Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Monday, May 12, 2008 Volume 44—Number 18 Pages 655–683

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Addresses and Remarks Communications to Federal Agencies— Continued See also Bill Signings; Meetings With Foreign Leaders Designation and Sharing of Controlled Cinco de Mayo celebration—659 Unclassified Information (CUI), Council of the Americas—666 memorandum—673 House Republican Conference, meeting—665 Proposed Agreement Between the Government of the United States of Kansas, commencement address at America and the Government of the Greensburg High School in Greensburg— Russian Federation for Cooperation in the 656 Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, Military Spouse Day—661 memorandum—660 Radio address—655 Meetings With Foreign Leaders Bill Signings Panama, President Torrijos—664 Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Notices Kyi, remarks—660 Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain Persons and Communications to Congress Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Czech Republic-U.S. Social Security Syria—671 Agreement, message transmitting—672 Proclamations Iceland-U.S. Taxation Convention, message Military Spouse Day—659 transmitting—665 Mother’s Day—672 Syria, message on continuation of national National Defense Transportation Day and emergency blocking property of certain National Transportation Week—678 persons and prohibiting the export of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and Police certain goods—671 Week—678 Supplementary Materials Communications to Federal Agencies Acts approved by the President—682 Assignment of Reporting Function Under Checklist of White House press releases—681 Subsection 1225(a) of the John Warner Digest of other White House National Defense Authorization Act for announcements—679 Fiscal Year 2007, memorandum—665 Nominations submitted to the Senate—680

Editor’s Note: The President was at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, on May 9, 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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The President’s Radio Address several additional steps that Congress needs May 3, 2008 to take to ease the burdens of an uncertain economy. Americans are concerned about Good morning. This week, the Commerce energy prices. To increase our domestic en- Department reported that GDP grew at an ergy supply, Congress needs to allow envi- annual rate of six-tenths of a percent in the ronmentally safe energy exploration in north- first quarter. This rate of growth is not nearly ern Alaska, expand America’s refining capac- as high as we would like. And after a record ity, and clear away obstacles to the use of 52 months of uninterrupted job growth, April clean, safe nuclear power. was the fourth month in a row in which our Americans are concerned about rising food economy lost jobs, although the unemploy- prices. Yet, despite this growing pressure on ment rate dropped to 5 percent. Americans’ pocketbooks, Congress is consid- My administration has been clear and can- ering a massive farm bill. Instead, they did on the state of the economy. We saw should pass a fiscally responsible bill. the economic slowdown coming. We were Americans are concerned about making upfront about these concerns with the Amer- their mortgage payments and keeping their ican people, and we’ve been taking decisive homes. Yet Congress has failed to pass legis- action. lation I have repeatedly requested to mod- In February, I signed an economic growth ernize the Federal Housing Administration package to put more than $150 billion back that will help more families stay in their into the hands of millions of American fami- homes, reform Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lies, workers, and businesses. This week, the to ensure they focus on their housing mis- main piece of that package began being im- sion, and allow State housing agencies to plemented, as nearly 7.7 million Americans issue tax-free bonds to refinance subprime received their tax rebates electronically. Next loans. week, the Treasury Department will begin Americans are concerned about their tax mailing checks to millions more across the country. And by this summer, it expects to bills. With all the other pressures on their have sent rebates to more than 130 million finances, American families should not have American households. These rebates will de- to worry about the Federal Government tak- liver up to $600 per person, $1,200 per cou- ing a bigger bite out of their paychecks. So ple, and $300 per child. Congress should eliminate this uncertainty This package will help American families and make the tax relief we passed perma- increase their purchasing power and help off- nent. set the high prices that we’re seeing at the America is now facing a tough economic gas pump and the grocery store. It will also period, but our long-term outlook remains provide tax incentives for American busi- strong. This week, we saw evidence that our nesses to invest in their companies, which economy is continuing to grow in the face will help create jobs. Most economic experts of challenges. This should come as no sur- predict that the stimulus will have a positive prise. No temporary setbacks can hold back effect on the economy in this quarter and the most powerful force in our economy: the even a greater impact in the next. And Amer- ingenuity of the American people. Because icans should have confidence in the long- of your hard work and dedication, I am con- term outlook for our economy. fident that we will weather this rough period While getting more money back in the and emerge stronger than ever. hands of Americans is a good start, there are Thank you for listening. 655

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NOTE: The address was recorded at 8:55 a.m. on tall when its buildings and homes were laid May 2 in the Cabinet Room at the White House low. We celebrate the power of faith, the love for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on May 3. The tran- of family, and the bonds of friendship that script was made available by the Office of the guided you through the disaster. And finally, Press Secretary on May 2 but was embargoed for we celebrate the resilience of 18 seniors who release until the broadcast. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language tran- grow closer together when the world around script of this address. them blew apart. When the class of 2008 walks across the stage today, you will send a powerful message to our Nation: Greens- Commencement Address at burg, Kansas, is back, and its best days are Greensburg High School in ahead. Greensburg, Kansas To reach this day, the class of 2008 has May 4, 2008 overcome challenges unlike those faced by any other graduating class. You’ve spent a Thank you all. Thank you very much. Su- year in portable classrooms that look very dif- perintendent, thank you for that kind intro- ferent from the red book—brick school you duction. Governor Sebelius, thank you for attended as freshmen. Many of you have being here; Senator Brownback; Senator gone home to trailers that lack the comforts Roberts; Congressman Tiahrt; Mayor of the houses you had. All of you have had Janssen; Mayor-elect Dixson; City Adminis- to juggle a full load of schoolwork and activi- trator Hewitt; Principal Fulton; members of ties while also working to help this commu- the administration; faculty and staff; distin- nity rebuild. Through it all, you’ve shown de- guished guests; family, friends, and most im- termination and perseverance, and today you portantly, the class of 2008. have earned the right to call yourselves grad- I am honored to be at Greensburg High uates of Greensburg High School. And I con- School, home of the Rangers. As some of you gratulate you all on a tremendous achieve- may know, I used to be one of the owners ment. of a baseball team with that name. [Laughter] To reach this day, the class of 2008 de- So from one Ranger fan to another, I give pended on the support of loving families. you this message: Beat ’em up, beat ’em up, Your families are proud of what you’ve ac- GHS. complished, and I know you are grateful for And I thank you for rescheduling this cere- their unconditional love. I ask all the parents mony so I could make it. [Laughter] I know to stand and receive the thanks of the class you originally planned to hold the com- of 2008. mencement next weekend. It’s the same To reach this day, the class of 2008 also weekend as my daughter’s wedding. I could relied on the guidance and wisdom of your have suggested changing the date of the wed- teachers and administrators. They have ding instead. [Laughter] I think we all know known many of you since your first day of how that would have turned out. [Laughter] kindergarten, and they were determined to So thanks so very much. help you graduate in the town where your It is fitting that we hold the commence- education began. Less than 4 months after ment on this day, because it marks the 1- the storm, they managed to reopen classes year anniversary of the tornado that forever for the start of the new school year. Under changed your lives. Those of you who lived the leadership of your superintendent and through the storm remember your ears pop- the principal, the faculty and staff of Greens- ping from the change in the air pressure. You burg High School have given this community remember huddling with your loved ones in stability and strength in a time of desperate basements. And when it was safe to come need. And today we give them all our thanks. out, you remember the shock of seeing your Over the past year, your—the members of entire town in ruins. your class have relied on fundamental values At this ceremony, we celebrate your year- that have given you strength and comfort as long journey from tragedy to triumph. We you deal with hardship and you heal your celebrate the resurgence of a town that stood community and you rebuild your lives.

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You’ve learned some important lessons that past 7 years, I’ve seen Americans in commu- will serve you for whatever you do next. nities across our country overcome some The Greensburg class of 2008 has learned tough hands. I’ve seen the resolve of Amer- that America’s communities are stronger ican spirit in the wake of the terrorist attacks than any storm. The tornado tore apart the of 9/11, the flood waters of Hurricane beams and boards that held your houses to- Katrina, eight hurricanes in Florida, torna- gether, but it could not break the bonds of does in States like Missouri, Tennessee, and family and faith that hold your town together. Alabama, wildfires in southern California and We see the strength of those bonds in the in Oregon. I saw the same resolve and the way that you held commencement last year same determination in the people of Greens- on a golf course just weeks after the storm. burg, Kansas. We see the strength of those bonds in con- When I visited Greensburg last year, I re- gregations that have stuck together despite member walking your streets, and I remem- losing their church buildings. We see the ber meeting Kaye Hardinger. She was stand- strength of those bonds in the caravan of cars ing outside the wreckage of her home. She that follow your school sports teams wher- took a look at me and said, ‘‘I would have ever they go. Because the storm destroyed invited you in for coffee,’’ but she didn’t have your athletic facilities, you had a full schedule time to dust. [Laughter] Today, Kaye lives of away games. And even though you’re al- in a trailer with her family in a nearby town, ways on the road, they tell me you always but she continues to plan for the day when had a home crowd. she and her family move back to Greensburg When your boys basketball team made it and rebuild. And, Kaye, when that day to the sub-State finals, nearly every person comes, fire up the coffeepot. [Laughter] in this town turned out. The team even got When I visited Greensburg, I also met a a police escort. They say it was bigger than man named Kelly Estes. Kelly is a John the one I got. [Laughter] Your fans rushed to the court after you won on a buzzer beater Deere dealer. I remember so very well walk- to advance to the State tournament for the ing with Kelly and his wife and his family first time in 30 years. And I have been told through the rubble after that storm hit. He that the first person to spring out of the lost more than $18 million worth of equip- stands was Principal Fulton. [Laughter] The ment, but he was ready to look for the future. basketball team finished with a great record, After caring for his employees who had lost and along with all your other school teams, their homes, he began making plans to bring it has given this good town a lot to cheer his business back to Greensburg. Earlier this about. year, he broke ground on a new dealership As the class of 2008 ventures into the that will be a model of energy efficiency, cre- world, your hometown will always be a ate more than two dozen new jobs, and inject source of stability and comfort and pride. new vitality into Greensburg economy. Greensburg is where many of your parents People like Kaye and Kelly are part of a and grandparents grew up. It’s where you more hopeful future for your city. The lead- went to church with your neighbors on Sun- ers of your town understand that out of the days. It’s where you wanted home to be after devastation of the storm comes an oppor- the storm. So wherever you go, you will be tunity to rebuild with a free hand and a clean able to rely on the ties of family and your slate. They envision a future where new jobs faith and your friends that were forged here, flourish, where every public building meets and you’ll always carry Greensburg, Kansas, the highest environmental standards, and in your heart. where the beauty of rural America meets the The Greensburg class of 2008 has learned great possibilities of new technology. The that Americans will always rebuild stronger community is dedicated to putting the and better than before. Often in life, you’re ‘‘green’’ in Greensburg. And as you work to dealt the hand that you did not expect. The achieve this vision, the Federal Government test of a community and the test of an indi- will honor its commitments and continue to vidual is how you play the hand. Over the stand by you.

