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2004 Public Papers 3139 - Message on the Observance of Christmas 2004

Publication Title: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)

Category: Budget and Presidential Materials

Collection: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States

SuDoc Class Number: AE 2.114:

Event Date: December 23, 2004

President: George W. Bush

Page Number Range: Page 3139

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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)

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Front Matter

Remarks in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Friday, October 1, 2004

Remarks in Manchester, New Hampshire

Friday, October 1, 2004

Remarks to the National Association of Home Builders in Columbus, Ohio

Saturday, October 2, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, October 2, 2004

Remarks in a Discussion in Mansfield, Ohio

Saturday, October 2, 2004

Remarks in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Saturday, October 2, 2004

Remarks on Signing the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 in Des Moines, Iowa

Monday, October 4, 2004

Remarks in a Discussion in Clive, Iowa

Monday, October 4, 2004

Statement on the Death of Gordon Cooper

Tuesday, October 5, 2004

Statement on House of Representatives Action on Legislation To Reinstate the Draft

Tuesday, October 5, 2004

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting a Supplemental Budget Request To Support Comprehensive Response and Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Jeanne

Tuesday, October 5, 2004

Remarks in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wednesday, October 6, 2004

Remarks in Farmington Hills, Michigan

Wednesday, October 6, 2004

Statement on Senate Passage of the ``National Intelligence Reform Act''

Wednesday, October 6, 2004

Remarks on the Report on Iraq's Weapons of Mass Destruction

Thursday, October 7, 2004

Remarks in Wausau, Wisconsin

Thursday, October 7, 2004

Presidential Debate in St. Louis, Missouri

Friday, October 8, 2004

Remarks at a Presidential Debate Watch Party in Ballwin, Missouri

Friday, October 8, 2004

Statement on the Terrorist Attacks in Egypt

Friday, October 8, 2004

Remarks at a Breakfast for Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Blunt in St. Louis, Missouri

Saturday, October 9, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, October 9, 2004

Remarks in Waterloo, Iowa

Saturday, October 9, 2004

Remarks in Chanhassen, Minnesota

Saturday, October 9, 2004

Remarks in Hobbs, New Mexico

Monday, October 11, 2004

Remarks at a Luncheon for Senatorial Candidate Pete Coors in Denver, Colorado

Monday, October 11, 2004

Remarks in Morrison, Colorado

Monday, October 11, 2004

Statement on the Death of Christopher Reeve

Monday, October 11, 2004

Remarks in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Remarks in Paradise Valley, Arizona

Tuesday, October 12, 2004

Presidential Debate in Tempe, Arizona

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Remarks at a Presidential Debate Watch Party in Phoenix, Arizona

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Statement on Signing the Military Construction Appropriations and Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2005

Wednesday, October 13, 2004

Exchange With Reporters Aboard Air Force One

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Remarks in Las Vegas, Nevada

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Remarks in Reno, Nevada

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Remarks in Central Point, Oregon

Thursday, October 14, 2004

Remarks in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Friday, October 15, 2004

Remarks in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Friday, October 15, 2004

Message on the Observance of Ramadan

Friday, October 15, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, October 16, 2004

Remarks in Sunrise, Florida

Saturday, October 16, 2004

Remarks in West Palm Beach, Florida

Saturday, October 16, 2004

Remarks in Daytona Beach, Florida

Saturday, October 16, 2004

Remarks to the 2004 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams

Monday, October 18, 2004

Remarks in Marlton, New Jersey

Monday, October 18, 2004

Remarks in Marlton

Monday, October 18, 2004

Statement on Signing the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004

Monday, October 18, 2004

Statement on Signing the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2005

Monday, October 18, 2004

Statement on Signing the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2005

Monday, October 18, 2004

Remarks in St. Petersburg, Florida

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Remarks in New Port Richey, Florida

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Remarks in The Villages, Florida

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Statement on the Anniversary of the Allied Landing on Leyte Island

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia

Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Remarks in Mason City, Iowa

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Remarks in a Discussion in Rochester, Minnesota

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Remarks in a Discussion in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Statement on Signing the Belarus Democracy Act of 2004

