[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
[July 1, 2003]
[Pages 1763-1792]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]
Appendix A / Administration of George W. Bush, 2003
Appendix A--Digest of Other White House Announcements
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The following list includes the President's public schedule and other
items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary
and not included elsewhere in this book.
July 1
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with
the National Security Council.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gwendolyn Brown to be Chief Financial Officer for the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeane J.
Kirkpatrick for the rank of Ambassador
during her service as U.S. Representative on the Human Rights Commission
of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
The President announced his intention to appoint Joan Avalyn
Dempsey as Executive Director of the
President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.
July 2
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss
the situations in Iran and North Korea. He then had intelligence and FBI
briefings.
Later in the morning, the President met with Secretary of the Interior
Gale A. Norton to discuss the National Park
System. He then had separate telephone conversations with President
Hosni Mubarak of Egypt and King Abdullah
II of Jordan to discuss the peace process in
the Middle East. Later, he met with Randall Tobias, his nominee to be Global AIDS Coordinator.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel to discuss the
peace process in the Middle East.
The President announced his intention to nominate Joel David
Kaplan to be Deputy Director of the Office of
Management and Budget.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donald K.
Steinberg to be Ambassador to Nigeria.
The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by severe storms, flooding, mud and rock slides, and tornadoes on
June 14 and continuing.
July 3
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later,
he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas (Abu
Mazen) of the Palestinian
Authority to discuss the peace process in the Middle East.
July 4
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with
the National Security Council. Later, he traveled to Dayton, OH.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he
attended a party hosted by Mrs. Bush to celebrate his upcoming 57th
birthday.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush viewed the Independence Day
fireworks display on the National Mall from the Truman Balcony.
July 5
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 6
In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush attended church services at
St. John's Church in Lafayette Square.
July 7
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later,
he traveled to Landover, MD.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Dakar, Senegal,
arriving the next morning.
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July 8
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
the Presidential Palace, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a welcoming
ceremony with President Abdoulaye Wade of
Senegal and his wife, Viviane. Later, the two
Presidents participated in a meeting followed by a photo opportunity
with leaders of West African democracies, including President Mathieu
Kerekou of Benin, President Pedro
Pires of Cape Verde, President Yahya
Jammeh of The Gambia, President John Agyekum
Kufuor of Ghana, President Amadou
Toumani Toure of Mali, President
Mamadou Tandja of Niger, and President Ahmad
Tejan Kabbah of Sierra Leone.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush, with President
Wade and Mrs. Wade,
traveled to Goree Island, where they toured the House of Slaves.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Pretoria,
South Africa, arriving in the evening.
The President announced his intention to nominate James Casey
Kenny to be Ambassador to Ireland.
July 9
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
Union House, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a welcoming ceremony with
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa and his
wife, Zanele Dlamini.
In the afternoon, at the Presidential Guest House, the President and
Mrs. Bush attended a luncheon hosted by President Mbeki and Mrs. Mbeki. Later,
the President toured a Ford Motor Co. automobile assembly plant in
Mamelodi, Pretoria, and participated in a roundtable discussion on AIDS
prevention with Ford employees.
In the evening, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence, the President and
Mrs. Bush attended a dinner with South African and U.S. business
executives hosted by Ambassador Cameron R. Hume and his wife, Rigmor.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan C.
Schwab to be Deputy Secretary of the
Treasury.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth Leet to be Under Secretary of the Treasury for Domestic
Finance.
July 10
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel, he met with U.S. Embassy employees and
their families.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Gaborone,
Botswana, where they participated in an arrival ceremony with President
Festus Gontebanye Mogae of Botswana
at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. Later, at the Gaborone
International Convention Centre, the President and Mrs. Bush, with
President Mogae and his wife, Barbara, viewed
Southern African Global Competitiveness Hub exhibits on trade between
southern Africa and the U.S. and met with Botswanan businesspeople,
including women business entrepreneurs.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush toured the Mokolodi Nature
Reserve.
