    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2002, Book II)]
    [July 1, 2002]
    [Pages C-1-C-9]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Document Categories List

                     Administration of George W. Bush, 2002

    Document Categories List

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    Addresses to the Nation

        Anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks--1570
        Iraq--1751

    Addresses and Remarks

        See also Addresses to the Nation; Appointments and Nominations; Bill
            Signings; Interviews With the News Media; Meetings With Foreign
            Leaders
        Aberdeen, SD--1933
        Adoption, public service announcement campaign--1283
        Afghan Embassy--1567
        Afghanistan
            Assassination of Vice President Qadir--1179
            Humanitarian aid--1779
            Visit of President Karzai, discussions in New York City--1577
        Alamogordo, NM--1912
        Alcoa, TN--1757
        Alexander, Lamar, luncheon in Nashville, TN--1601
        Americans with Disabilities Act, anniversary--1302
        Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL--1277
        Atlanta, GA--1976
        Auburn, AL--1890
        Australia, videotaped remarks to the people--1847
        Bangor, ME--1861
        Baseball labor dispute, remarks in Crawford, TX--1425
        Beauprez, Bob, luncheon in Denver, CO--1676
        Bentonville, AR--2025
        Blountville, TN--1969
        Business Strengthening America's ``Day of Service''--2176
        Cabinet meetings--1325
        Cancer screenings, preventive--1613
        Capital Area Food Bank--2204
        Cedar Rapids, IA--2012
        Central African leaders, discussions in New York City--1581
        Central Point, OR--1439
        Chambliss, Saxby, luncheon in Atlanta, GA--1819
        Charleston, WV--1944
        Charlotte, NC--1876
        Children's online safety--1872
        Chocola, Chris, reception in South Bend, IN--1550
        Christmas, national Christmas tree, lighting ceremony--2169
        Coal miners and community in Green Tree, PA--1342
        Coleman, Norm, dinner in Minneapolis, MN--1215
        Collins, Sen. Susan, reception in Prout's Neck, ME--1337
        Colombia, visit of President Uribe, discussions--1656
        Columbia, SC--1883
        Congressional leaders, meetings--1286
        Congressional Medal of Honor, posthumous presentation to Capt.
            Humbert Versace--1182
        Cornyn, John, reception in Houston, TX--1667
        Corporate Fraud Conference--1665
        Corporate responsibility, remarks in New York City--1194
        Czech Republic
            Prague Atlantic Student Summit in Prague--2101
            Visit of President Havel, discussions--1613
        Dallas, TX--2032
        Defense budget and planning--1431
        Defense Secretary Rumsfeld, meeting in Crawford, TX--1431
        Denver, CO--1919
        District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department headquarters--
            2064
        Dole, Elizabeth, dinner in Greensboro, NC--1294
        Downingtown, PA--1853
        East Literature Magnet School in Nashville, TN--1607

