[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 
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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.