Later in the afternoon, the President greeted U.S. Embassy employees and
their families at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport. He and Mrs.
Bush then traveled to Pretoria, South Africa.
The White House announced that the President will meet with United
Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the White
House on July 14.
The President announced his intention to nominate Karan K.
Bhatia to be Assistant Secretary of
Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia R.
Church to be Assistant Secretary of
Veterans Affairs for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Domingo S.
Herraiz to be Director of the Bureau of
Justice Assistance.
The President announced his intention to nominate Leslie
Silverman to be a member of the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mauricio J.
Tamargo to be Chairman of the Foreign
Claims Settlement Commission of the United States.
The President announced his intention to designate Marianne Lamont
Horinko as Acting Administrator of
the Environmental Protection Agency.
The President announced his intention to designate Stephen L.
Johnson as Acting Deputy
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Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
July 11
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Entebbe, Uganda, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in an arrival
ceremony with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda at Entebbe International Airport. Later, at
the Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel, the President met with U.S. Embassy
employees and their families.
Later in afternoon, at The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) Centre, the
President and Mrs. Bush, with President Museveni and his wife, Janet, toured
facilities and listened to a performance of the Watoto Children's Choir.
Later, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Abuja, Nigeria, arriving
in the evening.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Tony Blair of the United Kingdom to the White
House for a meeting and dinner on July 17.
The President announced his intention to nominate David Eisner to be Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for
National and Community Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate Constance A.
Morella to be Representative of the
U.S. to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, with
the rank of Ambassador.
The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on July 4 and continuing.
July 12
In the morning, in Abuja, Nigeria, the President had an intelligence
briefing. Later, in the courtyard of the Nicon Hilton Hotel, the
President and Mrs. Bush met with U.S. Embassy employees and their
families.
Later in the morning, at the Abuja National Hospital, the President and
Mrs. Bush had a briefing on HIV/AIDS programs, toured laboratories, and
participated in a roundtable discussion with medical staff and
beneficiaries of HIV/AIDS mother-to-child transmission prevention
programs.
Also in the morning, at Aso Presidential Villa, the President and Mrs.
Bush participated in a welcoming ceremony with President Olusegun
Obasanjo of Nigeria.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
DC, arriving in the evening.
July 14
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings and met
with the National Security Council. Later, in the Oval Office, he met
with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Gen. Tommy R.
Franks, USA, former combatant commander,
U.S. Central Command, and his wife, Cathryn,
in honor of General Franks' retirement.
The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister
Silvio Berlusconi of Italy at the Bush
Ranch in Crawford, TX, on July 20-21.
The President declared a major disaster in Arizona and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
the Aspen fire on June 17 and continuing.
July 15
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister Vladimir Spidla of the Czech Republic to discuss the situation in
Iraq and Europe-U.S. relations.
Later in the morning, he met with Secretary of State Colin L.
Powell.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with
teenagers involved in the Seeds of Peace camp program. Later, he met
with bipartisan congressional leaders to discuss Medicare reform.
The White House announced that the President will host the G-8 Summit in
Sea Island, GA, on June 8-10, 2004.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert B.
Charles to be Assistant Secretary of State
for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomasina V.
Rogers to be a member of the
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
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The President declared a major disaster in Ohio and ordered Federal aid
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding on July 4 and continuing.
July 16
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
made brief remarks to U.S. Attorneys at the Department of Justice
headquarters building.
Later in the morning, the President met with economists.
In the afternoon, the President participated in the ceremonial swearing-
in of Office of Management and Budget Director Joshua B. Bolten.
Later in the afternoon, the President met with Members of Congress to
discuss African affairs.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a reception in the
Residence followed by a dinner on the State Floor for former President
Gerald Ford and his wife, Betty, in honor of former President Ford's
90th birthday.
The President announced his intention to nominate George H.
Walker to be Ambassador to Hungary.