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        Ehrlich, Robert, Jr., reception in Baltimore, MD--1708
        Eid al-Fitr--2168
        Ethiopia, visit of Prime Minister Meles, discussions--2166
        Fisher, Mike, luncheon in Pittsburgh, PA--1345
        Forrester, Doug, luncheon in Trenton, NJ--1636
        Gross, Doug, dinner in Des Moines, IA--1410
        Hanukkah, menorah lighting--2164
        Harrisburg, PA--1950
        Healthy Forests Initiative in Ruch, OR--1436
        High Point University in High Point, NC--1287
        Hilleary, Van, luncheon in Knoxville, TN--1764
        Hispanic Heritage Month, reception--1773
        Hispanic leaders--1716
        Homeland security
            Employees, remarks following visit--1619
            National strategy--1249
        Homeland Security Department
            Federal employees, remarks on proposed establishment--1202
            Proposed legislation to establish--1299
        Hutchinson, Sen. Tim, dinner in Little Rock, AR--1509
        Iftaar dinner--2052
        Inhofe, Sen. James M., luncheon in Oklahoma City, OK--1496
        Inner-city compassion, rally in Cleveland, OH--1153
        Iowa, Des Moines
            Republican Party--1410
            State Fair--1404
        Iran, radio remarks to the people--2211
        Iraq, joint resolution to authorize use of U.S. military force
            Bipartisan agreement--1707
            House of Representatives action--1778
        Israel, visit of Prime Minister Sharon, discussions--1815
        Italy, visit of Prime Minister Berlusconi, discussions at Camp
            David, MD--1584
        John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, honors reception--
            2172
        Jordan, visit of King Abdullah II, discussions--1330
        Judicial confirmation process--1929
        Kennebunkport, ME, remarks on the bombings in the Middle East--1342
        Kenya, visit of President Moi, discussions--2166
        Kline, John, dinner in Minneapolis, MN--1215
        Largent, Steve, luncheon in Oklahoma City, OK--1496
        Las Cruces, NM--1482
        Legislative accomplishments--1335
        Legislative agenda--1286
        Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery, celebrating the
            bicentennial--1172
        Lithuania, President Bush's visit
            Order of Vytautus, receiving award in Vilnius--2115
            People of Lithuania, remarks in Vilnius--2117
        Louisville, KY--1530
        Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, videotaped remarks--2141
        Madison Central High School in Madison, MS--1357
        Manchester, NH--1736
        McCallum, Gov. Scott, luncheon in Milwaukee, WI--1398
        McCotter, Thaddeus, dinner in Dearborn, MI--1799
        Mexico, discussions with President Fox in Los Cabos--1902
        Minneapolis, MN, remarks on prescription drugs--1207
        Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, SD--1417
        National Republican Senatorial Committee dinner--1659
        NCAA spring championship teams--1649
        No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, implementation--1525
        Nobel Laureates, meeting--2092
        North Atlantic Council Summit in Prague, Czech Republic--2110
        North Atlantic Treaty Organization, visit of Secretary General Lord
            Robertson, discussions--1850
        Northup, Rep. Anne M., luncheon in Louisville, KY--1537
        Nussle, Rep. Jim, luncheon in Davenport, IA--1592
        Pacific Coast ports, labor disputes--1772
        Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock, AR--
            1502
        Pearce, Steve, dinner in Las Cruces, NM--1489
        Pentagon, Arlington, VA--1569

