President George W. Bush makes remarks Monday, July 9, 2007, during A Conversation on the Americas at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Va. The purpose of the gathering was to highlight extensive society-to-society relationships between the U.S. and its neighbors and to further promote the theme of how the United States helps its neighbors promote education, health care and economic opportunity at all levels. White House photo by Chris Greenberg
President Bush on Monday said, "Laura and I had a magnificent trip to Central and South America. It
reminded me of the importance of having a peaceful and prosperous
neighborhood. It's in our interests, in the interests of the United
States that our neighborhood be healthy and educated. And so this
conference is an attempt to bring together key people of my
administration and faith-based groups and private sector groups from
the United States, as well as our neighborhood, to discuss how we can
work together to promote social justice, to help people realize a
better life through good education and good health care." En Español Ask the White House: Discussion on Conference on the Americas White House Conference on the Americas Fact Sheet: White House Conference on the Americas
President Bush on Tuesday said, "It's great to be in Cleveland. I've come to Cleveland to highlight a couple of important issues. First, energy independence is an important part of our nation's future. One way to achieve energy independence is to promote technologies that will enable us to drive our economy without the use of Middle Eastern oil, for example. And one such technology is hydrogen fuel cells, and GrafTech is on the leading edge of developing a technology that will work, that will be competitive with other forms of energy, and that will enable us, on the one hand, to be less dependent on oil, and better stewards of the environment." Fact Sheet: A Day in Cleveland: President Bush Calls on Congress to Act to Fund Vital Priorities In Focus: Energy
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "This week, we received more good news showing that our economy is strong and growing. The Department of Labor reports that our economy has now created jobs for 46 consecutive months. America added 132,000 jobs in June, and that means our economy has added more than 8.2 million new jobs since August of 2003. Unemployment is low, consumer confidence is high, incomes are rising, and opportunity is growing across America." En Español Audio In Focus: Jobs & Economic Growth
President Bush on Wednesday said, "For the past six and a half years, it's been a privilege to be the President of such a good and decent nation that inspires and holds out hope to people all across the world. It's an awesome experience, and a humbling experience to hold a powerful office like President. It brings with it the great honor of being the Commander-in-Chief of the finest military the world has ever known. Because of the service of our military men and women, because our nation has got a military full of the bravest and most decent people that I've ever met, America remains a beacon of hope for all around the world; America remains the place where peace has the best chance to be encouraged." Independence Day 2007
President Bush said, "Two hundred thirty-one years ago, 56 brave men signed their names to a bold creed of freedom that set the course of our Nation and changed the history of the world. On this anniversary, we remember the great courage and conviction of our Founders, and we celebrate the enduring principles of our Declaration of Independence." En Español Independence Day 2007
Strong U.S. Economy
Economic growth continues with 132,000 new jobs created in June and more than 8.2 million new jobs created since August of 2003. Our economy has now added jobs for 46 straight months, and the unemployment rate remains low at 4.5 percent. Learn more about the President's pro-growth policies.
Strengthening Health Care
Health Savings Accounts
President Bush has a broad agenda to help more Americans afford Health Care. In this agenda, he calls for expanding Health Savings Accounts, which
allow people to save money for health care tax-free and to take these accounts with them if they move job to job.
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.
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Strong U.S. Economy
Health Savings Accounts
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.
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