    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book II)]
    [July 1, 2004]
    [Pages 2273-2289]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Appendix A / Administration of George W. Bush, 2004

    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.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome King Mohamed
    VI of Morocco to the White House on July 8.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Valerie Lynn
    Baldwin to be an Assistant Secretary of
    the Army (Financial Management) at the Department of Defense.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher J.
    LaFleur to be Ambassador to Malaysia.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Theodore William
    Kassinger as Deputy Secretary of
    Commerce.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Michael D.
    Gallagher as Assistant Secretary of
    Commerce for Communications and Information.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Floyd Hall as a member of the Reform Board (Amtrak).
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Jack Edwin
    McGregor as a member of the Advisory Board
    of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
    The President declared a major disaster in Michigan and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on May 20-24.
    The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding on May 30 and continuing.
    The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by flooding as a result of a levee break on June 3 and
    continuing.

    July 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met
    with the Homeland Security Council.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD.

    July 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 4

    In the morning, the President traveled to Charleston, WV, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sister Joan Marie
    Coleman. Later, at the West Virginia State
    Capitol, he participated in an interview with the Charleston Daily Mail.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush viewed the Independence Day
    fireworks display on the National Mall from the White House.

    July 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met
    with the National Security Council.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an
    interview with Hispanic Magazine.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi of
    Malaysia to the White House on July 19.

    July 7

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. M.
    Jodi Rell of Connecticut to congratulate her on
    taking office. He then had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Raleigh, NC, where, upon
    arrival at Raleigh

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    Durham International Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
    Valerie Chaffin.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in a Victory 2004 lunch at
    a private residence.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Waterford, MI, where,
    upon arrival at Oakland County International Airport, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Scotty Maconochie.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Bloomfield Hills, MI,
    where he participated in a Victory 2004 dinner at a private residence.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    July 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with King Mohamed VI
    of Morocco.
    In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a
    working lunch with King Mohamed VI of
    Morocco. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with 2004 Scripps Howard
    Spelling Bee champion David Tidmarsh.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to attend the funeral of
    President Thomas Klestil of Austria on July
    10: Arnold Schwarzenegger (head of
    delegation), W.L. Lyons Brown, and
    Alice Brown.

    July 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Kutztown, PA, where he began a bus tour.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Pottstown, PA, and then to
    Lancaster, PA.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to York, PA. While aboard
    the bus en route to York, he participated in an interview with
    representatives of regional media. Upon arrival in York, he concluded
    his bus tour.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Natsagiyn Bagabandi of Mongolia for a
    visit on July 15.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Michael J.
    Hansen as a Commissioner of the U.S.
    Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate George Perdue to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the James
    Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Diarmuid F.
    O'Scannlain as a member of the Board
    of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James
    Ballinger and Terence Alan
    Teachout to be members of the National
    Council on the Arts.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Board of Directors of the Help America
    Vote Foundation:

        Donetta Davidson;
        Elizabeth G. Flores;
        J. Hayden Fry; and
        Keith J. Jackson.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Committee for People with
    Intellectual Disabilities:

        Madeleine Will (Chairman);
        Vijayalakshmi Appareddy;
        James Brett;
        Claudia Coleman;
        Olivia Colvin;
        Kathleen Hargett;
        Kenneth Lohff;
        Edward Mambruno;
        Lon Solomon;
        Karen Staley; and
        Annette Talis.

    July 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 11

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a White House
    tee-ball game on the South Lawn.

    July 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Oak Ridge, TN, where, upon arrival, he met USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Jim Richardson.
    Later in the morning, the President toured the Oak Ridge National
    Laboratory.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he

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    met with President Elias Antonio Saca of El
    Salvador.

    July 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Marquette, MI.
    In the afternoon, upon arrival in Marquette, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Grace McCarthy. Later, he
    traveled to Duluth, MN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Darren Klemek.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Milwaukee, WI.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel R.
    Levinson to be Inspector General at the
    Department of Health and Human Services.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Don T. Riley to be a Commissioner of the Mississippi River
    Commission and, upon appointment, to designate him as Commission
    President.
    The President announced his intention to appoint David H. Koch as a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board.

    July 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    began a bus tour and traveled to Waukesha, WI, and later to West Bend,
    WI.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fond du Lac, WI, and later
    to Oshkosh, WI.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Ashwaubenon, WI, where he
    concluded his bus tour. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced the appointment of Walter B. Slocombe as a member of the Commission on the Intelligence
    Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction.

