George W Bush

April 19, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senate Democrats and state legislators from across the country today discussed their opposition to President Bush's escalation of the war in Iraq.

Resolutions and letters calling for a change of course in Iraq have been introduced in 29 states and passed in more than a dozen. These state governing bodies join the majority of Americans, bipartisan majorities in both houses of Congress, military experts and the Iraq Study Group in calling for a change of course.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C— Today, April 16, 2007, Senator Edward M. Kennedy released the following statement in response to President Bush’s remarks on Iraq.    » read more »

A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

April 19, 2007 -- "On Dutch-American Friendship Day, we celebrate our longtime friendship with the Kingdom of the Netherlands and honor the many Dutch Americans who have made significant contributions to our country.    » read more »

19 April 2007 -- Experts and activists appearing before a congressional committee have urged President Bush to take stronger action to pressure the Sudanese government to comply with international demands for a 20,000 - strong United Nations and African peacekeeping force for Darfur. VOA's Dan Robinson reports, the calls follow the president's warning to Khartoum that the U.S. will tighten financial and other sanctions if more progress is not forthcoming.    » read more »

George W. Bush (2001 - 2009)

Excerpted White House Biography:    » read more »

January 20, 2001

President William J. Clinton, distinguished guests and my fellow citizens:

The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country. With a simple oath, we affirm old traditions and make new beginnings.

As I begin, I thank President Clinton for his service to our nation; and I thank Vice President Gore for a contest conducted with spirit and ended with grace.

I am honored and humbled to stand here, where so many of America's leaders have come before me, and so many will follow.    » read more »

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