Wednesday, October 20, 2004

Remarks in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Thursday, October 21, 2004

Remarks in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Thursday, October 21, 2004

Remarks in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Friday, October 22, 2004

Remarks in a Discussion in Canton, Ohio

Friday, October 22, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, October 23, 2004

Remarks in Fort Myers, Florida

Saturday, October 23, 2004

Remarks in Lakeland, Florida

Saturday, October 23, 2004

Remarks in Melbourne, Florida

Saturday, October 23, 2004

Remarks in Jacksonville, Florida

Saturday, October 23, 2004

Remarks in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Sunday, October 24, 2004

Statement on the Death of James Cardinal Hickey Cardinal

Sunday, October 24, 2004

Remarks in Greeley, Colorado

Monday, October 25, 2004

Remarks in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Monday, October 25, 2004

Remarks in Davenport, Iowa

Monday, October 25, 2004

Remarks in Onalaska, Wisconsin

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

Remarks in a Discussion in Richland Center, Wisconsin

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

Remarks in Cuba City, Wisconsin

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

Remarks in Dubuque, Iowa

Tuesday, October 26, 2004

Remarks in Lititz, Pennsylvania

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Remarks in Vienna, Ohio

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Remarks in Findlay, Ohio

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Remarks in Pontiac, Michigan

Wednesday, October 27, 2004

Remarks in Saginaw, Michigan

Thursday, October 28, 2004

Remarks in Dayton, Ohio

Thursday, October 28, 2004

Remarks in Westlake, Ohio

Thursday, October 28, 2004

Remarks in Yardley, Pennsylvania

Thursday, October 28, 2004

Statement on Signing the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

Thursday, October 28, 2004

Remarks in Manchester, New Hampshire

Friday, October 29, 2004

Remarks in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Friday, October 29, 2004

Remarks in Toledo, Ohio

Friday, October 29, 2004

Remarks on Al Jazeera Videotape of Usama bin Laden

Friday, October 29, 2004

Statement on Signing the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

Friday, October 29, 2004

Remarks in Columbus, Ohio

Friday, October 29, 2004

Remarks in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Saturday, October 30, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, October 30, 2004

Remarks in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin

Saturday, October 30, 2004

Remarks in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saturday, October 30, 2004

Remarks in Orlando, Florida

Saturday, October 30, 2004

Remarks in Miami, Florida

Sunday, October 31, 2004

Remarks in Tampa, Florida

Sunday, October 31, 2004

Remarks in Gainesville, Florida

Sunday, October 31, 2004

Remarks in Cincinnati, Ohio

Sunday, October 31, 2004

Remarks in Wilmington, Ohio

Monday, November 1, 2004

Remarks to Reporters on Arrival in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Monday, November 1, 2004

Remarks in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania

Monday, November 1, 2004

Remarks in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Monday, November 1, 2004

Remarks in Des Moines, Iowa

Monday, November 1, 2004

Remarks in Sioux City, Iowa

Monday, November 1, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan

Monday, November 1, 2004

Remarks in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Monday, November 1, 2004

Remarks in Dallas, Texas

Monday, November 1, 2004

Remarks on Election Day and an Exchange With Reporters in Crawford, Texas

Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Remarks to Campaign Volunteers and an Exchange With Reporters in Columbus, Ohio

Tuesday, November 2, 2004

Remarks in a Victory Celebration

Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Remarks Following a Cabinet Meeting

Thursday, November 4, 2004

The President's News Conference

Thursday, November 4, 2004

Statement on the Death of Shaykh Zayid bin Sultan Al Nuhayyan bin Sultan Al of the United Arab Emirates

Thursday, November 4, 2004

Statement Congratulating President Hamid Karzai on His Election as President of Afghanistan

Thursday, November 4, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the Emergency Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction

Thursday, November 4, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders Reporting on the Global Deployments of United States Combat-Equipped Armed Forces

Thursday, November 4, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, November 6, 2004

Remarks Following a Visit With Wounded Troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Donald L. Evans L. as Secretary of Commerce

Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of John Ashcroft as Attorney General

Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran

Tuesday, November 9, 2004

Remarks Following Discussions With North Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Jakob Gijsbert de Hoop Scheffer Gijsbert ``Jaap'' and an Exchange With Reporters

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of Alberto R. Gonzales R. To Be Attorney General

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Remarks at the Iftaar Dinner

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Statement on the Death of Yasser Arafat

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Remarks at a Veterans Day Ceremony in Arlington, Virginia

Thursday, November 11, 2004

The President's News Conference With Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom

Friday, November 12, 2004

Joint Statement Between the United States of America and the United Kingdom Concerning the Middle East Peace Process

Friday, November 12, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, November 13, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Colin L. Powell L. as Secretary of State

Monday, November 15, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Roderick R. Paige R. as Secretary of Education

Monday, November 15, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Spencer Abraham as Secretary of Energy

Monday, November 15, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Ann M. Veneman M. as Secretary of Agriculture

Monday, November 15, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Edward W. Gillespie as Chairman of the Republican National Committee

Monday, November 15, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of Condoleezza Rice To Be Secretary of State and the Appointment of Stephen J. Hadley J. as National Security Adviser

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Remarks at the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of Margaret Spellings To Be Secretary of Education

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Message to the Congress Transmitting the Japan-United States Social Security Agreement

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Message to the Congress Transmitting a Report on the Squirrel River in Alaska

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Remarks at the Dedication of the William J. Clinton J. Presidential Center and Park in Little Rock, Arkansas

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Remarks at a Presidential Luncheon in Little Rock

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives Transmitting a Budget Amendment for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Friday, November 19, 2004

Remarks Following Discussions With President Hu Jintao of China in Santiago, Chile

Saturday, November 20, 2004

Remarks Following Discussions With Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan and an Exchange With Reporters in Santiago

Saturday, November 20, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, November 20, 2004

Remarks Following Discussions With Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada in Santiago

Saturday, November 20, 2004

Remarks at the Closing Session of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit in Santiago

Saturday, November 20, 2004

Statement on Congressional Passage of the ``Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004''

Saturday, November 20, 2004

Statement on Congressional Action on Fiscal Year 2005 Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Saturday, November 20, 2004

Remarks Following Discussions With President Vicente Fox of Mexico in Santiago

Sunday, November 21, 2004

Statement on the Paris Club Agreement To Reduce Iraq's International Debt

Sunday, November 21, 2004

The President's News Conference With President Ricardo Lagos of Chile in Santiago

Sunday, November 21, 2004

The President's News Conference With President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia in Cartagena, Colombia

Monday, November 22, 2004

Memorandum on Strengthening Central Intelligence Agency Capabilities

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Memorandum on Further Strengthening Federal Bureau of Investigation Capabilities

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Memorandum on Review of Organizational Responsibility for the Conduct of Certain Operations

Thursday, November 18, 2004

Exchange With Reporters in Crawford, Texas

Friday, November 26, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, November 27, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of Carlos M. Gutierrez M. To Be Secretary of Commerce

Monday, November 29, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Stephen Friedman as Director of the National Economic Council

Monday, November 29, 2004

Memorandum on Improving Spectrum Management for the 21st Century

Monday, November 29, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting an Alternative Plan for the Locality Pay Increase for Civilian Federal Employees

Monday, November 29, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting an Executive Order Modifying the Scope of the National Emergency Declared in Earlier Executive Orders Relating to Iraq

Monday, November 29, 2004

The President's News Conference With Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada in Ottawa, Canada

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Tom Ridge as Secretary of Homeland Security

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Remarks at a Dinner Hosted by Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada in Gatineau, Canada

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Statement on Signing the Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004

Tuesday, November 30, 2004

Remarks in Halifax, Canada

Wednesday, December 1, 2004

Remarks Prior to Discussions With President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and an Exchange With Reporters

Thursday, December 2, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of Governor Mike Johanns To Be Secretary of Agriculture

Thursday, December 2, 2004

Remarks on Lighting the National Christmas Tree

Thursday, December 2, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of Bernard B. Kerik B. To Be Secretary of Homeland Security