    July 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with
    the National Security Council. Later, he met with Secretary of State
    Colin L. Powell and then with the National
    Infrastructure Advisory Council.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney. He then met with Secretary of Defense
    Donald H. Rumsfeld. Later, in the Oval
    Office, he met with President Natsagiyn Bagabandi of Mongolia.
    Later in the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President
    received diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Roberto
    Abdenur of Brazil, Bernardo Sande of Malawi, Daouda Diabate
    of Cote d'Ivoire, Charles A. Minor of
    Liberia, Leonard Njogu Ngaithe of
    Kenya, George A. Obiozor of Nigeria,
    Tijani Ould Kerim of Mauritania, Kasit
    Piromya of Thailand, and Gordon
    Shirley of Jamaica.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to attend the 2004 Olympic games
    in Athens, Greece:

        President George Bush (head of
            delegation);
        Barbara Bush;
        Thomas Miller;
        Barbara P. Bush;
        Jenna Bush;
        Chris Evert;
        Alex Spanos; and
        Faye Spanos.

    July 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Tampa, FL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Lan Pham.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Beckley, WV, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Susan Landis. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate B. Lynn Pascoe to be Ambassador to Indonesia.
    The President announced his intention to designate Daniel B.
    Levin as Acting Assistant Attorney General,
    Office of Legal Counsel, at the Department of Justice.
    The President announced his designation of Timothy S.
    Bitsberger as Acting Assistant
    Secretary of the Treasury (Financial Markets).
    The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms and flooding beginning July 12 and continuing.

    July 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

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    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Iraqi women
    and wounded U.S. military personnel. Later, on the South Lawn, the
    President participated in a photo opportunity with Buddy Rice, winner of the 2004 Indianapolis 500, and his
    championship team.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Adrian Nastase of Romania to the White House
    on July 21.

    July 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    breakfast with economic advisers. Later, he had separate meetings with
    Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and
    Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA. In the
    afternoon, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dean H.
    Gesme, Sr.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to St. Charles, MO,
    where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Daffney
    Moore.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Lloyd O.
    Pierson to be Assistant Administrator of
    the U.S. Agency for International Development (Bureau of Africa).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Lloyd O.
    Pierson to be a member of the Board of
    Directors of the African Development Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to designate C.W. Bill
    Young as the President's Personal
    Representative at the Farnborough International Aerospace and Defense
    Exhibition and Air Show July 19-25 in Farnborough, England.
    The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms and flooding on May 28 and continuing.

    July 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with Apollo 11
    astronauts Michael Collins, Neil
    Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the
    Apollo 11 Moon landing.
    In the afternoon, on the steps of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive
    Office Building, the President participated in a photo opportunity with
    White House summer interns.

    July 22

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim
    Government to discuss counterterrorism efforts in Iraq and Iraqi
    national elections to be held in January 2005. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with
    Chairman Thomas H. Kean and Vice Chairman Lee
    H. Hamilton of the National Commission on
    Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11 Commission) to discuss
    recommendations in the Commission's report, which was released that day.
    Later, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in a signing
    ceremony for the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    signing ceremony for Executive Order 13347--Individuals With
    Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Glenview, IL, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Nicolette
    Meier. He then toured the Northeastern
    Illinois Public Safety Training Academy. Later, he traveled to Winnetka,
    IL, where he attended a Victory 2004 dinner at a private residence.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Karen Alderman
    Harbert to be Assistant Secretary of
    Energy for International Affairs and Domestic Policy.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Gregory Franklin
    Jenner to be Assistant Secretary of the
    Treasury for Tax Policy.
    The President announced his intention to designate Sharon Brown-
    Hruska as Acting Chairman of the
    Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon Brown-
    Hruska to be a Commissioner of the
    Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Hector E.
    Morales to be U.S. Executive Director of
    the Inter-American Development Bank.

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    The President announced his intention to nominate Anna Escobedo
    Cabral to be Treasurer of the United
    States.
    The President announced his intention to designate John S. Shaw as Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy for
    Environment, Safety, and Health.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John S. Shaw to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment,
    Safety, and Health.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James S.
    Simpson to be a member of the Advisory
    Board of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jane Dee Hull to be a U.S. Representative to the 59th Session of
    the General Assembly of the United Nations.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Yousif B.
    Ghafari to be a U.S. Alternate
    Representative to the 59th Session of the General Assembly of the United
    Nations.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to the
    Federated States of Micronesia impacted by Typhoon Sudal on April 8-14,
    by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public
    restoration work in the State of Yap.