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        Perdue, Sonny, luncheon in Atlanta, GA--1819
        Phoenix, AZ--1904
        Pickering, Rep. Charles W. ``Chip,'' in Jackson, MS--1364
        Poland, state visit of President Kwasniewski
            State dinner--1263
            Visit to Michigan--1264
            Welcoming ceremony--1252
        Polish American community
            Leaders, luncheon in Troy, MI--1267
            Rochester, MI--1264
        Portsmouth, NH--1956
        Portugal, visit of Prime Minister Durao Barroso, discussions--1566
        Prescription drugs--1207
        Presidential Awards for Management Excellence--2122
        Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers,
            recipients--1221
        Presidential Medal of Freedom, presentation--1199
        President's Economic Forum in Waco, TX
            Corporate responsibility session--1379
            Economic recovery and job creation session--1376
            Health care security session--1382
            Plenary session--1385
            Small investors and retirement security session--1374
        Quartet principals, discussions--2207
        Radio addresses--1181,
            1516, 1557, 1582, 1629, 1696, 1735, 1784, 1846, 1901, 1975,
            2056, 2080, 2116, 2143, 2170, 2192, 2210, 2214
        Read-Pattillo Elementary School in New Smyrna Beach, FL--1825
        Renzi, Rick, rally in Flagstaff, AZ--1683
        Republican Governors Association fall reception--1621
        Riley, Rep. Bob, luncheon in Birmingham, AL--1240
        Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, MN--1839
        Romania, President Bush's visit
            People of Romania, remarks in Bucharest--2119
            Star of Romania, receiving award in Bucharest--2118
        Romney, Mitt, reception in Boston, MA--1727
        Russia, discussions with President Putin in St. Petersburg--2110
        Salmon, Matt, dinner in Phoenix, AZ--1689
        ``Saluting Our Veterans'' celebration in Ripley, WV--1174
        Sanford, Mark, luncheon in Charleston, SC--1313
        Santa Ana, CA, Hispanic community--1467
        Savannah, GA--1982
        Sears Manufacturing Co., employees in Davenport, IA--1586
        Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, meeting--1617
        Senate leaders, telephone conversation--1333
        Senate Republican leaders, teleconference--2094
        Shreveport, LA--2150
        Simon, Bill
            Breakfast in Westwood, CA--1477
            Luncheon in Stockton, CA--1462
            Reception in Dana Point, CA--1471
        Sioux Falls, SD--2005
        Smallpox vaccination plan--2190
        ``Smart Border'' Declaration and Action Plan, Detroit, MI--1562
        Smith, Sen. Gordon, reception in Portland, OR--1448
        South Bend, IN--1543
        Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, MO--1832
        Spain, visit of President Aznar, discussions--2202
        Springfield, IL--1993
        St. Louis, MO--2019
        St. Paul, MN--1999
        Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings--2055
        Stockton, CA--1454
        Sununu, Rep. John, reception in Manchester, NH--1744
        Tampa, FL--1988
        Teaching American History and Civic Education Initiatives--1599
        10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY--1270
        Terrell, Suzanne Haik, luncheon--2156
        Terrorism insurance legislation--1722
        Terrorist attack in Indonesia--1786
        Thanksgiving, turkey presentation ceremony--2134
        Thune, Rep. John R., reception--1652
        Trade promotion authority legislation--1333
        Trenton, NJ--1630

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        Turkey, visit of AK Party Chairman Erdogan, discussions--2180
        United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Labor Day
            picnic on Neville Island, PA--1547
        United Kingdom, discussions with Prime Minister Blair
            Camp David, MD--1559
            Prague, Czech Republic--2108
        United Nations
            General Assembly in New York City
                Reception for heads of delegations--1580
                Remarks--1572
            Secretary-General Annan
                Luncheon in New York City--1579
                Discussions--2073
            Security Council resolution on Iraq, passage--2053
        U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, satellite remarks from New Smyrna
            Beach, FL--1831
        USA Freedom Corps public service campaign--1322
        University of Alabama-Birmingham in Birmingham, Al--1234
        University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Milwaukee, WI--1391
        Veterans, White House reception--2057
        Veterans Day ceremony in Arlington, VA--2061
        Vilnius Ten group of nations, videotaped remarks--1177
        Volunteer barbecue lunch in Crawford, TX--1424
        Waterford, MI--1790
        Welfare initiative, Milwaukee, WI--1162
        West Ashley High School in Charleston, SC--1307
        White House Children's Story Hour--2196
        White House Conferences
            Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Philadelphia, PA--2184
            Minority Homeownership--1807
            Missing, Exploited, and Runaway Children
                Announcement--1353
                Participants--1702

    Appointments and Nominations

        See also Digest (Appendix A); Nominations Submitted (Appendix B);
            Checklist (Appendix C)
        National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States,
            Chairman, statement--2194
        National Economic Council, Director, remarks--2189
        Securities and Exchange Commission, Chairman, remarks--2179
        Treasury Department, Secretary, remarks--2174

