new markets so they can sell to the world. over. We are helping the Afghan people to Our economy grows when the tax burden rebuild their nation. And in every cave, in goes down and stays down. Much of the every dark corner of that country, we will growth we have seen this quarter is the result hunt down the killers and bring them to jus- of consumer spending, fueled by well-timed tice. tax deductions. To encourage growth in job We have entered the next phase of the war creation, we must protect the lower tax rates with a sustained international effort to rout we’ve enacted, and we must make them per- out terrorists in other countries and deny Al

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Qaida the chance to regroup in other places. here, because we are one country. Every im- Across the world, governments have heard migrant can be fully and equally American, this message: You’re either with us, or you’re because we’re one country. Race and color with the terrorists. should not divide us, because America is one And for the long-term security of America country. and civilization itself, we must confront the These American ideals of opportunity and great threat of biological and chemical and equality come to us across the generations, nuclear weapons in the hands of terrorists and they have attracted millions from across or hostile regimes. We will not allow the the world. Yet, there are young Americans world’s most dangerous regimes to threaten growing up here, under this flag, who doubt America or our friends and allies with the the promise and justice of our country. They world’s most destructive weapons. live in neighborhoods occupied by gangs and History has called us to these responsibil- ruled by fear. They are entitled by law to ities, and we accept them. America has al- an education, yet do not receive an edu- ways had a special mission to defend justice cation. They hear talk of opportunity and see and advance freedom around the world. little evidence of opportunity around them. Whatever the difficulties ahead, we are con- Every American must believe in the prom- fident about the outcome of this struggle. ise of America, and to reach this noble, nec- Tyranny and terror and lawless violence will essary goal, there is a role for Government. not decide the world’s future. As Ronald America doesn’t need more big Government, Reagan said and as every generation of and we’ve learned that more money is not Americans has believed, ‘‘the future belongs always the answer. If a program is failing to to the free.’’ serve people, it makes little difference if we In a time of war, we reassert the essential spend twice as much or half as much. The values and beliefs of our country. In the Civil measure of true compassion is results. War, Abraham Lincoln pointed toward a new Yet we cannot have an indifferent Govern- birth of freedom. Leading America in a glob- ment, either. We are a generous and caring al war, Franklin D. Roosevelt defined the people. We don’t believe in a sink-or-swim four freedoms: freedom of speech and reli- society. The policies of our Government gion, freedom from fear and want. Whenever must heed the universal call of all faiths to America fights for the security of our coun- love a neighbor as we would want to be loved try, we also fight for the values of our coun- ourselves. We need a different approach than try. In our time, we will defend the land we either big Government or indifferent Gov- love, and we will act on the ideals that gave ernment. We need a Government that is fo- it birth. cused, effective, and close to the people, a In America, we’ve not always lived up to Government that does a few things and does our ideals, yet we always reach for them. We them well. believe that everyone deserves a chance, that Government cannot solve every problem, everyone has value, that no insignificant per- but it can encourage people and commu- son was ever born. We believe that all are nities to help themselves and to help one an- diminished when any are hopeless. We are other. Often the truest kind of compassion one people, committed to building a single is to help citizens build lives of their own. nation of justice and opportunity. I call my philosophy and approach compas- America rejects bigotry. America rejects— sionate conservatism. It is compassionate to [applause]—we reject every act of hatred actively help our fellow citizens in need. It against people of Arab background or Mus- is conservative to insist on responsibility and lim faith. We reject the ancient evil of anti- on results. And with this hopeful approach, Semitism, whether it is practiced by the kill- we can make a real difference in people’s ers of Daniel Pearl or by those who burn lives. synagogues in France. America values and Compassionate conservatism places great welcomes peaceful people of all faiths, Chris- hope and confidence in public education. tian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, and many Our economy depends on higher and higher others. Every faith is practiced and protected skills, requiring every American to have the

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basic tools of learning. Every public school that prevent dependency and despair. Mil- should be the path of upward mobility. lions of Americans once on welfare are find- Yet, sadly enough, many are the dead end ing that a job is more than a source of in- of dreams. Public schools are some of the come; it is a source of dignity. And by helping most important institutions of democracy. people find work, by helping them prepare They take children of every background, for work, we practice compassion. from every part of the world, and prepare Welfare reform must also, wherever pos- them for the obligations and opportunities sible, encourage the commitments of family. of a free society. Public schools are Ameri- Not every child has two devoted parents at cans great hope, and making them work for home—I understand that. And not every every child is America’s great duty. marriage can or should be saved, but the evi- The new education reforms we have dence shows that strong marriages are good passed in Washington give the Federal Gov- for children. When a couple on welfare wants ernment a new role in public education. to break bad patterns and start or strengthen Schools must meet new and high standards a marriage, we should help local groups give of performance in reading and math that will them counseling that teaches commitment be proven on tests and posted on the Internet and respect. By encouraging family, we prac- for parents and everyone to see. And we’re tice compassion. giving local schools and teachers unprece- In overcoming poverty and dependence, dented freedom and resources and training we must also promote the work of charities to meet these goals. and community groups and faith-based insti- It is conservative to let local communities tutions. These organizations, such as shelters chart their own path to excellence. It is com- for battered women or mentoring programs passionate to insist that every child learns, for fatherless children or drug treatment cen- so that no child is left behind. By insisting ters, inspire hope in a way that Government on results and challenging failure where we never can. Often, they inspire life-changing find it, we’ll make an incredible difference faith in a way that Government never should. in the lives of every child in America. Our Government should view the good Compassionate conservatism offers a new Americans who work in faith-based charities vision for fighting poverty in America. For as partners, not rivals. We must provide new decades, our Nation has devoted enormous incentives for charitable giving, and when it resources to helping the poor, with some comes to providing Federal resources to ef- great successes to show for it: basic medical fective programs, we should not discriminate care for those in need; a better life for elderly against private and religious groups. Americans. However, for millions of younger I urge the Senate to pass the Faith-Based Americans, welfare became a static and de- Initiative for the good of America. It is com- structive way of life. passionate to aggressively fight poverty in In 1996, we began transforming welfare America. It is conservative to encourage work with time limits and job training and work and community spirit and responsibility and requirements. And the Nation’s welfare rolls the values that often come from faith. And have been cut by more than half. But even with this approach, we can change lives one more importantly, many lives have been dra- soul at a time and make a real difference matically improved. in the lives of our citizens. One former welfare recipient here in Cali- The same principles of compassion and re- fornia—happened to be a mother of a chron- sponsibility apply when America offers assist- ically ill child and the victim of domestic vio- ance to other nations. Nearly half of the lence—describes her experience upon leav- world’s people still live on less than $2 a day. ing welfare. She said, ‘‘I feel like an adult When we help them, we show our values, again. I have my dignity back.’’ our belief in universal human dignity; we We need to continue to fully transform serve our interests and gain economic part- welfare in America. As Congress takes up ners. And by helping the developing nations welfare reform again in the coming weeks, of the world, we offer an alternative to re- we must strengthen the work requirements sentment and conflict and terror.

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Yet, the old way of pouring vast amounts cies is not to spend more money or spend of money into development aid without any less money; it is to spend on what works. concern for results has failed, often leaving The measure of compassion is more than behind misery and poverty and corruption. good intentions; it is good results. Sympathy America’s offering a new compact for global is not enough. We need solutions in America, development. Greater aid contributions from and we know where solutions are found. America must be and will be linked to greater When schools are teaching, when families are responsibility from developing nations. strong, when neighbors look after their I have proposed a 50-percent increase in neighbors, when our people have the tools our core development assistance over the and the skills and the resources they need next 3 budget years, money that will be to improve their lives, there is no problem placed in a new Millennium Challenge Ac- that cannot be solved in America. count. At the end of this 3-year period, the By being involved and by taking responsi- level of our annual development assistance bility upon ourselves, we gain something else will be $5 billion higher than current levels. as well: We contribute to the life of our coun- This is a record amount of spending. And try. We become more than taxpayers and oc- in return for these funds, we expect nations casional voters; we become citizens—citi- to rout out corruption, to open their markets, zens, not spectators; citizens who hear the to respect human rights, and to adhere to call of duty, who stand up for their beliefs, the rule of law. And these are the keys to who care for their families, who control their progress in any nation, and they will be the lives, and who treat their neighbors with re- conditions for any new American aid. spect and compassion. We discover a satisfac- It is compassionate to increase our inter- tion that is only found in service, and we national aid. It is conservative to require the show our gratitude to America and to those hard reforms that lead to prosperity and who came before us. independence. And with this approach, we’ll In the last 7 months, we’ve been tested, make a real difference in the lives of people and the struggle of our time has revealed the around the world. spirit of our people. Since September the Compassionate conservatism guides my 11th, we have been the kind of nation our administration in many other areas. Our Founders had in mind, a nation of strong and health care policies must help low-income confident and self-governing people. And Americans to buy health insurance they we’ve been the kind of nation our fathers and choose, they own, and they control. Our envi- mothers defended in World War II: a great ronmental policy set high standards for stew- and diverse country, united by common dan- ardship while allowing local cooperation and gers and by common resolve. innovation to meet those standards. Our We, in our time, will defend our Nation, housing programs moved beyond rental as- and we will deliver our Nation’s promise to sistance to the pride and stability of home- all who seek it. In our war on terror, we are ownership. Our reforms in Social Security showing the world the strength of our coun- must allow and encourage and help working try, and by our unity and tolerance and com- Americans to build up their own asset base passion, we will show the world the soul of and achieve independence for their retire- our country. ment years. May God bless America. All of these policies and all of these areas serve the same vision. We are using an active NOTE: The President spoke at 10:35 a.m. at Government to promote self-government. Parkside Hall. In his remarks, he referred to Glo- We’re encouraging individuals and commu- ria Duffy, chief executive officer, Commonwealth nities and families to take more and more Club; and Wall Street Journal journalist Daniel responsibility for themselves, for their neigh- Pearl, who was kidnaped January 23 in Karachi, bors, for our Nation. The aim of these poli- Pakistan, and later killed by his captors.