    July 23

    In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. Later,
    he traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Eric Rasmussen.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Crawford, TX, where he
    participated in a Victory 2004 event at a private residence and then
    went to the Bush Ranch.

    July 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    July 25

    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with cyclist
    Lance Armstrong to congratulate him on
    winning a record sixth straight Tour de France earlier in the day.

    July 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and then
    participated in a video conference with the National Security Council.
    Later, he participated in a video conference with the following
    individuals to discuss implementation of recommendations of the National
    Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (9/11
    Commission):

        White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr.;
        Vice President Dick Cheney;
        Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld;
        Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge;
        Attorney General John Ashcroft;
        Office of Management and Budget Director Joshua B. Bolten;
        Deputy Secretary of State Richard L. Armitage;
        Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Robert S. Mueller
            III;
        White House Deputy Chief of Staff (Policy) Harriet E. Miers;
        National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice;
        Homeland Security Adviser Frances F. Townsend;
        Deputy National Security Adviser Steven J. Hadley;
        Counsel to the President Alberto R. Gonzales; and
        Acting Central Intelligence Agency Director John E.
            McLaughlin.

    The President announced his intention to name Kenneth Rapuano as Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland
    Security.

    July 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Raymond F.
    DuBois to be Deputy Under Secretary of
    Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to Warsaw, Poland, to attend
    events in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising:

        Colin L. Powell (head of delegation);
        Victor Ashe;
        Edward Derwinski;
        Richard M. Daley;
        Adam Cardinal Maida;
        Ronald S. Lauder; and
        Chester Partyka.

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    July 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a video conference with White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card,
    Jr., Vice President Dick Cheney, and other members of the President's task force on
    implementation of recommendations of the 9/11 Commission.
    Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
    to discuss the Prince's meeting with Secretary of State Colin L.
    Powell earlier in the day, the situation in
    Iraq, and counterterrorism efforts in Saudi Arabia.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Marek Belka of Poland to the White House on
    August 9.

    July 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    video conference with members of his task force on implementation of
    recommendations of the 9/11 Commission. Later, he participated in a
    television interview with Phillip ``Dr. Phil'' C. McGraw for later broadcast. He then participated in
    an interview with Field & Stream magazine.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in Guam and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    high winds, flooding, and mudslides as a result of Tropical Storm
    Tingting on June 26-29.
    The President declared a major disaster in the Northern Mariana Islands
    and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery
    efforts in the area struck by flooding, high surf, high winds, and wind-
    driven rain associated with Typhoon Tingting on June 27-29.

    July 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Springfield, MO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Charlie Graas.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Grand Rapids, MI, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cal
    Steele.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Cleveland, OH, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Julia
    Singer.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Kirtland Hills, OH, where, at
    a private residence, he made remarks at a Victory 2004 dinner. Later, he
    returned to Cleveland, OH.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Albert A. Frink,
    Jr., as an Assistant Secretary for
    Commerce (Manufacturing and Services).
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Paul
    Jones as a member of the Internal Revenue Service
    Oversight Board.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Jonathan W.
    Dudas as Under Secretary of Commerce for
    Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark
    Office.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Enrique J.
    Sosa as a member of the Reform Board
    (Amtrak).
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Richard Kenneth
    Wagner as a member of the National
    Institute for Literacy Advisory Board.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Stephen L.
    Johnson as Deputy Administrator of the
    Environmental Protection Agency.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Carin M.
    Barth as Chief Financial Officer of the
    Department of Housing and Urban Development.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Gary Lee
    Visscher as a member of the Chemical Safety
    and Hazard Investigation Board.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Ricardo H.
    Hinojosa as Chairman of the U.S.
    Sentencing Commission.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Susan Johnson
    Grant as Chief Financial Officer of the
    Department of Energy.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint James R.
    Kunder as an Assistant Administrator of the
    U.S. Agency for International Development (Bureau for Asia and the Near
    East).
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint John D.
    Rood as Ambassador to the Bahamas.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Charles Graves
    Untermeyer as Ambassador to Qatar.

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    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Aldona Wos as Ambassador to Estonia.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Scott Kevin
    Walker as a member of the Advisory Board of
    the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Roger W.
    Wallace as a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Inter-American Foundation and, upon appointment, to
    designate him as Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Nadine
    Hogan as a member of the Board of Directors of
    the Inter-American Foundation and, upon appointment, to designate her as
    Vice Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Jack
    Vaughn as a member of the Board of Directors of
    the Inter-American Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Deborah P.
    Majoras as a Commissioner of the Federal
    Trade Commission and, upon appointment, to designate her as Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to recess appoint Jon D.
    Leibowitz as a Commissioner of the Federal
    Trade Commission.