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Ultimately, the future of Greensburg and covered that you have far more to give. Over the future of our Nation will belong to the the summer, many of you worked with young. The education that you’ve received AmeriCorps to clear debris and help the at this school will prepare you for a lifetime needy. On Greensburg Make a Difference of opportunity and achievement. And the les- Day, you helped plant new trees and flowers sons you have learned in this town will give in the parks. When a tornado hit Jackson, you the strength to rise above any obstacle Tennessee, in February, elementary and in your path. You’ve seen life at its most dif- middle school students worked with their ficult. You have emerged stronger from it. teachers to raise more than $5,000 in aid for Now I call on you to take this spirit forward the victims. In these acts of service, we are and help our country in a way that makes reminded that as much as Greensburg us more resilient and more courageous as a changes, the compassion of its citizens is a people. constant source of strength. And finally, the Greensburg class of 2008 also understands what it means to serve a One member of your class who represents higher cause. The hours—in the hours after the spirit of service is Aaron Widner. This the storm, your concern was not for what fall, Aaron decided to enlist in the Marine you’d lost; it was for the safety of the people Corps. Like many other courageous young you loved. As senior class president Jarrett men and women across America, he has Schaef said, he’d look for his friends in the stepped forward to defend our freedom dur- dark of night. And I appreciate that kind of ing a time of war, and we honor him today. leadership. When someone suggested that he And, Aaron, I wish you the best of luck at leave town, he refused. Here is what he said: boot camp, and I look forward to serving as ‘‘I hadn’t found nearly enough of my friends, your Commander in Chief. and I wasn’t going to leave until I had.’’ On this graduation day, I ask every mem- Jarrett wasn’t alone that night. As you well ber of your class to devote your lives to a know, many of your family members rushed cause larger than yourselves. Over the past to Greensburg from nearby counties and year, you’ve learned that you can never pre- other States to offer love and support. Other dict what tomorrow will bring. Wherever the folks came from towns as well, compassionate winds of life take you, you can be certain citizens who came to do their duty to help that serving others will always make your a neighbor in need. lives more fulfilling. And you’ll always remember these gen- erous and caring souls. And you will always As we watch the class of 2008 graduate remember the thousands of other volunteers today, the dark clouds from 1 year ago have who descended upon Greensburg in the parted and have made way for a brighter fu- months that followed. The volunteers came ture. We’ll always hold in our hearts those from all across America. who lost their lives. But with faith in He who One of them was a student named Chris- rides above the mighty storm, we go forth topher Skrzypczak. Last year, Christopher al- with confidence that Greensburg will rise most lost his life when a tornado tore through again. his high school in Enterprise, Alabama. So I thank you for having me today. God bless when he saw the news reports about Greens- you. God bless you, and may God bless the burg, he wanted to help. He raised money class of 2008. Thank you. to purchase hundreds of new books for your library. He drove with his family all the way from Enterprise to Greensburg to deliver the NOTE: The President spoke at 3:28 p.m. In his books in person. Volunteers like Christopher remarks, he referred to Darin Headrick, super- brought hope to this community, and they intendent, Greensburg USD 422; Gov. Kathleen set an inspiring example for our country. Sebelius of Kansas; Mayor John Janssen, Mayor- Over the past year, students in Greensburg elect Bob Dixson, and City Administrator Steve have also answered the call to serve others. Hewitt of Greensburg, KS; and Randy Fulton, Despite all that you lost, each of you has dis- principal, Greensburg High School.

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Proclamation 8252—Military Spouse of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Day, 2008 Independence of the United States of Amer- May 5, 2008 ica the two hundred and thirty-second. George W. Bush By the President of the United States of America [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, 9:13 a.m., May 7, 2008] A Proclamation NOTE: This proclamation was published in the Military spouses embody the courage, no- Federal Register on May 8. bility of duty, and love of country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who Remarks at a Cinco de Mayo support their spouses in America’s Armed Celebration Forces during times of war and peace. May 5, 2008 The legacy of military spouses began when colonial Americans were fighting for inde- Welcome. Sientese. [Laughter] Laura and pendence. Martha Washington boosted the I welcome you to the Rose Garden for what morale of her husband’s troops by visiting is going to be a spectacular evening. We are battlefields and tending to the wounded. so glad you are here. Ambassador Garza, Since then, members of our Armed Forces thank you for coming. Ambassador Sarukhan, have served our Nation accompanied by the thank you for being here as well. I appreciate steadfast love and support of their spouses Members of the United States Senate for and families. joining us, Members of the House of Rep- While our men and women in uniform are resentatives for joining us, members of my protecting our country’s founding ideals of Cabinet, members of the Hispanic American liberty, democracy, and justice, their spouses community. live with uncommon challenges, endure I want to thank the Mariachi Campanas sleepless nights, and spend long periods rais- de America from San Antonio, Texas, for ing children alone. Many military spouses are joining us here today. After dinner, we are also committed volunteers, serving other so fortunate to have Shaila Durcal, who will military families and local communities. Our be singing for us. Hold your applause for Nation benefits from the sacrifices of our Shaila until after she sings. I will tell you, military families, and we are inspired by their however, that she has interrupted her honey- courage, strength, and leadership. moon to come to the Rose Garden tonight, On Military Spouse Day and throughout for which we are very grateful. the year, we honor the commitment spouses Cinco de Mayo is a joyous celebration. It have made to freedom’s cause. To learn commemorates a joyful moment in the his- about ways to support our troops and their tory of Mexico. It’s when Mexican soldiers spouses and families, I encourage all Ameri- defended their independence against what cans to visit www.americasupportsyou.mil. appeared to be an elite and insurmountable Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, army from Europe. Nearly a century-and-a- President of the United States of America, half later, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated by by virtue of the authority vested in me by Americans and Mexicans alike. After all, it the Constitution and laws of the United is a symbol of determination against great States, do hereby proclaim May 9, 2008, as odds, and it is a source of inspiration for all Military Spouse Day. I call upon the people who love freedom. of the United States to observe this day with For me, Cinco de Mayo is a chance to say appropriate ceremonies and activities and by that Mexico and the United States are con- expressing their gratitude to the husbands nected by more than geography. Sure, we and wives of those serving in the United share an important border, but we’re also States Armed Forces. united by values, our love of family and faith In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set and freedom. We share an interest in making my hand this fifth day of May, in the year sure our people are prosperous and safe.

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In America, we deeply value the culture thorize the Secretary of State to arrange for and the contribution of Mexican Americans. its execution. The United States is a richer place, a more The Secretary of State is authorized to vibrant place, because people who have— publish this determination in the Federal claim Mexican heritage now are called Register. United States citizens. And today we honor those Mexican Americans who live in Amer- George W. Bush ica, and we consider ourselves fortunate to have Mexico as a friend and a neighbor. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, And so my toast is to Mexico and to the 8:45 a.m., May 13, 2008] United States and the people therein. Que Dios los bendiga. Feliz Cinco de Mayo. NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Of- fice of the Press Secretary on May 6, and it will NOTE: The President spoke at 7:51 p.m. in the be published in the Federal Register on May 14. Rose Garden at the White House. In his remarks, he referred to Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan Casamitjana. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language Remarks on Signing a Bill To Award transcript of these remarks. the Congressional Gold Medal to Aung San Suu Kyi May 6, 2008 Memorandum on Proposed Agreement Between the I just signed a bill passed by the leaders Government of the United States of of the Senate and the House—who have America and the Government of the joined me—to honor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Russian Federation for Cooperation the—with the Congressional Gold Medal. in the Field of Peaceful Uses of This is a fitting tribute to a courageous Nuclear Energy woman who speaks for freedom for all the people of Burma and who speaks in such a May 5, 2008 way that she’s a powerful voice in contrast Presidential Determination No. 2008–19 to the junta that currently rules the country. Burma’s been hit by a terrible natural dis- Memorandum for the Secretary of State and aster. Laura and I and Members of the Sen- the Secretary of Energy ate and the House here express our heartfelt sympathy to the people of Burma. The Subject: Proposed Agreement Between the United States has made an initial aid con- Government of the United States of America tribution, but we want to do a lot more. and the Government of the Russian We’re prepared to move U.S. Navy assets to Federation for Cooperation in the Field of help find those who’ve lost their lives, to help Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy find the missing, to help stabilize the situa- I have considered the proposed Agree- tion. But in order to do so, the military junta ment Between the Government of the must allow our disaster assessment teams United States of America and the Govern- into the country. ment of the Russian Federation for Coopera- So our message is to the military rulers: tion in the Field of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Let the United States come and help you Energy, along with the views, recommenda- help the people. Our hearts go out to the tions, and statements of interested agencies. people of Burma. We want to help them deal I have determined that the performance with this terrible disaster. And at the same of the Agreement will promote, and will not time, of course, we want them to live in a constitute an unreasonable risk to, the com- free society. mon defense and security. Pursuant to sec- I want to thank you for your leadership. tion 123 b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, Thank you for your determination to send as amended (42 U.S.C. 2153(b)), I hereby a message that America stands with this cou- approve the proposed Agreement and au- rageous woman. Thank you.

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NOTE: The President spoke at 8:49 a.m. in the here today. But thank—most of all, thank you Oval Office at the White House. In his remarks, all for coming. he referred to Aung San Suu Kyi, leader of the So here’s why this event is happening. National League for Democracy in Burma. H.R. Twenty-four years ago, President Ronald 4286, approved May 6, was assigned Public Law No. 110–209. Reagan signed a proclamation recognizing Military Spouses Day. And my own judgment is, is that we need to recognize military Remarks on Military Spouse Day spouses every day. But this is the time of year that we honor the wives and husbands May 6, 2008 who support our men and women in uniform. Thank you very much, Phil. I appreciate And today it’s my honor to welcome you here you and your band members being here to the White House. I can’t think of a better today. Thanks for entertaining us here on the place in which to say thanks. South Lawn of the White House. And we Whether you’re signed up for military life are so glad you have come. at the recruiting station or at the altar rail, We’re honoring six recipients of the Presi- each person—[laughter]—each person is a dent’s Volunteer Service Awards. And as we volunteer. And when you married your sol- do so, we celebrate the contributions and dier, sailor, airman, marine, or coast guards- achievements of our military spouses all man, you became more than just part of a across the country. family; you became part of our Nation’s mili- Laura sends her very best. She’s heading tary family. down to Texas for—[applause]. She left be- It’s not an easy life being in the military, hind a DVD—[laughter]—with Steve Mar- particularly when we’re at war, and I under- tin; said, you might want to watch this before stand that. For many of you, it means packing you head down there yourself. [Laughter] up your belongings and moving on short no- But she sends her love. And I’m very fortu- tice. I suspect a lot of you have been on the nate to have married such a kind and decent, move much more than you thought you compassionate woman. would be on the move. [Laughter] For oth- I appreciate the Secretary of Defense. Sec- ers, it means living in a foreign land, which retary Bob Gates is with us. I’m proud you’re can be exciting, but it also means you’re far here, Mr. Secretary. Secretary Pete Geren away from your extended family, and that’s of the United States Army is with us. Sec- hard. And for many of you, it means missing retary Don Winter, U.S. Navy, and his wife, a spouse as he or she serves on the frontlines Linda, have joined us. Vice Chairman of the in this battle to secure our country and to Joint Chiefs of Staff Hoss Cartwright—Gen- spread freedom for the sake of peace. eral Hoss Cartwright and his wife, Sandee, Being left behind when a loved one goes have joined us. General Dick Cody, Vice to war has got to be one of the hardest jobs Chairman of the—Vice Chief of Staff of the in the United States military. I’ve talked to U.S. Army, and his wife, Vicki, is with us. a lot of folks who have been in the theater Thanks for coming, General Cody; Master and—as well as spouses, and it is clear to Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Skip me the harder job, in many ways, is to be Bowen. the person at home taking care of the kids Members of the United States Congress— and having sleepless nights as you pray for John Carter, Susan Davis, Dutch safe return. Ruppersberger—we’re so honored you all You’re carrying out the burdens. You’re have come to pay tribute to the military serving our country. And it’s noble service, spouses. I’m really pleased that Mary Jo and it’s necessary service. And the United Myers, who is a member of the President’s States [of] * America owes you a huge debt Council on Service and Civic Participation, of gratitude. And so, on behalf of our people, is with us. She’s the wife of General Richard thank you for what you’re doing. Myers, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. Appreciate the winners’ families joining us * White House correction.

