[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2004, Book III)]
[October 1, 2004]
[Pages 3147-3161]
[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.

October 1

In the morning, in Miami, FL, the President had an intelligence 
briefing. Later, he traveled to Allentown, PA, where, upon arrival, he 
met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cheryl Hornung.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Manchester, NH, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Paul Freeman. Later, at the McIntyre Ski Area in Manchester, he 
participated in a Victory 2004 rally.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald 
Rosenfeld to be a Director on the Board of 
Directors of the Federal Housing Finance Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Butler to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Morris 
K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy 
Foundation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Robin Cook, Charles L. Glazer, and 
Peter S. Watson to be members of the Board 
of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
The President announced his intention to appoint David Wayne 
Anderson, Cynthia R. Church, and Soyna E. Medina as 
members of the Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Commission on the Abraham Lincoln Study 
Abroad Fellowship Program:

    John K. Andrews, Jr.;
    Jim Edgar;
    Lynette Boggs McDonald; and
    Lyn Bracewell Phillips.

The President announced his intention to appoint Scott Wallace (Chairman), C. Martin Harris, and William W. Stead as 
members of the Commission on Systemic Interoperability.

October 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Columbus, OH, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Karen Kindron. He then began a 
bus tour.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Mansfield, OH.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cuyahoga Falls, OH. While en 
route aboard the bus, he met with leaders of the Fraternal Order of 
Police.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, 
arriving in the evening.
The White House announced that on October 1 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 August 29-September 16.
The White House announced that on October 1 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 Tropical Depression 
Ivan on September 16-24.
The White House announced that on October 1 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 Tropical Depression 
Ivan beginning on September 18 and continuing.

October 3

During the day, the President participated in a debate preparation 
session.

October 4

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy to 
congratulate him on the birth of his second grandson, to extend birthday

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greetings, and to discuss the September 28 release of two Italian hostages held in Iraq. He 
then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Des Moines, IA, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tony Salem.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Clive, IA. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC.

October 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, in the Residence, the President watched the Vice 
Presidential debate. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Vice 
President Dick Cheney to discuss the debate.

October 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Wilkes-Barre, PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteers Blake, Mona, and Katherine Schomas.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon 
arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Robert 
Eastman. He then traveled to Farmington 
Hills, MI.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, 
arriving in the evening.

October 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had 
a telephone conversation with President Hu Jintao 
of China to discuss China-U.S. relations, the situation in North Korea, 
economic issues, and China-Taiwan relations.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Finance 
Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi of the Iraqi 
Interim Government.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wausau, WI, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dolores 
Milbeck. Later, he traveled to St. Louis, 
MO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Fred 
Ruhrwien.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Florida 
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for Public 
Assistance projects undertaken as a result of Tropical Storm Bonnie and 
Hurricane Charley and Hurricanes Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne.
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 Frances beginning on September 6 and 
continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Minnesota and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding beginning on September 14 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in the U.S. Virgin Islands and 
ordered Federal aid to supplement Territory and local recovery efforts 
in the area struck by Tropical Storm Jeanne on September 14-17.
The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on September 16-20.

October 8

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia to congratulate him on his October 4 
election victory. He then had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Frederick William 
Hatfield to be a Commissioner of the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Harold 
Damelin to be Inspector General of the 
Department of the Treasury.
The President announced his intention to nominate Edward L. 
Flippen to be Inspector General of the 
Corporation for National and Community Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brian David 
Miller to be Inspector General of the 
General Services Administration.
The President announced his intention to appoint Gen. Richard B. 
Myers, USAF, as a Governor on the Board of 
Governors of the American National Red Cross.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jorge A. 
Plasencia to be a member of the Advisory 
Board for Cuba Broadcasting.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Carolyn L. 
Gallagher and Louis J. 
Giuliano to be Governors on the Board of 
Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.
The President announced his intention to appoint A. Wilson 
Greene and Katina P. Strauch as members of the National Museum and Library 
Services Board.

October 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Waterloo, IA, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jim Glaza.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Chanhassen, 
MN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Ken 
Porwoll. Later, they traveled to the Bush Ranch 
in Crawford, TX.

October 10

In the evening, the President participated in a debate preparation 
session.

October 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Hobbs, NM, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Jamie Gaston.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Denver, CO, arriving in 
the afternoon. Upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer 
Ashley Stieb.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Morrison, CO. Later, 
he returned to Denver, CO. While en route, he participated in a debate 
preparation session.