    July 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Canton, OH.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cambridge, OH. Later, he
    traveled to Triadelphia, WV.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    August 2

    In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone
    conversation with Prime Minister Pedro Santana Lopes of Portugal to congratulate him on taking office and to
    discuss counterterrorism efforts. He then had an intelligence briefing
    and met with the Homeland Security Council.
    Later in the morning, in the Cabinet Room, the President had a Cabinet
    meeting.
    In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in an interview with Redbook magazine. Later, he met with
    Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.

    August 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Dallas, TX, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Larry Hawkins.
    In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President participated in
    a Victory 2004 luncheon. Later, he traveled to the Bush Ranch in
    Crawford, TX.
    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 and flooding on May 13-June 17.
    The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on June 12 and
    continuing.

    August 4

    In the morning, the President traveled to Moline, IL. While en route
    aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. Upon arrival at
    the Quad City International Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Peggy Schaefer. He then traveled to
    Davenport, IA.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Minneapolis, MN, where, upon
    arrival at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, he met with
    USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bryan Comstock.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Le Sueur, MN, where he
    toured the Katzenmeyer family farm. Later, he traveled to Mankato, MN.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    August 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Columbus, OH, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jack Lehr.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Saginaw, MI, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Charlie
    Wargel.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

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    August 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Stratham, NH, arriving in the afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Kennebunkport, ME.
    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 and flooding on July 13-15.
    The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides beginning on July 22
    and continuing.
    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 and flooding beginning on August 1 and
    continuing.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
    Arts, Advisory Committee on the Arts:

        Joy Bollinger;
        Sandra S. Brock;
        Jennifer Compton Corton;
        Peter Cummings;
        Judith Waite Freeman;
        Janet Hendren;
        Christine Hughes;
        Mark B. Hutton;
        Mary Joann Jundt;
        Kathy Kelly;
        Deanna Kirchman;
        William Lamb;
        Sandra K. Meyers;
        Gary Michael;
        Mary Mohs;
        William D. Mounger;
        Oscar Persons;
        Kay Phillips;
        Jean Rolles;
        Fred Sands;
        Masako H. Shinn; and
        Susan W. Simons.

    August 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the wedding of
    their nephew George Prescott Bush at St.
    Ann's Episcopal Church.

    August 8

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    August 9

    In the morning, in the President's private dining room, the President
    had breakfast with Vice President Dick Cheney.
    He then had an intelligence briefing. Later, in Room 350 of the Dwight
    D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met with the President's
    Management Council and received a report on the President's Management
    Agenda.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Annandale, VA. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.
    In the evening, the President had dinner with Representative Porter J.
    Goss of Florida and White House Chief of
    Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr., to discuss
    the President's nomination of Representative Goss to be Director of the
    Central Intelligence Agency.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Robert Oberndoerfer
    Harris, Donna McLean, and Peter W. Tredick as
    members of the Presidential Emergency Board No. 238.
    The President announced his intention to accord the personal rank of
    Ambassador to Lisa Guillermin Gable
    during her performance of duties as Commissioner General of the U.S.
    Exhibition at the Universal Exposition in Aichi, Japan, March 25-
    September 25, 2005.

    August 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Pensacola, FL.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Niceville, FL. Later, he
    traveled to Panama City, FL.
    In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
    TX.

    August 11

    In the morning, the President took Senator John McCain of Arizona, who traveled with the President from
    Florida, on a tour of the Bush Ranch.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Albuquerque, NM, where, upon
    arrival, he met

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    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tom Hesch. Later,
    he participated in an interview with representatives of regional media.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Phoenix, AZ, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lucia Haas.

    August 12

    In the morning, the President had a briefing on Tropical Storm Bonnie
    and Hurricane Charley. He then had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mike
    Peschl. Later, he toured the United Brotherhood
    of Carpenters and Joiners of America International Training Facility.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lynn Brennan. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Bel Air, CA.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Los
    Angeles where they participated in an interview with Larry King of CNN
    for later broadcast.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Santa Monica,
    CA. Later, they returned to Los Angeles.