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One of the things I have learned in 71⁄2 quoted as saying, ‘‘When one door closes, an- years as the President is, as you’ve served other door opens.’’ our country, you also serve each other. I’ve He inspired Ramona to start Nate’s Open spent a lot of time visiting our military bases Door Baby Pantry, a program that provides here in America and across the world, and diapers and formula and clothing and toys it’s been a great experience. What I’ve found and furniture to military members and civil- is that there’s always a close-knit community, ians at no charge. The motto of this organiza- people who are sharing a special bond and tion is: ‘‘Unconditional love and support.’’ people who take time to look out after peo- And so, Ramona, America is proud of you; ple. It’s a—it’s been an amazing experience I’m proud of you. I have a feeling that Nate to see the fabric of our military communities is looking down on great pride today as well. firsthand. And today we’re going to honor Thank you for joining us. six military spouses who’ve done a little extra Today we honor Air Force husband Bob to serve their communities and serve the Na- Davison. Since his wife, Lisa, joined the Air tion. Force nearly 12 years ago, Bob has lived on First, we honor an Army wife named Col- bases across the country and across the leen Saffron. In May 2004, Colleen’s hus- world. And everywhere Bob goes, he’s made band, Terry, who is with us, was severely in- a difference. jured while serving in Iraq. And Colleen When Lisa and Bob were stationed at learned firsthand the challenges facing the Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Bob raised families of wounded warriors. So last year, $10,000 for the local Fisher House. When she helped found Operation Life Trans- they were stationed at Lakenheath, England, formed, which is a nonprofit that helps family Bob established the Airman’s Food Pantry, members and caregivers of our wounded raising nearly $120,000 in donations to pro- troops get the training they need so they can vide short-term food aid for our military fam- work from home while caring for their loved ilies facing financial difficulties. When they ones. To date, Operation Life Transformed were stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illi- has helped more than 30 spouses and care- nois, Bob began volunteering with Operation givers get the funding and support they need Home Front, which is a national nonprofit for new and flexible careers. And one of that assists our military families in need. He those she helps is Maria Baez, and she was has continued working with Operation Home the mom whose marine son was paralyzed Front at his wife’s current duty station at Co- by a sniper bullet in Fallujah. Here’s what lumbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. Maria said about Operation Life Trans- To date, he’s raised donations worth more formed: ‘‘I can’t thank you enough for help- than $350,000 for the organization, including ing me and trusting me and also for not giv- more than 1 million phone card minutes for ing up.’’ distribution to our service members. Lisa And so, Colleen, America can’t thank you Davison is a leader in the United States Air enough to help our wounded troops and their Force. Bob Davison is a leader in America’s families. And we’re so pleased to have you armies of compassion. And I welcome you here at the White House. First, stand up. today to the White House. Good job. Thanks Thank you. Good job. for serving. Today we honor a Coast Guard wife We honor Navy wife Ellen Patton. Ellen’s named Ramona Vazquez. Several years ago, husband, Mark, is a captain in the Navy, and while stationed in Miami, Ramona got to her son, Erik, is a cadet at West Point. She know an enlisted coast guardsman named loves our military; she loves her boys; and Nate Bruckenthal. Then in 2004, she learned she loves to sew. [Laughter] So she put these that Nate had been killed by a suicide bomb- two loves together—or three loves together er in Iraq, the first coast guardsman killed and began to volunteer with Quilts of Valor in military action since the Vietnam war. Foundation. The organization has taken on Nate left behind a wife, who was expecting a mission to provide wartime quilts to every their first child. And when she gave birth to single service member wounded in the war a daughter named Harper, Nate’s dad was against these extremists. So far, she has made

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and sent more than 80 quilts to veterans and top of all that, she serves as a cheerleading wounded troops. She also tracked down coach for the children of marines and civilian many of the sailors injured during the attack personnel on base. Whew. [Laughter] of the USS Cole and made quilts for them So today, Kaprece, we honor you. We as well. Ellen says that when she sees troops honor your enthusiasm. We admire your coming home with terrible wounds, she dedication to the Corps. And we thank you wants to provide them with some ‘‘healing for the example you’ve set. in knowing that they are appreciated.’’ So, The six individuals we honor here today Ellen, we thank you for what you do to wrap have earned the respect of our Nation. They our soldiers in quilts made with such loving represent thousands of other military spouses hands. And welcome to the White House. who make significant contributions to our We honor Army Reserve wife Dawnle country. So we honor six, but we say thanks Scheetz. In 2006, Dawnle’s husband, Major to millions. Larry Scheetz, deployed to Iraq with the U.S. Our country appreciates the service and Army Reserve. When he arrived, Larry saw devotion. Our country owes you something terrible conditions of young Iraqi children else in return. One way we can repay the and told Dawnle about it. So Dawnle started service of our spouses is by making the bur- Operation School House, a project to collect dens of military life a little easier. So this school supplies and clothing and toys for poor year, I signed into law a change in the Family children in Afghanistan and Iraq. During an and Medical Leave Act, which allows a 8th-month span, she collected 5 tons of sup- spouse, parent, child, or next of kin to take plies, which were packaged and shipped to up to 26 workweeks of leave to care for a the frontlines and distributed by our troops. service member with a certain—serious in- Here’s something even more impressive: jury or illness who is undergoing therapy or She’s doing it while fighting breast cancer. treatment. I hope that helps. And so, Dawnle, your service has changed When we find substandard housing, we’ll young lives in Iraq and Afghanistan; your take care of it. We want to make sure that service has inspired the whole Nation. We the sacrifice you’re making is one that at least all pray for a speedy recovery, and we honor you understand that the Government appre- you here at the White House. ciates what you’re doing. We honor a Marine wife named Kaprece I sent up some legislation—I certainly James. Kaprece has been married for 2 years hope Congress moves on it quickly—that will to Second Lieutenant Rodney James. She’s make it easier to expand access to child care, living at her first duty station, the Marine create new authorities to appoint qualified Corps Air Ground Combat Center in spouses into civil service jobs, provide edu- Twentynine Palms. She’s been a force of na- cational opportunities and job training for ture since she’s arrived. our military spouses, and finally, allow our When she moved on the base, Kaprece im- troops to transfer their unused education mediately began volunteering with the Amer- benefits to spouses or children. This legisla- ican Red Cross. She’s assisted with more than tion’s moving. I hope to be able to sign it 100 Red Cross communications messages as quickly as possible. It is the absolute right that have provided our deployed service thing to do. It should send a clear message members with notification or assistance in that we care for you, we respect you, and emergency situations. Kaprece developed we love you. the first year-round youth leadership pro- Thanks for coming to the White House. gram on base to help young people learn May God bless you, your families, your loved from professional—learn professional leader- ones, and the United States of America. ship and interviewing skills. She raised funds for a program that will allow young people NOTE: The President spoke at 9:55 a.m. on the to assemble 500 disaster kits for enlisted serv- South Lawn at the White House. In his remarks, ice members and their families. She devel- he referred to entertainer Phil Vassar; Cpl. Visnu oped a special newsletter for distribution to Gonzalez, USMC, son of Maria Baez; and Patricia, 250 families of deployed personnel. And on wife, and Ric, father, of PO 3d Class Nathan B.

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Bruckenthal, USCG, who was killed in the north- of reducing the demand for drugs. And we ern Persian Gulf on April 24, 2004. must also help our friends in the neighbor- hood deal with the suppliers of drugs. The President is committed to sharing intel- Remarks in a Discussion With ligence and working closely—and so are President Martin Torrijos Espino of we—working closely together to prevent Panama drugs from being transhipped through Pan- May 6, 2008 ama, which is bad for his country and bad for ours. President Bush. It’s been my pleasure to And there’s a bill—a funding issue up on welcome my friend the President of Panama. Congress called the Merida project that not Mr. President, welcome back. It’s good to only works with Mexico but also works with see you, sir. I can’t thank you enough for our Central American friends, including Pan- your friendship and your leadership. Under ama. It’s a strategy designed by experts on your leadership, relations between the both sides. It’s a strategy that we’re con- United States and Panama are strong and vinced will work. And I ask Congress to pass healthy and vibrant. the Merida project in whole, as written. I’ll never forget being your guest in your And, Mr. President, I’m honored you’re beautiful country and going to see the Pan- here, and I thank you again for coming. ama Canal. It’s a engineering marvel. And President Torrijos. Thank you, Mr. then when you shared with me your vision President. about the expansion of the Canal, I said, now President Bush. Bueno hombre. here’s a man who thinks big. And, in fact, President Torrijos. Thank you, Mr. not only do you think big, but you act. And President. I want to thank you for your inter- the President has shared with me the expan- est in the region—in Latin America. You sion plans, the progress being made, and I have not only studied the problems of Latin congratulate you very much for that progress. America, but you have visited Latin America. Secondly, we talked about trade. The Pan- It’s been a part of your concern. And I want amanian free trade vote is a priority of this to thank you for your commitment on free Government. It is—it should be a priority trade and on the hopes that we can success- of the United States Congress. The President fully conclude the—[inaudible]—and trade has heard a lot of talk about whether or not that we have together. trade bills will move or not. And I assured I want to thank you for the cooperation him that we will do everything in our capacity that we are experience in this difficult time to move the trade bills, not only the Panama- regarding food prices and exchanging ideas, nian bill but the Colombian bill and the Ko- projects that we have on the bilateral agen- rean bill. It’s in this country’s interest, Mr. da—projects on education, projects on President. And I want to thank you for going health, and of course, a mutual commitment up to the Hill to work the issue. of fighting drug trafficking in benefit of both We talked about food prices. The Presi- countries and building the capacity of the re- dent is deeply concerned about the cost of gion to be able to handle the problems re- food for the citizens of his country. I ex- lated to drugs and crime. pressed the same concerns. I told him that So thank you, President. It’s been really if there’s any way that we can help with food a privilege, the friendship that Panama has shortages, we’ll try to help. And—but I ap- with the United States. And we hope that preciate your compassion and corazon this success story of Panama and the United grande. States solving the issue of the Panama Canal, And finally, we talked about drugs— and now looking forward for the future of drugas. And I assured him I understood that the canal expansion, it’s something that we the drug issue is two-way. One, that because always keep in mind of how we can build too many of our citizens use drugs, it pro- a mutual future. vides an avenue for the movement of drugs. President Bush. Thank you, sir. Gracias. And we’ve got to do a better job in America President Torrijos. Thank you.