July 17
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with
the National Security Council. Later, he met with Secretary of Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Veterans of
Foreign Wars commander in chief Raymond C. Sisk. Later, he participated in an interview with a journalist
from Leaders magazine.
Later in the afternoon, the President met with U.S. Ambassador to Japan
Howard H. Baker, Jr. Later, in the Oval
Office, he met with Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush Ranch
in Crawford, TX.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President
Nestor Kirchner of Argentina to the White
House on July 23.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) of the
Palestinian Authority to the White House for a meeting and working lunch
on July 25.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Ariel Sharon of Israel to the White House for a
meeting and working lunch on July 29.
July 18
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Dallas, TX,
and in the evening, they returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
The White House announced that the President will award the Presidential
Medal of Freedom to the following individuals in a ceremony at the White
House on July 23:
Jacques Barzun;
Julia Child;
Roberto Clemente Walker;
Van Cliburn;
Vaclav Havel;
Charlton Heston;
Edward Teller;
R. David Thomas;
Byron Raymond White;
James Q. Wilson; and
John R. Wooden.
The President announced his intention to nominate John Joseph
Grossenbacher to be a member of the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Peter
Lichtenbaum to be Assistant Secretary of
Commerce for Export Administration.
The President announced his intention to designate Joan Ridder
Challinor as Chairman of the National
Commission on Libraries and Information Science.
The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
Hurricane Claudette on July 15 and continuing.
July 19
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Houston, TX,
and in the evening, they returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
July 20
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush welcomed Prime Minister
Silvio Berlusconi of Italy to the Bush
Ranch in Crawford, TX.
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July 21
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and tornadoes on June 9 through July 14.
July 22
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
met with his Corporate Fraud Task Force to discuss progress in combating
corporate fraud.
Later in the morning, the President met with his National Infrastructure
Assurance Council to discuss progress in enhancing cybersecurity and the
war on terrorism.
Also in the morning, the President communicated with Secretary of
Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld concerning
military operations in Iraq.
In the afternoon, at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, the President
made remarks at the Bush-Cheney '04, Inc., national finance committee
meeting.
Later in the afternoon, the President hosted Members of Congress at the
White House to discuss constituent concerns and other issues.
In the evening, the President hosted a reception for Republican Members
of Congress.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kerry N. Weems to be Assistant Secretary of Health and Human
Services for Management and Budget.
July 23
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
met with L. Paul Bremer III,
Presidential Envoy to Iraq, and Secretary of Defense Donald H.
Rumsfeld to discuss the situation in
Iraq.
Later in the morning, in Room 450 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive
Office Building, the President made brief remarks to State and national
student leaders of the National FFA Organization. Later, in the Oval
Office, he met with former President Vaclav Havel of the Czech Republic.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with President
Nestor Kirchner of Argentina. Later, he met
with the congressional conference committee on Medicare reform.
In the evening, the President hosted a reception for Republican Members
of Congress.
The President announced his intention to nominate Cristina Beato to be Assistant Secretary of Health and Human
Services for Health.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jennifer Young to be Assistant Secretary of Health and Human
Services for Legislation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael
O'Grady to be Assistant Secretary of Health
and Human Services for Planning and Evaluation.
The President announced his intention to designate Eugene Hickok as Acting Deputy Secretary of Education.
The President announced his intention to designate Ronald
Tomalis as Acting Assistant Secretary for
Elementary and Secondary Education.
July 24
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had
a telephone conversation with President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea to discuss the situation in North Korea.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where
he toured the Treasury Department's Philadelphia Financial Management
Service regional center.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Livonia, MI. Later, he
traveled to Dearborn, MI.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint Michelle Van Cleave as National Counterintelligence Executive.
July 25
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
met with Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Prime Minister Mahmoud
Abbas (Abu Mazen) of the
Palestinian Authority. Later, in Room 450 at the Dwight D. Eisenhower
Executive Office Building, he made remarks to 2003 Boys and Girls Nation
participants.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
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The President announced his intention to nominate Barbara McConnell
Barrett to be Secretary of the Air
Force.