October 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Colorado Springs, CO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteers Bob Carlone and Joe 
Henjum.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Paradise Valley, AZ, 
arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Marcelo Chan.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Phoenix, AZ.
Also in the afternoon, the President participated in debate preparation 
sessions.
In the evening, the President participated in a debate preparation 
session. Later, he and Mrs. Bush, who joined the President earlier in 
the day, had dinner with Senator John McCain of 
Arizona and his wife, Cindy.

October 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Tempe, AZ. 
Later, they returned to Phoenix, AZ.

October 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Las Vegas, NV, where, upon arrival, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dick Cancellier.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Reno, NV, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Frank 
Schnorbus.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Central 
Point, OR, arriving in the evening. Upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Lois Rodger.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Jacksonville, OR.

October 15

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Cedar Rapids, 
IA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence 
briefing. Upon arrival in Cedar Rapids, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Linda Peterson.

Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Oshkosh, 
WI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jeff 
Kemp.

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

The President announced his intention to designate Darrell 
Irions and Dee J. Kelly, Jr., as members of the Board of Governors on the United 
Service Organizations, Inc.

The President announced his intention to designate William A. 
Moorman as Acting Assistant Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs for Management.

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October 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Sunrise, FL.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to West Palm 
Beach, FL, arriving in the afternoon. Later, they traveled to Daytona 
Beach, FL.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to 
Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

October 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Marlton, NJ, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jeff Jacobs.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Boca Raton, FL, where, 
upon arrival in the evening, he met USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cathy 
Scheppke. He then attended a Victory 2004 
dinner at a private residence.
Later in the evening, the President traveled to St. Pete Beach, FL.
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 and flooding from the remnants of Hurricane 
Jeanne beginning on September 27 and continuing.

October 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then 
traveled to St. Petersburg, FL. Later, he traveled to New Port Richey, 
FL.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to The Villages, FL. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

October 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Mason City, IA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Matthew Meyer.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Rochester, MN, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sister Chabanel 
Hayunga.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Eau Claire, WI, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mick Jay 
Krueger.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, 
arriving in the evening.

October 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the 
Roosevelt Room, he participated in the signing ceremony for S. 2634, the 
Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act. Later, in the Map Room, he participated 
in interviews with the Hispanic television networks Univision and 
Telemundo for later broadcast.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Downingtown, PA, where, upon 
arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer 
Charlotte Huber. Later, at St. Joseph's 
Roman Catholic Church, he met with Justin Cardinal Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, PA.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Hershey, PA. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

October 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Wilkes-Barre, PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Dolly Yunkunis.

Later in the morning, the President traveled to Canton, OH, where, upon 
arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dan 
Yeric.

Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to St. Petersburg, FL, 
where, upon arrival in the evening, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Chip Collins. He then attended a 
Victory 2004 dinner at a private residence. Later, he traveled to St. 
Pete Beach.

October 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. 
Bush then traveled to Fort Myers, FL. Later, they traveled to Lakeland, 
FL.

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Melbourne, FL. 
Later, they traveled to Jacksonville, FL, where, upon arrival, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Elwood Thalheimer.

In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush Ranch 
in Crawford, TX.

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October 24

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Alamogordo, 
NM, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Nicole 
Cox.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the Bush 
Ranch in Crawford, TX, arriving in the evening.

October 25

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Greeley, CO. 
While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Council 
Bluffs, IA, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Donna Campbell. Later 
in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Davenport, IA, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tom 
Ryan.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to La Crosse, WI.

October 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. 
Bush then began a bus tour by traveling to Onalaska, WI. Later, they 
traveled to Richland Center, WI.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Cuba City, WI. 
Later, they traveled to Dubuque, IA, concluding their bus tour.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to 
Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

October 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then 
participated in an interview with Jim Gray of the 
ESPN television channel, for later broadcast.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Lititz, 
PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Connie 
Rutt.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Vienna, OH, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bill 
Carney. Later, they traveled to Findlay, OH, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tom 
Joseph.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Pontiac, 
MI, where, upon arrival in the evening, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Mia Zimmerman. Upon arrival at the 
Superdome, they met with African American leaders.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Rochester, 
MI.