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President Bush. Yes. Thank you. The proposed Treaty would replace the exist- ing income tax Convention with Iceland that NOTE: The President spoke at 3:07 p.m. in the was concluded in 1975 (the ‘‘existing Trea- Oval Office at the White House. ty’’). Also transmitted for the information of the Senate is the report of the Department Memorandum on Assignment of of State with respect to the proposed Treaty. The proposed Treaty contains a com- Reporting Function Under prehensive provision designed to prevent so- Subsection 1225(a) of the John called treaty shopping. The existing Treaty Warner National Defense contains no such protections, resulting in Authorization Act for Fiscal Year substantial abuse of the existing Treaty’s pro- 2007 visions by third-country investors. The pro- May 6, 2008 posed Treaty also reflects changes to U.S. and Icelandic law and tax treaty policy since Memorandum for the Secretary of State 1975. Subject: Assignment of Reporting Function I recommend that the Senate give early Under Subsection 1225(a) of the John and favorable consideration to the proposed Warner National Defense Authorization Act Treaty and give its advice and consent to rati- for Fiscal Year 2007 fication. By the authority vested in me as President George W. Bush by the Constitution and the laws of the The White House, United States of America, including section May 6, 2008. 301 of title 3, United States Code, I hereby assign to you the function of the President under subsection 1225(a) of the John Warner Remarks Following a Meeting With National Defense Authorization Act for Fis- the House Republican Conference cal Year 2007 (Public Law 109–364). May 7, 2008 You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register. I’m pleased to be joined by the Republican House leadership. These are dear friends of George W. Bush mine who are committed to doing what’s right for the country. [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, I just met with the Republican caucus 8:45 a.m., May 13, 2008] from the House, and I want to share some NOTE: This memorandum will be published in the thoughts with you. First of all, we are com- Federal Register on May 14. mitted to a good housing bill that will help folks stay in their house, as opposed to a housing bill that will reward speculators and Message to the Senate Transmitting lenders. There’s a House alternative that will the Iceland-United States Taxation do the right thing for the American people Convention when it comes to housing. May 6, 2008 I will veto the bill that’s moving through the House today if it makes it to my desk. To the Senate of the United States: And I urge Members on both sides of the I transmit herewith, for Senate advice and aisle to focus on a good piece of legislation consent to ratification, the Convention Be- that is being sponsored by Republican Mem- tween the Government of the United States bers. of America and the Government of Iceland Secondly, we talked about gasoline prices. for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and No doubt about it, we’re deeply concerned the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Re- about the high price of gasoline, which spect to Taxes on Income, and accompanying means that the United States Congress Protocol, signed on October 23, 2007, at should not pass legislation that makes it hard- Washington, D.C. (the ‘‘proposed Treaty’’). er to increase the supply of crude oil as well

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as increase the supply of gasoline. What they And so thank you all for coming. Proud should do is allow for the construction of re- to work with you, and enjoyed visiting today. finery and for environmentally friendly do- Thank you. mestic exploration. And if—the truth of the matter is—Con- NOTE: The President spoke at 10:06 a.m. on the gress were that concerned about the con- North Portico at the White House. In his remarks, sumers, they ought to make sure that they he referred to President Alvaro Uribe Velez of make the tax relief we passed a permanent Colombia. part of the Tax Code. We talked about the supplemental that’s Remarks to the Council of the moving. I told the Members I support $108 Americas billion supplemental without any strings and that we’re going to work toward that goal. May 7, 2008 I talked about the Colombia free trade Thank you all. Please be seated. Bill, thank agreement. The Speaker stopped the bill you for the kind introduction. Thanks for giv- from moving. All we ask is that it be given ing me a chance to come by and see that an up-or-down vote. The bill is in our eco- the Secretary of State’s dining room is a lot nomic interests. If you’re worried about the better than the President’s dining room. economy, then you got to recognize that [Laughter] I’m honored to be here. I’m opening markets for U.S. goods and services pleased to be with the Council of Americas will help strengthen the economy. And if again. I appreciate what you do to promote you’re worried about the security in our personal and economic freedom throughout neighborhood, turning our back on a strong the region, throughout the Americas. I ap- ally like President Uribe will be—is bad na- preciate your strong concern about the need tional security policy. And the Speaker has for liberty to be spread—liberty in forms of got to let this bill come to the floor for an government and liberty in forms of econo- up-or-down vote. mies. And finally, we talked about FISA. That’s I am honored to be here with the Secretary the ability for our intelligence folks and folks of State, Condoleezza Rice, better known in on the frontline of protecting America to the neighborhood as Senorita Arroz. [Laugh- have the tools necessary to stop Al Qaida ter] I’m pleased to be with Carlos Gutierrez, from attacking us. And the fact that the Dem- the Secretary of Commerce, Susan Schwab, ocrat leadership refuses to let this vote come the U.S. Trade Representative. Thrilled to to the floor is bad for our national security. be here with Susan Segal, the president and This vote will pass—this bill would pass. It CEO of the Council of Americas; a dear fam- has passed the Senate; will pass the House, ily friend, former member of the Cabinet thanks to the leadership of the Members up of—in 41, Robert Mosbacher; Mack McLarty as well—people who care a lot about the re- here as well as discerning Democrats. And gion. Thank you for joining us here. I’m also yet the leadership refuses to let it come up. pleased to be here with Ministers, represent- And the country is at greater risk as a result atives, Ambassadors from the Governments of not having a modernized FISA bill. of Canada, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. And so those are the issues we discussed. Honored you all are here. It’s a positive agenda. It’s an agenda that The foundation of a good foreign policy speaks to the economic interests of the peo- is good relations with your neighbors. A ple. It’s an agenda that speaks to the national peaceful and secure neighborhood is in the security interests of the people. And it’s interest of the United States of America. And agenda that recognizes that we can find the so I want to talk to you about the hemisphere wisdom of the American people in their we share, the challenges we face, and the souls, in their hearts. We listen carefully to aggressive work that the United States is what they think, and we respond in a way doing to help make the Americas a place of that meets their needs. hope and liberty.

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In recent decades, there have been posi- all political prisoners. They must respect the tive developments in Latin America. Coun- human rights in word and in deed. And they tries have moved away from an era of dicta- must allow what the Cuban people have de- torships, era of civil strife. Unfortunately, sired for generations: to pick their own lead- today, some countries in the region are see- ers in free and fair elections. This is the pol- ing a resurgence of radicalism and instability. icy of the United States, and it must not And one nation in the region remains mired change until the people of Cuba are free. in the tyranny of a bygone era, and that is We will face other challenges in the hemi- Cuba. sphere as well. I’m deeply concerned about Yesterday I had a fascinating opportunity the challenge of illicit drug trade. First, I to speak with a leading Cuban dissident, a fully understand that when there is demand, former political prisoner, and a wife of a man there will be supply. And the United States who is held in a Cuban prison simply because of America is implementing a strategy to re- he expressed his belief that all people should duce—a comprehensive strategy to convince live in a free society. Videoconferencing is our people to stop using illegal drugs. I talk one of the great wonders of the 21st century. to my counterparts all the time in the region. And to be able to sit in the White House And I talk about how we can work together— and talk to these three brave souls in Havana and I’ll explain some strategies here in a was a inspiring moment for me. It reminded minute—but I also remind them that so long me about how much work the United States as the United States uses illegal drugs, you has to do to help the people in Cuba realize know, drug dealers will find a way to get their the blessings of liberty. products here. It also reminded me of a couple of things. We made some progress on reducing de- One, that there’s an eternal truth when it mand. Since 2001, the rate of drug use comes to freedom; that there is an Almighty, among the young has dropped by 24 percent. and a gift of that Almighty to every man, Young people’s use of marijuana is down by woman, and child, whether they be Amer- 25 percent. The use of ecstasy has dropped ican, Cubano, or anywhere else, is freedom; by more than 50 percent. Methamphetamine and that it’s going to take the courage and use is down by 64 percent. Overall, it’s esti- determination of individuals such as the mated that 860,000 fewer young people in three I met with to help inspire the island America are using drugs today than when we to embrace freedom. began. But obviously, we still have a lot of The Cuban Government recently an- work to do. And so my commitment to our nounced a change at the top. Some in the friends in the neighborhood is, the United world marveled that perhaps change is on States will continue to implement its com- its way. That’s not how I view it. Until there’s prehensive strategy to do our part to reduce a change of heart and a change of compassion demand for illegal drugs. and a change of how the Cuban Government Secondly, we’re working to intercept ille- treats its people, there’s no change at all. The gal drugs before they reach our citizens. regime has made empty gestures at reform, Every day, the men and women of the DEA, but Cuba is still ruled by the same group the Coast Guard, the Border Patrol, and that has oppressed the Cuban people for al- other law enforcement organizations are most half a century. Cuba will not be a land working tirelessly to intercept drugs, to stop of liberty so long as free expression is pun- money laundering, and to bust the gangs that ished and free speech can take place only are spreading this poison throughout our so- in hushed whispers and silent prayers. And ciety. We’ve had some success. We’ve seized Cuba will not become a place of prosperity record amounts of cocaine coming into the just by easing restrictions on the sale of prod- United States. Last year, these efforts re- ucts that the average Cuban cannot afford. sulted in a significant disruption of the avail- If Cuba wants to join the community of ability of cocaine in 38 major cities. We still civilized nations, then Cuba’s rulers must have more work to do. begin a process of peaceful democratic And a final leg of our strategy is this: We change. And the first step must be to release will work with our partners, Mexico and the

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countries of Central America, to take on the And this year, a new series of humanitarian international drug trade. I am deeply con- assistant missions will treat an additional cerned about how lethal and how brutal 320,000. I mean, it’s so important when peo- these drug lords are. I have watched with ple think of America and think of the neigh- admiration how President Calderon has borhood that they understand social justice taken a firm hand in making sure his society is at the forefront of our agenda. is free of these drug lords. And the tougher Social justice requires access to decent Mexico gets, the more likely it is they—that education as well. And since 2004, the tax- these drug families and these kingpins will payers of the United States have provided try to find safe haven in Central America. more than $300 million for education pro- And that is why I committed my adminis- grams throughout the region, with a special tration to the Merida Initiative. It’s a partner- emphasis, a special focus, on rural and ship, a cooperative partnership with Mexico marginalized populations. and Central America that will help them deal Last year as well, the Secretary and I an- with the scourge of these unbelievably nounced a new partnership for Latin Amer- wealthy and unbelievably violent drug king- ican youth to help train thousands of young pins. And I want to work with Congress to people in the Americas with their English make sure that, one, they fully pass our re- and to provide opportunity to study here in quests in the upcoming supplemental debate, the United States. And the reason why is sim- and also remind Members of Congress that ple: We want people in our neighborhood the strategy that we have put forth is a strat- to have the skills necessary to take advantage egy designed with the leadership of the Cen- of the opportunities of the 21st century. It’s tral American countries as well as with Mex- in the interest of the United States that we ico. It’s a strategy designed to be effective. promote good health policies and good edu- And so when Congress passes our supple- cation policies. mental request, they also got to make sure Social justice also requires institutions that that they implement the strategy we pro- are fair, effective, and free of corruption. It’s posed in full. hard to have a hopeful society when leader- Another challenge is to—promoting social ship steals the taxpayers’ money. It’s hard to justice in the region. Nearly one out of four have a hopeful place when the people aren’t people in Latin America lives on $2 a day. comfortable with the nature of government. Children never finish grade school. Mothers And so we’ll continue our bilateral aid, and have trouble finding a doctor. In the age of I’m proud of the amounts of money we’re growing prosperity and abundance, this is a spending in the region. But we’ve also problem that the United States must take se- changed the way that we’re providing aid by riously. As the most prosperous country in insisting upon rules of governance, rule of the world, the United States is reaching out law, the education—the investment in edu- to help our partners improve the lives of their cation and health of its people, and govern- citizens. ments to embrace marketplace economies. Social justice requires access to decent And we do this what’s called—through health care. And so we’re helping meet what’s called the Millennium Challenge Ac- health care needs in some of the most remote count. It is a new way to say that, yes, we’re parts of Latin America, primarily by using going to provide taxpayers’ money, but we the United States military’s medical per- expect something in return from the govern- sonnel to treat local citizens. ments that we help. I don’t think it’s too I’ll never forget going to Guatemala and much to ask a government that receives U.S. seeing the clinics run by our troops. America aid to fight corruption. A matter of fact, I is a compassionate country. We’re plenty think it’s a request that’s long overdue. I strong when we need to be. But our military don’t think it’s too much to ask a government has provided unbelievably good care for a lot that we help to invest in the health and edu- of people who have never seen health care cation of their children. Nor do I think it’s before. The missions last year provided treat- too much to ask for a government to accept ment for 340,000 individuals in 15 countries. marketplace economics.