July 26
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 27
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he
hosted a White House tee-ball game on the South Lawn and made welcoming
remarks to the participants.
Also in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with
American cyclist Lance Armstrong to
congratulate him on winning his fifth Tour de France earlier in the day.
July 28
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Junichiro
Koizumi of Japan to discuss the situations
in Iraq and North Korea and economic development in Japan.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
July 29
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch
with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel.
Later, he met with Foreign Minister Saud al-Faysal al Saud and Ambassador to the U.S. Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia to discuss the recent congressional
report on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Later in the afternoon, the President met with a bipartisan group of
Senators to discuss proposed energy legislation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Duane Acklie as a member of the Board of Directors of the Student
Loan Marketing Association and, upon appointment, to designate him as
chairman.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding on June 13 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms, high winds, and heavy rain on July 21-22.
July 30
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had
a telephone conversation with President Hu Jintao
of China to discuss the situation in North Korea.
The President announced his intention to reappoint William K. Sessions
III as a Vice Chair of the U.S.
Sentencing Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Pamela P.
Willeford to be Ambassador to
Switzerland and concurrently to Liechtenstein.
The President announced his designation of William H. Campbell as Acting Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs
for Human Resources and Administration.
July 31
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
met with Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
Cheney.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michele M.
Leonhart to be Deputy Administrator of
Drug Enforcement at the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The President announced his designation of Karen P. Tandy as Acting Administrator of Drug Enforcement at the Drug
Enforcement Administration.
August 1
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard Eugene
Hoagland to be Ambassador to Tajikistan.
The President declared a major disaster in North Dakota and ordered
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by severe storms and high winds on June 24-25.
The President declared a major disaster in Ohio and ordered Federal aid
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
tornadoes, flooding, severe storms, and high winds on July 21 and
continuing.
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August 2
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he
had his annual physical examination and visited U.S. military personnel
injured in operations in Iraq.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in
Crawford, TX.
August 3
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with members
of the U.S. women's gymnastics team to congratulate them on winning a
gold medal at the Pan American Games in the Dominican Republic.
August 4
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
August 5
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President had dinner with Secretary of State Colin
L. Powell and Deputy Secretary of State
Richard L. Armitage.
The President announced his intention to nominate David L. Lyon to be Ambassador to Kiribati.
The President announced his intention to nominate William A.
Chatfield to be the Director of
Selective Service.
August 6
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had a meeting and then lunch with Secretary of State Colin L.
Powell and Deputy Secretary of State Richard
L. Armitage.
August 7
In the morning, the President had intelligence and national security
briefings.
August 8
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
met with Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary
of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, USAF, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice, and other officials to discuss military issues.
August 9
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President hosted a barbecue for Bush-Cheney '04,
Inc., fundraisers at a neighboring ranch in Crawford.
August 11
In the morning, the President had intelligence and national security
briefings aboard Air Force One en route to Tucson, AZ. Upon his arrival
in Tucson, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Deborah
Toland. Later, he traveled to Coronado
National Forest. En route, he took an aerial tour of areas damaged by
wildfire near Summerhaven, AZ.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Denver, CO, where he met
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Phuong Nguyen.
In the evening, the President returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
TX.
August 12
In the morning, the President had intelligence and national security
briefings.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of the Presidential delegation to the inauguration of President
Nicanor Duarte Frutos of Paraguay on
August 15: Anthony J. Principi (head of
delegation), John F. Keane, and Robert L.
Peeler.
August 13
In the morning, the President had intelligence and national security
briefings, during which he had a video conference call to discuss the
capture of Al Qaida terrorist Nurjaman Riduan Isamuddin (also known as
Hambali).
Later in the morning, the President met with members of his economic
team.
The President announced his intention to appoint Duane H. Laible as a member of the Arctic Research Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sandra O.
