Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Monday, May 23, 2005 Volume 41—Number 20 Pages 807–850 VerDate Aug 04 2004 08:07 May 24, 2005 Jkt 205250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P20MYF4.020 P20MYF4 Contents Addresses and Remarks Communications to Congress See also Appointments and Nominations; Burma, message on continuation of national Meetings With Foreign Leaders emergency—819 International Republican Institute dinner— Convention on the Conservation and 825 Management of the Highly Migratory Fish National Catholic Prayer Breakfast—843 Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, With Annexes, message National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service— transmitting—816 808 Convention for the Strengthening of the Radio address—807 Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, Republican National Committee dinner—819 message transmitting—815 Virginia, Virginia BioDiesel refinery in West Iraq, message on continuation of national Point—809 emergency—842 Wisconsin, discussion on strengthening Social ‘‘2005 Comprehensive Report on U.S. Trade Security in Milwaukee—830 and Investment Policy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa and Implementation of the African Appointments and Nominations Growth and Opportunity Act,’’ message Office of the Director of National Intelligence transmitting—843 Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Interviews With the News Media remarks—824 Exchange with reporters in the Oval Office— Director of National Intelligence, 844 remarks—824 White House Office Letters and Messages U.S. Trade Representative, remarks—817 Cuban Independence Day, message—847 (Continued on the inside of the back cover.) 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VerDate Aug 04 2004 10:26 May 24, 2005 Jkt 205250 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P20MYF4.020 P20MYF4 Contents—Continued Meetings With Foreign Leaders Proclamations Denmark, Prime Minister Rasmussen—844 National Maritime Day—840 Greece, Prime Minister Karamanlis—846 National Safe Boating Week—840 Notices Supplementary Materials Continuation of the National Emergency Protecting the Development Fund for Iraq Acts approved by the President—850 and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq Checklist of White House press releases—850 Has an Interest—841 Digest of other White House Continuation of the National Emergency With announcements—847 Respect to Burma—818 Nominations submitted to the Senate—849 VerDate Aug 04 2004 10:26 May 24, 2005 Jkt 205250 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 1249 Sfmt 1249 E:\PRESDOCS\P20MYF4.020 P20MYF4 Week Ending Friday, May 20, 2005 The President’s Radio Address Now the Senate must act. Congress needs May 14, 2005 to get a good energy bill to my desk by the August recess so I can sign it into law. Good morning. I’m pleased to report that On Tuesday, I will welcome our newest we see new signs that the progrowth policies United States Trade Representative, former we have pursued during the past 4 years are Congressman Rob Portman. Ambassador having a positive effect on our economy. We Portman understands that expanding trade is added 274,000 new jobs in April, and we vital for American workers and consumers. have added nearly 31⁄2 million jobs over the He will make sure we vigorously enforce the past 2 years. Unemployment is down to 5.2 trade laws on the books while also working percent, below the average rate of the 1970s, to continue opening foreign markets to 1980s, and 1990s. We have seen steady job American crops and products. The Central gains during each of the past 23 months, and America Free Trade Agreement would help today, more Americans are working than at us achieve these goals. This agreement would any time in our history. help the new democracies in our hemisphere There are other good reasons for opti- deliver better jobs and higher labor standards mism. The economy grew at a solid rate of to their workers, and it would create a more 3.6 percent over the past four quarters, and level playing field for American goods and economists expect strong growth for the rest services. Congress needs to pass this impor- of 2005. Manufacturing activity is enjoying tant legislation. its longest period of growth in 16 years. Infla- Finally, on Thursday, I will travel to Mil- tion and mortgage rates remain low, and we waukee, Wisconsin, to discuss with young have more homeowners in America than ever people the importance of acting now to before. strengthen Social Security. The Social Secu- These positive signs are a tribute to the rity safety net has a hole in it for younger effort and enterprise of America’s workers workers. For the sake of our children and and entrepreneurs, but we have more to do. grandchildren, we need to make Social Secu- So next week, I will focus on three priorities rity permanently solvent. And we need to that will strengthen the long-term economic make the system a better deal for younger workers by allowing them to put some of security of our Nation. their payroll taxes, if they so choose, into a On Monday, I will travel to West Point, voluntary personal retirement account. Be- Virginia, to highlight the benefits of bio- cause this money will be saved and invested, diesel, an alternative fuel that will help our workers will have the opportunity to earn a country achieve greater energy independ- higher rate of return on their money than ence. We’ll also discuss our need for a com- anything the current Social Security system prehensive national energy strategy that re- can now give them. duces our dependence on foreign oil. This The American economy is the envy of the strategy will encourage more efficient tech- world. For the sake of our Nation’s hard- nologies, make the most of our existing re- working families, we must work together to sources, help global energy consumers like achieve long-term economic security so that China and India reduce their own use of hy- we can continue to spread prosperity and drocarbons, encourage conservation, and de- hope throughout America and the world. velop promising new sources of energy such Thank you for listening. as hydrogen, ethanol, and biodiesel. I applaud the House for passing an energy NOTE: The address was recorded at 7:50 a.m. on bill that is largely consistent with these goals. May 13 in the Cabinet Room at the White House 807 VerDate Aug 04 2004 10:16 May 24, 2005 Jkt 205250 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 1244 Sfmt 1244 E:\PRESDOCS\P20MYT4.020 P20MYT4 808 May 14 / Administration of George W. Bush, 2005 for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on May 14. The tran- the oath to serve and protect their fellow citi- script was made available by the Office of the zens, they answer a vital calling and accept Press Secretary on May 13 but was embargoed a profound responsibility. Since America’s for release until the broadcast. The Office of the early days, the badge has represented a Press Secretary also released a Spanish language transcript of this address. pledge to protect the innocent, and Ameri- cans honor all who wear that badge. The tradition of sacrifice and service runs Remarks at the National Peace strong amongst law enforcement. The fallen Officers’ Memorial Service officers we honor this afternoon honored that May 15, 2005 tradition of service and sacrifice, and the flag of the United States of America flies at half- Thank you all. Thank you for the warm staff today in memory of their courage. welcome. It is an honor and a privilege to I thank all the family members who are join you to pay our respects to our Nation’s with us today. Our Nation is grateful to you. fallen law enforcement officers. Every year We pray that you find strength to bear the at the National Law Enforcement Officers loss. And you can know that our Nation will Memorial, we add names of those who have always remember and honor the ones you been lost in the line of duty. All of these loved. men and women served the cause of justice. I also thank all the law enforcement offi- Our Nation stands in admiration and grati- cers who have come here today to pay tribute tude for their service, and we ask God’s bless- to fallen comrades. The bonds between offi- ings for their families and friends they have cers are strong, and you look out for each left behind.