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The Millennium Challenge Account has trips to Colombia for more than 50 Members invested $930 million in our region thus far of Congress. We’ve worked closely with con- to assist the countries of El Salvador, Guyana, gressional leaders from both parties. We’ve Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Peru. responded to concerns over labor and envi- And let me talk about just some of the initia- ronmental standards by including some of tives to give you a sense for the types of pro- the most rigorous protections of any trade grams we’re talking about. agreement in the history of the United In Honduras, the United States is pro- States. We have bent over backwards to work viding assistance to nearly 1,300 farmers so with members from both parties on the Hill. they can develop their farmland and provide And despite this, Congress has refused to for their families. In Nicaragua, we’ve helped act. One month ago, I sent the bill to imple- small farmers and entrepreneurs increase ment the agreement to the Congress. Yet the their productivity in rural communities. In Speaker chose to block it instead of giving Paraguay, we’re working to—with local lead- it an up-or-down vote that the Congress had ers to reduce the cost of starting new busi- committed to. Her action is unprecedented. nesses. It is extremely unfortunate. I hope the See, the whole purpose is to encourage en- Speaker is going to change her mind. I hope terprise, infrastructure that’ll help people get you help her to change her mind. If she goods to markets; to provide the capacity— doesn’t, the agreement is dead, and this will increase the capacity of these countries to be bad for our workers, our businesses, and be able to provide hope for their people. This it’ll be bad for America’s national security. is a really good program, and the Congress Approving the agreement would strength- needs to fully fund it as they debate the ap- en our economy. Today, almost all of Colom- propriations bills this year. bia’s exports enter the United States duty The Millennium Challenge Account is one free. Yet American products exported to Co- way to promote prosperity, but perhaps the lombia face tariffs of up to 35 percent for most—not perhaps—the most effective way nonagricultural goods and much higher for is through trade. Trade brings increased eco- many agricultural products. Think about that. nomic opportunities to both the people of They export into the United States duty free, Latin America and the people of the United and we don’t have the same advantage. I States. would call that a one-sided economic agree- Congress recognized these opportunities. ment. I mean, Congress took a look at whether or Failure to pass the free trade agreement, not we ought to have free trade agreements therefore, is making it much harder to sell in our neighborhood, and they started doing our products into Colombia. To try to put so with Peru. And the bill, thankfully—the this in perspective for you, this weekend we trade bill with Peru passed by a large bipar- reached an unfortunate milestone when the tisan majority. It’s a good agreement. It’s tariffs imposed on U.S exports to Colombia good for Peru. It also happens to be good reached an estimated $1 billion since the free for the United States. And now my call on trade agreement was signed. There’s a— Congress is to take that same spirit by which that’s 1 billion good reasons why the United they passed the Peruvian trade agreement States Congress ought to pass this bill. Pass- and do the same thing for Colombia and Pan- ing the agreement, we could create the—[ap- ama. plause]. About 17 months ago, the United States Members of Congress need to think about signed a free trade agreement with Colom- this. Once implemented, the Colombia free bia. Ever since, my administration has trade agreement would immediately elimi- worked closely with Congress to seek a bipar- nate tariffs on more than 80 percent of Amer- tisan path for considering this agreement. I ican exports of industrial and consumer understand trade votes are hard. And that’s goods. Many American exports of agriculture why we continually reached out with—to and construction equipment, aircraft and Congress. We’ve had more than 400 con- auto parts, and medical and scientific equip- sultations, meetings, and calls. We’ve led ment would immediately enter Colombia

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duty free. So would farm exports like high- free trade agreement has called this support quality beef and cotton and wheat and soy- into question. President Uribe told Members beans and fruit. And eventually, the agree- of Congress that approving this agreement ment would eliminate all tariffs on U.S. is one of the most important ways that Amer- goods and services. ica can show our unwavering commitment Opening markets is especially important to Colombia. Congressional leaders need to during this time of economic uncertainty. send a message that we support this brave Last year, exports accounted for more than and courageous leader and that we will not 40 percent of America’s total economic turn our back on one of our most steadfast growth. Forty percent of the growth was as allies. a result of goods and services being sold from Yesterday I met with the President of Pan- the United States into foreign markets. With ama. I assured him our efforts to get the Pan- our economy slowing, it seems like to me amanian trade bill passed will be just as vocif- that we should be doing everything possible erous and vigorous as our efforts to get the to open up new markets for U.S. goods and Colombia trade bill passed. Congress must services. More than 9,000 American compa- understand, they have a chance to spread nies, including 8,000 small and midsized prosperity in our neighborhood; they have a firms, export to Colombia. And approving chance to support friends in our neighbor- this agreement, opening up markets for their hood. And there’s no better way to express goods and services, would help them increase that friendship than to support the Colombia sales, would help them grow their businesses, free trade agreement, the Panamanian free and would help them pay good-paying jobs. trade agreement, and while they’re at it, to If you’re interested in work in America, send a clear message around the world that if you’re interested in economic vitality, you the South Korean free trade agreement is ought to be doing everything you can to make good for the U.S. economy as well. it easier for U.S. companies to be selling The ties between the people of the United overseas. States and the people of Latin America are And finally, approving this agreement is a important to our country. They’re important urgent national security priority. Colombia is to our prosperity, and they’re important to one of our strongest allies in the Western the national security interests of the country. Hemisphere. I admire President Uribe a lot. We share a deep bond, a bond between He is courageous. He shares our values. He friends and a bond between neighbors. And is a strong, capable partner in fighting drugs because of this bond, the United States will, and crime and terror. The Colombia Govern- and must, remain committed to making sure ment reports, since 2002, kidnapings in Co- that Latin America is a place of opportunity, lombia have dropped 83 percent, terrorist at- a place of hope, a place of social justice, a tacks are down 76 percent, murders have place where basic necessities like health care dropped by 40 percent. He’s got a strong and education are not too much for any child record of doing what he said he was going to dream about, or a place where poverty to do. gives way to prosperity, and a place, above And despite the progress, Colombia re- all, where freedom is the birthright of every mains under intense pressure in the region. citizen. It faces a continuing assault from the terrorist I want to thank you for taking on the cause. group known as FARC, which seizes hostages I thank you for your vision. I thank you for and murders innocent civilians. Colombia your steadfast support of doing what’s right faces a hostile and anti-American neighbor in our neighborhood. And it’s been my honor in Venezuela, where the regime has forged to come and share some thoughts with you. an alliance with Cuba, collaborated with God bless. FARC terrorists, and provided sanctuary to NOTE: The President spoke at 1:14 p.m. at the FARC units. State Department. In his remarks, he referred to President Uribe has stood strong. He has William R. Rhodes, chairman, Council of the done so with the assurance of American sup- Americas; former White House Chief of Staff port. Congress’s failure to pass the Colombia Thomas F. ‘‘Mack’’ McLarty; Cuban dissident

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Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello; former Cuban po- in Executive Order 13399, and on February litical prisoner Jorge Luis Garcia Perez; Berta 13, 2008, in Executive Order 13460, to deal Soler Fernandez, wife of Cuban political prisoner with that emergency, must continue in effect Angel Moya Acosta; President Felipe de Jesus beyond May 11, 2008. Therefore, in accord- Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico; and President Mar- tin Torrijos Espino of Panama. The Office of the ance with section 202(d) of the National Press Secretary also released a Spanish language Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am transcript of these remarks. continuing for 1 year the national emergency authorizing the blocking of property of cer- tain persons and prohibiting the exportation Notice—Continuation of the or re-exportation of certain goods to Syria. National Emergency Blocking This notice shall be published in the Fed- Property of Certain Persons and eral Register and transmitted to the Con- Prohibiting the Export of Certain gress. Goods to Syria George W. Bush May 7, 2008 The White House, On May 11, 2004, pursuant to my authority May 7, 2008. under the International Emergency Eco- nomic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701–1706) [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, and the Syria Accountability and Lebanese 9:26 a.m., May 8, 2008] Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–175), I issued Executive Order NOTE: This notice was published in the Federal 13338, in which I declared a national emer- Register on May 9. gency with respect to the actions of the Gov- ernment of Syria. To deal with this national Message to the Congress on emergency, Executive Order 13338 author- ized the blocking of property of certain per- Continuation of the National sons and prohibited the exportation or re- Emergency Blocking Property of exportation of certain goods to Syria. On Certain Persons and Prohibiting the April 25, 2006, and February 13, 2008, I Export of Certain Goods to Syria issued Executive Order 13399 and Executive May 7, 2008 Order 13460, respectively, to take additional steps with respect to this national emergency. To the Congress of the United States: I took these actions to deal with the un- Section 202(d) of the National Emer- usual and extraordinary threat to the national gencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)) provides for security, foreign policy, and economy of the the automatic termination of a national emer- United States constituted by the actions of gency unless, prior to the anniversary date the Government of Syria in supporting ter- of its declaration, the President publishes in rorism, maintaining its then-existing occupa- the Federal Register and transmits to the tion of Lebanon, pursuing weapons of mass Congress a notice stating that the emergency destruction and missile programs including is to continue in effect beyond the anniver- the recent revelation of illicit nuclear co- sary date. In accordance with this provision, operation with North Korea, and under- I have sent to the Federal Register for publi- mining U.S. and international efforts with re- cation the enclosed notice, stating that the spect to the stabilization and reconstruction national emergency declared in Executive of Iraq. Order 13338 of May 11, 2004, and expanded Because the actions and policies of the in scope in Executive Order 13399 of April Government of Syria continue to pose an un- 25, 2006, and Executive Order 13460 of Feb- usual and extraordinary threat to the national ruary 13, 2008, authorizing the blocking of security, foreign policy, and economy of the property of certain persons and prohibiting United States, the national emergency de- the exportation and re-exportation of certain clared on May 11, 2004, and the measures goods to Syria, is to continue in effect beyond adopted on that date and on April 25, 2006, May 11, 2008.