    Bill Signings

        Accountability of Tax Dollars Act, statement--2051
        Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of
                2002
            Remarks--1812
            Statement--1814
        Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2003
            Remarks--2145
            Statement--2148
        Born-Alive Infants Protection Act of 2002, remarks--1352
        Codification of laws related to public buildings, property, and
            works, statement--1471
        Continuing resolution for fiscal year 2003, statement--1699
        Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2003
            Remarks--1868
            Statement--1870
        Dot Kids Implementation and Efficiency Act of 2002, remarks--2161
        E-Government Act of 2002, statement--2200
        Education, legislation for improvement of Federal research,
            statistics, evaluation, information, and dissemination,
            statement--2037
        Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003, statement--
            1697
        Help America Vote Act of 2002
            Remarks--1926
            Statement--1927
        Homeland Security Act of 2002
            Remarks--2125
            Statement--2128
        Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, reauthorization
            legislation, statement--2206
        Intelligence Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003
            Remarks--2139
            Statement--2140

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        John F. Kennedy Center Plaza Authorization Act of 2002, statement--
            1616
        Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, statement--2132
        Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002, statement--
            1912
        Military Construction Appropriation Act, 2003
            Remarks--1868
            Statement--1871
        National Science Foundation Authorization Act of 2002, statement--
            2206
        Niagara Falls National Heritage Area Study Act, statement--1932
        North American Wetlands Conservation Authorization Act, remarks--
            2144
        Russian Democracy Act of 2002, statement--1875
        Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
            Remarks--1319
            Statement--1322
        Sudan Peace Act, statement--1852
        Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, remarks--2132
        Trade Act of 2002, remarks--1354
        21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act,
            statement--2010
        Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act of 2002,
            statement--1783

    Communications to Congress

        Aloha Airlines, Inc., subsidy budget authority request, letter
            transmitting--2203
        American Trans Air, Inc., subsidy budget authority request, letter
                transmitting--2096
        Australia-U.S. taxation convention, message transmitting protocol--
            2075
        Belize-U.S. treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters,
            message transmitting--1247
        Bosnia and Herzegovina
            Benchmarks for a sustainable peace process, message transmitting
                report--1171
            Continued operations of U.S. forces, letter--1281
        Budget amendments for fiscal year 2003, letters transmitting--1224,
            1523, 1598, 2074
        Burma, U.S. national emergency, letter transmitting report--2138
        Canada-U.S. extradition treaty, message transmitting protocol--1212
        Chemical Weapons Convention
            Letter reporting certification--1515
            Message reporting certification--1530
        Civilian Federal employees, locality pay increases, letter
            transmitting an alternative plan--2142
        Climate change programs and activities, letter transmitting account
            of Federal expenditures--1201
        Colombia
            Individuals involved in the antinarcotics campaign, letters
                transmitting reports--1169
            Military and civilian personnel supporting Plan Colombia, letter
                transmitting report--2039
            Narcotics traffickers, U.S. national emergency
                Message on continuation--1818
                Message transmitting report--1819
            MDNM/Plan Colombia, message transmitting report--1646
        Convention on Supplementary Compensation for Nuclear Damage, message
            transmitting--2076
        Cote d'Ivoire, deployment of U.S. military forces, letter--1675
        Cuba, U.S. telecommunications payments, message transmitting
            report--1611
        Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996,
            review of title III, letter--1251
        Cyprus, letters transmitting reports--1430
        District of Columbia's fiscal year 2003 budget request, message
            transmitting--1221
        Eastern Bloc states, normal trade relations, letter transmitting
            report--1174
        Emergency Response Fund, reallocation of funds, letter--1161
        Export Administration Act of 1979, lapse, U.S. national emergency
            Letter on continuation--1424
            Letter transmitting report--2138
            Message transmitting report--1171
        Federal Emergency Management Agency, funding for the disaster relief
            program, letter transmitting request--1224
        Homeland Security Department, letter transmitting reorganization
                plan--2131
        Honduras-U.S. stolen vehicle treaty, message transmitting--1522
        Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism, message transmitting--
            2069