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Remarks at a Luncheon for ica: Average citizens just doing their job, who Gubernatorial Candidate Bill Simon heard that America was under attack; they in Santa Clara, California told their loved ones goodbye; they said a April 30, 2002 prayer; and they made the ultimate sacrifice so others could live. And for that, our Nation Thank you all very much. Well, thanks for is incredibly grateful—grateful for the sac- that warm California welcome. It’s great to rifice and grateful for the example that Andy be back in this majestic State, and it’s great and others set for future generations. Doro- to see so many friends. I want to thank you thy, I’m so honored you’re here, and thank all for coming. We’re here for the same rea- you for coming. son: It is important for California to have a I appreciate so very much Bill and Cindy’s new Governor, and Bill Simon is that man. values. They love their family, and that’s I’m honored to have been invited here to good. They love their State, and they love campaign, and I really appreciate the chance their country. to get to know Bill a little better. He flew I’ve been somewhat amazed about—read- on Air Force One from Albuquerque over ing some of the clips on the way out here to Los Angeles yesterday, and one of the best about what Bill’s—the supporters of Bill’s parts of the flight is, I got to meet the future opponent are saying. It kind of runs this way: first lady of the State of California. We both He’s never held elective office—[laughter]— married above ourselves. [Laughter] he’s only been a successful businessman; how Many of you have gotten to know Laura. could he possibly be the Governor of a big What you didn’t know is that when I asked and diverse State? It sounds like to me that her to marry me, she was a—didn’t care for Governor Davis is getting his advice from politics, didn’t care for politicians. And here Ann Richards. [Laughter] In ’94, I showed she is as the First Lady of the United up, and I laid out a positive vision of where States—thank goodness. She’s doing a fabu- I wanted to lead my State. I rejected the old- lous job. I’m really proud of her, and I love style politics, and that’s exactly what Bill her dearly. Today she couldn’t be with me Simon is going to do here in California. here in California because she’s in Arkansas, I am proud to support this new face in talking about the need to make sure that we American politics. I’m proud to support have early childhood education in every somebody who doesn’t need to take a poll neighborhood, in every State, all across the or to have a focus group to tell him what country. he believes. And I want to thank you all for I want to thank Richard Pombo, who’s joining us to effect a positive change, not just here. He’s a Member of the United States for Republicans but for everybody who lives House of Representatives from the great in the State of California. State of California. Richard, thank you for I appreciate so very much Bill’s emphasis coming. I want to thank all the State and on issues that matter to everybody, starting local officials who are here. I want to thank with education. I gave a speech a little earlier all of you all for helping this good man. here in the Silicon Valley, and I talked about There are some people in this audience the hope and promise of public education. who are the grassroots activists here in Cali- It is so important that we get our public edu- fornia. I want to thank you for your hard cation right in America. The public education work. I want to thank you for dialing phones. system in America is one of the most impor- I want to thank you for stuffing envelopes. tant foundations of our democracy. After all, I want to thank you for being foot soldiers it is where children from all over America so people like me and Bill can run and win learn to be responsible citizens and learn to and do our jobs. have the skills necessary to take advantage In our audience today, we’ve got a brave of our fantastic, opportunistic society. And soul named Dorothy Garcia. Her husband yet, we have failed in our public school sys- was on Flight 93. His name was Andy. The tem for too many children. reason I bring that up is that Flight 93 really, As Bill mentioned, I had the honor of sign- in many ways, epitomized the best of Amer- ing historic education reform that set high

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standards for every child in America, not just those countries don’t particularly care for us. a few, not just people from suburban Cali- And you need to have a Governor who’s got fornia or suburban Texas, but every single a vision about energy, if you expect this State child. We believe every child can learn in to grow and if people want to find work. America. And in that bill we incorporate a And I appreciate Bill’s view of taxing uniquely Republican principle that says, we and—the taxes and budget. I remember trust the local people to chart the path for campaigning in the Silicon Valley, and I said, excellence for the citizens and children of ‘‘If you give me a chance, I’m going to cut California. I understand and Bill under- the—work to cut the taxes.’’ And thankfully, stands, all wisdom does not reside in Wash- we did. And we did so right at the right time. ington, DC, that if you’re interested in There’s a difference of opinion in our po- achieving educational excellence, we’ve got litical system, and that’s good. It basically to trust the people of California to chart the boils down to an understanding of whose path for educational excellence. That’s why money we’re talking about when we talk it’s important this man become your Gov- about budgeting and spending money. See ernor. Bill and I understand, when we’re talking But in this bill as well—and what makes about taxpayers’ money, it’s not the Govern- it different from the past is, we’re now saying, ment’s money; it’s the people’s money. When if you receive any Federal help—and there’s you let people keep more of their own Federal help, particularly for Title I stu- money, it is not only good for our economy; dents—you’d better teach them. In return it is good to help people realize their dreams. for help, you show us whether or not the There are so many fantastic stories of the children can read and write and add and sub- entrepreneurial spirit here in California. I’ve tract. You administer tests to show us, and been impressed by some amazing statistics, you put the tests on the Internet for every- like the number of Hispanic-owned small body to see. And when we find success, we businesses. When you cut the taxes, when will praise success. But when we find failure, you reduce the tax burden, you encourage we need to challenge failure. When we find the growth of small businesses. Most small children in schools that will not teach and businesses are sole proprietorships or limited will not change, you better have you a Gov- partnerships. They pay taxes on the indi- ernor that is willing to challenge the status vidual—through the individual system, and quo. It is essential that we educate every by cutting tax rates, we encourage entrepre- child in America and that not one child be neurial growth and ownership in California left behind. and in America. I appreciate Bill’s commonsense view of And we need to hold the line on spending. energy. This Nation needs an energy policy. Bill understands that in California, and we We haven’t had an energy policy for a long need to hold the line on spending in Wash- period of time. Finally, they got one bill ington, DC. We’ve got a temporary deficit, passed out of the House, and they’ve got one and there’s a reason. We had a recession and coming out of the Senate. Now they need a national emergency. But the best way to to get together and get the bill to my desk. make sure the deficit is small and temporary And here’s what it basically says. It says, we is for the United States Congress not to can use technology to develop renewable spend excessively. That’s why the President sources of energy, which we will. It says, we has been given a veto. must do a better job of conserving energy, I remember in Chicago they said to me, which we must. But it also says, in an envi- ‘‘Would you ever have deficit spending?’’ I ronmentally friendly way, we can find more said, ‘‘Only if there was a war or a national energy in our country. And that’s important. emergency or a recession.’’ Never did I real- It’s important not only for the economic se- ize we’d get the trifecta. [Laughter] But this curity of people looking for work; it is impor- country is ready to handle—we’re ready to tant for the national security of the United handle the slowdown in the economy. And States of America. We import over 50 per- I understand people are hurting here in the cent of our oil from overseas, and a lot of Silicon Valley. I’ve seen the statistics that the

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economy grew at over 5 percent in the first It’s a daily reminder that my most important quarter. That’s fine. We’ll let the number job is to protect the American people. We’re crunchers talk about numbers like that. So still vulnerable, because we’re a huge nation, long as people can’t find work, I’m worried. big borders. But we’re less vulnerable. So long as somebody who wants to work can’t You need to know that we share informa- find a job, it’s got my attention. And so the tion like never before. Anytime we get any best way to make sure our economy grows kind of hint, any evidence whatsoever that is to make our tax cuts permanent, so there’s somebody may try to do something to Amer- certainty in the Tax Code; is to promote free ica, we’re reacting. We’re following every sin- and fair trade all around the world; and is gle lead. We’ve got better coordination with to have an energy plan that makes sense for our intelligence gathering and the FBI and America. And we’re making progress on the law enforcement at home. We’re buttoning economy, and we’re making progress on up America the way you’d want us to, within making sure our homeland is more secure. the confines of the United States Constitu- Cindy asked me to tell this story, which tion. We’re doing a better job of coordinating I told last night, so I will. It is—well, first efforts with our brave police and firefighters of all, it’s an unimaginable honor to be able and EMS; they’re called first-responders. to go to work in the Oval Office. It is a beau- We’re going to do a better job of reforming tiful place. It is a powerful reminder of the the INS so that we’ve got better border secu- greatness of our country. I treat it like a rity in the United States. We’ve got an initia- shrine. tive and a strategy to deal with bioterrorism, My job is to take the dogs downstairs first should it come. We’re working hard, and a thing in the morning. We’ve got kind of an lot of good folks are working endless hours early morning White House. I try to show to protect the American citizens. But the sur- up right before 7 o’clock every morning. And est way to protect America is to hunt the so Spot, who is—not a very imaginative killers down one by one and bring them to name, I admit it, but nevertheless—[laugh- justice, and that is what we’re going to do. ter]—was born in the White House, by the way. She’s 13 years old. She’s quite familiar I have submitted a budget that makes our with the grounds. She walks out, as does Bar- defense a priority, and I expect the United States Congress to pass the defense appro- ney. Barney’s the 11⁄2-year-old terrier. Now Barney, he doesn’t get to go in the Oval Of- priations bill early, rather than late, and not fice first thing in the morning, because the play politics with defense appropriations. It rug is new. [Laughter] But Spot and I walk is a big increase, because anytime we put our in. Barney goes off with the gardeners, chas- soldiers in harm’s way, they deserve the best ing squirrels or something. equipment, the best training, and the best And I sit there at this fantastic desk, called pay possible. the H.M.S. Resolute. Perhaps you remember And it’s also a big increase because it is the picture of John-John Kennedy putting his indicative of the fact that we’re in this for head out of the door of that desk with his the long pull. There is no calendar on my dad. I think his dad was making a phone call desk that says, ‘‘By such-and-such a date, you or gazing out to the beautiful South Grounds. will quit.’’ There is no timeframe, artificial I remember Edmund Morris, who wrote timeframe. When it comes to defending the ‘‘Theodore Rex,’’ walked in to give me a copy freedom of the United States, America, we of his book. And he said, ‘‘Teddy Roosevelt will do whatever it takes, no matter how long used that desk.’’ The door that John-John it takes. Others may grow tired, but I’m not. Kennedy put his head out of the desk is there I am so honored by our hard work of our because Franklin Roosevelt had put that Secretary of State and my national security door on his desk to cover his infirmities. It’s team—by the way, one of whom is doing been used by a lot of Presidents. great, named Condoleezza Rice, came right And I sit at this majestic piece of furniture out of this part of the world. Thank goodness and read a threat assessment every morning, she’s there and not at Stanford. [Laughter] that the killers still want to hurt America. Nothing wrong with Stanford, but America