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The actions of the Government of Syria tion that can occur when workers divide their in supporting terrorism, interfering in Leb- careers between two countries. The United anon, pursuing weapons of mass destruction States-Czech Republic Agreement contains and missile programs including the recent all provisions mandated by section 233 and revelation of illicit nuclear cooperation with other provisions that I deem appropriate to North Korea, and undermining U.S. and carry out the purposes of section 233, pursu- international efforts with respect to the sta- ant to section 233(c)(4). bilization and reconstruction of Iraq pose a I also transmit for the information of the continuing unusual and extraordinary threat Congress a report prepared by the Social Se- to the national security, foreign policy, and curity Administration explaining the key economy of the United States. For these rea- points of the Agreement, along with a para- sons, I have determined that it is necessary graph-by-paragraph explanation of the provi- to continue in effect the national emergency sions of the principal agreement and the re- declared with respect to this threat and to lated administrative arrangement. Annexed maintain in force the sanctions I have or- to this report is the report required by sec- dered to address this national emergency. tion 233(e)(1) of the Social Security Act, which describes the effect of the Agreement George W. Bush on income and expenditures of the U.S. So- The White House, cial Security program and the number of in- May 7, 2008. dividuals affected by the Agreement. The Department of State and the Social Security Administration have recommended the Message to the Congress Agreement and related documents to me. Transmitting the Czech Republic- I commend to the Congress the United United States Social Security States-Czech Republic Social Security Agreement Agreement and related documents. May 7, 2008 George W. Bush To the Congress of the United States: The White House, Pursuant to section 233(e)(1) of the Social May 7, 2008. Security Act, as amended by the Social Secu- rity Amendments of 1977 (Public Law 95– 216, 42 U.S.C. 433(e)(1)), I transmit here- Proclamation 8253—Mother’s Day, with the Agreement Between the United 2008 States of America and the Czech Republic May 8, 2008 on Social Security, which consists of two sep- arate instruments: a principal agreement and By the President of the United States an administrative arrangement. The Agree- of America ment was signed in Prague on September 7, 2007. A Proclamation The United States-Czech Republic Agree- On Mother’s Day, we honor the grace, wis- ment is similar in objective to the social secu- dom, and strength of our mothers, and we rity agreements already in force with Aus- celebrate the special bonds shared between tralia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Fin- mothers and their children. land, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Mothers work tirelessly to help their chil- Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, the Neth- dren build healthy and successful lives. erlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Through their positive examples and count- Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Such less acts of kindness, mothers teach the val- bilateral agreements provide for limited co- ues of generosity and compassion and the im- ordination between the United States and portance of family and community. As Presi- foreign social security systems to eliminate dent Ronald Reagan said, ‘‘From our moth- dual social security coverage and taxation, ers, we first learn about values and caring and to help prevent the lost benefit protec- and the difference between right and

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wrong.’’ By providing a nurturing environ- Memorandum on Designation and ment where their children can grow in con- Sharing of Controlled Unclassified fidence and character, mothers lay the foun- Information (CUI) dation for the next generation of Americans May 7, 2008 to realize their full potential. Our Nation is grateful for the sacrifices Memorandum for the Heads of Executive mothers make every day and for the uncondi- Departments and Agencies tional love they give their children. We are Subject: Designation and Sharing of especially thankful for the mothers who sup- Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) port their sons and daughters serving in our Armed Forces and for the mothers who bring Purpose honor to the uniform of the United States (1) This memorandum (a) adopts, defines, by defending our freedom at home and and institutes ‘‘Controlled Unclassified Infor- abroad. mation’’ (CUI) as the single, categorical des- Every child blessed with a mother’s love ignation henceforth throughout the executive has been given one of life’s great gifts. On branch for all information within the scope of that definition, which includes most infor- this Mother’s Day, we recognize the extraor- mation heretofore referred to as ’’Sensitive dinary contributions America’s mothers But Unclassified’’ (SBU) in the Information make to their children, their families, and our Sharing Environment (ISE), and (b) estab- country. lishes a corresponding new CUI Framework To honor mothers, the Congress, by a joint for designating, marking, safeguarding, and resolution approved May 8, 1914, as amend- disseminating information designated as ed (38 Stat. 770), has designated the second CUI. The memorandum’s purpose is to Sunday in May each year as ‘‘Mother’s Day’’ standardize practices and thereby improve and has requested the President to call for the sharing of information, not to classify or its appropriate observance. May God bless declassify new or additional information. mothers across America on this special day Background—The Current SBU and throughout the year. Environment Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, (2) The global nature of the threats facing President of the United States of America, the United States requires that (a) our Na- do hereby proclaim May 11, 2008, as Moth- tion’s entire network of defenders be able er’s Day. I encourage all Americans to show to share information more rapidly so those their gratitude and love to mothers for mak- who must act have the information they ing a difference in the lives of their children, need, and (b) the United States Government families, and communities. I call upon citi- protect sensitive information, information zens to observe this day with appropriate pro- privacy, and other legal rights of Americans. grams, ceremonies, and activities. A uniform and more standardized govern- In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set mentwide framework for what has previously my hand this eighth day of May, in the year been known as SBU information is essential of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the for the ISE to succeed. Accordingly, this Independence of the United States of Amer- memorandum establishes a standardized ica the two hundred and thirty-second. framework designed to facilitate and enhance the sharing of Controlled Unclassified Infor- George W. Bush mation. Definitions [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, (3) In this memorandum, the following 11:24 a.m., May 9, 2008] terms have the meaning indicated: a. ‘‘Controlled Unclassified Information’’ is NOTE: This proclamation was published in the a categorical designation that refers to un- Federal Register on May 12. classified information that does not meet the

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standards for National Security Classification ing of ’’terrorism information,’’ as defined by under Executive Order 12958, as amended, section 1016 of IRTPA. but is (i) pertinent to the national interests j. ‘‘Safeguarding’’ means measures and of the United States or to the important in- controls that are prescribed to protect con- terests of entities outside the Federal Gov- trolled unclassified information. ernment, and (ii) under law or policy requires k. ‘‘Sensitive But Unclassified’’ refers col- protection from unauthorized disclosure, lectively to the various designations used special handling safeguards, or prescribed heretofore within the Federal Government limits on exchange or dissemination. Hence- for documents and information that are suffi- forth, the designation CUI replaces ’’Sen- ciently sensitive to warrant some level of pro- sitive But Unclassified’’ (SBU). tection from disclosure but that do not war- b. ‘‘CUI Council’’ is a subcommittee of the rant classification. Information Sharing Council (ISC), created l. ‘‘Specified Dissemination’’ is a handling by the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism instruction that means the information so Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law 108– designated is subject to additional instruc- 458) (IRTPA). tions governing the extent to which dissemi- c. ‘‘CUI Framework’’ refers to the single nation is permitted. set of policies and procedures governing the m. ‘‘Standard Dissemination’’ is a handling designation, marking, safeguarding, and dis- instruction that means dissemination is au- semination of CUI terrorism-related infor- thorized to the extent it is reasonably be- mation that originates in departments and lieved that dissemination would further the agencies, regardless of the medium used for execution of lawful or official mission pur- the display, storage, or transmittal of such pose, provided that individuals disseminating information. this information do so within the scope of d. ‘‘CUI Framework Standards Registry’’ their assigned duties. (the ’’CUI Registry’’) refers to the official list n. ‘‘Standard Safeguarding’’ is a handling of, and recognized standards for, CUI mark- requirement that means the information so ings including ’’safeguarding,’’ and ’’dissemi- designated is subject to baseline safeguarding nation’’ maintained by the Executive Agent. measures that reduce the risks of unauthor- e. ‘‘Departments and Agencies’’ means ex- ized or inadvertent disclosure. This require- ecutive agencies as defined in section 105 of ment shall be indicated through the use of title 5, United States Code; the United States the marking ’’Controlled.’’ Postal Service; but not the Government Ac- o. ‘‘Terrorism-Related Information’’ countability Office. means (i) information, as defined by Imple- f. ‘‘Enhanced Safeguarding’’ is a handling menting Recommendations of the 9/11 Com- requirement that means the information so mission Act of 2007, Public Law 110–53, sec- designated is subject to measures more strin- tion 504; (ii) homeland security information, gent than those normally required because as defined by 6 U.S.C. 482(f); and (iii) law inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure would enforcement information relating to ter- create a risk of substantial harm. This re- rorism. quirement is indicated by the marking ’’Con- trolled Enhanced.’’ Policy—The CUI Framework g. ‘‘Executive Agent’’ means the National (4) The uniform use of CUI is essential Archives and Records Administration to fostering an effective ISE. All departments (NARA). and agencies shall apply the CUI Frame- h. ‘‘Information’’ means any commu- work, which consists of the following policies nicable knowledge or documentary material, and standards, as outlined in paragraphs 5– regardless of its physical form or characteris- 19 for the designation, marking, safe- tics, that is owned by, is produced by or for, guarding, and dissemination of any CUI ter- or is under the control of the Federal Gov- rorism-related information within the ISE ernment. that originates in departments and agencies, i. ‘‘Information Sharing Environment’’ regardless of the medium used for its display, means an approach that facilitates the shar- storage, or transmittal.

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(5) All CUI shall merit one of two levels ings. Recipients of CUI that is not marked of safeguarding procedures: standard shall mark the information appropriately and (marked ‘‘Controlled’’) or enhanced (marked inform the originator that it has been so ‘‘Controlled Enhanced’’). marked. (6) All CUI shall merit one of two levels (12) Wherever possible, it is expected that of dissemination controls: ‘‘Standard Dis- departments and agencies will re-mark semination’’ or ‘‘Specified Dissemination.’’ archived or legacy material when it is incor- (7) All CUI shall be (a) categorized into porated into the ISE. one of three combinations of safeguarding procedures and dissemination controls, and (13) CUI markings may inform but do not (b) so indicated through the use of the fol- control the decision of whether to disclose lowing corresponding markings: or release the information to the public, such (i) ‘‘Controlled with Standard Dissemina- as in response to a request made pursuant tion’’ meaning the information requires to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). standard safeguarding measures that reduce (14) Originating departments and agencies the risks of unauthorized or inadvertent dis- shall retain control of decisions regarding closure. Dissemination is permitted to the ex- whether to disseminate CUI materials be- tent that it is reasonably believed that it yond their Standard or Specified Dissemina- would further the execution of a lawful or tion instructions, including any dissemination official purpose. to the media or general public. (ii) ‘‘Controlled with Specified Dissemina- tion’’ meaning the information requires safe- (15) Material that contains both CUI and guarding measures that reduce the risks of non-CUI information, or that contains mul- unauthorized or inadvertent disclosure. Ma- tiple categories of CUI, should be marked terial contains additional instructions on what accordingly by portions such that those cat- dissemination is permitted. egorical distinctions are apparent. (iii) ‘‘Controlled Enhanced with Specified (16) The CUI markings shall be incor- Dissemination’’ meaning the information re- porated into ISE-related information tech- quires safeguarding measures more stringent nology (IT) projects under development or than those normally required since the inad- developed in the future and shall be reflected vertent or unauthorized disclosure would in plans for new information technologies. create risk of substantial harm. Material con- (17) The CUI markings shall be used re- tains additional instructions on what dissemi- gardless of the medium through which the nation is permitted. information appears or conveys. Oral com- (8) Any additional CUI markings may be munications should be prefaced with a state- prescribed only by the Executive Agent. Use ment describing the controls when necessary of additional CUI markings is prohibited un- to ensure that recipients are aware of the in- less the Executive Agent determines that ex- traordinary circumstances warrant the use of formation’s status. additional markings. (18) Departments or agencies shall not im- (9) Departments and agencies shall apply pose safeguarding requirements or dissemi- the CUI Registry’s standards. The originator nation controls on information in the ISE of CUI may not impose any additional safe- that is neither classified nor CUI. guarding or dissemination requirements (19) When a department or agency re- upon the recipient(s). No department or ceives CUI originating from a State, local, agency shall create CUI categories or rules tribal, private sector, or foreign partner, any outside the CUI Framework. nonfederal legacy markings shall be retained, (10) Recipients of CUI shall report any un- unless the originator authorizes its removal. authorized or inadvertent disclosures to the designating agency. (20) Implementation of the CUI Frame- (11) All CUI shall be marked in a clear work shall commence upon the date of this manner and conform to statutory and regu- memorandum and shall be completed within latory requirements, if any, regarding mark- 5 years.