    August 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a
    briefing on Hurricane Charley. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to
    Portland, OR, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, the President met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Chris Dudley.
    Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Beaverton, OR.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Seattle, WA, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jeanne
    Robertson. He then toured the Boeing
    Delivery Center.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Medina, WA, where he attended
    a Victory 2004 dinner at a private residence. Later, he traveled to
    Redmond, WA.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of
    Leonel Fernandez as President of the
    Dominican Republic on August 16:

        Ann M. Veneman (head of delegation);
        Hans H. Hertell;
        Anna Cablik;
        Sergio Pino; and
        Raul R. Romero.

    The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas struck
    by Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley beginning on August 11
    and continuing.

    August 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Sioux
    City, IA, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Marj Kamrath.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to
    Washington, DC.

    August 15

    In the morning, the President traveled to Fort Myers, FL, and then took
    a helicopter tour of the area damaged by Hurricane Charley on August 13.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Punta Gorda, FL, where
    he met with public safety personnel at the Charlotte County Emergency
    Operations Center and toured the area damaged by Hurricane Charley.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    August 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Cincinnati, OH, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Alexandra Amend. Later, he
    toured the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Traverse City, MI, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sheila
    Blonshine.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board:

        B. John Garrick;
        William Howard Arnold;
        Daryl Busch;
        George Milton Hornberger;
        Andrew C. Kadak;
        Ali Mosleh; and

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        Henry Petroski.

    The President announced his intention to designate W. Ronald
    Evans as a member of the Board of Directors
    of the National Capital Revitalization Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate D. Michael
    Rappoport to be a member of the Board
    of Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in
    National Environmental Policy Foundation.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Florida,
    impacted by Tropical Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley beginning August
    11 and continuing, by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal
    funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures.

    August 17

    In the morning, the President had intelligence and FBI briefings. He
    then had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Silvio
    Berlusconi of Italy to discuss the
    situation in Iraq. Later, he met with the National Security Council.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Ridley Park, PA, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tom Shaffer. Later, he toured the Boeing Co.'s Ridley Park plant.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Hedgesville, WV,
    where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Marge
    Ruth.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    August 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Chippewa Falls, WI. While en route aboard Air Force One, he
    participated in an interview with Newsweek. Upon arrival in Chippewa
    Falls, he began a bus tour.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to River Falls, WI, and then to
    Hudson, WI. Later, he traveled to St. Paul, MN, where he concluded his
    bus tour.
    In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
    TX.

    August 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    August 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with Secretary of Defense Donald H.
    Rumsfeld to discuss the situation in Iraq
    and other issues. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Under
    Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response
    Mike Brown to discuss recovery efforts in Florida
    in response to Hurricane Charley.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of
    Martin Torrijos Espino as President
    of Panama on September 1:

        Colin L. Powell (head of delegation);
        Linda Watt;
        Cesar B. Cabrera;
        Rod Carew; and
        Francis Rooney.

    August 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    August 23

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss
    the situations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, and Georgia, counterterrorism
    efforts, and other issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President 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 members of his defense team to discuss defense priorities.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with members of his defense
    team.

    August 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    August 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a briefing on the crash of two passenger jets in Russia on August 24.
    Later, he had a briefing on recovery efforts in Florida in response to
    Hurricane Charley.
    Later in the morning, the President had a briefing on the report of the
    Independent Panel

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    To Review Department of Defense Detention Operations, which was issued
    August 24.

    August 26

    In the morning, the President traveled to Las Cruces, NM. While en route
    aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. He then
    participated in an interview with USA Today. He also had a telephone
    conversation with Senator John McCain of Arizona
    to discuss campaign finance reform issues, including advertisements by
    organizations described in Section 527 of the Tax Code. Upon arrival in
    Las Cruces, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Frank
    Ontiveros.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Farmington, NM, where,
    upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
    Rod Conover. He then traveled to Albuquerque,
    NM, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bernice
    Young.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    August 27

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Mikulas Dzurinda of Slovakia to
    express his best wishes on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the Slovak
    national uprising against the Nazis and to discuss efforts to support
    freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan.
    Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later,
    he participated in an interview with U.S. News and World Report.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Miami, FL.
    Later, at the City of Miami Fire Station Number Two, with Gov. Jeb
    Bush and Representative C.W. Bill Young of Florida, they participated in a briefing by Under
    Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response Mike Brown on recovery efforts in Florida in response to Tropical
    Storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in Nevada and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    a wildland fire on July 14-27.
    The President declared a major disaster in the Northern Mariana Islands
    and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery
    efforts in the area struck by flooding, high surf, storm surge, and high
    winds as a result of Super Typhoon Chaba beginning on August 21 and
    continuing.