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is better off with her leading our National sure that they don’t get to bunch up in Security Council. Yemen and start over. In other words, by de- We’ve got this coalition together because nying sanctuary, we’re treating them as they we said loud and clear, ‘‘Either you’re with need to be treated, as international criminals, us, or you’re with the terrorists.’’ And I meant as coldblooded killers. it. I meant that. I also said that if you harbor But this war is more than just one person; a terrorist and feed one, you’re just as guilty it’s more than about one organization. You as the killers. And the Taliban found out ex- see, there are regimes that—governments, actly what the United States of America not just organizations, that can’t stand what meant. we believe in, who develop and harbor and As we talk about this war, it’s really impor- hold some of the worst weapons in the world. tant to remind young Americans—and all And for the sake of our children and for the Americans, for that matter—that this country sake of our children’s children and for the does not seek revenge; we seek justice; and sake of our friends and allies, we must—and that we’ve got to be proud not only of the we will—not allow the world’s most dan- fact that we’re defending our freedoms, but gerous regimes to possess and threaten us we went into Afghanistan not as conquerors and blackmail us with the world’s most dan- but as liberators. And for the first time, many gerous weapons. young girls were able to go to school, thanks I’m proud of our military. I’m proud of to the United States of America. our country. We send such a strong signal You just need to know, it’s still a dangerous to the world when we’re united and resolved period in Afghanistan. There’s still a lot of and determined. See, if we blink, everybody killers roaming around, and they hate Amer- else goes to sleep. History has called us into ica. Listen, they hate us because we’re free. action. History has laid the mantle of respon- They cannot stand the thought that we have sibility for peace squarely on our shoulders. freedom of religion in America, that we re- spect each other based upon our personal I accept that responsibility, and so does the religious beliefs. They cannot stand the American people. thought that there’s honest political dis- I’m an optimistic person. I truly believe course. There’s free press—I’m confident that out of this evil will come some incredible they hate that. They hate us. And so, wher- good. I believe by being firm and tough and ever they try to hide, we’re going to get them. routing out terror, the world will be more There’s no cave dark enough or deep enough peaceful. I long for peace. I want our chil- from the United States of America. We are dren to grow up in a peaceful world. I want a patient country; we are a united country; there to be hope where hope has been dimin- we’re plenty tough when we have to be ished around the world, and we must not, tough. You know, I can’t imagine what went and we will not, let terrorism rule the world. through their minds. They must have No, by being tough and strong and diligent, thought—they must have fallen prey to this this world, thanks to the leadership of the notion that America was so self-absorbed, so United States of America, is going to be a materialistic, so selfish, so essentially weak, more peaceful place, and I think at home, that all we were going to do when they at- we can be a more compassionate place as tacked was file a lawsuit. [Laughter] They well. found out we think differently. People say to me, ‘‘You know, Mr. Presi- Not only are we going to make sure we dent, what can I do in the war against ter- help secure Afghanistan; we will help rebuild ror?’’ My answer is, love your neighbor like Afghanistan. We not only want the world to you’d like to be loved yourself; that if you be more secure; we want the world to be want to fight evil, do some good. It doesn’t better. The second phase of the war is to take much. I talked about the ultimate sac- deny sanctuary and training grounds to any rifice of serving something greater than your- Al Qaida organization, and we’re doing a self. But you can serve something greater pretty good job of that. Yemen, for example, than yourself by mentoring a child. You can is a country with which we work to make serve something greater than yourself by

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feeding the homeless. You can serve some- NOTE: The President spoke at 2:25 p.m. in Exhibit thing greater than yourself by just walking Hall B at the Santa Clara Convention Center. In across the street to a shut-in and saying, ‘‘I his remarks, he referred to Cindy Simon, wife of love you. Is there anything I can do to make gubernatorial candidate William ‘‘Bill’’ Simon; Gov. Gray Davis of California; and former Gov. your day better?’’ If you want to fight evil, Ann Richards of Texas. do some good. And there’s all kinds of opportunities. We’ve got the USA Freedom Corps for old Proclamation 7548—Law Day, and young alike who want to volunteer. U.S.A., 2002 We’ve got a Peace Corps that we’re going April 30, 2002 to expand and send around—double the size of the Peace Corps. There’s all kinds of op- By the President of the United States portunities. In my State—in my State—my of America speech in front of the Congress, I said, ‘‘Why A Proclamation don’t—if you want to help, dedicate 4,000 hours of your life from this point forward to One of our Nation’s greatest strengths is help a neighbor in need.’’ And it’s happening. its commitment to a just, fair legal system I truly believe out of the evil will come and the protection it affords to the rights and a new culture of personal responsibility, one freedoms we cherish. On May 1, we observe that says—that stands in contrast, by the way, Law Day to draw attention to the principles of justice and the practice of law. The theme to a period of time that said, ‘‘If it feels good, of this year’s Law Day, ‘‘Celebrate Your do it,’’ and ‘‘If you’ve got a problem, blame Freedom: Assuring Equal Justice for All,’’ ac- somebody else.’’ There’s a new culture that’s knowledges the essential task of protecting coming around that says, ‘‘I’m responsible for the rights of every American. the decisions I make in life. I’m responsible When disputes or conflicts arise, or when for loving my family. I’m responsible for lov- persons are charged with violating the law, ing my neighbor.’’ And to make that responsi- resolution often occurs within the legal sys- bility era full, if you’re running a company tem. Consultation with an attorney is a com- in America, you have responsibility to be mon first step in this process. Attorneys ad- honest and open with your shareholders and vise clients of their rights and obligations, your employees as well. It’s happening, and suggest possible courses of action, and help it’s happening in this country because the their clients to understand legal procedures. strength of America is not in the halls of our Attorneys are zealous advocates on behalf of governments; the strength of this country is their clients, helping to ensure that each one in the hearts and souls of incredibly decent receives full and fair representation before and kind and compassionate Americans. the courts. Bar associations and other attor- No, out of evil will come incredible good. ney groups play an important role in main- The world will not only be more peaceful, taining the integrity of our legal system by but this world will show the true face—this overseeing admission to the bar and setting country will show the world the true face of standards of discipline for those who practice America, a welcoming society, a society that law. says that the American Dream belongs to all, Our Founding Fathers believed that a a society that’s willing to tackle the pockets strong and independent judiciary was a cor- of despair and hopelessness with love and nerstone of democracy. Judges must be men compassion and decency. Out of the evil and women of skill, discernment, experience, done on September the 11th, we will show and character who meet the highest stand- the world the true nature of the greatest ards of training, temperament, and impar- country on the face of the Earth. tiality. They must understand and honor the I want to thank you all for coming to sup- powers granted to them under the Constitu- port this good man, and thank you for giving tion, as well as the limits on those powers. me the honor of being the President of the In criminal matters, judges help to ensure United States of America. that the innocent remain free and the guilty

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are appropriately punished. In civil disputes, Remarks on Presenting the judges’ decisions help to safeguard the sta- Congressional Medal of Honor bility of the commercial marketplace and ad- Posthumously to Captain Ben L. dress the grievances of wronged parties. Salomon and Captain Jon E. Swanson Judges are called upon daily to render deci- May 1, 2002 sions that are based upon the law and facts of each case, without regard for popular Good afternoon, and welcome to the opinion or political or other extraneous pres- White House, and welcome to our beautiful sures. Rose Garden. We gather in tribute to two Our forefathers imagined a well-qualified young men who died long ago in the service judiciary put in place through a dynamic and to America. In awarding the Medal of Honor constructive interaction between the execu- to Captain Ben Salomon and Captain Jon tive and legislative branches of Government. Swanson, the United States acknowledges a Under our Constitution, the President selects debt that time has not diminished. individuals for nomination to the Federal ju- It’s my honor to welcome to the Rose Gar- diciary and the Senate provides its advice and den the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Tony consent. In all cases, both branches of Gov- Principi; Secretary Tom White of the Army; ernment strive to make certain that only men General Eric Shinseki; General John Jumper; and women of the highest intellect, char- Brigadier General David Hicks, the chap- acter, integrity, judgment, and experience lain—thank you, General Hicks for your are appointed to serve our Nation and its citi- prayer; Congressman Brad Sherman; Con- zens in these critical positions. gressman Charlie Norwood; Congressman This Law Day, I encourage all Americans Mark Udall; World War II veterans; Vietnam to reflect on the vital work performed by our veterans; fellow Americans. Federal judiciary in upholding the rule of law Joining us in this ceremony are four men and on the importance of a robust and inde- who themselves earned the Medal of Honor: pendent judiciary in our system of Govern- Barney Barnum, Al Rascon, Ryan Thacker, ment. and Nicky Bacon. Thank you all for coming. Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President Harry S. Truman said he would President of the United States of America, rather have earned the Medal of Honor than in accordance with Public Law 87–20, as be the Commander in Chief. When you meet amended, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2002, a veteran who wears that medal, remember as Law Day, U.S.A. I call upon all the people the moment, because you are looking at one of the United States to observe this day with of the bravest ever to wear our country’s uni- appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also form. We’re honored to welcome these gen- call upon Government officials to display the tlemen. I’m also pleased to welcome the family of flag of the United States in support of this Captain Swanson: Sandee Swanson and their national observance. daughters, Holly and Brigid. We’re so glad In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set you all are here. I know how proud you must my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the be of the man you have loved and missed year of our Lord two thousand two, and of for so many years. And seeing you here today, the Independence of the United States of I know that Jon would be extremely proud. America the two hundred and twenty-sixth. For Captain Ben Salomon, no living rel- atives remain to witness this moment. And George W. Bush even though they never met, Captain Salomon is represented today by a true [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, friend, Dr. Robert West. Welcome, sir. 9:31 a.m., May 2, 2002] Five years ago, Dr. West was reading about his fellow alumni of the University of NOTE: This proclamation was released by the Of- Southern California’s dental school. He came fice of the Press Secretary on May 1, and it was upon the story of Ben Salomon of the class published in the Federal Register on May 6. of 1937, who was a surgeon in World War

