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President Bush Attends Reopening of the National Museum of American History - November 19, 2008
 19 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Wednesday said, The Museum of American History is a wonderful place to begin your journey as an American. These halls reflect both the duties and privileges of citizenship. They remind us that America's highest ideals have always required brave defenders. They remind us that our liberty is a precious gift from God.

President Bush Discusses Aviation Congestion and Transportation Safety - November 18, 2008
 18 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Tuesday said, Our job is to make sure it is as comfortable an experience as possible. Now, obviously, the federal government can't control all aspects of how the airlines, for example, conducts their business. We're not in the business of managing airlines. We are in the business, however, of making it easier for airlines to do the job we expect them to do.

President and Mrs. Bush Attend Presentation of the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals - November 17, 2008
 17 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - Mrs. Bush on Monday said, Welcome to this White House for this special occasion -- the presentation of the National Medals of the Arts and the National Humanities Medals. These medals recognize great contributions to art, music, theater, literature, history, and general scholarship. Congratulations to all of this year's recipients, and to the proud family members and loved ones who are here with you this afternoon -- we're happy to have you all.

President Bush Attends Summit on Financial Markets and the World Economy - November 15, 2008
 15 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Saturday said, The first decision I had to make was who was coming to the meeting. And obviously I decided that we ought to have the G20 nations, as opposed to the G8 or the G13. But once you make the decision to have the G20, then the fundamental question is, with that many nations, from six different continents, who all represent different stages of economic development -- would it be possible to reach agreements, and not only agreements, would it be possible to reach agreements that were substantive? And I'm pleased to report the answer to that question was, absolutely.

President Bush Arrives at Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy - November 15, 2008
 15 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Saturday said, Obviously, you know, this crisis has not ended. There's some progress being made, but there's still a lot of more work to be done. And so we had a good -- good, frank discussion last night. I look forward to the discussions today. And we'll see you after the meetings have ended.

President Bush Hosts Dinner with Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy Participants - November 14, 2008
 14 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Friday said, The surest path to that growth is to continue policies of free and open markets. Free market capitalism has been an engine of prosperity, progress, and social mobility in economies all over the globe. Trade and investment have been -- have linked our economies together -- creating new customers for businesses and workers, and greater choices and lower prices for consumers. All our nations must reject calls for protectionism, collectivism, and defeatism in the face of our current challenge.

President Bush Discusses Financial Markets and World Economy - November 13, 2008
 13 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Thursday said, We're facing this challenge together and we're going to get through it together. The United States is determined to show the way back to economic growth and prosperity. I know some may question whether America's leadership in the global economy will continue. The world can be confident that it will, because our markets are flexible and we can rebound from setbacks. We saw that resilience in the 1940s, when America pulled itself out of Depression, marshaled a powerful army, and helped save the world from tyranny. We saw that resilience in the 1980s, when Americans overcame gas lines, turned stagflation into strong economic growth, and won the Cold War. We saw that resilience after September the 11th, 2001, when our nation recovered from a brutal attack, revitalized our shaken economy, and rallied the forces of freedom in the great ideological struggle of the 21st century.

President Bush Attends United Nations High-Level Debate on Interfaith Dialogue - November 13, 2008
 13 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Thursday said, Freedom is God's gift to every man, woman, and child -- and that freedom includes the right of all people to worship as they see fit. Sixty years ago, members of the United Nations General Assembly acknowledged this truth when we adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration proclaims that everyone has the right to choose or change religions, and the right to worship in private or in public.

President Bush Attends 2008 Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner - November 12, 2008
 12 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Wednesday said, In our visits to the continent, we have been overwhelmed by the affection and gratitude that the African people show to the American people. Oh, a lot of people are out there saying, why should I care about Africa? What good does it do me, Mr. President, for our government to support Africa? Well, I'll tell you what good it does. One, it is in our national security interest that we defeat hopelessness. It is in our economic interest that we help economies grow. And it is in our moral interest that when we find hunger and suffering, the United States of America responds in a robust and effective way.

President Bush Welcomes 2008 NCAA Sports Champions to the White House - November 12, 2008
 12 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Wednesday said, We are glad you're here at the White House. I thank you for being good champions on the field. I thank you for being champs off the field. I'm proud you're here at this grand house of the people. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States.

