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Presidential Documents Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, November 19, 2007 Volume 43—Number 46 Pages 1485–1519 VerDate Aug 31 2005 11:35 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 214250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P46NOF4.016 P46NOF4 ycherry on PRODPC74 with PRESDOCSF Contents Addresses and Remarks Communications to Congress See also Meetings With Foreign Leaders See Bill Vetoes America’s Promise Alliance, dinner—1502 Federalist Society, 25th annual gala dinner— Executive Orders 1507 Improving Government Program Indiana Performance—1498 Business and community leaders, lunch meeting in New Albany—1492 Interviews With the News Media Federal budget in New Albany—1493 News conference with Chancellor Merkel of Justice Department, swearing-in ceremony for Germany in Crawford, Texas, November Attorney General Mukasey—1502 10—1486 National Adoption Day—1513 National Medal of Arts and National Meetings With Foreign Leaders Humanities Medal, presentation—1503 Germany, Chancellor Merkel—1485, 1486 Radio address—1485 Japan, Prime Minister Fukuda—1510 Secretary of Transportation Peters and FAA Acting Administrator Sturgell, meeting— Proclamations 1504 America Recycles Day—1506 Texas National Farm-City Week—1515 American Legion Post 121 in Waco—1491 Thanksgiving Day—1507 Visit with Chancellor Merkel of Germany in Crawford—1485 Statements by the President Bill Signings See Bill Signings Department of Defense Appropriations Act, Supplementary Materials 2008, statement—1498 Acts approved by the President—1519 Bill Vetoes Checklist of White House press releases— ‘‘Departments of Labor, Health and Human 1518 Services, and Education, and Related Digest of other White House Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008,’’ announcements—1515 message—1501 Nominations submitted to the Senate—1517 WEEKLY COMPILATION OF Distribution is made only by the Superintendent of Docu- ments, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. 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VerDate Aug 31 2005 11:35 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 214250 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P46NOF4.016 P46NOF4 ycherry on PRODPC74 with PRESDOCSF ycherry on PRODPC74 with PRESDOCSF VerDate Aug 312005 11:35 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt214250 PO00000 Frm00003 Fmt7969 Sfmt7969 E:\PRESDOCS\P46NOF4.016 P46NOF4 newmail.eps Week Ending Friday, November 16, 2007 Remarks During a Visit With And on Sunday, we celebrate Veterans Day Chancellor Angela Merkel of and give thanks for all those who have worn Germany in Crawford, Texas the uniform of America’s Armed Forces. November 9, 2007 The Marine Corps was born in a Philadel- phia tavern in 1775. Since then, the Marines President Bush. Laura and I are thrilled have become one of the world’s premier to welcome the Chancellor and Professor fighting forces. Their courage and valor in Sauer here to our place. In Texas, when you battle have earned them the respect of friend invite somebody to your home, it’s an expres- and foe alike. And today, a new generation sion of warmth and respect, and that’s how of marines is writing another chapter in that I feel about Chancellor Merkel. And so, proud tradition. Young marines are serving Madam Chancellor, welcome. We’re looking on the frontlines in the war on terror in Iraq, forward to having constructive talks as well Afghanistan, and around the world. As the as a chance to relax and visit. Marines celebrate their birthday, we join Chancellor Merkel. Well, I would like to them in recognizing what their sacrifice and say a very warm thanks to you, George, for service has meant for our freedom. issuing this invitation to us. Already a first glance of the area shows us that this is, in- America owes a debt of gratitude to all deed, a wonderful place to be and a wonder- those who have served in our Armed Forces. ful atmosphere. We have a number of issues On Veterans Day, we remember those who that I think we will have now time to discuss have served in previous wars, those who are later on. I’m very grateful that we can do serving today, and those who did not live to this in such a pleasant, such a wonderful at- become veterans. mosphere and that we can see each other Veterans Day also reminds us of our sol- here again. And I must say that I’m, again, emn responsibility to care for those who have very grateful to you, Mr. President, for the fought our Nation’s wars. Under my adminis- fact that we can have this exchange of tration, Federal spending for our veterans views—and to you, Laura, as well. Thank has increased by more than two-thirds. We you. have extended medical treatment to a million President Bush. Thank you. additional veterans, including hundreds of thousands returning from Afghanistan and NOTE: The President spoke at 4:32 p.m. at the Iraq. And we have expanded grants to help Bush Ranch. In his remarks, he referred to Joachim Sauer, husband of Chancellor Merkel. homeless veterans across the country. Chancellor Merkel spoke in German, and her re- These are the generous actions of a grate- marks were translated by an interpreter. This item ful nation. And to build on them, I nomi- was not received in time for publication in the nated a good man to head our Department appropriate issue. of Veterans Affairs, Doctor James Peake. Doctor Peake is an Army doctor, a retired The President’s Radio Address lieutenant general, and a combat veteran who was wounded twice in Vietnam and deco- November 10, 2007 rated for his valor. Good morning. This weekend, Americans When confirmed by the Senate, Doctor mark two important dates in our Nation’s his- Peake will take on an important task: con- tory. On Saturday, we celebrate the 232d tinuing my administration’s work to imple- birthday of the United States Marine Corps. ment the recommendations of the bipartisan 1485 VerDate Aug 31 2005 11:36 Nov 20, 2007 Jkt 214250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 E:\PRESDOCS\P46NOT4.016 P46NOT4 ycherry on PRODPC74 with PRESDOCST 1486 Nov. 10 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2007 Dole-Shalala Commission on Wounded War- The President’s News Conference riors. These recommendations are vital to en- With Chancellor Angela Merkel of suring better care for our veterans, and Con- Germany in Crawford gress needs to confirm Doctor Peake so he November 10, 2007 can lead the way in this crucial effort. Some of the Commission’s recommenda- President Bush. Thank you for coming. tions require legislative action, such as updat- The Chancellor and I have had a series of ing the disability system to fully meet the discussions on important subjects, starting needs of our wounded warriors. So my ad- with a dinner we had last night. And then we got up this morning and had the wonder- ministration has sent Congress a bill that ful opportunity to walk across some of the would enact all the legislative steps rec- ranch. It was a glorious morning. The sun ommended by the Commission. This is a was beginning to rise; the birds were begin- good bill. Our wounded warriors and their ning to chirp. And we were able to have a families are counting on it, and I urge Demo- meaningful discussion on a lot of issues. And crats and Republicans to come together to then we completed our discussions here in pass it as quickly as possible. what is my office. Congress can also meet its responsibility Madam Chancellor, I’m really glad you to our veterans by passing a clean Veterans gave me an excuse to come down to Texas. Affairs appropriations bill. Unfortunately, And I’m really glad you and Professor Sauer congressional leaders let the fiscal year end came. You can imagine how conducive it is without passing this bill they know our vet- to have meaningful, strategic discussions in erans need. So I urged Congress to pass this an environment outside of our respective bill by Veterans Day, and they still have failed capitals. And that’s what we did. to send me this vital legislation. The time We discussed Afghanistan. I do want to to act is running out. There are now just 4 thank the German people for their strong support of this young democracy. And I ap- days left on the legislative calendar before preciate the German troops who are far from Congress leaves town for their Thanksgiving home, who are helping people realize the break. The best way Members of Congress blessings of liberty. can give thanks to our veterans is to send We discussed Iran and our deep desire to me a clean bill that I can sign into law.
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