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II and was posthumously nominated for the tain Swanson was called in to provide close Medal of Honor. The medal was denied on air support. Flying at treetop level, he found a technicality. Looking into the matter, Dr. and engaged the enemy, exposing himself to West found that an honest error had oc- intense fire from the ground. He ran out of curred and that Captain Salomon was indeed heavy ordnance, yet continued to drop smoke eligible to receive the Medal of Honor. grenades to mark other targets for nearby He earned it on the day he died, July the gunships. 7th, 1944. Captain Salomon was serving in Captain Swanson made it back to safety, the Marianas Islands as a surgeon in the 27th his ammunition nearly gone and his Scout Infantry Division, when his battalion came helicopter heavily damaged. Had he stayed under ferocious attack by thousands of Japa- on the ground, no one would have faulted nese soldiers. The American units sustained him. But he had seen more—he had seen massive casualties, and the advancing enemy that more targets needed marking to elimi- soon descended on Captain Salomon’s aid nate the danger to the troops on the ground. station. To defend the wounded men in his He volunteered to do the job himself, flying care, Captain Salomon killed several enemy directly into enemy fire, until his helicopter soldiers who had entered the aid station. As exploded in flight. the advance continued, he ordered comrades Captain Swanson’s actions, said one fellow to evacuate the tent and carry away the officer, ‘‘were the highest degree of personal wounded. He went out to face the enemy bravery and self-sacrifice I have ever wit- alone and was last heard shouting, ‘‘I’ll hold nessed.’’ Others agreed, and the Medal of them off until you get them to safety. See Honor was recommended by the Chairman you later.’’ of the Joint Chiefs and by the late Admiral In the moments that followed, Captain John McCain. However, only the Distin- Salomon singlehandedly killed 98 enemy sol- guished Service Cross was awarded, until a diers, saving many American lives but sacri- recent review of the case made clear that the ficing his own. As best the Army could tell, Nation’s highest military honor was in order. he was shot 24 times before he fell, more And so today, on what would have been his than 50 times after that. And when they 60th birthday, the Medal of Honor is pre- found his body, he was still at his gun. sented to the family of Jon Edward Swanson. No one who knew him is with us this after- The two events we recognize today took noon. Yet, America will always know Ben- place a generation apart, but they represent jamin Louis Salomon by the citation to be the same tradition. That tradition of military read shortly. It tells of one young man who valor and sacrifice has preserved our country was the match for 100, a person of true valor and continues to this day. Captain Salomon who now receives the honor due him from and Captain Swanson never lived to wear this a grateful country. medal, but they will be honored forever in The Medal of Honor recognizes acts of the memory of our country. bravery that no superior could rightly order And now, Commander Reynolds, will you a soldier to perform. The courage it sig- please read the citations. nifies—gallant, intrepid service at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty—is written forever in the service record of Army NOTE: The President spoke at 2:11 p.m. in the Captain Jon Swanson. Rose Garden at the White House. In his remarks, he referred to Brig. Gen. David Hicks, USA, Dep- A helicopter pilot in the Vietnam war, uty Chief of Chaplains, Department of the Army. Captain Swanson flew his last mission on his Following the President’s remarks, Lt. Comdr. second tour of duty, on February 26th, 1971, Steve Reynolds, USCG, Coast Guard Aide to the over Cambodia. As allied forces on the President, read the citations, and the President ground came under heavy enemy fire, Cap- presented the medals.

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Memorandum on Emergency Congress and to arrange for its publication Military Assistance to Afghanistan in the Federal Register. April 27, 2002 George W. Bush

Presidential Determination No. 2002–18 NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Of- fice of the Press Secretary on May 2. An original Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the was not available for verification of the content Secretary of Defense of this memorandum. Subject: Determination to (1) Waive Section 512 of the Foreign Operations, Export Proclamation 7549—Loyalty Day, Financing, and Related Programs 2002 Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107– 115) and Section 620(q) of the Foreign April 30, 2002 Assistance Act of 1961, as amended to By the President of the United States Provide Assistance to Afghanistan and (2) of America Authorize a Drawdown Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of A Proclamation 1961, as Amended, to Provide Emergency Ours is a Nation of people who dem- Military Assistance to Afghanistan onstrate their patriotic loyalty through serv- Pursuant to the authority vested in me by ice to our country. Whether born on Amer- the Constitution and laws of the United ican soil or abroad, Americans appreciate pa- States, including section 512 of the Kenneth triotism and loyalty to our country. President M. Ludden Foreign Operations, Export Fi- Woodrow Wilson said, ‘‘Loyalty means noth- nancing, and Related Programs Appropria- ing unless it has at its heart the absolute prin- tions Act, Fiscal Year 2002 (Public Law 107– ciple of self-sacrifice.’’ Americans affirmed 115)(FOAA) and sections 506(a)(1) and this sense of loyalty for their homeland dur- 620(q) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, ing and following the attacks of September as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(1) (FAA), I 11, 2001. Brave rescuers died while saving hereby determine that: others. Passengers on a hijacked airplane (1) assistance to Afghanistan is in the na- gave their lives to prevent the deaths of fel- tional interest of the United States; low Americans. Americans pledged to fight and terrorism, both here and across the globe. (2) an unforeseen emergency exists that Since that tragic day, citizens across our requires immediate military assist- country overwhelmingly gave their time and ance to the Government of Afghani- resources to help those in need. These count- stan for purposes of training and less expressions of patriotism reflect an in- equipping the Afghan national armed spiring devotion to our fellow citizens and forces; and the emergency require- our Nation. ment cannot be met under the au- For our military personnel, loyalty and thority of the Arms Export Control dedication is a way of life. The men and Act or any other law except section women of our Armed Forces embody loyalty 506(a)(1) of the FAA. as they work to protect our ideals. Through- Accordingly, I hereby waive section 512 of out our history, America’s military has hero- the FOAA and section 620(q) of the FAA ically defended our country and its founding with respect to assistance to Afghanistan. principles of freedom and democracy. Today, Further, I hereby direct the drawdown of up our military is again responding to the call to $2 million of defense articles, services, and of duty with courage and pride. These brave training from the inventory and resources of individuals who risk their lives fighting terror the Department of Defense for military as- honor those who have made the ultimate sac- sistance for Afghanistan. rifice on behalf of the American people. The Secretary of State is authorized and Our Constitution speaks of forming ‘‘a directed to report this determination to the more perfect Union,’’ and Americans have

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always responded to this call with commit- Proclamation 7550—Asian/Pacific ment and character. Brave citizens have American Heritage Month, 2002 fought to abolish slavery, to extend voting May 1, 2002 rights to all our citizens, and to uphold civil rights. The struggle to improve our Nation By the President of the United States also takes place on an individual level, one of America person at a time. Men and women of all ages and from all over the country work every day A Proclamation to help others in need. Through families, community groups, and places of worship, Our Nation’s rich cultural diversity reflects Americans give of themselves to help others our Constitution’s core vision of freedom and realize a brighter future. justice for all. Throughout our history, Asian/ Our loyalty to American democracy and Pacific Americans have made great contribu- tions to America’s heritage and prosperity. freedom is born of pride, appreciation, and During this month, we proudly celebrate understanding of our country. We are loyal Asian/Pacific Americans, one of the fastest to America, our fellow citizens, and these growing ethnic groups in the United States, ideals. Loyalty Day provides an opportunity for their remarkable role in our Nation’s de- to recognize those who demonstrate their velopment. commitment to our country through service Through the years, Asian immigrants and and sacrifice. These individuals serve as a Pacific Islanders have enriched the American model for all Americans. way of life. Nobel Prize winner Dr. The Congress, by Public Law 85–529, as Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar’s amended, has designated May 1 of each year groundbreaking theories on the evolution of as ‘‘Loyalty Day.’’ On this special occasion, stars helped lay the foundation for modern I encourage all Americans to join me in re- astrophysics. Actress Anna May Wong was affirming our allegiance to our blessed Na- one of the first Asian Americans to achieve tion. great fame in American film. And the men Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd President of the United States of America, Regimental Combat Team, composed pri- by virtue of the authority vested in me by marily of Asian/Pacific Americans, valiantly the Constitution and laws of the United served our Nation during World War II. States, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2002, as These units are remembered as some of the Loyalty Day. I call upon all Americans to take most highly decorated in U.S. military his- part in celebrating this national observance. tory. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set During the observance of Asian/Pacific my hand this thirtieth day of April, in the American Heritage Month, we celebrate the year of our Lord two thousand two, and of cultural traditions, ancestry, native lan- guages, and unique experiences represented the Independence of the United States of among the more than 30 ethnic groups from America the two hundred and twenty-sixth. Asia and the Pacific found here in the United States. We also recognize millions of Asian/ George W. Bush Pacific Americans whose love of family, hard work, and community has helped unite us [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, as a people and sustain us as a Nation. 9:32 a.m., May 2, 2002] To honor the achievements of Asian/Pa- cific Americans, the Congress, by Public Law NOTE: This proclamation was released by the Of- 102–450, as amended, has designated the fice of the Press Secretary on May 2, and it was month of May each year as ‘‘Asian/Pacific published in the Federal Register on May 6. American Heritage Month.’’

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Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, children, deliver meals to homebound sen- President of the United States of America, iors, and care for frail or chronically ill family do hereby proclaim May 2002 as Asian/Pa- members. Others embark on exciting new ca- cific American Heritage Month. I call upon reers or engage in challenging themselves in our citizens to learn more about the history athletic competitions. In addition, many sen- of Asian/Pacific Americans and how they iors have answered my call to service by be- have contributed so much to our national coming involved in the Senior Corps domes- heritage and culture. tic service program, which is administered by In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set the Corporation for National and Commu- my hand this first day of May, in the year nity Service. of our Lord two thousand two, and of the As we celebrate the lives of older Ameri- Independence of the United States of Amer- cans, we also renew our dedication to their ica the two hundred and twenty-sixth. well-being. My Administration strongly sup- George W. Bush ports measures that protect the promise of retirement and healthcare security for sen- [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, iors. We must modernize our Medicare and 8:45 a.m., May 3, 2002] Medicaid programs so that seniors can access NOTE: This proclamation was released by the Of- the best medicines and treatments. We must fice of the Press Secretary on May 2, and it was secure a good prescription drug benefit pro- published in the Federal Register on May 6. gram for all our seniors. We must also con- tinue to support medical research that is spe- cifically targeted to the health problems of Proclamation 7551—Older older Americans. By supporting flexible and Americans Month, 2002 innovative forms of long-term care, we can May 1, 2002 reduce the demands of caring for an elderly or disabled loved one. And we must strength- By the President of the United States en financial security by protecting Social Se- of America curity for today’s retirees by encouraging pri- A Proclamation vate saving among all Americans, giving indi- Our Nation’s strength and vitality reside viduals more control over their investments. in our citizens. Each year in May, we honor This year’s observance of Older Americans and recognize older Americans for their im- Month also marks the 30th anniversary of the portant sacrifices and contributions to our so- Older Americans Act Nutrition Program, one ciety. Our seniors have cared for their fami- of our most vital, community-based programs lies and communities, enhanced our eco- for seniors. Managed by the Administration nomic prosperity, defended our Nation, and on Aging and supported by the private sector preserved and protected the Founders’ vi- and countless nonprofit organizations, the sion. Their commitment to our future sets program has provided nearly 6 billion meals an inspiring example for all. And their resil- to senior centers and other group settings ience, fortitude, and experience provide us and to those who are homebound. It has also with important perspectives and insights as provided nutrition counseling and opportuni- we face the challenges of a new era. ties for health screening. For many elderly, The theme of this year’s observance, this program has made a tremendous impact ‘‘America: A Community for All Ages,’’ re- on their quality of life. minds us that all citizens, regardless of age, By maintaining and improving programs are essential to successful and safe commu- that assist older Americans, we help these nities. The celebration also recognizes the ex- important citizens enjoy longer, healthier, tended role seniors play in our families, com- and more productive lives. During this munities, and workplaces, as they live longer, month, I join all Americans in paying tribute healthier, and more productive lives. Draw- to the achievements and contributions of our ing on their considerable knowledge and ex- greatest generation and reaffirming our com- perience, older Americans mentor at-risk mitment to their well-being.