October 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had 
telephone conversations with John W. Henry, 
principal owner, Larry Lucchino, president 
and chief executive officer, and Curt Schilling, pitcher, Boston Red Sox, to congratulate them on winning 
the Major League Baseball World Series.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Saginaw, MI. Later, he 
traveled to Dayton, OH. While en route aboard Air Force One, he 
participated in an interview with Judy Keen of USA 
Today. Upon arrival in Dayton, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer 
Carol McClure.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Westlake, OH, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Amy Poklar.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Yardley, PA, where, 
upon arrival in the evening, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Joe 
Morrison. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

October 29

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 Joannie Barrett.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Portsmouth, 
NH. Later, they traveled to Toledo, OH, where, upon arrival, he met with 
USA Freedom Corps volunteer Norm Thal.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Columbus, OH, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Peggy 
Valentino.

October 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. 
Bush then traveled to Grand Rapids, MI. While en route, aboard Air Force 
One, he participated in three separate interviews with Ohio network 
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television stations. Upon arrival in Grand Rapids, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Judy Hunt.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Green Bay, 
WI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lila 
Cody. Then they traveled to Ashwaubenon, WI.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Minneapolis, 
MN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Maya 
Babu.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Orlando, 
FL, arriving in the evening. Upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Malee Austin.

October 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
participated in an interview with Tom Brokaw of 
NBC News. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Miami, FL, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Eric Vaz.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Tampa, FL, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mildred 
Brisker. They then traveled to Gainesville, 
FL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dr. 
Larry Smith.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Cincinnati, OH, where, upon arrival in the evening, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Sue Stuempel.

November 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. 
Bush then traveled to Wilmington, OH.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Joan Roth. He then traveled to Burgettstown, PA. Later, he traveled 
to Milwaukee, WI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Cory Helland.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Des Moines, IA, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Brittany 
Overstreet. Later, he traveled to Sioux 
City, IA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer 
Terri Ross.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush, who joined him in 
Iowa, traveled to Albuquerque, NM, where, upon arrival in the evening, 
he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jade Wright.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Dallas, 
TX, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tish 
Aldridge. Later, they traveled to the Bush 
Ranch in Crawford, TX.

November 2

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Crawford Fire 
Station to vote. Later, they traveled to Columbus, OH.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC, where, upon arrival on the South Lawn, they were greeted by White 
House staff.
During the day, the President monitored election results.

November 3

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had separate telephone 
conversations with Representative Richard Burr, 
David Vitter, and Mel R. Martinez to congratulate them on their election victories in the 
North Carolina, Louisiana, and Florida Senate races, respectively.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had intelligence 
and FBI briefings. He then had separate telephone conversations with 
former Representative John Thune, 
Representative Jim DeMint, Senator Jim 
Bunning, and former Representative Tom 
Coburn to congratulate them on their election 
victories in the South Dakota, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Oklahoma 
Senate races, respectively.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President received a 
telephone call from Democratic Presidential candidate John F. 
Kerry in which Senator Kerry conceded the 
November 2 election. During the call, the President expressed his 
appreciation for Senator Kerry's efforts in the campaign.

November 4

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Khalifa bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan of the United Arab Emirates to express his condolences on 
the death of his father, former President Shaykh Zayid bin Sultan Al 
Nuhayyan. He then had a 
telephone conversation with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to congratulate him on his October 9 
election victory.

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Later in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations 
with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel, 
Prime Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim 
Government, President Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and Prime Minister Silvio 
Berlusconi of Italy, all of whom 
congratulated the President on his reelection victory. He then had an 
intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, on the State Floor, the President met with campaign 
staff to thank them for their efforts during the campaign. He then 
traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President announced the November 3 recess appointments of Carolyn L. 
Gallagher and Louis J. 
Giuliano as Governors on the Board of 
Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.

November 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President had a video conference with the National 
Security Council to discuss the situation in Fallujah, Iraq.

November 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Tony Blair of the United Kingdom to the White 
House for discussions on November 11-12.

November 7

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

November 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld. He also had a telephone 
conversation with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan to discuss the situation in North Korea.

November 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will meet with North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization Secretary General Jakob ``Jaap'' Gijsbert 
de Hoop Scheffer at 
the White House on November 10.
The White House announced that the President will attend the 12th Asia-
Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting in Santiago, Chile, 
on November 20-21 and later will participate in an official visit with 
President Ricardo Lagos of Chile.

November 10

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of 
the Philippines, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore, Prime Minister Pedro Santana 
Lopes of Portugal, and King Abdullah 
II of Jordan, all of whom congratulated the 
President on his reelection victory.
Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met 
with the National Security Council. He then met with Secretary of State 
Colin L. Powell.
During the day, the President met with Senator John McCain of Arizona to discuss legislative priorities.

