President Bush Meets with Members of
Securing America's Future
Energy
President Bush on Monday said, "Their plan and my
plan ...have got commonalities, and we're
going to work together to get Congress to
enact a comprehensive plan.
I believe there's an appetite in the halls of
Congress to become less
dependent on oil. I believe there's a
knowledge in Congress that when
we spend money on cellulosic ethanol that will
make us less dependent
on oil." In Focus:
Energy
Presid
ent's Radio Address In
his weekly radio address President Bush said,
"Two key challenges we face are reducing our
dependence on oil and expanding access to
affordable health care. I have asked Congress to
take several vital steps to address these
issues. ... We've set important goals, and now
Republicans and Democrats must work together to
make them a reality. Together, we can reduce our
dependence on oil, improve health care for more
of our citizens, and make life better for all our
citizens." Au
dio State of the Union 2007
President Bush Participates in a
Roundtable on Health Care
Initiatives
President Bush on Thursday said, "There is no
question in my mind that a proper role for the
federal government is to help the poor and the
elderly and the diseased get health care. We'll
do that. And to the extent that these important
programs need to be reformed and strengthened, we
will do that, as well. ... And so we will do our
duty at the federal level, and when we find
deficiencies in federal programs we will work to
correct them, for the good of the citizens and
the taxpayers." Fact Sheet: Affordable, Accessible, And
Flexible Health Coverage In Focus:
Health Care
President George W.
Bush addresses members of the Securing America's
Future Energy organization Monday, Jan. 29, 2007,
in the Roosevelt Room at the White House,
discussing the efforts to reduce America's
dependence on oil. From left to right are Mike
Jackson, chairman and CEO of Auto Nation; Herb
Kelleher, executive chairman of Southwest
Airlines Company and General P.X. Kelley, USMC
(Ret). White House photo by Eric Draper
Dr. Edward Lazear, Chairman of the Council of
Economic Advisers, will host "Ask the White
House" to discuss the strong U.S. economy Tuesday
at 4 PM ET.
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Economic growth continues with 167,000 new
jobs created in December and more than 7.2
million new jobs created since August of 2003.
The unemployment rate remains low at 4.5 percent,
below the average of each of the past four
decades. Learn more about the President's pro-growth policies.
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.
Success in Iraq remains
critical to our national security and to success
in the War on Terror. Our goal is a democratic Iraq that
upholds the rule of law, respects the rights of
its people, provides them security, and is an
ally in the war on terror.
President George W. Bush delivered his
annual State of
the Union Address to a Joint Session of
Congress at the United States Capitol on Tuesday,
January 23, 2007. Read the transcript
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President Bush on Monday said, "Their plan and my
plan ...have got commonalities, and we're
going to work together to get Congress to
enact a comprehensive plan.
I believe there's an appetite in the halls of
Congress to become less
dependent on oil. I believe there's a
knowledge in Congress that when
we spend money on cellulosic ethanol that will
make us less dependent
on oil." 
Watch Monday's Press Briefing with White House
Press Secretary Tony Snow 
President Bush on Friday said, "The Senate
confirmed this good man without a dissenting
vote. I appreciate the quick action of the
United States Senate. I
appreciate them giving General David Petraeus
a fair hearing, and I
appreciate the vote. My instructions to the
General is, get over to
the zone as quickly as possible and implement
a plan that we believe
will yield our goals." 
President Bush on Thursday said, "There is no
question in my mind that a proper role for the
federal government is to help the poor and the
elderly and the diseased get health care. We'll
do that. And to the extent that these important
programs need to be reformed and strengthened, we
will do that, as well. ... And so we will do our
duty at the federal level, and when we find
deficiencies in federal programs we will work to
correct them, for the good of the citizens and
the taxpayers." 
President George W.
Bush addresses members of the Securing America's
Future Energy organization Monday, Jan. 29, 2007,
in the Roosevelt Room at the White House,
discussing the efforts to reduce America's
dependence on oil. From left to right are Mike
Jackson, chairman and CEO of Auto Nation; Herb
Kelleher, executive chairman of Southwest
Airlines Company and General P.X. Kelley, USMC
(Ret). White House photo by Eric Draper