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Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, the steps he has taken to advance his vision President of the United States of America, of peace. Next week I will meet with Prime by virtue of the authority vested in me by Minister Sharon and King Abdullah of Jordan the Constitution and laws of the United to discuss next steps on the road ahead. States, do hereby proclaim May 2002 as The United States and the EU share a Older Americans Month. I commend the na- common vision of two states, Palestine and tional aging network of State, local, and tribal Israel, living side by side in peace and secu- organizations, service and healthcare pro- rity. This vision offers the Palestinian people viders, caregivers, and millions of dedicated a new opportunity to choose how they live. volunteers for your daily efforts on behalf of We should take this opportunity to help build our senior citizens. I encourage all Americans institutions that will serve the Palestinian to honor their elders, to seek opportunities people, a Palestinian state, and its neighbors to address their needs, and to work together as well. to reinforce the bonds that unite families and A Palestinian state must be achieved by communities. I also call upon all our citizens negotiating an end to occupation, but such to publicly reaffirm our Nation’s commit- a state cannot be based on a foundation of ment to older Americans this month and terror or corruption. A Palestinian state must throughout the year. be based on the principles that are critical In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set to freedom and prosperity: democracy and my hand this first day of May, in the year open markets, the rule of law, transparent of our Lord two thousand two, and of the and accountable administration, and respect Independence of the United States of Amer- for individual liberties and civil society. ica the two hundred and twenty-sixth. We want to work with the Palestinian peo- George W. Bush ple, our regional partners, and the inter- [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, national community to build a Palestinian 8:45 a.m., May 3, 2002] state that both lives at peace with Israel and lives up to the best hopes of its people. NOTE: This proclamation was released by the Of- The EU, as well, and the United States, fice of the Press Secretary on May 2, and it was has an important role to play. When the EU published in the Federal Register on May 6. and the United States work together, we multiply our effectiveness. Today we dis- The President’s News Conference cussed our desires to continue working to- With European Union Leaders gether. We see this in the fight against global May 2, 2002 terror, where we’ve been cooperating closely. We see this in the Balkans, where together President Bush It is a pleasure to wel- we have solidified the peace, prevented civil come President Aznar and President Prodi war in Macedonia, and helped the region be- to Washington, DC, for this summit. We had come more fully part of the European com- a good discussion on the common challenges munity. And we’re working together to bring facing the United States and the European reconstruction and hope to Afghanistan, so Union, including the urgent need to fight ter- that it never again serves as a haven for ter- ror and to promote peace in the Middle East. ror. Just one month ago I called on all the par- We must bring the same spirit of coopera- ties in the Middle East to step up to their tion to our common economic agenda. Today responsibilities to end terror, to make I informed President Aznar and President progress toward peace, and to build better Prodi that I will work with our Congress to lives for all the people of the region. In re- fully comply with the WTO decision on our cent days, we’re beginning to see some signs tax rules for international corporations. This of progress. The situation in Ramallah has will require both time, and it will require leg- been resolved nonviolently. We’re working islation. I hope and expect that we can all for peace in Bethlehem. I’m encouraged by act in the same spirit of understanding as we my meeting with Crown Prince Abdullah and work through other problems.

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This is a time for hope for the United that this doesn’t just pertain to security issues States and for Europe, a time when our co- but will also spread to judicial matters. It operation could lead to a safer and to a better would be a bit absurd not to be aware of world. I look forward to traveling to Europe the fact that terrorists move internationally, later this month to strengthen our close ties and we have to approach that from a com- and to advance our common goals. mon judicial area, to the extent possible. Ahora el placer es mio para welcome my Between us, we’ve broadened—or length- friend, el Presidente de Espana, Jose Maria ened the list of terrorist organizations, and Aznar. Senor Presidente. we hope that there will be an increased rap- President Aznar. Good afternoon, every- prochement between the lists approved by one. First of all, I’d like to thank President both the U.S. and the EU. And as far as that Bush for his hospitality at this meeting be- goes, we are firmly resolved to combat ter- tween the European Union and the United rorism wherever it takes place, with all that States. And besides his hospitality, I’d like that entails, and with the ultimate objective to thank him for the hard work and dedica- of eradicating terrorism so as to enjoy a safer, tion that he and his entire staff have put into more stable world for all. ensuring the success of this meeting. The second issue I’d like to refer to has The first thing is that I hope not to dis- to do with more general topics. You heard appoint people in terms of their expectations from President Bush about the Middle East, about hearing about strong controversies be- and in just a few moments, the quad will tween Europe and the United States, be- be meeting again—that is, the U.S., the EU, cause that has not happened. In fact, we are Russia, and U.N. Secretary-General. That here to send out a very positive message con- agreement is extremely important. We attach cerning the strength of the relationship be- the utmost importance to the work that we tween the European Union and the United can do jointly in the Middle East in the quest States, and especially our determination that for the essential features: security for all; an that strong relationship be further strength- immediate cease-fire; and a political perspec- ened in the extraordinary circumstances we tive which would lead to a democratic, inde- are currently experiencing politically, eco- pendent Palestinian state and a state of Israel nomically, and in terms of security that we that is entitled to live in security, calm, and must face together. free from any kind of violent or terrorist ag- So the message is that we have strength- gression on its territory. So that is the per- ened the ties between the EU and the United spective. These are the initiatives. And this States, thanks to this meeting. And this is no is what we’re working on, along with eco- doubt a very positive factor. I’d like to briefly nomic issues. touch on four issues, because President Bush I also wanted to refer to the very positive has made a very accurate summary of our joint work we’re carrying out in the Balkans meeting. and in Afghanistan and the exchange of opin- Number one, the fight against terrorism: ions we’ve had concerning Russia. President The work carried out jointly between the Bush and the European Union and I, myself, U.S. and the EU is increasingly being en- have worked on providing support for Presi- hanced, becoming broader. You know that dent Putin, considering their new strategic the EU has adopted an action plan against approach. President Bush’s trip, the NATO terrorism. We’ve reviewed the legislation in meeting in Rome, and the EU-Russia meet- all of our countries to step up the fight ing, all upcoming, point to a particularly im- against terrorism, to combat financing of ter- portant turning point in terms of defining rorism and comply with U.N. resolutions and new strategic positions for Russia in the join all other countries in this fight. world that require our understanding and Secondly, we have a mandate from all EU support. countries to negotiate an agreement for judi- The final point is that U.S. and Europe cial assistance and cooperation on criminal account for 40 percent of world trade. Be- matters. And we hope that negotiations for tween us, approximately 96, 97 percent of that will proceed as quickly as possible, so the economic issues work satisfactorily, with

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no problems. And we have agreed to work countries before the end of the year. And very hard on a positive agenda to further en- we are also working on the convention to re- hance the commercial ties and ties in terms form our institutions. The democratic unifi- of trade between the EU and the U.S. And cation of our Continent is happening, and in terms of certain specific differences— it is an enormous effort. And this is really President Bush has referred to a few of the end of the end of the end of the cold them—it is our expectation and hope and this war. And I hope that what we are doing is is what we’re going to work on, that in the appreciated for the dimension of the prob- coming months there will be negotiations un- lem, if you consider the difference of income, derway which will naturally safeguard the the different tradition, the different habits fundamental interests of both sides and, in of the 25 countries that now we shall have compliance with the WTO, that will enable together inside the European Union. us to lead to positive results and conclusions. So what we present here is really a new We have worked on all of this; we have Europe. made progress on all of this; so I would like President Bush. Thank you, President. to say that from the point of view of the Eu- I think we’ve got time for three questions. ropean Council and the EU, this summit has fulfilled the goal of strengthening our ties It makes sense that an American asks a ques- and relations and will ensure the success of tion, and then Jose Maria will call on some- these relations between the U.S. and the EU. body, and President Prodi will call on some- President Prodi. [Inaudible]—but to body, and then we’ve all got to go on our what has been told by President Bush and respective ways. President Aznar. It was clear today that the So I’ll start with Mr. Fournier, AP [Ron world is going better when U.S. and Europe Fournier, Associated Press]. Yes. get together. We have seen it recently in Q. Thank you, sir. Doha, in Monterrey; we have seen it in the President Bush. You’re welcome. Balkans and in Afghanistan. We have some- times disagreement, but we really share the Situation in the Middle East same deep values and the same common Q. Despite the existence of what you strategy. called some signs of progress in the Middle We tackled also some case in which we have difference—steel, for example, on the East in the long month since your Rose Gar- legitimacies of U.S. safeguards, which we be- den statement, neither side has fully com- lieve are certainly harming us, on the possi- plied. Just yesterday, Ariel Sharon scuttled bility of short-term rebalancing. But we have your push for a U.N. peace mission to Jenin. agreed that discussions should continue, And Yasser Arafat—Arafat called the Israelis without any prejudice to our respective rights terrorists, Nazis, and racists. And yet, there under WTO. We both intend to play it by have been no consequences for defying you. the WTO rules. And so I think that even in Are you open to cutting off U.S. aid to either this field, we shall demonstrate friendly way Israel or the Palestinians, and are there any of working. consequences for those who thumb their I want to praise the President of the nose at the President of the United States? United States for the leadership he’s showing President Bush. In this world, there are on a problem that is certainly difficult—you people who think the glass is half empty or know, the export—on the export subsidies half full. I tend to look at it as half full. I’m and on the problems that are linked to that. optimistic we’re making good progress. After And you know, I want to end just with all, a week ago there were—Yasser Arafat was one reflection. I think that everybody in boarded up in his building in Ramallah, a America should consider what we are doing building full of, evidently, German peace now in Europe. What we are trying to do protestors and all kinds of people. They’re in this great 2002 Europe is now the currency now out; he’s now free to show leadership, of 12 nations. We will soon enlarge European to lead the world. We’re making good Union to embrace until, I hope, 10 new progress.

