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and the ideological struggle that we’re en- world against extremists who murder the gaged in. We’ll talk about our common de- innocent to achieve an ideological objective. sire to protect America and how best to And our military is compassionate as do so. And then we’re going to have dinner well. I’m looking forward to the stories with your spouses, and Laura and I are from our commanders who will share with really looking forward to having you up- us the great compassion of our soldiers, stairs. whether it’s to provide relief from a disaster I love our military, and the reason I do or to help some child recognize the beauty is because the character of those who wear of going to school. our uniform, whether they be the general And so I want to thank you for coming or the private, is remarkable. We’re a na- and thank you for serving, and I’m looking tion that has produced people who are will- forward to hearing from you. Thank you. ing to volunteer in the face of danger, thank goodness. And as a result, we are NOTE: The President spoke at 5:11 p.m. in a nation in the lead in helping defend this the Cabinet Room at the .

Statement on the Death of Margaret Daniel January 29, 2008

Laura and I are saddened by the death dous personal achievement. Our thoughts of Margaret Truman Daniel. The only child and prayers are with Margaret Truman of our 33d President, she supported her Daniel’s sons and the rest of the Truman father as he confronted the difficult chal- family. lenges of his Presidency, witnessing first- hand the leadership of Harry Truman in NOTE: The statement referred to Clifton T. both war and peace. An accomplished au- Daniel, Harrison G. Daniel, and Thomas W. thor and singer, her life was one of tremen- Daniel, sons of Mrs. Daniel. HEARING with

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Memorandum on Review of Recommendations From the Public Interest Declassification Board January 29, 2008

Memorandum for the Secretary of State, Please submit in writing no later than the Secretary of the Treasury, the Secretary April 15, 2008, through the Assistants to of Defense, the Secretary of Energy, the the President for National Security Affairs Secretary of Homeland Security, the and for Homeland Security and Counterter- Assistant to the President and Chief of rorism, your views on each of the rec- Staff, the Director of the Office of ommendations, including with respect to Management and Budget, the Director of each recommendation your view of whether National Intelligence, the Assistant to the and to what extent it should be imple- President for National Security Affairs, the mented. Your views with respect to the rec- Counsel to the President, and the Assistant ommendations should take into account the to the President for Homeland Security and public interest in declassification of national Counterterrorism security information, effective records man- Subject: Review of Recommendations From agement, and the effective conduct of the Public Interest Declassification Board diplomatic, economic, mili- tary, energy, homeland security, and intel- The Public Interest Declassification ligence activities, as well as such other mat- Board, an advisory group established by the ters as you deem appropriate for consider- Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000, ation. as amended (50 U.S.C. 435 note), has sub- mitted a report entitled ‘‘Improving Declas- GEORGE W. BUSH sification.’’ The report addresses 15 issues and makes 49 recommendations relating to NOTE: This memorandum was released by declassification of classified national secu- the Office of the Press Secretary on January rity information. 30.

Remarks at Robinson Helicopter Company in Torrance, California January 30, 2008

Thank you all. So my daughters are going dreamers. And your boy told me that you to be envious I was introduced by Arnold. dreamt about a company, and you started [Laughter] I appreciate you, Governor. it in your kitchen. Isn’t it interesting? The Thanks for your strong leadership, thanks company was started in the kitchen, and for your friendship. You know, California now he’s got the Terminator coming by is a really important State for our country, to herald the success. [Laughter] I mean, and I think a lot of Californians appreciate this is—I love America, because we stand the fact that you’re steady at the helm. for dreams that can be accomplished. And thank you for having us. And so the first reason I’m here is I Frank, thank you very much for your want to congratulate the Robinsons for liv- hospitality. Some say, ‘‘Why do you want ing a dream and for giving people good to come to Robinson Helicopter Com- work. Arnold and I had the pleasure of

HEARING pany?’’ Well, first, I love entrepreneurs and working the floor and shaking hands with with

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