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        International Air Carriage Rules Convention, message transmitting
            protocol--1327
        Iran, U.S. national emergency
            Message on continuation--2068
            Messages transmitting reports--1172
        Iraq, U.S. national emergency
            Letter on continuation--1328
            Letter transmitting report--1329
        Ireland-U.S. agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal
            matters, message transmitting--1213
        Kosovo
            Militarily significant benchmarks for a sustainable peace,
                letter transmitting report--2137
            Peacekeeping operations, contributions of European nations and
                organizations, letter--2081
            U.S. national emergency, letter transmitting report--2165
        Kosovo International Security Force, deployment of U.S. military
            personnel, letter--2078
        Liberia, U.S. national emergency, message transmitting report--1283
        Libya, U.S. national emergency, letter transmitting report--1329
        Liechtenstein-U.S. treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal
            matters, message transmitting--1556
        Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, letter on emergency
            funding--1371
        Middle East peace process, U.S. national emergency, letter
            transmitting report--1329
        Naval Petroleum Reserves production, letter--1778
        Netherlands-U.S. agreement on social security, message transmitting
            protocol--1170
        Northern Ireland, letter transmitting report--2192
        Radio regulations, 1992 partial revision, message transmitting--1716
        Railroad Retirement Board, message transmitting report--2121
        Russia
            Russia-U.S. agreement on the conservation and management of the
                Alaska-Chukotka polar bear population, message
                transmitting--1214
            Weapons-usable fissile material, U.S. national emergency,
                message transmitting report--2202
        September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, deployment of forces in
            response, letter--1627
        Serbia and Montenegro (Federal Republic of Yugoslavia), U.S.
            national emergency, letter transmitting report--2165
        Sierra Leone, U.S. national emergency, message transmitting report--
            1283
        Small business, message transmitting report--2121
        Sudan, U.S. national emergency
            Letter on continuation--1928
            Letters transmitting reports--1929
        Sweden-U.S. treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters,
            message transmitting--1248
        Taliban, U.S. national emergency
            Letter on termination--1169
            Letter transmitting report--1169
        Terrorism, U.S. national emergency with respect to persons who
                commit, threaten to commit, or support
            Message on continuation--1620
            Message transmitting report--1621
        UNITA, U.S. national emergency
            Message on continuation--1645
            Message transmitting report--1646
        United Kingdom-U.S. taxation convention, message transmitting--2075
        Weapons of mass destruction, U.S. national emergency, letter on
            continuation--2063
        World intellectual property rights, letter transmitting report--2201

    Communications to Federal Agencies

        See also Presidential Documents Published in the Federal Register
            (Appendix D)
        Burma, conditions in and U.S. policy toward, memorandum--2152
        Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area, memorandum--
            1201
        Designation of officers
            Commerce Department, memorandum--1727
            Science and Technology Policy Office, memorandum--2190
            U.S. Agency for International Development, memorandum--1220
        Electronic Government's role in implementing the President's
            management agenda, memorandum--1202
        Homeland Security Department, memorandum on establishment--2136

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        Interagency disability web site, memorandum on development--1496
        Pacific Coast ports, labor disputes, letter--1773
        Refugee admissions consultations, memorandum--1617
        Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, memorandum on implementation--
            2134
        White House Task Force on Disadvantaged Youth, memorandum--2212

    Interviews With the News Media

        Exchanges with reporters
            Afghan Embassy--1567
            Argonne, IL--1275
            Camp David, MD--1559
            Crawford, TX--1425
            District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department
                headquarters--2063
            Kennebunkport, ME--1178
            Los Cabos, Mexico--1902
            Milwaukee, WI--1161
            Nebraska Avenue Homeland Security Complex--1619
            New York City--1581
            Prague, Czech Republic--2108
            Prout's Neck, ME--1342
            Ruch, OR--1435
            St. Petersburg, Russia--2110
            U.S. Capitol--1304
            Waco, TX--1372
            White House--1269,
                1700, 1786, 1815, 1850, 2071, 2161, 2166, 2180, 2207
        Interviews
            Czech Television--2092
            European journalists--2082
            Lithuania's LNK TV--2106
            Polish journalists--1226
            Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty--2089
            Romania's TVR--2114
            Russia's NTV--2104
        Joint news conferences
            China, President Jiang--1897
            Czech Republic, President Havel--2097
            Poland, President Kwasniewski--1253
        News conferences
            July 8--1184
            July 17--1253
            October 25--1897
            November 7--2039
            November 20--2097