    August 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Dayton, OH, where he began a bus tour. He then traveled to
    Troy, OH.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lima, OH. Later, he traveled
    to Perrysburg, OH. While en route aboard the bus, he participated in an
    interview with Matt Lauer of NBC's ``Today'' show
    for later broadcast.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Toledo, OH, where he concluded
    his bus tour. He then returned to Washington, DC.

    August 29

    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wheeling, WV. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.

    August 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Manchester, NH, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Julie Dube. He then traveled to Nashua, NH. Later, he participated
    in an interview with WMUR-TV.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush
    traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Annie Kaigler. He then
    traveled to Taylor, MI.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush
    traveled to Dearborn, MI.

    August 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Nashville, TN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Andrea Martin.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Des Moines, IA, where,
    upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
    Amy Bickel. He then participated in a telephone
    interview with radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh, before continuing on to Alleman, IA.
    In the evening, the President traveled to North Middleton Township, PA,
    where he participated in a family-style picnic and watched

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    a softball game. He then made satellite remarks to the Republican
    National Convention in New York City. Later, he returned to Washington,
    DC.
    Also in the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
    former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel R.
    Martinez to congratulate him on his victory
    in the Florida Republican Senate primary.

    September 1

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Vladimir Putin of Russia to offer
    his condolences and support regarding recent terrorist attacks in Russia
    and the continuing hostage situation at a school in Beslan, Russia. He
    also had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Konstandinos
    Karamanlis of Greece to congratulate
    him on the success and safety of the recent Olympic games in Athens,
    Greece. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Columbus, OH, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Carol Hribar.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush, who
    joined him in Columbus, traveled to Elmhurst, NY, where, at the Italian
    Charities of America, he visited with firefighters and supporters.
    Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to New York
    City.
    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 3-18.
    The President declared a major disaster in South Carolina and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by Hurricane Charley on August 14-15.

    September 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, at Madison Square Garden, the President and Mrs.
    Bush attended the Republican National Convention.
    Later, they traveled to Wilkes-Barre, PA.

    September 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs.
    Bush then traveled to Moosic, PA. Later, they
    traveled to Milwaukee, WI, where, upon arrival, they met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Kathy Hawkins. They
    then traveled to West Allis, WI.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush
    traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Lisa Gibney.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush
    traveled to Cleveland, OH.
    The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes associated with
    Tropical Depression Gaston beginning on August 30 and continuing.

    September 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Broadview Heights, OH. Later, he traveled to Kirtland, OH.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Erie, PA. Later, he returned
    to Washington, DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Frances beginning on September 3 and continuing.

    September 5

    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Parkersburg, WV, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Roy Boso. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.

    September 6

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Stanislav Gross of the Czech
    Republic to congratulate him on assuming his new position and to discuss
    the situations in Afghanistan and Iraq. He then had an intelligence
    briefing and a briefing on Hurricanes Frances and Ivan.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Poplar Bluff, MO.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Kansas City, MO.

    September 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    began a bus tour and

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    traveled to Lee's Summit, MO. Later, he traveled to Sedalia, MO,
    arriving in the afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Columbia, MO, where he
    concluded his bus tour.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to designate Tim S.
    McClain as Acting Assistant Secretary of
    Veterans Affairs (Human Resources and Administration).
    The President announced his intention to designate Cortright
    Wetherill, Jr., as a Chairman of
    the Advisory Committee on the Arts, John F. Kennedy Center for the
    Performing Arts.
    The President announced his intention to appoint W. Roy
    Grizzard as a member of the Committee for
    Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Michele Longo
    Eder and Thomas C. Royer as members of the Arctic Research Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's National Security
    Telecommunications Advisory Committee:

        Lawrence T. Babbio, Jr.;
        Gregory Q. Brown;
        Ken Dahlberg;
        William J. Hannigan;
        Stan Sigman; and
        Joseph R. Wright.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy
    Center for the Performing Arts:

        Elisabeth D. DeVos;
        Mary Mochary;
        Mary M. Ourisman;
        Gabrielle B. Reynolds;
        David Rubenstein;
        Stephen Schwarzman;
        Alex Spanos; and
        Sandy Treadwell.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Cheryl Bates-
    Harris and Dorothy L. Watson as members of the Ticket to Work and Work
    Incentives Advisory Panel.
    The President announced his intention to designate Berthy De La Rosa-
    Aponte as Chairperson of the Ticket
    to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel.

