20070126 The White House week in review

The White House week in review.

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January 22-26, 2007

Monday, January 22, 2007

President Bush made a phone call to the March for Life participants. He also prepared for his State of the Union speech which was to be delivered on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.

"It is important for all Americans to remember that our Declaration of Independence states that every person has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. ...It also states that these rights come from our Creator, and that governments are formed to secure these rights for all their citizens. And we believe every human life has value, and we pray for the day when every child is welcome in life and protected into law."

President Bush Calls March for Life Participants

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

President Bush delivered his State of the Union Address in which he addressed the big issues facing our Nation, including the War on Terror, energy, health care, immigration, and education. The State of the Union is an opportunity for President Bush to unveil a positive, comprehensive agenda that will improve the daily lives of the American people and to explain how our actions in the world will make our Nation safer and better.

"This rite of custom brings us together at a defining hour - when decisions are hard and courage is tested. We enter the year 2007 with large endeavors underway, and others that are ours to begin. In all of this, much is asked of us. We must have the will to face difficult challenges and determined enemies - and the wisdom to face them together."

President Bush Delivers State of the Union Address

State of the Union 2007

2007 State of the Union Policy Initiatives

Wednesday, January 24, 2007 President Bush toured DuPont Experimental Station, after which he made remarks on energy initiatives. America is on the verge of technological breakthroughs that will enable us to live our lives less dependent on oil, and Tuesday, President Bush asked Congress to join him in building on the work we have done and reducing gasoline usage in the United States by 20 percent in the next ten years.

"And so Congress, I'm hopeful, recognizes the great potential in new technologies, that we're able to have a new mandatory fuel standard and new CAFE standards for our automobiles, all aiming to make us less dependent on oil, and thereby, making us more secure nationally and be able to say we're better stewards of the environment."

President Bush Discusses Energy Initiative

Fact Sheet: Strengthening America's Energy Security and Improving the Environment

In Focus: Energy

President Bush also met with Vice President and General Dan McNeill, the incoming commander for NATO's International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. He later met with the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders.

"It's my pleasure to welcome Secretary Gates, the Joint Chiefs, and the combatant commanders to the White House. First of all, it's an honor to be in the presence of such fine citizens, men who are doing their duty to protect this country. And we have no more solemn duty than to protect America in this war against extremists and radicals."

President Bush Meets with the Joint Chiefs and Combatant Commanders

In Focus: Defense

Thursday, January 25, 2007

President Bush toured Saint Luke's East – Lee's Summit. Saint Luke's East – Lee's Summit is part of Saint Luke's Health System, which consists of 11 area hospitals and a number of primary care practices in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.

Following his tour, the President participated in a roundtable on healthcare initiatives. In his State of the Union address, President Bush announced proposals to make basic, private health insurance available and affordable for more Americans by reforming the tax code with a standard deduction for health insurance and helping States make affordable private health insurance available to their citizens.

President Bush Participates in a Roundtable on Health Care Initiatives

In Focus: Health Care

Fact Sheet: Affordable, Accessible, And Flexible Health Coverage

Friday, January 26, 2007

President Bush met with the Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the incoming Commander of Multi-National Force – Iraq, General Petraeus. The President later delivered remarks to the House Republican Conference.

"The Senate confirmed this good man without a dissenting vote. I appreciate the quick action of the United States Senate. I appreciate them giving General David Petraeus a fair hearing, and I appreciate the vote. My instructions to the General is, get over to the zone as quickly as possible and implement a plan that we believe will yield our goals."

President Bush Congratulates General Petraeus on Senate Confirmation, Discusses Way Forward in Iraq

In Focus: Defense

In Focus: Renewal in Iraq

President Bush Speaks to the House Republican Conference

Monday, January 22, 2007

Fact Sheet: Affordable, Accessible, and Flexible Health Coverage

State of the Union 2007

Setting the Record Straight: President Bush's Standard Deduction for Health Insurance Would Save Money for More Than 100 Million Americans

In Focus: Health Care

Statement by the Press Secretary

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Personnel Announcement

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Guest List for the First Lady's Box at the 2007 State of the Union Speech

State of the Union 2007

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Ask the White HouseSamuel Bodman, Secretary of Energy, discussed energy policy and the President's State of the Union Address on "Ask the White House" Wednesday.

Executive Order: Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management

Press Gaggle by Dana Perino

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Press Gaggle by Tony Snow

Memorandum for the Secretary of State

Fifth Anniversary of USA Freedom Corps, 2007

USA Freedom Corps

Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Alabama

Friday, January 26, 2007

Ask the White House

Al Hubbard, Director of the National Economic Council, discussed the President's health care initiatives and the State of the Union Address on Friday during "Ask the White House."

International Day of Commemoration In Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, 2007

National African American History Month, 2007

African American History

Executive Order: Further Amendment to Executive Order 13285, Relating to the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation

Saturday, January 27, 2007

President's Radio AddressEmbargoed until 10:06 AM ET

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