    Joint Statements

        Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Bolkiah, relationship--2194
        Canada, Prime Minister Chretien, ``Smart Border'' declaration and
            action plan--1564
        Central African states, Presidents--1644
        Ethiopia, Prime Minister Zenawi--2181
        Israel, Prime Minister Sharon--1817
        Japan, Prime Minister Koizumi
            Korean Peninsula--1903
            Road construction in Afghanistan--1578
        Kenya, President Moi--2181
        Kyrgyzstan, President Akayev, relationship--1643
        Moldova, President Voronin, relationship--2199
        Poland, President Kwasniewski--1261
        Russian Federation, President Putin
            Development of U.S.-Russian energy dialogue--2112
            Iraq--2113
        Saudi Arabia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Saud, road construction in
            Afghanistan--1578
        South Korea, President Kim--1903
        Tajikistan, President Rahmonov--2182

    Letters and Messages

        See also Communications to Congress; Communications to Federal
            Agencies
        Christmas, message--2209
        Eid al-Fitr, message--2169
        Hanukkah, message--2135
        Kwanzaa, message--2209
        ``National Strategy for Homeland Security,'' letter--1250
        New Year's Day, message--2219
        Ramadan, message--2038
        Rosh Hashanah, message--1557
        Yom Kippur, 5763, message--1598

    Meetings With Foreign Leaders and International Officials

        See also Joint Statements
        Afghanistan, President Karzai--1577
        Australia, Prime Minister Howard--2237
        Bolivia, President Sanchez de Lozada Bustamante--2241
        Brazil, President-elect Lula Da Silva--2239
        Brunei Darussalam, Sultan Bolkiah--2246
        Burundi, President Buyoya--1581

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        Cameroon, President Biya--1581
        Canada, Prime Minister Chretien--1562
        Central African Republic, President Patasse--1581
        Chad, President Deby--1581
        Chile, President Lagos--2245
        China, President Jiang--1897
        Colombia, President Uribe--1656
        Congo, Democratic Republic of the, President Kabila--1581
        Congo, Republic of the, President Sassou-Nguesso--1581
        Czech Republic
            President Havel--1613
            Prime Minister Spidla--2242
        Denmark, Prime Minister Rasmussen--2231
        Dominican Republic, President Mejia Dominguez--2224
        Ecuador, President-elect Gutierrez--2243
        Egypt
            Foreign Minister Maher--1269
            President Mubarak--2222
        Equatorial Guinea, President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo--1581
        Estonia
            President Ruutel--2243
            Prime Minister Kallas--2230
        Ethiopia, Prime Minister Meles--2166
        European Union, Council President Rasmussen--2231
        Finland, Prime Minister Lipponen--2244
        France, President Chirac--2231
        Gabon, President Bongo--1581
        Germany, Chancellor Schroeder--2240
        Greece, Prime Minister Simitis--2242
        Hungary, Prime Minister Medgyessy--2240
        India, Prime Minister Vajpayee--2232
        Indonesia, President Megawati--2224
        International Atomic Energy Agency, Director-General ElBaradei--2239
        Israel
            Foreign Minister Peres--2225
            Prime Minister Sharon--1815
        Italy, Prime Minister Berlusconi--1584
        Japan, Prime Minister Koizumi--2229
        Jordan
            Foreign Minister Muasher--1269
            King Abdullah II--1330
        Kenya, President Moi--2166
        Kyrgyzstan, President Akayev--2234
        Latvia, President Vike-Freiberga--2243
        Lebanon, Prime Minister Hariri--2242
        Lithuania, President Adamkus--2243
        Mexico, President Fox--1902
        Moldova, President Voronin--2246
        Netherlands, Prime Minister Balkenende--2233
        North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Secretary General Lord
            Robertson--1850
        Pakistan, President Musharraf--2232
        Philippines, President Macapagal-Arroyo--2233
        Poland, President Kwasniewski--1252,
            2233, 2247
        Portugal, Prime Minister Durao Barroso--1566
        Quartet principals--2207
        Romania, President Iliescu--2243
        Russia
            Minister of Defense Ivanov--2233
            Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanov--2233
            President Putin--2110
        Rwanda, President Kagame--1581
        Sao Tome and Principe, President De Menezes--1581
        Saudi Arabia
            Crown Prince Abdullah--2222
            Minister of Foreign Affairs Saud--1269
            Prince Bandar--2229
        Senegal, President Wade--2235
        Slovakia, Prime Minister Dzurinda--2235
        South Africa, President Mbeki--2232
        South Korea
            President Kim--2234
            President-elect Roh--2246
        Spain, President Aznar--2202
        Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe--2224
        Tajikistan, President Rahmonov--2244
        Thailand, Queen Sirikit--2236
        Turkey
            AK Party Chairman Erdogan--2180
            President Sezer--2231

