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Republic, Slovakia, and Russia. Coach those words on the ice and off the ice. Babcock took the Cup water skiing. Slalom And so I congratulate the players, their or two skis? [Laughter] wives/girlfriends, the coaches, all those who Anyway, several players had young rel- support the team; the unheralded heroes atives baptized with the Cup. Others let in the locker room that make sure the lives their children use it as a bowl for cereal, of these players is as comfortable as pos- for ice cream, and donuts. Tomas Kopecky sible—the trainers, the laundry handlers, took it home to Slovakia and used it as the equipment handlers. I congratulate you a bowl for a special Slovakian broth. No for achieving a dream that millions of kids telling what was in that special Slovakian dream about, including those in the room. broth. [Laughter] Thanks for bringing the Cup to the Many Red Wings used their time with White House. Good luck for the rest of the Cup to lift the lives of others. Kris the season. May God bless you. Draper took the Cup to Toronto’s Hospital And now it is my honor to bring Captain for Sick Children. That must have been Nick Lidstrom to the podium. a joyous moment for them to see the Cup. Coach Babcock took it to visit the disabled NOTE: The President spoke at 2:37 p.m. in residents of a Sherbrooke Community Cen- the East Room at the White House. In his tre. Brian Rafalski took it to a Wisconsin remarks, he referred to Christopher Ilitch, veterans home. vice president, Michael and Marian Ilitch, Chris Osgood, Dan Cleary, Kris Draper, owners, Johan Franzen, Darren McCarty, and Brett Lebda took the Cup to visit the Tomas Kopecky, and Daniel Cleary, right troops at Michigan’s Selfridge Air National wings, Gordie Howe, former right wing, Kris Guard Base. And today Red Wings players Draper, center, Chris Chelios, Brett Lebda, took the Cup to visit wounded warriors at and Brian Rafalski, defensemen, and Chris Walter Reed. As the Commander in Chief Osgood, goal tender, Detroit Red Wings; of a fabulous military, I thank you for hon- Gary B. Bettman, commissioner, National oring our troops. Hockey League; and actor Chuck Norris. There is a sign over the door of the The transcript released by the Office of the Red Wings locker at Joe Louis Arena that Press Secretary also included the remarks of reads this: ‘‘To whom much is given, much Nicklas Lidstrom, defenseman and team cap- is expected.’’ The Red Wings live up to tain, Detroit Red Wings.
Statement on Signing the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 October 14, 2008
Today I have signed into law H.R. 928, tures through which to reach a single, final the ‘‘Inspector General Reform Act of authoritative determination for the agency 2008.’’ The Act amends various authorities of what the law is. This determination is related to Federal Inspectors General. subject to the authority of the Attorney Section 6 of the bill gives Inspectors General with respect to legal questions General the right to obtain legal advice within, and the President’s authority to su- from lawyers working for an Inspector Gen- pervise, the executive branch and, of eral. It is important that Inspectors General course, the courts in specific cases or con- have timely and accurate legal advice. It troversies. To this end, the ‘‘rule of con- HEARING is also important that agencies have struc- struction’’ in section 6 ensures that, within with
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each agency, the determinations of the law executive branch shall construe section 8 remain ultimately the responsibility of the of the bill in a manner consistent with the chief legal officer and the head of the agen- President’s constitutional authority to rec- cy. ommend for congressional consideration Section 8 of the bill includes provisions such measures as the President shall judge that purport to direct or regulate the con- necessary and expedient. tent of the President’s budget submissions, GEORGE W. BUSH including provisions that purport to direct the President to include the comments of The White House, Inspectors General with respect to those October 14, 2008. submissions. The President’s budget sub- missions are recommendations for enact- NOTE: H.R. 928, signed October 14, was as- ment of legislation appropriating funds. The signed Public Law No. 110–409.
Statement on Signing the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 October 14, 2008
Today I have signed into law S. 3001, to supervise the executive branch, to ap- the ‘‘Duncan Hunter National Defense Au- point officers of the United States, and to thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009.’’ The execute his authority as Commander in Act authorizes funding for the defense of Chief. The executive branch shall continue the United States and its interests abroad, to construe such provisions in a manner for military construction, and for national consistent with the constitutional authority security-related energy programs. and obligations of the President. Provisions of the Act, including sections GEORGE W. BUSH 851, 902, 1211(2), and 1508(b), purport to impose requirements that could inhibit the The White House, President’s ability to carry out his constitu- October 14, 2008. tional obligations to take care that the laws be faithfully executed, to protect national NOTE: S. 3001, signed October 14, was as- security, to conduct diplomatic negotiations, signed Public Law No. 110–417.
Letter to Congressional Leaders Certifying the Secretary of the Treasury To Purchase Troubled Assets October 14, 2008
Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. Secretary of the Treasury to exercise the President:) authority granted under the Act to pur- Pursuant to section 115(a)(2) of the chase, or commit to purchase, troubled as- Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of sets up to the limit of $350 billion out- 2008 (Public Law 110–343) (the ‘‘Act’’), I standing at any one time.
HEARING hereby certify that it is necessary for the with
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