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Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, November 13, 2006 Volume 42—Number 45 Pages 1977–2040 VerDate Aug 31 2005 12:20 Nov 14, 2006 Jkt 211250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P45NOF4.009 P45NOF4 Contents Addresses and Remarks Communications to Federal Agencies See also Appointments and Nominations; Determinations Under Section 1106(a) of the Meetings With Foreign Leaders; Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of Resignations and Retirements 1988—Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Arkansas, Arkansas Victory 2006 rally in memorandum—2022 Bentonville—2011 Executive Orders Cabinet meeting—2036 Colorado, Colorado Victory 2006 rally in Amendment to Executive Order 13402, Greeley—1985 Strengthening Federal Efforts To Protect Against Identity Theft—1984 Florida, Florida Victory 2006 rally in Pensacola—2006 Interviews With the News Media Iowa, Iowa Victory 2006 rally in Le Mars— News conference, November 8—2023 1977 Iraq, former President Hussein trial verdict— Meetings With Foreign Leaders 1992 Mexico, President-elect Calderon—2038 Kansas, Kansas Victory 2006 rally in Topeka— 2000 Proclamations Nebraska, Nebraska Victory 2006 rally in National Farm-City Week—2036 Grand Island—1993 Resignations and Retirements Radio address—1984 Representatives Pelosi and Hoyer, lunch— Defense Secretary Rumsfeld, remarks—2033 2037 Statements by the President Texas Israeli airstrike in Gaza—2035 Departure from Waco—1992 Election day in Crawford—2022 Supplementary Materials Perry for Governor 2006 rally in Dallas— Acts approved by the President—2040 2017 Checklist of White House press releases— 2040 Appointments and Nominations Digest of other White House Defense Department, Secretary, remarks— announcements—2038 2033 Nominations submitted to the Senate—2039 Editor’s Note: In order to meet publication and distribution deadlines during the Veterans Day holiday weekend, the cutoff time for this issue has been advanced to 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2006. 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VerDate Aug 31 2005 12:20 Nov 14, 2006 Jkt 211250 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P45NOF4.009 P45NOF4 VerDate Aug 31 2005 12:20 Nov 14, 2006 Jkt 211250 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 7969 Sfmt 7969 E:\PRESDOCS\P45NOF4.009 P45NOF4 newmail.eps Week Ending Friday, November 10, 2006 Remarks at an Iowa Victory 2006 have somebody who understands what it Rally in Le Mars, Iowa means to make a payroll. And in Congress- November 3, 2006 man King, you’ve got somebody who knows what it means to make a payroll. He under- The President. Thanks you all very much. stands what you’re going through. Send him Thanks for coming. I’ve got something on my back to the United States Congress. mind, but before I tell you, I want to bring And finally, I’m glad to share the same Congressman Steve King up here. He asked stage with the chairman. That would be for a little air time. [Laughter] chairman of the Finance Committee; that Representative Steve King. And the would be one of the most important people President yielded the balance of his time in Washington, DC; that would be a good to—no, he didn’t. [Laughter] But I do want friend of mine, and that’s a good friend of to make sure we give the warmest of Le Mars yours, Chuck Grassley. I have campaigned and Plymouth County welcome to the Presi- in your State with Chuck Grassley, and dent. We can’t do that without having the there’s nothing like it. You’re riding down the Bull Dogs up here to do that. road, and he says, ‘‘That’s where old Smith The President. I was hoping—I was hop- lives.’’ [Laughter] And about two miles later, ing to get a Bull Dog shirt. he says, ‘‘That’s my friend, Jones.’’ I think I’m glad to be back in Sioux land; I’m glad he has shaken hands with every single person to be Le Mars, Iowa. And I can’t thank you in this great State. enough for coming. I like being in country All three of these men love Iowa, and they like this. It’s good to look at, but more impor- love Iowans. You know how I know? They’re tantly, this part of the world is full of decent, always talking about you when I’m with hard-working people with common sense. them. And somebody else who loves Iowa And that’s what you need in the statehouse in my family is my wife, Laura. She sends here in Iowa, and that’s what we need in the her best. She’s been out on the campaign Capitol in Washington, DC—good, old, plain trail. She’s working hard for our candidates, common sense, with a strong dose of values. and she’s working her way back to Crawford. I’m proud to be here with your next Gov- See—don’t tell her this—[laughter]—but to- ernor, Jim Nussle. I’ve seen him in action. morrow, I’m sliding back after one event be- When he says he’s going to do something, cause we’re going to have a birthday party he’ll do it. The thing about Jim Nussle is, for her. I’m not going to tell you her age— he doesn’t need to take a poll or have a focus [laughter]—but we were both born in the group to tell him what to believe. When he same year, and I turned 60 this year. I guar- says he’s going to work to have a first-class antee you she is just like the people you live education, he means it. When he says he’s next door to. She’s raised in Midland, Texas. going to work to have affordable health care, She is down-to-earth. She is a fabulous First Jim Nussle means it. When he says he’s going Lady for this country, and I’m proud to call to reduce your taxes, you can take it to the her wife. bank. I’m proud to be here, as well, with Jim’s I appreciate you coming out to support runningmate, Bob Vander Plaats, and his Nussle, and I appreciate your support for wife, Darla. Speaking about wives, we got the Steve King. Let me tell you something about next first lady of Iowa with us, and that would Steve King. He is a self-made businessman. be Karen Nussle. State Auditor Dave Vaudt Listen, we’ve got plenty of lawyers in Wash- is with us. I saw him the other day in Des ington, DC. [Laughter] It makes sense to Moines. I said, ‘‘How’s your campaign 1977 VerDate Aug 31 2005 12:15 Nov 14, 2006 Jkt 211001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 E:\PRESDOCS\P45NOT4.009 P45NOT4 1978 Nov. 3 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2006 going?’’ He said, ‘‘Pretty good. I don’t have upon political polls. You have to stand for an opponent.’’ [Laughter] What is that like? something. You have to believe in something. [Laughter] We are working to raise—— My friend Mary Ann Hanusa is with us; Audience members. U.S.A.! U.S.A.! she is running for the secretary of state. I U.S.A.! say she’s my friend—she used to work in the The President. We believe in raising Oval Office. She’ll be a fine secretary of state. standards for our public schools and meas- Put her in there. Give her a chance. uring so we can make sure no child is left Candidate for secretary of agriculture Bill behind in America. We have worked hard Northey is with us today. I appreciate you to make sure our seniors have got affordable coming, Mr. Secretary. Mayor Virgil Van prescription drugs, and the days of poor sen- Beek is with us. Mr. Mayor, thanks for com- iors having to choose between drugs and food ing. My only advice—you didn’t ask for any— are over with. [laughter]—and I recognize I’m at the Fed- We have got a record to run on. Jim Nussle eral level, but my only advice is, fill the pot- has got a record to run on, and so does Steve holes. [Laughter] King. We’ve got a record to run on when I want to thank Le Mars High School it comes to making sure we’re less dependent Marching Band for being here today.