President Discusses the American Competitiveness Initiative at Tuskegee University President Bush on Wednesday said, "I appreciate the role that Tuskegee has had in the 20th century to break down racial barriers, to provide hope and to help build a better America. What I'm here to talk about is the role Tuskegee will continue to play in the 21st century and to prepare our students and our kids for the jobs of the 21st century. Tuskegee is a really important part of making sure the United States of America provides hope and opportunity for all people." American Competitiveness Initiative
Press Secretary Scott McClellan Announces His Resignation
President Bush on Wednesday said, "First of all, I thank Scott for his service to our country. I don't know whether or not the press corps realizes this, but his is a challenging assignment dealing with you all on a regular basis. And I thought he handled his assignment with class, integrity. He really represents the best of his family, our state and our country."
President Bush Welcomes Prime Minister Siniora of Lebanon to the White House
President Bush on Tuesday said, "There's no question in my mind that Lebanon can serve as a great example for what is possible in the broader Middle East; that out of the tough times the country has been through will rise a state that shows that it's possible for people of religious difference to live side-by-side in peace; to show that it's possible for people to put aside past histories to live together in a way that the people want, which is, therefore, to be peace and hope and opportunity." In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President George W. Bush talks to the press after visiting with four governors who visited Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait on the South Lawn Wednesday, April 19, 2006. "I particularly want to thank them for going to see our men and women who are helping secure freedom and peace," said President Bush. "I thank them for sending a message from home that we care about them, we care about our troops, that we'll support our troops, that we appreciate the fact that people are willing to make sacrifices." White House photo by Eric Draper
Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education, will discuss the President's commitment to improving the quality of math, science, and technological education as outlined in the American Competitiveness Initiative today at 3:30pm ET.
On Wednesday, President Bush traveled to Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, to discuss the American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI). As the President outlined in his State of the Union Address, the ACI will increase investments in research and development, strengthen education, and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.
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On Wednesday, President Bush met with a bipartisan group of governors who have just returned from Afghanistan and Iraq to discuss the governors' meetings with military commanders, visits with the troops, and assessment of the situation on the ground. Click here to learn more.
On Monday, President and Mrs. Bush welcomed children to the South Lawn of the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll. Click here to experience this historical tradition ongoing since 1878.
President Bush is committed to comprehensive immigration reform that secures America's borders, improves enforcement of immigration laws, and upholds our values. Click here to learn more.
President Bush on Wednesday said, "First of all, I thank Scott for his service to our country. I don't know whether or not the press corps realizes this, but his is a challenging assignment dealing with you all on a regular basis. And I thought he handled his assignment with class, integrity. He really represents the best of his family, our state and our country." 
President Bush on Wednesday said, "I just had breakfast with four governors who have returned from Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. ... I assured them that our goal in Afghanistan and Iraq is victory. And victory will be achieved when there is a democracy in both countries that are able to sustain itself and defend itself."
President Bush on Tuesday said, "In a global economy, for example, if our children do not have the skill sets for the jobs of the 21st century, the jobs are going to go somewhere else. ... If you're living in Midland, Texas, or living in Montgomery County, Maryland, it's important to understand if children don't have those skill sets needed to compete with a child from India, or a child from China, the new jobs will be going there." 
President Bush on Tuesday said, "There's no question in my mind that Lebanon can serve as a great example for what is possible in the broader Middle East; that out of the tough times the country has been through will rise a state that shows that it's possible for people of religious difference to live side-by-side in peace; to show that it's possible for people to put aside past histories to live together in a way that the people want, which is, therefore, to be peace and hope and opportunity." 
President George W. Bush talks to the press after visiting with four governors who visited Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait on the South Lawn Wednesday, April 19, 2006. "I particularly want to thank them for going to see our men and women who are helping secure freedom and peace," said President Bush. "I thank them for sending a message from home that we care about them, we care about our troops, that we'll support our troops, that we appreciate the fact that people are willing to make sacrifices." White House photo by Eric Draper