Sieber as a member of the Committee for
Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
The President announced his intention to appoint Peter Field as Federal Commissioner and Alternate Federal
Commissioner of the Apalachicola-Chattahoochie-Flint River (ACF) Basin
Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Charles J.
Chaput, Khaled Abou El Fadl, and Richard D. Land
as members of the U.S.
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Commission on International Religious Freedom.
August 14
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar, CA.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with U.S. military personnel.
During lunch, he was informed by White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Joseph W. Hagin of the power blackout in
portions of the Northeastern and Midwestern United States and Canada.
Later, he received updates on the blackout from Deputy Hagin and Deputy
National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley.
Later in the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with
Armed Forces Radio and Television journalists. Later, he had a telephone
conversation with Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge to discuss the blackout. He also received updates on the
blackout from Deputies Hagin and
Hadley and White House Chief of Staff
Andrew H. Card, Jr.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to San Diego, CA.
In the evening, the President traveled to Newport Beach, CA.
August 15
In the morning, the President had intelligence and national security
briefings. He then had a telephone conversation with Secretary of the
Treasury John Snow to discuss the status of the
stock markets during the blackout. Later, he traveled to Thousand Oaks,
CA, where he toured the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Irvine, CA, where he had
telephone conversations from the Hyatt Regency Irvine with Governors
George E. Pataki of New York, John G.
Rowland of Connecticut, Jennifer
Granholm of Michigan, and Bob
Taft of Ohio and Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City to discuss the blackouts.
In the afternoon, the President returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
TX. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation
with Prime Minister Jean Chretien of Canada to
discuss the blackout.
During the day, the President received updates on the blackout from
Deputies Hagin and Hadley and other officials.
August 16
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
August 18
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had a telephone conversation with Energy Secretary Spencer
Abraham to discuss the recent power blackout
in portions of the Northeastern and Midwestern United States and Canada.
August 19
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil to express his condolences concerning the
death of Brazilian citizen Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the United Nations
Secretary-General to Iraq, who died in the August 18 terrorist bombing
of the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad. Later, he had a telephone
conversation with Prime Minister Tony Blair of
the United Kingdom to discuss the Baghdad terrorist attack.
August 20
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel to discuss the
August 18 terrorist attack in Jerusalem. He then had an intelligence
briefing.
Later in the morning, the President participated in a video conference
call with the National Security Council, including Ambassador L. Paul
Bremer III, Presidential Envoy
to Iraq, and Gen. John P. Abizaid, USA,
combatant commander, U.S. Central Command.
August 21
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Portland, OR.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Redmond, OR, where he
participated in a briefing on the Bear Butte and Booth fires in
Deschutes National Forest. Later, aboard Marine One, he took an aerial
tour of the forest fires.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Bend, OR.
The President announced his intention to nominate Hugh Douglas
Barclay to be Ambassador to El Salvador.
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The President announced his intention to nominate Michael David
Gallagher to be Assistant Secretary of
Commerce for Communications and Information.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lydia Irene
Beebe, William Wilson III, and Joseph Thomas Yew,
Jr., as members of the Board of Directors of the Presidio Trust.
The President announced his intention to appoint Carl Michael Morgan,
Jr., and Deborah Doris Wetsit as members of the President's Board of Advisors on
Tribal Colleges and Universities.
August 22
In the morning, the President traveled to Burbank, WA. While en route
aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. Following his
arrival, he participated in a briefing and tour of Ice Harbor Lock and
Dam. Later, he traveled to Seattle, WA.
In the afternoon, the President attended a Bush-Cheney luncheon at a
private residence. Later, he returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gordon
England to be Secretary of the Navy.
August 23
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the
area struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on July 21 and
continuing.
The President declared an emergency in New York and ordered Federal aid
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area impacted by a
statewide power outage on August 14-16.
August 25
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait to the White House on September 10.
The President announced the recess appointments of Charlotte A.
