Statement on Senate Confirmation of Porter J
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Sept. 22 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2004 NOTE: The President spoke at 5:15 p.m. at Physical Fitness and Sports; entertainer John Arnold Palmer Regional Airport. In his re- Michael Montgomery; senior Al Qaida asso- marks, he referred to professional golfer Ar- ciate Abu Musab Al Zarqawi; Prime Minister nold Palmer; Senator Zell Miller of Georgia, Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim Govern- who made the keynote address at the 2004 ment; and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi Republican National Convention; Lynn C. of Japan. Swann, chairman, President’s Council on Statement on Senate Confirmation of Porter J. Goss as Director of Central Intelligence September 22, 2004 I am very pleased that a strong bipartisan mission of leading the CIA at this critical majority in the U.S. Senate today voted moment in our Nation’s history as we face to confirm Porter Goss as the next Director the challenges and the dangerous threats of Central Intelligence. Porter Goss is a of this century. I look forward to his coun- leader with strong experience in intel- sel as we implement intelligence reform, ligence and in the fight against terrorism. including the recommendations of the 9/ He is the right man to take on the essential 11 Commission. Joint Statement Between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan September 22, 2004 President George W. Bush and President that have given rise to disaffection and frus- Pervez Musharraf met in New York on tration in the Islamic world. In this connec- September 22, and reaffirmed their com- tion, he recalled his concept of Enlightened mitment to broaden and strengthen the Moderation which envisages cooperation of U.S.-Pakistan relationship in keeping with the United States and other leading world the vision agreed to in their meeting at powers in finding solutions to long standing Camp David in June last year. issues that affect the Muslim world. The two Presidents reviewed progress in The two leaders also noted their coopera- the global war on terror, and pledged to tion to stop the proliferation of weapons continue working together, ensuring that of mass destruction, and committed to sus- the appropriate resources are available. tain full efforts towards this end. President Bush expressed appreciation for The two leaders discussed the impor- Pakistan’s efforts in this area. They also tance of building security and prosperity welcomed the progress of the Joint Work- in the region. They noted the urgency of ing Group on Terrorism and Law Enforce- maintaining a safe environment for fair ment and agreed to further strengthen bi- elections in Afghanistan and President Bush lateral cooperation in this regard. thanked President Musharraf for his efforts President Musharraf highlighted the in support of out-of-country voting in Paki- need for addressing the underlying causes stan. 2174 1 2005 15:35 May 18 2007 Jkt 201943 PO 00000 Frm 00954 Fmt 1240 Sfmt 1240 E:\HR\OC\201943A 012 201943A Administration of George W. Bush, 2004 / Sept. 23 President Bush noted the significant eco- tions and bring sustainable democracy to nomic progress that Pakistan has made in Pakistan. recent years, and reaffirmed U.S. support Taking note of the rich agenda for co- for Pakistan’s efforts to sustain reform and operation, President Bush once again em- growth. He reiterated the U.S. Administra- phasized the long-term U.S. commitment tion pledge of $3 billion over five years to Pakistan and to the region. President to help in important areas such as security Musharraf expressed appreciation for the and the social sector. President Musharraf close collaboration between the two coun- expressed appreciation for US support to tries. Both Presidents agreed to further ex- Pakistan’s social sector, economic develop- pand and deepen bilateral relations to the ment and poverty reduction programs. mutual benefit of the two countries. They reiterated their commitment to fur- ther expand bilateral trade and investment. President Musharraf reiterated his com- NOTE: An original was not available for mitment to democracy and his intent to verification of the content of this joint state- strengthen the country’s democratic institu- ment. Remarks on the Opening of the National Museum of the American Indian September 23, 2004 Thank you all for coming. Thank you other members of my administration in- all. Please be seated. Welcome to the volved with Indian affairs who are here. White House. Laura and I are so honored And they should be here. After all, they’re that you’re here, and we’re honored to be with the leaders of sovereign tribes: Dave with you. Anderson, Assistant Secretary of Indian Af- This week, during one of the largest fairs, Department of Interior; Vickie gatherings of American Indians in our Na- Vasques, Assistant Deputy Secretary of the tion’s history, we celebrate the legacy of Office of Indian Education; Dr. Charles the first people to call this land home. And Grim, Director, Indian Health Service, De- we celebrate the opening of the National partment of Health and Human Services. Museum of the American Indian, a unique Thank you all for coming. and beautiful place that will introduce gen- erations of visitors to a strong and living I’m proud to be here with Senator Ted tradition. That museum is a long time in Stevens—Senator Stevens, Chairman of the coming, but it now stands in a place of Senate Appropriations Committee, strong honor, exactly where it belongs, on the Na- backer of the American Indian, as is Sen- tional Mall in Washington, DC. ator Domenici and all the other Senators I’m honored to call Ben Nighthorse who are here. I appreciate you all coming. Campbell a friend. He is a strong, strong leader. He is a proud Indian and a proud I’m honored the Members of the House American. He represents the best of public are here: Richard Pombo, chairman of the service. And I appreciate his wife, Linda, House Resources Committee; J.D. being here as well. Thank you, friend. Plus, Hayworth, cochairman of the Native Amer- he’s a pretty fine athlete. [Laughter] ican Caucus; along with Dale Kildee of I appreciate Secretary Gale Norton, Sec- Michigan, cochairman of the Native Amer- retary of the Interior, for being here, and ican Caucus; Congressman Tom Cole from 2175 ug 31 2005 15:35 May 18 2007 Jkt 201943 PO 00000 Frm 00955 Fmt 1240 Sfmt 1240 E:\HR\OC\201943A 012 201943A.