Friday, December 3, 2004

Remarks on Signing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004

Friday, December 3, 2004

Statement on Signing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004

Friday, December 3, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Tommy G. Thompson G. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

Friday, December 3, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of John C. Danforth C. as United States Ambassador to the United Nations

Friday, December 3, 2004

Remarks Following Discussions With President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and an Exchange With Reporters

Saturday, December 4, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, December 4, 2004

Statement on Signing the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2004

Friday, December 3, 2004

Remarks Following Discussions With President Ghazi al-Ujayl al- Yawr al-Ujayl al- of the Iraqi Interim Government and an Exchange With Reporters

Monday, December 6, 2004

Remarks Following Discussions With King Abdullah II of Jordan

Monday, December 6, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders on the ``Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004''

Monday, December 6, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders Providing Notification of the Proposed Reimbursement of the District of Columbia for Costs of Public Safety Expenses

Monday, December 6, 2004

Remarks at Camp Pendleton, California

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Message on the Observance of Hanukkah 2004

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Message to the Senate Transmitting the 1995 Revision of the Radio Regulations, With Appendices

Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Statement on Congressional Passage of the ``Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004''

Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Statement on the Resignation of Anthony J. Principi J. as Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Statement on Signing the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005

Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders Concurring on the Designation of Funds for the African Union Security Force and Construction of a Mail Irradiation Facility in Washington, DC

Wednesday, December 8, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of R. James Nicholson. James To Be Secretary of Veterans Affairs

Thursday, December 9, 2004

Remarks Following a Meeting With Social Security Trustees and an Exchange With Reporters

Thursday, December 9, 2004

Remarks on Lighting the Hanukkah Menorah

Thursday, December 9, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of Samuel W. Bodman W. To Be Secretary of Energy

Friday, December 10, 2004

Remarks at Fort Belvoir, Virginia

Friday, December 10, 2004

Statement on Signing the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004

Friday, December 10, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, December 11, 2004

Exchange With Reporters in Bethesda, Maryland

Saturday, December 11, 2004

Remarks on the Nomination of Michael O. Leavitt O. To Be Secretary of Health and Human Services

Monday, December 13, 2004

Remarks on Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Remarks Following a Meeting With Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy and an Exchange With Reporters

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Remarks in a Panel Discussion on the High Cost of Lawsuit Abuse at the White House Conference on the Economy

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Remarks in a Panel Discussion on Financial Challenges for Today and Tomorrow at the White House Conference on the Economy

Thursday, December 16, 2004

Remarks at the Closing of the White House Conference on the Economy

Thursday, December 16, 2004

Remarks on Signing the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004

Friday, December 17, 2004

Statement on Signing the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004

Friday, December 17, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting the ``U.S. Ocean Action Plan''

Friday, December 17, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, December 18, 2004

The President's News Conference

Monday, December 20, 2004

Remarks Following a Visit With Wounded Troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Statement on Signing the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Letter to Congressional Leaders Transmitting a Report on Implementation of Debt Reduction Authority

Tuesday, December 21, 2004

Statement on Signing the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005

Thursday, December 23, 2004

Statement on Signing Communications Legislation

Thursday, December 23, 2004

Statement on Signing the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004

Thursday, December 23, 2004

Message on the Observance of Christmas 2004

Thursday, December 23, 2004

Message on the Observance of Kwanzaa 2004

Thursday, December 23, 2004

The President's Radio Address

Saturday, December 25, 2004

Remarks on the Earthquake and Tsunamis in the Indian Ocean and an Exchange With Reporters in Crawford, Texas

Wednesday, December 29, 2004

Statement on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunamis

Thursday, December 30, 2004

Statement on the Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunamis

Friday, December 31, 2004

Message on the Observance of New Year's Day, 2005

Friday, December 31, 2004

Appendix A - Digest of Other White House Announcements

October 1, 2004

Appendix B - Nominations Submitted to the Senate

October 1, 2004

Appendix C - Checklist of White House Press Releases

October 1, 2004

Appendix D - Presidential Documents Published in the Federal Register

October 1, 2004

Subject Index

October 1, 2004

Name Index

October 1, 2004

Document Categories List

October 1, 2004