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U.S. Economy

President Bush has outlined decisive government action to preserve and sustain America's financial system and economy. This is a pivotal moment for America's economy. Problems that originated in the credit markets – and first showed up in the area of subprime mortgages – have spread throughout our financial system. As a result, the government is acting now to protect our Nation's economic health from serious risk.

In Focus: Economy

Prime Minister of Italy

President Bush and Mrs. Bush are pleased to welcome Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy for an Official Visit to the White House on Columbus Day, October 13, 2008. The President and the Prime Minister share a strong commitment to the values of freedom, and Italy is making vital contributions to democracy and stability in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Balkans, Lebanon, and elsewhere around the world.

Welcoming Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy

Global War on Terror

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.

In Focus: National Security

Setting the Record Straight

· Setting the Record Straight: Six Years of Unheeded Warnings for GSE Reform

Setting the Record Straight

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President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy, seen from the Truman Balcony of the White House, stand together during the playing of the National Anthems at the South Lawn Arrival Ceremony of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at the White House. White House photo by Grant Miller

President Bush Participates in Joint Statement with Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy: President Bush on Monday said, "For more than 60 years, the United States and Italy have worked together to strengthen transatlantic alliances and to help freedom expand across Europe. Today we're addressing global challenges with determination and vision and with confidence. America and Italy are working to stabilize global financial markets. People all over the world are understandably concerned about the global financial crisis and about how it will affect their families and their businesses."
In Focus: Welcoming Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy
President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy to the White House: President Bush on Monday said, "With the visit today of Prime Minister Berlusconi, we reaffirm the close and trusting friendship between our two countries. For more than six decades, America and Italy have been partners in the work of freedom and progress. We look to the future with confidence."
Welcoming Prime Minister Berlusconi of Italy
President's Radio Address: In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Here's what the American people need to know: The United States government is acting -- and will continue to act -- to resolve this crisis and restore stability to our markets. The Federal government has a comprehensive strategy and the tools necessary to address the challenges in our economy." En Español
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In Focus: Economy
President Bush Meets with G7 Finance Ministers to Discuss World Economy: President Bush on Saturday said, "I'm confident that the world's major economies can overcome the challenges we face. There have been moments of crisis in the past when powerful nations turned their energies against each other, or sought to wall themselves off from the world. This time is different. The leaders gathered in Washington this weekend are all working toward the same goals. We will stand together in addressing this threat to our prosperity. We will do what it takes to resolve this crisis. And the world's economy will emerge stronger as a result."
In Focus: Economy
President Bush Meets with Cuban American Community Leaders: President Bush on Friday said, "It's so sad that right off the shores of our great, you know, nation that believes in human rights and human dignity exists this dungeon. But someday Cuba will be free. Someday the people who are there will realize the blessing of freedom. And I want to thank the people around this table for working to see that day come." En Español

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Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana to the White House

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