    September 8

    In the morning, the President met with James A. Baker III to discuss the upcoming Presidential debates. He then
    had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Fort Pierce, FL, where,
    upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with community members affected by
    Hurricane Frances.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the National Hurricane
    Center in Miami, FL. He then toured the Center and received a briefing
    on Hurricanes Frances and Ivan. Later, he returned to Washington, DC,
    arriving in the evening.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Catherine Todd
    Bailey to be Ambassador to Latvia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas V.
    Skinner to be an Assistant Administrator
    of the Environmental Protection Agency (Enforcement and Compliance
    Assurance).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas
    Menarchik to be an Assistant Administrator
    of the U.S. Agency for International Development (Policy and Program
    Coordination).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Howard J.
    Krongard to be Inspector General of the
    Department of State.
    The President announced his intention to designate Daniel R.
    Levinson as Acting Inspector General at
    the Department of Health and Human Services.

    September 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with
    the National Security Council. Later, he met with Principals of the Year
    award recipients.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Colmar, PA, where, upon
    arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Eunice
    Sanchez. Later, he traveled to Johnstown, PA.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

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    September 10

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Thabo Mbeki of South Africa to discuss
    nuclear weapons proliferation, the situation in the Sudan, and other
    issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Huntington, WV, where he
    began a bus tour. Later, he traveled to Ironton, OH, arriving in the
    afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Portsmouth, OH. Later,
    he traveled to Chillicothe, OH. While en route aboard the bus, he met
    with local union members and employees of the Portsmouth Gaseous
    Diffusion Plant. He then concluded his bus tour.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Richard Greco,
    Jr., to be an Assistant Secretary of the
    Navy (Financial Management) at the Department of Defense.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick J.
    Leahy and John E. Sununu to be U.S. Representatives to the General Assembly of the
    United Nations.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Lisa Kirk
    Colburn as a member of the Advisory
    Committee on the Arts, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Public Interest Declassification Board:

        L. Britt Snider (Chairman);
        Martin Faga;
        Steven Garfinkel;
        Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker;
            and
        Richard N. Smith.

    The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by Tropical Storm Frances beginning on September 7 and
    continuing.

    September 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush went to St. John's Episcopal Church where they attended a
    prayer and remembrance service to commemorate the anniversary of the
    September 11 terrorist attacks. They then returned to the White House
    where, on the South Lawn, they observed a moment of silence.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp
    David, MD.

    September 12

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    September 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a
    briefing on Hurricane Ivan. Later, he traveled to Muskegon, MI, where he
    began a bus tour.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Holland, MI, and then to
    Battle Creek, MI, where he concluded his bus tour.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Aurora, CO.

    September 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a
    briefing on Hurricane Ivan. Later, he traveled to Greenwood Village, CO.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Theresa
    Bunker.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J.
    Harrison to be Assistant Secretary of
    Agriculture for Administration.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Pamela Hughes
    Patenaude to be Assistant Secretary
    of Housing and Urban Development for Community Planning and Development.

    September 15

    In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida, Gov. Kathleen Babineaux
    Blanco of Louisiana, Gov. Haley
    Barbour of Mississippi, and Gov. Bob
    Riley of Alabama to discuss efforts in preparation
    for Hurricane Ivan. He then had an intelligence briefing and met with
    the National Security Council. Later, he met with Secretary of State
    Colin L. Powell.
    In the afternoon, at Decatur House, the President made remarks at the
    2004 Joint Candidate Committee appreciation luncheon.
    Later in the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President
    received diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Neven Jurica of
    Croatia,

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    Vinci N. Clodumar of Nauru, Fritz Kwabena
    Poku of Ghana, Ranendra Sen of India, Carlos Westendorp y Cabeza of Spain, Kedar Bhakta Shrestha of Nepal, and Samuel Zbogar of Slovenia. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met
    with Arden Bement, Jr., to discuss his
    nominatation to be Director of the National Science Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Arden Bement,
    Jr., to be Director of the National
    Science Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Francis J.
    Harvey to be Secretary of the Army.

    September 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a
    briefing on Hurricane Ivan. Later, he traveled to St. Cloud, MN, where
    he began a bus tour.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Blaine, MN, and then to
    Rochester, MN, where he concluded his bus tour.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in South Carolina and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by Tropical Storm Gaston on August 28-30.
    The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Ivan beginning on September 13 and continuing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Ivan beginning on September 13 and continuing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Ivan beginning on September 13 and continuing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by Hurricane Ivan beginning on September 13 and continuing.

