President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Olmert of Israel to the White House
President Bush on Monday said, "I appreciate the Prime Minister's strategic thoughts. He cares deeply about his country, and he cares deeply about securing the peace. ... But the whole central thrust of our discussions was based upon our understanding that we're involved in an ideological struggle between extremists and radicals versus people who just simply want to live in peace, and that as democracies we have an obligation, obviously, to listen to the will of our people, but at the same time, work together to help those who want to live in a peaceful society achieve their
ambitions." In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Bush Honors Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery
President Bush on Saturday said, "On this Veterans Day, we give thanks for the 24 million Americans who strengthen our nation with their example of service and sacrifice. ... As we raise our flag and as the bugle sounds taps, we remember that the men and women of Americas Armed Forces serve a great cause. They follow in a great tradition, handed down to them by Americas veterans." In Focus: Veterans
President George W. Bush is joined by Stephen Hadley, National Security Advisor, Vice President Dick Cheney and Chief of Staff Josh Bolten Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, during a meeting with the Baker-Hamilton Commission in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Members of the Commission include: Lee Hamilton, James Baker, Sandra Day O'Connor, William Perry, Vernon Jordan and Lawrence Eagleburger. White House photo by Eric Draper
On Monday, President Bush welcomed Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel to the White House to discuss the strong bilateral relationship between the United States and Israel, as well as a wide range of regional and international issues.
Economic growth continues with 92,000 new jobs created in October. There have been over 6.8 million new jobs created since August of 2003, and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.4 percent, the lowest rate since May 2001. Learn more about the President's pro-growth policies.
President Bush's top priority is the safety and security of the American people. Though America and its allies are safer since 9/11, we are not yet safe. We have important challenges ahead as we wage a long-term battle not just against terrorists, but against the ideology that supports their agenda.
America's prosperity depends on reliable, affordable and secure sources of energy. President Bush believes the power of technology and the innovative spirit of America will reduce our reliance on foreign sources of energy, which will help ensure a growing and prosperous America in the 21st Century.
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