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There’s a lot to be done. We’re dealing rorists in Spain as much as is about fighting with centuries and years of hatred, and I un- terrorists in other parts of the world, and derstand that. But I am pleased that the Arab what can you do to help Spain in this fight? world is responding. I had great visits with And I’d like to know also your opinion about the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. They’re— the way this topic is treated in America. according to some American newspapers, President Bush. Yes, let me start with they’re, you know, very much engaged, and that, and then you can finish. I appreciate that. I’m pleased with that. I President Aznar. No, no, no. [Laughter] think that’s a positive development. President Bush. It’s your country. I am absolutely convinced it’s going to re- [Laughter] quire the efforts of the Saudis and the Jor- When I was last in Spain, I talked about danians and the Egyptians to help cement this very subject, and I spoke—this was be- a lasting peace. And the Crown Prince is fol- fore September the 11th. And I spoke very lowing up on his initiative, and I think that’s clearly about my friend’s efforts to fight ter- a positive development. rorist activity within the country of Spain. I I think it’s very important for Chairman just want to remind you of the timing, that Arafat to show the world that he’s capable I made a public statement about terrorist ac- of leading. As I said in my remarks in the tivities in the country of Spain prior to my Rose Garden about a month ago—which, by country being attacked. So terrorist activities the way, in the terms of the Middle East isn’t within the borders of Spain has been on my all that long a period of time, in my judg- mind. ment—that he has just been disappointing. It is—we stand ready to help the Presi- He has disappointed. He’s had some chance dent. If the President asks for help, the to grab the peace and hasn’t done so in the United States of America is more than willing past, and therefore he’s let down the Pales- to provide that help. We’re doing—we’ve got tinian people. Now’s the chance to show he great cooperations—cooperation with our can lead. friends in Spain. We share intelligence; we And of course, I placed responsibilities on talk about arrests that we’ve made. I mean, Israel as well, and I look forward to con- we are close friends and allies. And Jose tinuing my discussions with world leaders. Maria knows this very well: I’m a phone call Part of the importance of meeting with Jose away, and terror is terror, and we must fight and Roman was to talk about a way forward. it wherever it exists. And as Jose Maria mentioned, the Secretary President Aznar. President Bush was very of State is going to be talking with the min- right in saying that when he was in Madrid, isters of the quad about a way forward. I’ll during his visit to Spain before 9/11, in May/ be doing the same thing with King Abdullah June last year, he explicitly expressed his sup- and Prime Minister Sharon, as we come up port for Spain’s fight against terrorism. with a way to cement a vision of peace in But what I would like to say once again place. is that we can establish no differences among But it starts with people assuming respon- terrorists. They’re all the same. They’re all sibilities, and people are beginning to assume seeking to destroy our harmonious coexist- responsibilities. And that’s why I’m optimistic ence, to destroy civilization. They’re seeking progress is being made. to destroy our democracy and freedoms. A Jose. terrorist attacking the Twin Towers in New Q. No threat of losing their aid, sir? York or the Pentagon in Washington is tanta- President Bush. Jose. mount to the same kind of criminal who places a car bomb in Madrid or on the streets Terrorism of any other Spanish city. President Bush and Q. [Inaudible]—the American press and I know that there are no differences as far the public opinion in America is still referring as that go. And that’s how we approach the to ETA just like a band who is fighting for issue, and we will continue to do so. its independence in Spain. I wonder if the The cooperation between Spain and the United States has same commit to fight ter- U.S. on counterterrorism is maximum; the

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cooperation between intelligence and secu- ence. And it’s positive influence in these dif- rity services, also—because we both hold the ficult days in the area. conviction that moral values underpin our President Bush. Thank you all. struggle and our fight against terrorism. And the moral value of what it means to uphold NOTE: The President’s news conference began at the principles of democracy and freedom and 1:14 p.m. in the East Room at the White House. the principles of our countries in the face President Bush met with President Jose Maria of terrorism is basic. Aznar of Spain, in his capacity as President of the And the memory of the victims is the very European Council, and President Romano Prodi of the European Commission. President Aznar finest thing. We must remember. We must spoke in Spanish, and his remarks were translated never forget the victims. That’s the best rea- by an interpreter. In his remarks, President Bush son to combat terrorism. referred to Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Ara- And there is never any reason whatsoever bia; Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel; King to establish dialog with terrorists—ever. To Abdullah II of Jordan; and Chairman Yasser Arafat initiate dialog with terrorists is tantamount of the Palestinian Authority. President Aznar re- to problems for democracy. Terrorists cannot ferred to United Nations Secretary-General Kofi have, must not have, and certainly for our Annan; and President Vladimir Putin of Russia. part will never have any other fate than that Reporters referred to ETA, the Basque Father- of being permanently defeated in Spain or land and Liberty separatist group operating pri- marily in the Basque region of Spain; and ESDP, anywhere else. And when I say ‘‘anywhere the European Security and Defense Policy. A por- else,’’ what I mean is that cooperation with tion of this news conference could not be verified United States and most especially with Presi- because the tape was incomplete. dent Bush in the international fight against terrorism is and will continue to be to the maximum. Remarks at a National Day of Prayer President Bush. Pick one, Roman. Reception NATO/EU Defense Policy May 2, 2002 Q. Yes, this is a question for all of the Welcome to the White House. One of the Presidents. I have to—I want to ask a ques- best things about my job is, sometimes I get tion about the future of NATO and the co- introduced by my wife—[laughter]—who I operation with the European Union. For love dearly. many months now, there is a problem with Today we continue a tradition that is as the future of ESDP, because of Greece’s po- old as our Nation itself, setting aside a day sition—opposition not to accept the Ankara in which Americans are encouraged to pray, agreement that Great Britain, with the par- pray for their neighbors, and pray for our ticipation of the U.S. and EU, broke with Nation. The National Day of Prayer is a vital Turkey, a non-EU member of NATO. Do part of our national heritage, because prayer you have anything on this issue, and did you is a vital part of our national life. discuss this issue with the President? I’m grateful to all of you who remind us President Prodi. No, we didn’t discuss that a great people must spend time on this issue today, but of course this is part bended knee, in humility, searching for wis- of our vision for the future strategy because dom in the presence of the Almighty. I want we want to make the progress of this type to thank the Heritage Signature Chorale and of cooperation—that is, shared progress. Dr. Stanley Thurston for being here today. We mentioned before an enlargement, you I want to thank Amy Burton, soloist of the know, and of course, that we are—our goal, New York City Opera, and we’re sure glad our strategy is to have also Cyprus among you brought your son. I want to thank Shirley the countries of enlargement. We hope that Dobson, who is the chair of the National Day will be one of the 10 countries in December. of Prayer Task Force. Thank you for your So we think that a cooperative spirit can per- leadership, Shirley. I want to thank Dr. Lloyd mit this goal, because Europe must have also Ogilvie and Dr. Daniel Coughlin for being in the Mediterranean area its role, its influ- here as well. I’m honored that you both

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came. And Lloyd, thank you—and Shirley— Prayer is central to the lives of countless for your beautiful comments. It really meant Americans, including Laura’s and mine. We a lot. have been blessed by the prayers of millions When the first Continental Congress met of Americans. We could ask for no greater at Carpenters Hall in Philadelphia, one of gift from our countrymen. its first official acts was prayer. In 1779, the I want to thank you all for coming here Day of Prayer Proclamation asked that ‘‘Al- to the White House to celebrate this special mighty God would grant the blessings of day, for your devotion to prayer, and for your peace to all contending nations, freedom to love of this country, and for the Lord who those who are in bondage, and comfort to has blessed it for so long. the afflicted.’’ May God bless you all. During our Nation’s darkest hour, our Na- tion’s greatest President called America back NOTE: The President spoke at 3:45 p.m. in the East Room at the White House. In his remarks, to prayer. President Abraham Lincoln urged he referred to Stanley Thurston, director, Herit- his fellow citizens to ‘‘look to the redeeming age Signature Chorale; Amy Burton, soloist, New and preserving grace of God.’’ And Ameri- York City Opera, and her son, Joshua; Lloyd J. cans wisely accepted President Lincoln’s Ogilvie, Senate Chaplain; and Rev. Daniel P. counsel. Coughlin, House Chaplain. America is a country of faith. And through- out our history, in times of crisis and in times Statement on Congressional Action of calm, Americans have always turned to on the ‘‘Farm Security and Rural prayer. And this year’s event has special meaning. Since the attacks of September the Development Act of 2002’’ 11th, millions—millions—of Americans of May 2, 2002 every religious faith have been led to prayer. I congratulate Chairman Combest and the They have prayed for comfort in a time of other House and Senate conferees for a job sorrow, for courage in a time of fear, and well done in completing the ‘‘Farm Security for understanding in a time of anger. They and Rural Development Act of 2002.’’ have prayed for wisdom in the midst of war I am pleased that the compromise agree- and for strength on the journey ahead. ment on the farm bill resulted in better bal- These prayers have been made in private anced commodity loan rates; spending that homes and in houses of worship, alone and is no longer front-loaded; and the strongest with others, in moments of doubt and in conservation provisions of any farm bill ever times of thanksgiving. These prayers have passed by Congress. The final provisions of been heartfelt, and they have made a tremen- the farm bill are also consistent with Amer- dous difference. Prayer for others is a gen- ica’s international trade obligations, which erous act. It sweeps away bitterness and heals will strengthen our ability to open foreign old wounds. Prayer leads to greater humility markets for American farm products. While and a more grateful spirit. It strengthens our this compromise agreement did not satisfy commitment to things that last and things all of my objectives, I am pleased that this that matter. It deepens our love for one an- farm bill provides a generous and reliable other. safety net for our Nation’s farmers and ranch- Prayer also deepens faith, reminding us of ers and is consistent with the principles I out- great truths: Evil and suffering are only for lined. a time; love and hope endure. Even in the I thank the conferees for their hard work world’s most bitter conflicts, prayer reminds and urge Congress to send the farm bill to us of God’s love and grace, His mercy and my desk promptly for signature to help en- faithfulness, the hope He provides, and the sure the immediate and long-term vitality of peace He promises. our farm economy.