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CUI Framework Implementation b. Advise the Executive Agent in devel- (21) The Executive Agent shall be respon- oping procedures, guidelines, and standards sible for overseeing and managing imple- necessary to establish, implement, and main- mentation of this CUI Framework. tain the CUI Framework; (22) The Executive Agent shall have the c. Ensure coordination among the depart- following authorities and responsibilities: ments and agencies participating in the CUI a. Develop and issue CUI policy standards Framework; and implementation guidance consistent with d. Advise the Executive Agent on the reso- this memorandum, including appropriate lution of complaints and disputes among de- recommendations to State, local, tribal, pri- partments and agencies about proper des- vate sector, and foreign partner entities for ignation or marking of CUI; and implementing the CUI Framework. As ap- e. As appropriate, consult with the ISC’s propriate, establish new safeguarding and State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Sub- dissemination controls, and, upon a deter- committee. mination that extraordinary circumstances (24) The head of each department and warrant the use of additional CUI markings, agency with possession of terrorism-related authorize the use of such additional mark- information shall: ings; a. Ensure the implementation of the CUI b. Establish and chair the CUI Council; Framework within such department or agen- c. Establish, approve, and maintain safe- cy; guarding standards and dissemination in- b. Promulgate guidance for the implemen- structions, including ‘‘Specified Dissemina- tation of the CUI Framework within such tion’’ requirements proposed by the heads of department or agency, consistent with ISE- departments and agencies; wide CUI policies issued by the CUI Execu- d. Publish the CUI safeguarding and dis- tive Agent, as established in paragraph 21; semination standards in the CUI Registry; c. Adopt markings listed in the CUI Reg- e. Monitor department and agency compli- istry maintained by the Executive Agent as ance with CUI policy, standards, and mark- the exclusive CUI markings used by such de- ings; partment or agency, consistent with para- f. Establish baseline training requirements graphs 5–8 of this memorandum; and develop an ISE-wide CUI training pro- d. Propose any necessary ‘‘Specified Dis- gram to be implemented by departments and semination’’ instructions to the Executive agencies; Agent for approval and listing in the CUI g. Provide appropriate information regard- Registry; ing the CUI Framework to the Congress, to e. Designate an appropriately qualified State, local, tribal, and private sector entities, senior official from within the department or and to foreign partners; agency as its representative on the CUI h. Advise the heads of departments and Council; agencies on the resolution by the CUI Coun- f. Implement a CUI training program for cil of complaints and disputes among such their respective department or agency, based departments and agencies concerning the on the ISE-wide training program estab- proper designation or marking of CUI; and lished by the Executive Agent, and ensure i. Establish, in consultation with affected all appropriate personnel (i) understand CUI departments and agencies, a process that ad- policies and procedures, and (ii) can apply dresses enforcement mechanisms and pen- them when creating, disseminating, or safe- alties for improper handling of CUI. (23) A guarding CUI material; CUI Council is hereby established as a sub- g. Establish a process that enables their committee of the ISC. Its members shall be respective department or agency to address drawn from the ISC’s membership. The CUI noncompliance with the new CUI Frame- Council shall: work within the agency, and ensure manage- a. Serve as the primary advisor to the Exec- ment and oversight issues or concerns can utive Agent on issues pertaining to the CUI be elevated to the appropriate department Framework; or agency decision-makers;

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h. Establish a process within their respec- ated markings, safeguarding requirements, tive department or agency that, where appro- and dissemination limitations) shall be con- priate, promptly raises to the Executive sidered exceptions to this CUI Framework. Agent matters of concern regarding the Infrastructure protection exceptions include Framework; and and apply to information governed by or sub- i. Ensure full implementation of the CUI ject to the following regulations: Framework, consistent with policies, guid- a. 6 CFR Pt. 29—PCII (Protected Critical ance, and standards established by the Exec- Infrastructure Information); utive Agent, within 5 years of the date of b. 49 CFR Pts. 15 (Department of Trans- this memorandum. portation) & 1520 (Department of Home- land Security/Transportation Security Ad- Designating CUI ministration)—SSI (Sensitive Security Infor- (25) Information shall be designated as mation); CUI and carry an authorized CUI marking c. 6 CFR Pt. 27—CVI (Chemical Vulner- if: ability Information); and a. a statute requires or authorizes such a d. 10 CFR Pt. 73—SGI (Safeguards Infor- designation; or mation). b. the head of the originating department (28) The CUI Framework shall be used or agency, through regulations, directives, or for such information to the maximum extent other specific guidance to the agency, deter- possible, but shall not affect or interfere with mines that the information is CUI. Such de- specific regulatory requirements for marking, termination should be based on mission re- safeguarding, and disseminating. quirements, business prudence, legal privi- (29) The affected department or agency lege, the protection of personal or commer- is authorized to select the most applicable cial rights, safety, or security. Such depart- CUI safeguarding marking for the regulation. ment or agency directives, regulations, or Any additional requirements for the safe- guidance shall be provided to the Executive guarding beyond that specified under the Agent for review. CUI Framework shall be appropriately reg- (26) Notwithstanding the above, informa- istered in the CUI Registry. Any regulatory tion shall not be designated as CUI: marking shall follow the CUI marking, and a. to (i) conceal violations of law, ineffi- a specified dissemination instruction shall ar- ciency, or administrative error; (ii) prevent ticulate any additional regulatory require- embarrassment to the Federal Government ments. or any Federal official, any organization, or agency; (iii) improperly or unlawfully inter- General Provisions fere with competition in the private sector; (30) This memorandum: or (iv) prevent or delay the release of infor- a. shall be implemented in a manner con- mation that does not require such protection; sistent with applicable law, including Federal b. if it is required to be made available laws protecting the information privacy rights to the public; or and other legal rights of Americans, and sub- c. if it has already been released to the ject to the availability of appropriations; public under proper authority. b. shall be implemented in a manner con- sistent with the statutory authority of the Exceptions to CUI principal officers of departments and agen- (27) This memorandum requires that all cies as heads of their respective departments CUI originated by departments and agencies or agencies; and shared within the ISE shall conform to c. shall not be construed to impair or oth- the policies and standards for the desig- erwise affect the functions of the Director nating, marking, safeguarding, and dissemi- of the Office of Management and Budget re- nating established in accordance with this lating to budget, administrative, and legisla- memorandum. However, infrastructure pro- tive proposals; and tection agreements not fully accommodated d. is intended only to improve the internal under the CUI Framework (and its associ- management of the Federal Government and

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is not intended to, and does not, create any sources of energy, improve our environment, rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, and strengthen our economic and national enforceable at law or in equity by a party security. against the United States, its departments, To recognize the men and women who agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, work in the transportation industry and who or agents, or any other person. contribute to our Nation’s well-being and de- George W. Bush fense, the Congress, by joint resolution ap- proved May 16, 1957, as amended (36 U.S.C. NOTE: This memorandum was released by the Of- 120), has requested that the President des- fice of the Press Secretary on May 9. ignate the third Friday in May of each year as ‘‘National Defense Transportation Day,’’ and, by joint resolution approved May 14, Proclamation 8254—National 1962, as amended (36 U.S.C. 133), that the Defense Transportation Day and week during which that Friday falls be des- National Transportation Week, 2008 ignated as ‘‘National Transportation Week.’’ May 9, 2008 Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, By the President of the United States do hereby proclaim Friday, May 16, 2008, of America as National Defense Transportation Day and May 11 through May 17, 2008, as National A Proclamation Transportation Week. I encourage all Ameri- America’s transportation system strength- cans to learn how our modern transportation ens our national security and keeps our coun- system contributes to the security of our citi- try moving. On National Defense Transpor- zens and the prosperity of our country and tation Day and during National Transpor- to celebrate these observances with appro- tation Week, we thank the men and women priate ceremonies and activities. of the transportation industry for their efforts In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set to ensure that our Nation’s infrastructure op- my hand this ninth day of May, in the year erates effectively and efficiently. of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Innovation, investment, and imagination Independence of the United States of Amer- have enabled new modes of transportation ica the two hundred and thirty-second. to revolutionize the world. Today, businesses George W. Bush can deliver goods and services faster than ever, first responders can quickly bring hope [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, and healing to those in need, and people can 8:45 a.m., May 13, 2008] visit loved ones across the country or around NOTE: This proclamation will be published in the the globe. The Armed Forces utilize modern Federal Register on May 14. transportation to deploy troops, move sup- plies, and bring our heroes home from the front lines. We are grateful for the hard work Proclamation 8255—Peace Officers’ of all transportation professionals. Memorial Day and Police Week, My Administration supports the continued 2008 creation of safer, more secure, and more reli- May 9, 2008 able roadways, bridges, airports, seaports, and mass transit systems. We are addressing By the President of the United States the challenges facing our transportation sys- of America tem today, helping lay the groundwork for future demands, and giving State and local A Proclamation authorities the flexibility to solve transpor- Across our Nation, law enforcement offi- tation problems in their communities. By cers carry the great responsibility of pro- promoting research in advanced transpor- tecting their fellow citizens. On Peace Offi- tation technologies, my Administration is also cers’ Memorial Day and during Police Week, working to help end our reliance on foreign we honor these brave public servants who

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fight crime, violence, and terrorism, and we Independence of the United States of Amer- pay homage to the heroes who have fallen ica the two hundred and thirty-second. in the line of duty. George W. Bush With valor and devotion, our country’s law enforcement officers stand watch on the [Filed with the Office of the Federal Register, front lines and help make our communities 8:45 a.m., May 13, 2008] safer and more secure. Fulfilling their duties NOTE: This proclamation will be published in the with courage and commitment, they work Federal Register on May 14. tirelessly and put themselves in harm’s way, exemplifying the good and decent character of America. As we observe Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and Police Week, we pause to pay trib- Digest of Other ute to those who serve in law enforcement. White House Announcements On this occasion, we especially remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, The following list includes the President’s public and we pray for the families and friends they schedule and other items of general interest an- have left behind. We thank all the extraor- nounced by the Office of the Press Secretary and dinary American men and women who have not included elsewhere in this issue. answered the call to serve in law enforce- ment for their commitment to justice and to May 3 their communities. In the morning, at the Bush Ranch in By a joint resolution approved October 1, Crawford, TX, the President had an intel- 1962, as amended (76 Stat. 676), and by Pub- ligence briefing. lic Law 103–322, as amended (36 U.S.C. 136–137), the President has been authorized May 4 and requested to designate May 15 of each In the afternoon, the President traveled to year as ‘‘Peace Officers’ Memorial Day’’ and Wichita, KS, where, upon arrival, he met the week in which it falls as ‘‘Police Week,’’ with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Buddy and to direct that the flag be flown at half Shannon III. He then traveled to Greens- staff on Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. burg, KS. Later, he returned to Washington, Now, Therefore, I, George W. Bush, DC, arriving in the evening. President of the United States of America, May 5 do hereby proclaim May 15, 2008, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and May 11 through In the morning, on the South Lawn, the May 17, 2008, as Police Week. I call on all President and Mrs. Bush participated in an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC’s Americans to observe these events with ap- ‘‘Good Morning America.’’ Later, he had an propriate ceremonies and activities. I also call intelligence briefing. on Governors of the United States and the In the evening, in the Rose Garden, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of President and Mrs. Bush hosted a social din- the other territories subject to the jurisdic- ner and entertainment in honor of Cinco de tion of the United States, as well as appro- Mayo. priate officials of all units of government, to The President declared a major disaster in direct that the flag be flown at half staff on Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to sup- Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. I further en- plement State and local recovery efforts in courage all Americans to display the flag at the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, half staff from their homes and businesses and flooding from March 17–23. on that day. The President announced his intention to In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set appoint Michael R. Anderson and Gregg C. my hand this ninth day of May, in the year Lord as members of the National Commis- of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the sion on Children and Disasters.