Lane and Daniel Pearson as members of the U.S. International Trade Commission.
The President announced the recess appointment of A. Paul
Anderson as a Federal Maritime
Commissioner.
The President announced the recess appointment of Daniel Pipes as a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S.
Institute of Peace.
The President announced the recess appointment of John Paul Woodley,
Jr., as Assistant Secretary of the Army
for Civil Works.
The President announced the recess appointments of David W.
Fleming, Jay Phillip Greene, and John Richard Petrocik as
members of the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial
Fellowship Foundation.
The President announced the recess appointments of Juanita Alicia
Vasquez-Gardner and Patrick Lloyd
McCrory as members of the Board of
Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.
The President announced the recess appointments of Jose A.
Fourquet, Adolfo A. Franco, and Roger Francisco Noriega
as members of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation.
The President announced the recess appointments of Ephraim
Batambuze and Walter H.
Kansteiner as members of the Board of
Directors of the African Development Foundation.
August 26
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Minneapolis, MN. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had
a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Atal Bihari
Vajpayee of India to express his
condolences and offer assistance concerning the August 25 terrorist
attacks in Mumbai, India. Upon his arrival in Minneapolis, he met with
USA Freedom Corps volunteers Edward and Jane
Bardon.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to St. Louis, MO, where he met
with American Legion member and volunteer James Mareschal.
In the evening, the President returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
TX.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Jan Peter Balkenende of the Netherlands
to the White House on September 3 for a working breakfast.
August 27
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later,
he had a videoconference with senior national security advisers.
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In the evening, at the Bush Ranch, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a
tour and barbecue for members of the White House press corps.
August 28
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings.
August 29
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes on July 21-August 13.
August 30
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC. Before departing from the
Texas State Technical College Waco Airport in Waco, TX, they greeted
members of the Midway All-Stars Little League girls softball team.
September 1
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Cleveland, OH, where he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
Shirley Moore. He then traveled to Richfield,
OH.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
September 2
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later,
in the Oval Office, he met with Mississippi State officials who recently
switched to the Republican Party.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Federal Reserve Chairman
Alan Greenspan. Later, in the Oval Office, he
participated in the presentation of the game football for the opening
game of the 2003 National Football League season to be held September 4.
He then met with Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
The White House announced that beginning September 16 the White House
will be open to tours on an expanded basis to parties through their
Members of Congress.
September 3
In the morning, the President had breakfast and a meeting with Prime
Minister Jan Peter Balkenende and
Minister of Foreign Affairs Jakob Gijshert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer of the Netherlands.
Later, he had intelligence and FBI briefings.
Later in the morning, the President met with Secretary of Defense Donald
H. Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, the President met with Speaker of the House of
Representatives J. Dennis Hastert and
Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist. He then met
with Republican congressional leaders to discuss the congressional
agenda.
The White House announced that the President will meet with Prime
Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali of Pakistan at the White House on October 1.
The President announced his intention to nominate William J.
Hudson to be Ambassador to Tunisia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Hector Elias
Morales to be U.S. Alternate Executive
Director of the Inter-American Development Bank.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey Adam
Rosen to be General Counsel of the
Department of Transportation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan Krouner
Sclafani to be Assistant Secretary
for Vocational and Adult Education and to designate her as Acting
Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Walter
Wynne to be Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.
The President announced his intention to designate Michele Marie
Leonhart as Acting Deputy Administrator
of Drug Enforcement.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bradley Deck
Belt to be a member of the Social Security
Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate James McBride to be a member of the National Council on the Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship
Board:
Robert H. Bruininks;
John S. Butler;
Shirley M. Green; and
Thomas T. Lyons.
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The President announced his intention to appoint Karen S. Evans as Administrator of the Office of Electronic
Government, Office of Management and Budget.
September 4
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later,
in the Oval Office, he participated in a signing ceremony for the Prison
Rape Elimination Act of 2003.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Kansas City, MO.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he
participated in an interview with journalist Ron Insana from the CNBC television network.