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Proclamation 7552—National Charter School Facility Demonstration Charter Schools Week, 2002 Project, which provides important seed fund- May 2, 2002 ing for charter school infrastructure and con- struction needs. It also continues the Charter By the President of the United States School Grants program that supports plan- of America ning and development of new public charter schools. Together these programs provide A Proclamation valuable tools to American education. Now Over a decade ago in Minnesota, a handful we must work together to implement this of educators envisioned a new kind of edu- new legislation in all our communities so no cational institution that would provide an al- child is left behind. ternative for children trapped in under-per- Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, forming public schools. Their philosophy for President of the United States of America, a ‘‘charter school’’ was straightforward and by virtue of the authority vested in me by powerful: provide parents the option to send the Constitution and laws of the United their children to innovative public schools States, do hereby proclaim April 28 through that combine flexibility and autonomy with May 4, 2002, as National Charter Schools a guarantee to raise student achievement. Week. I call on parents of charter school chil- Today, we recognize the important suc- dren to share their success stories with others cesses of the charter school experiment. so that all Americans may learn more about Nearly 2,400 charter schools now exist across charter schools and their important work. I our Nation. Thanks to bipartisan support at commend the States with charter schools. the local, State, and Federal level, more than In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set a half-million children have attended these my hand this second day of May, in the year public schools and obtained a better edu- of our Lord two thousand two, and of the cation. Independence of the United States of Amer- In reading, math, science, special edu- ica the two hundred and twenty-sixth. cation, early childhood education, and other areas, charter schools have implemented in- George W. Bush novative programs that produce results. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, Charter school principals and teachers have 8:45 a.m., May 6, 2002] the freedom to develop classroom techniques that meet their students’ unique needs, and NOTE: This proclamation will be published in the parents appreciate the ability to have direct Federal Register on May 7. input into their children’s educational progress. Charter school administrators are accountable to students, parents, and com- Remarks on Senate Inaction on munity leaders, and they know that if their Nominations for the Federal school fails to meet expectations, it must ei- Judiciary ther improve or close. May 3, 2002 The effects of charter schools extend be- yond the schoolhouse walls. Wherever char- Thank you all. Some of them were pretty ter schools are clustered together, we see tra- good—and one of them was really good, ditional schools reevaluate their methods and right, Al? [Laughter] programs. At this basic level, charter schools I want to thank you all for coming, and help stimulate community debate and inspire I want to talk about an important subject, educational excellence. and that’s our judiciary. One of the true Accountability, flexibility, expanded strengths of our democracy is a judiciary that choices, and a focus on methods that work is fair, impartial, and independent. Our are all important elements in the landmark, courts depend on the dedicated service of bipartisan, No Child Left Behind Act of men and women who are called to decide 2001, which I signed into law in January. This disputes. Yet today, there is a vacancy crisis legislation authorizes a new program, the on our Federal courts. Both the President

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and the United States Senate have constitu- regional Circuit Courts of Appeals, where tional responsibilities to address vacancies on more than 1 in 6 judgeships is vacant. The the Federal bench. I have nominated 100 Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, for ex- outstanding jurists for these posts, but the ample, handles some of our Nation’s highest Senate thus far has not done its part to en- profile cases, including an important class of sure that our Federal courts operate at full cases involving terrorists. But 4 out of 12 strength. Justice is at risk in America, and judgeships are not filled. the Senate must act for the good of the coun- The Sixth Court of Appeals, which covers try. Ohio and Kentucky and Michigan and Ten- I want to thank Al Gonzales; he’s mi nessee, is even worse off. Back in March of abogado. He’s been my lawyer; he’s been— 2000, when it had only four vacancies, its served on the—as secretary of state in Texas; chief judge said it was hurting badly and he’s served on the U.S.—or the Texas Su- would not be able to keep up with its work- preme Court; he and his able staff work long load. Today, 8 of the Sixth Circuit’s 16 judge- hours to really find the best possible nomi- ships are vacant, despite the fact that I sent nees for the bench. And I want to—I appre- up 7 nominations many months ago. ciate Al’s leadership, and I appreciate those All across America, the wait for justice is who work with Al, on behalf of the White growing longer. The burden on Federal House, for their long hours. judges is growing heavier. And the frustration I want to thank you all for coming. Thanks level of ordinary Americans seeking justice so very much for your interest in this impor- is growing greater. tant subject. And it’s an important subject. To address this vacancy crisis, I have sub- I mean we’re talking about an incredibly im- mitted the names of 100 Federal court nomi- portant part of our country. And I want you nees to the United States Senate. These 100 all to help spread the word about how serious nominees are notable for their distinction the vacancy crisis is. You pay attention to this and their accomplishments. They are excep- issue, and you can help advocate what I’m tional for their humanity and their integrity. about to call the Senate to do. They are in the solid mainstream of Amer- This is Law Week—or Law Day, and it’s ican legal opinion, and they share a prin- a day we celebrate the legal profession in our cipled commitment to follow and apply the democracy and a day set aside to recall the law, not to make law from the bench. role of law in our society. This year’s Law But the Senate has confirmed only one- Day theme is ‘‘Assuring Equal Justice for half of my nominees. It has confirmed only All.’’ And that’s a noble theme, and it’s a 9 of my 30 nominees to the Circuit Courts noble calling. We’re all proud of our judici- of Appeals—only 9 out of 30. Every one of ary. We know that justice and security and these 30 nominees rated so far have been prosperity can flourish only in a society gov- judged either well-qualified or qualified by erned by law. the American Bar Association, which has We’re grateful to our Federal courts; we’re been hailed as the gold standard by Senate grateful for the vital work that they play in Democrats. our American system. Federal judges are key On May 9th, 2001, nearly a year ago, I to make sure America functions well. Every submitted—I introduced my first 11 nomi- day, they uphold the rights of an individual, nees to the Courts of Appeal. Yet the Senate protect the innocent; they punish the guilty. Judiciary Committee has held hearings for Their rulings are essential to the rule of law only 3 of these nominees. All the others are in our Nation. To discharge their responsibil- still awaiting confirmation hearings—an en- ities effectively, the Federal courts must have tire year later. The eight still waiting a hear- judges. Yet today, more than 10 percent of ing include some of the leading appellate all Federal judgeships are vacant. lawyers in the Nation, some of the most well The Chief Justice of the United States re- respected sitting judges, and one of the coun- cently warned that the number of vacancies try’s finest law professors. Collectively, this is, in his words, alarming. The crisis is espe- group of 8 nominees has argued more than cially severe—especially severe—in our 12 60 cases in the Supreme Court of the United

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States. Yet all, every one of them, still wait NOTE: The President spoke at 10:31 a.m. in Presi- for the Senate to take even the first step dential Hall in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Execu- down the road toward confirmation. tive Office Building. The Senate can do much more and must do much more to address the current vacancy Remarks at a Cinco de Mayo crisis. A year ago I urged Senators from both Reception parties to rise above the bitterness of the past and provide a fair hearing and prompt vote May 3, 2002 for every nominee. And my call for a prompt Thank you all very much. Please, sientanse. vote—it doesn’t matter to me who’s in the [Laughter] Bienvenidos. Welcome to the White House or who controls the Senate. White House. This is the casa para todos. What matters to me is that we have a—that I’m honored you all have come to celebrate we address the vacancy crisis, that we solve Cinco de Mayo. It’s a pleasure to have you the problem our Nation faces. That’s what here. The victory we commemorate today is matters. a source of tremendous pride to the people Let me tell you what the Chief Justice said of Mexico and a source of inspiration to the recently. And I want you to know he was people of America. speaking expressly on behalf of the Federal I want to thank mi esposa, Laura, for her— judiciary. He asked the Senate to grant [laughter]—mi amor. I want to thank Sara prompt hearings and up or down votes on for her passion for the education of Latino all nominees. But the Senate has not acted, children. She is a—well, she’s unique. She’s and by its inaction, the Senate is endangering smart; she’s capable. After all, she’s a tejana. the administration of justice in America. [Laughter] But I really do appreciate her All judicial nominees deserve a timely focus, her willingness to work hard to make hearing, and they deserve a vote. As everyone sure that every child has got the opportunity here today understands, Americans need and to realize his or her dreams in America. deserve a judicial system at full strength. As I want to thank el Embajador de Mexico, we celebrate the role of law in our democ- mi amigo Juan Jose Bremer, tambien, esposa. racy, I call on Senate Democrats to end the Thank you all for coming. And I appreciate vacancy crisis in our Federal courts by restor- all the Mexicanos who are here today. I’m ing fairness to the judicial confirmation proc- glad you’re here to celebrate a special day ess. in your country, here in the White House. I want to thank you all for your interest It’s an indication of our friendship. in this incredibly important subject. I thank I want to thank members of my adminis- you for standing for justice and fairness, the tration who are here, too many to name. I will name the Cabinet Secretary, Mel Mar- American way. tinez. I appreciate Mel’s service. I see the One of the things that I talk about to— Treasurer; mi abogado, Gonzales; the new when I go to these conferences to try to help Surgeon General nominee, Rick Carmona. developing nations, or I talk about when Thank you, Rick; I appreciate you being leaders come in the Oval Office—I always here. I better stop now, before I forget some- talk about the need for there to be rule of body. law, that in order for people to be able to I want to thank Ed Pastor, the Congress- realize their dreams, society must be a soci- man from the State of Arizona. Thank you ety of law, and there ought to be rule of law. for coming. And our country is a shining example of that. I want to thank Ana Maria for your being But in order to make sure we continue to here. I really appreciate you coming. You did shine, we’ve got to address problems in a a great job as the emcee. And I know a lot timely way when we find them. And that’s of Americans watch your TV show, and we’re what I’m here to discuss, and I want to thank honored you’re here. I really want to thank you for your interest. Pedro Fernandez. Pedro, you’re awesome. And may God bless America. I’m not sure how you say that in Spanish—