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May 6 Stephanie Preshong Brown; Olegario D. In the morning, the President had an intel- Cantos VII; Eric Lee Cole; Berthy De La ligence briefing. Rosa-Aponte; William J. Edwards; In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, MaryMargaret Sharp-Pucci; Linda Hampton the President had a video teleconference Starnes; Dallas Rob Sweezy; William E. with Cuban dissident Martha Beatriz Roque Tienken; Eric Todd Treat; Charles Weis; and Cabello, former Cuban political prisoner Mary Ellen Zeppuhar. Jorge Luis Garcia Perez, and Berta Soler The President announced his intention to Fernandez, wife of Cuban political prisoner appoint the following individuals as members Angel Moya Acosta. of the Commission of Fine Arts: Diana The President announced his intention to Balmori; Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk; Earl A. nominate Cynthia L. Bauerly, Caroline C. Powell III; and Witold Rybczynski. Hunter, and Donald McGahn to be members The President announced his intention to of the Federal Election Commission. designate Thomas Richard Barker as Acting The President announced his intention to General Counsel of the Department of nominate Troy A. Paredes to be a Commis- Health and Human Services. sioner on the Securities and Exchange Com- The President announced his intention to mission. designate Steven C. Rhatigan as Chair of the President’s Committee for People with Intel- May 7 lectual Disabilities. In the morning, the President had an intel- ligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, May 9 he participated in a bill signing ceremony for In the morning, the President had an intel- H.R. 5715, the Ensuring Continued Access ligence briefing. to Student Loans Act of 2008. Then, also in The President declared a major disaster in the Oval Office, he participated in a briefing Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to sup- with Secretary of Agriculture Edward T. plement State and local recovery efforts in Schafer and Under Secretary of Agriculture the area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services and flooding from April 9–28. Nancy Montanez Johner on food aid pro- The President declared a major disaster in grams. Maine and ordered Federal aid to supple- ment State and local recovery efforts in the May 8 area struck by severe storms and flooding be- In the morning, the President had an intel- ginning on April 28 and continuing. ligence briefing. Later, he traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX. The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered Federal aid to sup- plement State and local recovery efforts in Nominations the area struck by severe storms and flooding Submitted to the Senate beginning on March 20 and continuing. The President announced his intention to nominate Donetta Davidson and Rosemary The following list does not include promotions of E. Rodriguez to be members of the Election members of the Uniformed Services, nominations to the Service Academies, or nominations of For- Assistance Commission. eign Service officers. The President announced his intention to appoint Thomas D. Cairns as Chief Human Capital Officer at the Department of Home- Submitted May 6 land Security. The President announced his intention to Cynthia L. Bauerly, appoint the following individuals as members of Minnesota, to be a member of the Federal of the President’s Committee for People with Election Commission for a term expiring Intellectual Disabilities: James M. Boles; April 30, 2011, vice Robert D. Lenhard.

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Caroline C. Hunter, Donetta Davidson, of Florida, to be a member of the Federal of Colorado, to be a member of the Election Election Commission for a term expiring Assistance Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2013, vice Michael E. Toner, re- December 12, 2011 (reappointment). signed. Rosemary E. Rodriguez, Donald F. McGahn, of Colorado, to be a member of the Election of the District of Columbia, to be a member Assistance Commission for a term expiring of the Federal Election Commission for a December 12, 2011 (reappointment). term expiring April 30, 2009, vice David M. Mason, term expired.

Troy A. Paredes, Checklist of Missouri, to be a member of the Securities of White House Press Releases and Exchange Commission for a term expir- ing June 5, 2013, vice Paul S. Atkins, re- signed. The following list contains releases of the Office of the Press Secretary that are neither printed as Withdrawn May 6 items nor covered by entries in the Digest of Other White House Announcements. Robert J. Battista, of Michigan, to be a member of the National Released May 4 Labor Relations Board for the term of 5 years Advance text of the President’s commence- expiring December 16, 2009, vice Dennis P. ment address at Greensburg High School in Walsh, which was sent to the Senate on Janu- Greensburg, KS ary 25, 2008. Released May 5 Robert D. Lenhard, Transcript of a press briefing by Deputy of Maryland, to be a member of the Federal Press Secretary Scott M. Stanzel Election Commission for a term expiring April 30, 2011, vice Danny Lee McDonald, Statement by the Press Secretary on disaster term expired, which was sent to the Senate assistance to Oklahoma on January 9, 2007. Released May 6 David M. Mason, Transcript of a press briefing by Press Sec- of Virginia, to be a member of the Federal retary Dana Perino Election Commission for a term expiring Statement by the Press Secretary on the Rus- April 30, 2009 (reappointment), which was sia-U.S. agreement for peaceful nuclear co- sent to the Senate on January 9, 2007. operation Submitted May 7 Statement by the Press Secretary announcing that the President signed H.R. 4286 William Walter Wilkins III, of South Carolina, to be U.S. Attorney for Released May 7 the District of South Carolina for the term Transcript of a press briefing by National Se- of 4 years, vice Reginald I. Lloyd, resigned. curity Adviser Stephen J. Hadley on the President’s upcoming visit to the Middle East Submitted May 8 Statement by the Press Secretary announcing that the President signed H.R. 5715 Glen E. Conrad, of Virginia, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Statement by the Press Secretary announcing Fourth Circuit, vice H. Emory Widener, re- that the President signed H.R. 3196, H.R. tired. 3468, H.R. 3532, H.R. 3720, H.R. 3803, H.R.

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3936, H.R. 3988, H.R. 4166, H.R. 4203, H.R. Road in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, as 4211, H.R. 4240, H.R. 4454, H.R. 5135, H.R. the ‘‘Dr. Clifford Bell Jones, Sr. Post Office’’ 5220, H.R. 5400, H.R. 5472, and H.R. 5489 H.R. 3532 / Public Law 110–212 Released May 8 To designate the facility of the United States Transcript of a press gaggle by National Se- Postal Service located at 5815 McLeod Street curity Council Press Secretary Gordon in Lula, Georgia, as the ‘‘Private Johnathon Johndroe Millican Lula Post Office’’ Statement by the Press Secretary announcing that the President signed S. 2457 and S. 2739 H.R. 3720 / Public Law 110–213 To designate the facility of the United States Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary on Postal Service located at 424 Clay Avenue disaster assistance to Mississippi in Waco, Texas, as the ‘‘Army PFC Juan Released May 9 Alonso Covarrubias Post Office Building’’ Transcript of a press briefing by National Se- H.R. 3803 / Public Law 110–214 curity Council Press Secretary Gordon To designate the facility of the United States Johndroe Postal Service located at 3100 Cashwell Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary on Drive in Goldsboro, North Carolina, as the the situation in Lebanon ‘‘John Henry Wooten, Sr. Post Office Build- ing’’ Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary on disaster assistance to Oklahoma H.R. 3936 / Public Law 110–215 Statement by the Deputy Press Secretary on To designate the facility of the United States disaster assistance to Maine Postal Service located at 116 Helen Highway Fact sheet: Congress’ Farm Bill is Bad for in Cleveland, Georgia, as the ‘‘Sgt. Jason American Taxpayers Harkins Post Office Building’’ H.R. 3988 / Public Law 110–216 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3701 Altamesa Bou- Acts Approved levard in Fort Worth, Texas, as the ‘‘Master by the President Sergeant Kenneth N. Mack Post Office Building’’ Approved May 6 H.R. 4166 / Public Law 110–217 H.R. 4286 / Public Law 110–209 To designate the facility of the United States To award a congressional gold medal to Daw Postal Service located at 701 East Copeland Aung San Suu Kyi in recognition of her cou- Drive in Lebanon, Missouri, as the ‘‘Steve rageous and unwavering commitment to W. Allee Carrier Annex’’ peace, nonviolence, human rights, and de- mocracy in Burma H.R. 4203 / Public Law 110–218 To designate the facility of the United States Approved May 7 Postal Service located at 3035 Stone Moun- H.R. 3196 / Public Law 110–210 tain Street in Lithonia, Georgia, as the ‘‘Spe- To designate the facility of the United States cialist Jamaal RaShard Addison Post Office Postal Service located at 20 Sussex Street in Building’’ Port Jervis, New York, as the ‘‘E. Arthur Gray Post Office Building’’ H.R. 4211 / Public Law 110–219 To designate the facility of the United States H.R. 3468 / Public Law 110–211 Postal Service located at 725 Roanoke Ave- To designate the facility of the United States nue in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, as Postal Service located at 1704 Weeksville the ‘‘Judge Richard B. Allsbrook Post Office’’

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H.R. 4240 / Public Law 110–220 ington Street in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, as the To designate the facility of the United States ‘‘Sgt. Michael M. Kashkoush Post Office Postal Service located at 10799 West Ala- Building’’ meda Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado, as the ‘‘Felix Sparks Post Office Building’’ H.R. 5472 / Public Law 110–225 H.R. 4454 / Public Law 110–221 To designate the facility of the United States To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2650 Dr. Martin Lu- Postal Service located at 3050 Hunsinger ther King Jr. Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, Lane in Louisville, Kentucky, as the ‘‘Iraq as the ‘‘Julia M. Carson Post Office Building’’ and Afghanistan Fallen Military Heroes of Louisville Memorial Post Office Building’’, H.R. 5489 / Public Law 110–226 in honor of the servicemen and women from To designate the facility of the United States Louisville, Kentucky, who died in service Postal Service located at 6892 Main Street during Operation Enduring Freedom and in Gloucester, Virginia, as the ‘‘Congress- Operation Iraqi Freedom woman Jo Ann S. Davis Post Office’’ H.R. 5135 / Public Law 110–222 To designate the facility of the United States H.R. 5715 / Public Law 110–227 Postal Service located at 201 West Greenway Ensuring Continued Access to Student Street in Derby, Kansas, as the ‘‘Sergeant Loans Act of 2008 Jamie O. Maugans Post Office Building’’ Approved May 8 H.R. 5220 / Public Law 110–223 To designate the facility of the United States S. 2457 / Public Law 110–228 Postal Service located at 3800 SW. 185th Av- To provide for extensions of leases of certain enue in Beaverton, Oregon, as the ‘‘Major land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Arthur Chin Post Office Building’’ Tribe H.R. 5400 / Public Law 110–224 To designate the facility of the United States S. 2739 / Public Law 110–229 Postal Service located at 160 East Wash- Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008

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