Dayhoff Westminster Soundtrack: 20070622 The White House Weekly Review

Saturday, June 23, 2007

20070622 The White House Weekly Review

The White House Weekly Review

June 18-22, 2007

Monday, June 18, 2007

President Bush signed the Native American Home Ownership Opportunity Act of 2007, and later welcomed NCAA championship teams to the White House to congratulate them.

"This is an historic day -- after all, this is the largest gathering that we've had for Champions' Day, and we're glad to welcome the champs here to the South Lawn. I appreciate being with good athletes, good students and good leaders -- and that's what it takes to become a champion. I appreciate the fact that you've endured tough practices, that you've set big goals, and you worked hard to achieve them. And so we congratulate your coaches, we congratulate your families -- but, most importantly, we congratulate you. We honor America's champs."

President Bush Signs Native American Home Ownership Opportunity Act of 2007

President Bush Meets with NCAA Championship Teams

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

President Bush met with Prime Minister Olmert of Israel in the morning. Later, the President nominated Congressman Jim Nussle as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. In the evening, President and Mrs. Bush hosted the Congressional Picnic.

"I've been looking forward to this visit. Last time we were together we had a long and serious discussion about what we can do together to keep the peace. This visit comes, obviously, during a period of great concern for the world about what's taking place in Gaza, and so it's a timely visit. I'm looking forward to our discussions about how we can promote a common vision, a vision that speaks to hopes and aspirations of the Palestinian people, and a vision that speaks to the security of Israel."

President Bush Meets With Prime Minister Olmert of Israel

President Bush Nominates Congressman Jim Nussle as Director of the Office of Management and Budget

President and Mrs. Bush Host Congressional Picnic

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

President Bush traveled to the U.S. State Department, where he met with Caribbean heads of government. In the afternoon, he made remarks on embryonic stem cell research at the White House. Later, he met with Republican House members.

"America is a nation that leads the world in science and technology. Our innovative spirit is making possible incredible advances in medicine that could save lives and cure diseases. America is also a nation founded on the principle that all human life is sacred -- and our conscience calls us to pursue the possibilities of science in a manner that respects human dignity and upholds our moral values."

President Bush Discusses Stem Cell Veto and Executive Order

Fact Sheet: Advancing Stem Cell Research While Respecting Moral Boundaries

Message to the Senate of the United States

Executive Order: Expanding Approved Stem Cell Lines in Ethically Responsible Ways

In Focus: Health Care

President Bush Meets with Republican Members of the House of Representatives

Thursday, June 21, 2007

President Bush toured the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Athens, Alabama. Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 is the first U.S. nuclear reactor to come online in the 21st century. The President made remarks on his Administration's energy initiatives, including the importance of expanding nuclear power and his "Twenty in Ten" goal to reduce U.S. gas consumption by 20 percent over the next ten years.

"I believe that it is essential that we have a comprehensive energy policy to be able to deal with the challenges we're going to face in the 21st century, whether that be energy independence or economic security or good environmental policy. And at the core of such policy must be electricity generated from nuclear power."

President Bush Discusses Energy Initiatives in Athens, Alabama

In Focus: Energy

Friday, June 22, 2007

President Bush met with Vietnamese President Nguyen Minh Triet to continue discussions the two leaders held in Hanoi last November. President Bush and President Triet discussed our robust trade and economic relationship, cooperation on health and development issues, cultural and educational ties, and shared commitment to resolving remaining issues stemming from the war. President Bush also expressed his deep concern over the recent increase of arrests and detentions of peaceful democracy activists in Vietnam, and note that such actions will inevitably limit the growth of bilateral ties.

In the afternoon, the President celebrated Black Music Month in the East Room of the White House. Black Music Month recognizes the outstanding contributions that African-American singers, composers, and musicians have made to our country.

"Mr. President, thank you for coming. Laura and I remember very fondly our trip to your beautiful country. And I remember so very well the warm reception that we received from your government and the people of Vietnam."

President Bush Welcomes President Nguyen Minh Triet of Vietnam to the White House

In Focus: Global Diplomacy

President Bush Celebrates Black Music Month at the White House

In Focus: African American History

Monday, June 18, 2007

Press Briefing by Tony Snow

President and Mrs. Bush to Host White House Conference on the Americas

Personnel Announcement

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Press Briefing by Tony Snow

President Mourns Loss of Nine Charleston, SC Firefighters