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[laughter]—or Mexicano, brillante. [Laugh- ability to work hard to achieve dreams and ter] But I want to thank you and your tres to become successful as a result of hard work. hombres for being here. [Laughter] By their strong values and their determina- Al, thank you for leading the Pledge. Al tion to create a better life for themselves and is the Director of the Selective Service. He their children, immigrants from Mexico en- wears the Medal of Honor. And again, thank rich American life. you all for coming. We’re so honored to have My relationship with President Fox is simi- you. lar to the relationship between our nations. Cinco de Mayo commemorates a great vic- It is built on the solid ground of respect and tory in the battle of Puebla. I remember trust and friendship. President Fox is a great when I went down, Jose, to—the guest of Mexican patriot, a man who—a man of hon- the previous President, President Zedillo, to est talk and convictions who is passionately see a reenactment of the battle in Puebla. concerned for his people’s welfare. I know It was exciting, and it was able to see first- firsthand; I’ve heard him speak clearly about hand the great courage and the victory in the welfare of the people of Mexico. the battle for freedom that was fought against We’re both deeply committed to helping overwhelming odds. the entire American familia achieve pros- That victory continues to inspire liberty- perity and, as importantly, to live in peace. loving people all across the globe. It reminds Mexico and America share a continent, and us that the cost of freedom is always high, we are dedicated to common goals. but it is never too high. Brave and deter- We are working together to create a smart mined people, committed to a great cause, border, one that will speed the safe flow of can do great good. That was true 140 years people and commerce but protect our two ago, and it certainly remains true today. nations from terrorism and crime. Just before September the 11th, I wel- We are working together on a partnership comed my good friend President Vicente Fox for prosperity, to better focus the creativity aqui, in Washington, DC, as the guest of and resources of the private sector on the honor at the very first state dinner I hosted critical task of development. as the President. When he arrived, I said We’re working together to address the im- this—at the beautiful arrival ceremony we portant issue and challenging issue of immi- have on the South Lawn—I said, ‘‘The gration. I’ve asked our Congress to pass an United States has no more important rela- extension of section 245(i) of our immigra- tionship in the world than the one we have tion law to allow families to stay together with Mexico.’’ I meant it then; I mean it now. while they become permanent residents. In the past 8 months, our relationship has There is no reason why this law should not grown even stronger. The people of Mexico be passed. stand with the American people in the war We’re working together to improve condi- on terror. This is a decisive decade in the tions for people living along the border. It’s history of liberty, a decisive moment in our really important that we do so. history, and the United States is grateful we We’re working together to create an entire can count on the strong support of Mexico. hemisphere that lives in liberty and trades America’s strong relationship with Mexico in freedom. And I appreciate President Fox’s is built on common values and shared cul- leadership in our hemisphere. I rely upon ture. We both value families; we both value his advice and good counsel; I appreciate his communities—the places where character is vision. formed and traditions are passed from one Our two nations will succeed together— generation to the next. Americans appreciate we will succeed together—because our fu- the strong faith of the Mexican people, a faith tures are bound to each other. Geography that provides hope and inspiration and unity, made us neighbors, but our shared values even in the darkest of times. People on both and rich cultures have made us the closest sides of the Rio Grande value independence of friends. and value freedom and opportunity. People The great Mexican leader Benito Juarez on dos lados del Rio Bravo appreciate the had a strong bond with President Abraham

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Lincoln. Juarez said, ‘‘Between individuals, April 28 as between nations, ‘el respecto al derecho During the day, the President had a tele- ajeno es la paz’—respect for the rights of oth- phone conversation with Crown Prince ers is peace.’’ The United States and Mexico Abdullah of Saudi Arabia concerning the sit- have a relationship of respect. It is the foun- uation in the Middle East. dation of our enduring peace and lasting friendship. April 29 I want to thank you all again for coming In the morning, the President traveled to to the White House to celebrate Mexico’s Albuquerque, NM. In the afternoon, he trav- strong and vibrant culture, its extraordinary eled to Los Angeles, CA. history, our common future. May God bless the people of Mexico, and may God continue April 30 to bless the people of the United States. Thank you for coming. In the morning, the President traveled to San Jose, CA. In the afternoon, he traveled NOTE: The President spoke at 2:48 p.m. in the to Santa Clara, CA. Later, he returned to East Room at the White House. In his remarks, Washington, DC, arriving in the evening. he referred to Sara Martinez Tucker, president The White House announced that the and chief executive officer, Hispanic Scholarship President will meet with Prime Minister Sher Fund; Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Juan Jose Bahadur Deuba of Nepal at the White House Bremer and his wife, Marcela S. Bremer; Rosario Marin, U.S. Treasurer; Alberto R. Gonzales, on May 7 to discuss key bilateral issues and Counsel to the President; Ana Maria Canseco, re- Nepal’s fight against Maoist terrorists. porter, Univision; Pedro Fernandez, singer; Alfred The White House announced that the Rascon, Director, Selective Service System; and President will welcome Prime Minister Janez former President Ernesto Zedillo and President Drnovsek of Slovenia to the White House Vicente Fox of Mexico. In his remarks, he referred on May 17. to section 245(i) of the Immigration and Natu- The White House announced that the ralization Act which expired April 30, 2001. The President will attend the NATO-Russia Sum- Office of the Press Secretary also released a Span- mit in Italy on May 28. ish language transcript of these remarks. The President announced his intention to nominate David McQueen Laney to be a member of the Amtrak Reform Board.

Digest of Other May 1 White House Announcements In the morning, the President had a break- fast meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert, Senate The following list includes the President’s public Majority Leader Tom Daschle, Senate Mi- schedule and other items of general interest an- nounced by the Office of the Press Secretary and nority Leader Trent Lott, and House Minor- not included elsewhere in this issue. ity Leader Richard A. Gephardt. He then had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later in the morning, he met with Senior Minister April 27 Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore to discuss co- During the day, from the Bush Ranch in operation against terrorism and other re- Crawford, TX, the President had a telephone gional issues. He then met with Republican conversation with Prime Minister Ariel Shar- House and Senate leaders to discuss the on of Israel concerning the situation in the pending congressional agenda. Middle East. In the afternoon, the President met with In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Vice President Hu Jintao of China. Also in Bush traveled to Houston, TX, where they the afternoon, he met with House Appropria- attended the wedding of former Presidential tions Committee Chairman C.W. Bill Young. Aide Logan Walters. In the evening, they re- The President announced his designation turned to Crawford. of Adm. David E. Jeremiah, USN (Ret.), as

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the Presidential Representative for Aus- Submitted April 29 tralian-American Friendship Week, May 3– 11. Alberto Faustino Trevino, The White House announced that the of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of President will meet with King Abdullah II Housing and Urban Development, vice of Jordan at the White House on May 8 to Susan M. Wachter, resigned. discuss developments in the Middle East and Elias Adam Zerhouni, key bilateral issues. of Maryland, to be Director of the National The President declared a major disaster in Institutes of Health, vice Harold Varmus, re- Maryland and ordered Federal aid to supple- signed. ment State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a tornado on April 28. Submitted May 1 May 2 Susan G. Braden, In the morning, the President had a tele- of the District of Columbia, to be a Judge phone conversation with Chairman Hamid of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a Karzai of the Interim Authority of Afghani- term of 15 years, vice Roger B. Andewelt, stan to discuss U.S. assistance to Afghanistan. deceased. He also had a telephone conversation with President Eduard Shevardnadze of the Re- Kyle E. McSlarrow, public of Georgia to express his condolences of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of En- concerning the recent earthquake in Geor- ergy, vice Francis S. Blake, resigned. gia, cooperation against terrorism, and issues Reena Raggi, in the Caucasus region. He then had CIA of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for and FBI briefings. the Second Circuit, vice Amalya L. Kearse, May 3 retired. In the morning, the President had intel- ligence briefings. Later, he met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sergeyevich Ivanov of Russia to discuss arms reduction, trade Checklist issues, and issues related to NATO. of White House Press Releases In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, MD, where, in the evening, they welcomed President Jose The following list contains releases of the Office Maria Aznar of Spain and his wife, Ana of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as Botella. items nor covered by entries in the Digest of The White House announced that the Other White House Announcements. President will meet with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel at the White House Released April 28 on May 7 to discuss developments in the Middle East and key bilateral issues. Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer Statement by the Press Secretary on the situ- ation in the Middle East Nominations Released April 29 Submitted to the Senate Transcript of a press gaggle by Press Sec- retary Ari Fleischer The following list does not include promotions of Transcript of remarks by National Security members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of For- Adviser Condoleezza Rice on terrorism and eign Service officers. foreign policy at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies

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Announcement of appointment to the Presi- Released May 2 dent’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Health retary Ari Fleischer Fact sheet: Improving Access to Quality Fact sheet: U.S.-EU Summit: Transatlantic Mental Health Care Dialogues Advance text of Homeland Security Director Fact sheet: U.S.-EU Summit: The European Tom Ridge’s remarks at the Associated Press Union annual luncheon Fact sheet: U.S.-EU Summit: Released April 30 Counterterrorism Cooperation Statement by the Press Secretary on the Fact sheet: U.S.-EU Summit: Economics and Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Trade agreement to begin talks with the United States Fact sheet: U.S.-EU Summit: Afghanistan Security and Reconstruction Statement by the Press Secretary: Visit by Nepalese Prime Minister Deuba Released May 3 Statement by the Press Secretary: Prime Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Minister Janez Drnovsek of Slovenia To Visit retary Ari Fleischer Washington Statement by the Press Secretary: Visit by Statement by the Press Secretary: President Prime Minister Sharon of Israel Bush To Attend NATO-Russia Summit in Italy Statement by the Press Secretary: United Nations General Assembly Special Session Fact sheet: Compassionate Conservatism on Children Released May 1 Fact sheet: President Bush Calls on the Sen- ate To Address the Vacancy Crisis in the Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- Federal Courts retary Ari Fleischer Statement by the Press Secretary: Visit by King Abdullah of Jordan Statement by the Press Secretary on disaster Acts Approved assistance to Maryland by the President Announcement: Homeland Security Direc- tor Tom Ridge To Brief Members of the Sen- Approved May 1 ate Regarding Border Security Issues Announcement of nominations of U.S. Cir- S. 2248 / Public Law 107–168 cuit Judge for the Second Circuit and U.S. To extend the authority of the Export-Import Court of Federal Claims Judge Bank until May 31, 2002

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