    September 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also
    participated in a telephone interview with the Union Leader, Manchester,
    NH.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Charlotte, NC, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Crystal Regan.
    Later in the afternoon, the President attended a Victory 2004 reception
    at a private residence.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Kennebunkport, ME.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jesus H. Delgado-
    Jenkins to be an Assistant
    Secretary of the Treasury (Management) and, upon appointment, to
    designate him as Chief Financial Officer.

    September 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Ivan beginning on September 14 and continuing.
    The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by Hurricane Ivan beginning on September 16 and continuing.

    September 19

    In the morning, the President traveled to Pensacola, FL, where he toured
    the area damaged by Hurricane Ivan on September 13 and continuing.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Orange Beach, AL, where
    he took a helicopter tour of the area damaged by Hurricane Ivan on
    September 13 and continuing. He then took a walking tour of the area.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    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 and flooding associated with Tropical Storm
    Frances on September 8-9.
    The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the
    area struck by Tropical Depression Ivan beginning on September 17 and
    continuing.

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    September 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Derry, NH. Later, he
    traveled to New York City, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Caroline Hepner. He was also
    joined by Mrs. Bush.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Susan L. Moore to be U.S. Alternate Representative to the 59th
    Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Charles J.
    Chaput and Michael Lewis
    Cromartie as members of the U.S.
    Commission on International Religious Freedom.
    The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms, flooding, and landslides on September 16 and
    continuing.

    September 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, at the Waldorf-Astoria, the President met with Prime
    Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan.
    Later, he met with President Hamid Karzai of
    Afghanistan. He then met with President Karzai and President Pervez
    Musharraf of Pakistan.
    In the evening, at the Waldorf-Astoria, the President and Mrs. Bush met
    with Sister Nirmala, Superior General of the
    Missionaries of Charity.

    September 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    the Waldorf-Astoria, he met with President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan. He then participated in an interview with
    Bill O'Reilly of FOX News for later broadcast.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to King of
    Prussia, PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Shannon Hickey.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Millvale, PA. Prior to his
    arrival in Millvale, he took a helicopter tour of the area damaged by
    Tropical Depression Ivan on September 17 and continuing. Later, he
    traveled to Latrobe, PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Bob Scheidemantel.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    September 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld and Gen. John P. Abizaid, USA,
    combatant commander, U.S. Central Command.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Bangor, ME, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bill Knight. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Ryan C.
    Crocker to be Ambassador to Pakistan.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Marcie B. Ries to be Ambassador to Albania.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Buddie J. Penn to be an Assistant Secretary of the Navy
    (Installations and Environment).
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Science Board:

        Dan Arvizu;
        Steven C. Beering;
        Gerald Wayne Clough;
        Kelvin Kay Droegemeier;
        Louis J. Lanzerotti;
        Alan I. Leshner;
        Jon C. Strauss; and
        Kathryn D. Sullivan.

    The President announced his intention to designate Edwin Pinero as the Federal Environmental Executive at the
    Environmental Protection Agency.
    The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding on August 12 through September 12.

    September 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in an
    Oval Office ceremony, he participated in the swearing-in of Porter J.
    Goss as Director of Central Intelligence.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Janesville, WI, where,
    upon arrival in the

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    afternoon, he began a bus tour. Later, he traveled to Racine, WI, where
    he concluded his bus tour.
    In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
    TX.
    The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Tropical Storm Frances beginning on September 3 and continuing.

    September 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, the President participated in a debate preparation
    session.

    September 26

    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Under
    Secretary of Homeland Security for Emergency Preparedness and Response
    Mike Brown to discuss recovery efforts in Florida
    in response to Hurricane Jeanne. He also had a telephone conversation
    with Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida to discuss recovery
    efforts.
    Also during the day, the President participated in a debate preparation
    session.
    The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    Hurricane Jeanne beginning on September 24 and continuing.

    September 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a
    briefing on Tropical Storm Jeanne.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Springfield, OH. Upon
    his arrival in the afternoon, he began a bus tour.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Xenia, OH, and then to
    West Chester, OH, where he concluded his bus tour. Later, he traveled to
    the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, arriving in the evening.

    September 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President participated in a debate preparation
    session.

    September 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Lake Wales, FL, arriving
    in the afternoon. In Lake Wales, he and Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida toured an orange grove damaged by hurricanes.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami, FL.

    September 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Stuart, FL. Later, he returned to Miami, FL.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Coral Gables, FL. Later, he
    returned to Miami, FL.
    The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes on August 27-30.