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        United Kingdom, Prime Minister Blair--1559
        United Nations
            General Assembly President Kavan--2232
            Monitoring Verification and Inspections Commission, Executive
                Chairman Blix--2239
            Secretary-General Annan--1579
        Uruguay, President Batlle--2226

    Resignations and Retirements

        Federal Emergency Management Agency, Director, statement--2194
        National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States,
            Chairman, statement--2192
        Treasury Department, Secretary, statement--2170
        White House Office
            Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs, statement--
                2199
            National Economic Council, Director, statement--2170

    Statements by the President

        See also Appointments and Nominations; Bill Signings; Joint
            Statements; Resignations and Retirements
        Bahrain, elections--2074
        Clear Skies Initiative, proposed legislation--1160
        Colombia, terrorist attacks--1371
        Corporate accountability legislation
            House of Representatives action--1293
            Senate action--1247
        Deaths
            Annenberg, Walter--1702
            Christian, George--2150
            Davis, Gen. Benjamin Oliver, Jr.--1182
            Mink, Patsy--1697
            Williams, Ted--1178
        Defense appropriations legislation
            Congressional action--1818
            Senate action--1334
        Democratic Republic of the Congo, peace agreement--2203
        Election reform legislation, congressional action--1818
        Federal judiciary pay increase--2218
        Frist, Sen. Bill, election to the Senate majority leader position--
            2214
        Healthy Forests Initiative, proposed legislation to implement--1579
        Homeland Security Department, legislation to create
            Congressional action--2095
            House of Representatives action--1305
        Indonesia
            Peace agreement--2175
            Terrorist attack--1785
        Iran--1223
        Iraq, joint resolution to authorize use of U.S. military force,
            Senate action--1779
        Israel, terrorist attacks
            Tel Aviv and West Bank--1263
            Likud Party polling place--2142
        Kenya
            Democratic elections--2218
            Terrorist attacks--2142
        Lott, Sen. Trent, decision not to seek reelection to Senate majority
            leader position--2209
        National Missile Defense Initiative--2198
        National Strategy To Combat Weapons of Mass Destruction--2183
        North Korean nuclear weapons program--2078
        Northern Ireland--1286
        Owen, Priscilla, Senate Judiciary Committee action on nomination--
            1543
        Sniper attacks in greater Washington, DC, area
            Apprehension of suspects--1896
            Commitment of Federal resources--1751
        Sudan Peace Act--1853
        Terrorism insurance legislation, congressional action--2095
        Thurmond, Sen. Strom, 100th birthday--2165
        Trade promotion authority legislation
            Congressional action--1306
            Senate action--1334
        Watts, Rep. J.C., Jr., decision not to seek reelection--1160
        West coast ports agreement--2120
        World Summit on Sustainable Development, U.S. delegation--1429