President Bush Attends Rededication Ceremony of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - November 11, 2008
 11 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - Play Video President Bush on Tuesday said, These noble Americans are our sons and daughters. They are our fathers and mothers. They are our family and they are our friends. They leave home to do the work of patriots -- and they lead lives of quiet dignity when they return. Today we send a clear message to all who have worn the uniform: Thank you for your courage, thank you for your sacrifice, and thank you for standing up when your nation needed you most.

President Bush Visits Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum - November 11, 2008
 11 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Tuesday said, Our nation is blessed because our liberties have been defended by brave men and women in the past. And we are blessed to have brave men and women defend our liberties today. God bless our veterans.

President Bush Visits National Naval Medical Center - November 10, 2008
 10 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Monday said, You know, I'm -- appreciate the families who were so gracious to me here. One of the things I tell them is that their loved one is going to get fabulous medical care -- and they do. It's inspiring to see the hard work. It's also inspiring to see the courage of the patients. I met some of the men that I'd seen six months ago; I came back, and they're totally different looking people. That's because of the good health care. It's also because of their mental framework. They've decided that nothing's going to get them down, and they battled back. And a lot of them are doing really well.

President Bush Discusses the Transition with Employees of the Executive Office of the President - November 6, 2008
 06 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Thursday said, Earlier this year, I promised that I would sprint to the finish. I am keeping that promise, and I know I have given some of you a good workout along the way. As we head into this final stretch, I ask you to remain focused on the goals ahead. I will be honored to stand with you at the finish line.

President Bush Discusses Presidential Election - November 5, 2008
 05 Nov 08, 12:11:00 - President Bush on Wednesday said, There's important work to do in the months ahead, and I will continue to conduct the people's business as long as this office remains in my trust. During this time of transition, I will keep the President-elect fully informed on important decisions. And when the time comes on January the 20th, Laura and I will return home to Texas with treasured memories of our time here -- and with profound gratitude for the honor of serving this amazing country.

President Bush Attends Graduation Ceremony for Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agents - October 30, 2008
 30 Oct 08, 12:10:00 - President Bush on Thursday said, As new special agents, your charge to keep is to carry out this mission. I ask you to defend the values of fidelity, bravery, and integrity that you have learned here at this Academy. I ask you to carry out your duty to protect the lives and liberties of the American people. If you follow these principles, your careers will take you far, this agency will uphold its solemn responsibility, and America's security will be in good hands.

President Bush Meets with President Barzani of the Kurdistan Regional Government - October 29, 2008
 29 Oct 08, 12:10:00 - President Bush on Wednesday said, We had a discussion today on several major topics. We talked about the progress on the election law and on the hydrocarbon law, but we also talked about the status of forces agreement, called the SOFA. President Barzani has been a very strong advocate of the Iraqi government passing the SOFA, and I appreciate that.

President and Mrs. Bush Host Celebration in Honor of Theodore Roosevelt's 150th Birthday - October 27, 2008
 27 Oct 08, 12:10:00 - President Bush on Monday said, We remember many of our Presidents as leaders made for a unique moment in our history. President Roosevelt, as John said, was a man for all seasons. He was a soldier who won the Medal of Honor, a peacemaker who won the Nobel Prize. He was one of the world's most daring big game hunters, and a leading advocate for conservation of our country's natural resources. He was an intellectual who sometimes read several books a day, as John mentioned, and he wrestled here at the White House.

President Bush Meets with President Lugo of Paraguay - October 27, 2008
 27 Oct 08, 12:10:00 - President Bush on Monday said, I told the President that the United States wants to help. We want to help with education and health care. We care deeply about people being able to work. Our -- we believe in the social justice agenda. I believe that -- that it's important that the United States be in a position to help influence the lives of citizens that simply want a more hopeful day. And Mr. President, it gives me great comfort to know that you're the person with whom we can work.

President Bush Participates in Signing Ceremony with NATO Secretary General De Hoop Scheffer for NATO Accession Protocols for Albania and Croatia - October 24, 2008
 24 Oct 08, 12:10:00 - President Bush on Friday said, With today's ceremony, we celebrate two young and vigorous democracies seeking to assume new responsibilities in a time of terrorism and a time of war. We strengthen America's partnership with nations that once found themselves in the shackles of communism. We rejoice in taking a major step toward welcoming the people of Albania and Croatia into the greatest alliance for freedom the world has ever known.