September 5
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Indianapolis, IN, where he
met with families and small-business owners.
In the evening, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on August 26 and continuing.
September 6
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
September 7
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
DC. Later, they attended a White House tee-ball game on the South Lawn.
September 8
In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil to discuss the upcoming World Trade
Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting in Cancun, Mexico; and President
Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland to
discuss the situations in Iraq and the Middle East and the war on
terror. Later, he had intelligence and FBI briefings.
Later in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations
with Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee of India to discuss the upcoming WTO meeting and a
potential United Nations Security Council resolution on Iraq; and
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to
discuss the WTO meeting.
Later, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President received diplomatic
credentials from Ambassadors Mikhail M. Khvostov of Belarus, Abdoulaye Diop of
Mali, Raul Gangotena Rivadeneira
of Ecuador, Jose Octavio Bordon of
Argentina, Rastislav Kacer of the Slovak
Republic, Evan Jeremy Paki of Papua New
Guinea, Barbara Joyce Masekela of
South Africa, Juri Luik of Estonia, and Sir David
Manning of the United Kingdom.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Nashville, TN. While en
route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with
President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa to discuss
the upcoming WTO meeting.
Upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Brenda
Wilson. Later, he toured the Tutoring Center
at Kirkpatrick Elementary School.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his designation of Robert D. McCallum,
Jr., as Acting Deputy Attorney
General.
September 9
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later,
he traveled to Jacksonville, FL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
Freedom Corps volunteer Daniel Trifiletti.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a briefing on
educational tools available to parents and teachers at Hyde Park
Elementary School.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Roger Walton Ferguson,
Jr., to be Vice Chairman of the
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ben S.
Bernanke to be a member of the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the Sixth District.
September 10
In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings and
then met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. Later, he met with the Dalai Lama of
Tibet to discuss Tibetan-Chinese relations.
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In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Prime Minister Sabah al-
Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of
Kuwait, following their meeting in the Oval Office. Later, he traveled
to Quantico, VA, where he toured the FBI laboratory.
In the evening, at the White House, the President hosted a dinner and
screening of ``Twin Towers,'' a documentary film on the terrorist
attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
September 11
In the morning, at St. John's Episcopal Church in Washington, DC, the
President and Mrs. Bush attended a prayer service commemorating the
September 11 terrorist attacks. Later, on the South Lawn, they observed
a moment of silence with Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Cheney and White House
staff for victims of the September 11 attacks.
Later in the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings
and then met with Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
In the afternoon, the President went to Walter Reed Army Medical Center,
where he visited U.S. military personnel injured in Iraq and their
family members. He also presented Purple Heart awards to certain
personnel.
The White House announced that the President will host King Abdullah
II and Queen Rania of
Jordan at Camp David, MD, on September 18-19.
September 12
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Fort Stewart, GA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he
had a telephone conversation with President Nestor Kirchner of Argentina to discuss the International Monetary
Fund agreement that was reached earlier in the week. He also had a
telephone conversation with Prime Minister Goran Persson of Sweden to extend his condolences concerning the
death of Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh.
Also en route, he met with Senators Zell Miller
and Saxby Chambliss and Representatives Jack
Kingston and Max Burns
of Georgia.
In the afternoon, at Fort Stewart, the President presented the
Presidential Unit Citation to the 3d Infantry Division of the U.S. Army.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Jackson, MS. Later, he
traveled to Houston, TX.
In the evening, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The White House announced that the President will visit the United
Nations in New York on September 23-24 to address the General Assembly
on the opening day of the General Debate, and that he will meet with
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, Foreign
Minister Julian Hunte of Saint Lucia, who is
the incoming General Assembly President, and other foreign leaders.
The White House announced that the President will host President Mwai
Kibaki of Kenya for a state visit on October 6.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert L.
Crandall, Louis S. Thompson, and Floyd Hall to be members
of the Amtrak Reform Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gracia M.
Hillman