November 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on 
the State Floor, he hosted a reception for veterans, leaders of veterans 
organizations, and Medal of Honor recipients.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Arlington, 
VA, where they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of 
the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.
During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Jorge Batlle Ibanez of Uruguay, Prime 
Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany of Hungary, 
European Commission President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso, Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik of Norway, and President Ahmet Necdet 
Sezer of Turkey, all of whom 
congratulated the President on his reelection victory.
In the evening, in the Residence, the President had dinner with Prime 
Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.

November 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with 
Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.

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In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working lunch with Prime Minister Blair. Later, 
on the State Floor, the President met with members of the Republican 
National Committee and the Victory Committee to thank them for their 
efforts during the campaign.
During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic, 
President Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania, and 
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, all of whom 
congratulated the President on his reelection victory.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Cartagena, 
Colombia, to meet with President Alvaro Uribe 
of Colombia on November 22.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will host 
King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain for a private luncheon in Crawford, 
TX, on November 24.

November 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

November 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council.
In the afternoon, in the State Dining Room, the President hosted a lunch 
for newly elected Members of the House of Representatives. Later, in the 
Oval Office, he met with Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Dennis 
Hastert to discuss legislative priorities.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan Steven 
Adelstein to be a Commissioner of the 
Federal Communications Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Harold Jennings Creel, 
Jr., to be a Commissioner of the 
Federal Maritime Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia 
Cushwa to be a member of the U.S. Parole 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael V. Dunn to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures 
Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Tony Hammond to be a Commissioner of the Postal Rate Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Albert Henry Konetzni, 
Jr., to be a member of the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dallas 
Tonsager to be a member of the Farm Credit 
Administration Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Raymond Thomas Wagner, 
Jr., to be a member of the Internal 
Revenue Service Oversight Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jay T. Snyder to be a member of the U.S. Advisory Commission on 
Public Diplomacy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ernest J. Wilson 
III to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon Tucker to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry 
S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Laurie Stenberg 
Nichols, Edward Alton 
Parrish, and Charles P. Ruch to be members of the Board of Trustees of the 
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jacob Joseph Lew and Mimi Mager to be members 
of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community 
Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate D. Jeffrey 
Hirschberg and Kenneth Y. 
Tomlinson (Chairman) to be members of 
the Broadcasting Board of Governors.
The President announced his intention to appoint John Salamone as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Christopher 
Columbus Fellowship Foundation.

November 16

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Umar Hasan Ahmad al-Bashir of Sudan and Dr. John Garang de Mabior, Chairman of the Sudan People's Liberation 
Movement, to discuss the peace process in Sudan. He then had an 
intelligence briefing.

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The White House announced that the President will visit Ottawa, Canada, 
from November 30 to December 1 to meet with Prime Minister Paul 
Martin of Canada.
The President announced his intention to appoint Stephen J. Hadley as 
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs.
The President declared a major disaster in Delaware and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from the remnants of Hurricane 
Jeanne on September 28 to October 2.
The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
a severe winter storm, tidal surges, and flooding on October 18-20.

November 17

In the morning, in his private dining room, the President had a 
breakfast meeting with congressional leaders to discuss legislative 
priorities. At the meeting, he congratulated Senator Harry Reid of Nevada on his selection as new Senate minority 
leader. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President participated in 
a photo opportunity with Shauna Fleming, 
founder, A Million Thanks.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with members 
of the Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States 
Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction, who updated him on the 
Commission's progress.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Mrs. Bush 
presented the National Medal of Arts awards and the National Humanities 
Medal awards.
The President announced the following recipients of the National Medal 
of Arts for 2004:

    Ray Bradbury;
    Carlisle Floyd;
    Frederick ``Rick'' Hart;
    Anthony Hecht;
    John Ruthven;
    Vincent Scully;
    Twyla Tharp; and
    the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

The President announced the following recipients of the National 
Humanities Medal for 2004:

    Marva Collins;
    Gertrude Himmelfarb;
    Hilton Kramer;
    Madeleine L'Engle;
    Harvey Mansfield;
    John Searle;
    Shelby Steele; and
    the U.S. Capitol Historical Society.

The President announced his intention to appoint Harriet Miers as Counsel to the President.

November 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Little Rock, AR.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush Ranch 
in Crawford, TX.

November 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Santiago, Chile, arriving in the evening.
Later in the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Representative F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr., to discuss intelligence reform legislation.
The President announced that the following individuals will serve as the 
leadership of the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Committee:

    Jeanne L. Phillips, Chairman;
    Greg Jenkins, Executive Director;
    Bill and Kathy DeWitt, Cochairs;
    Brad Freeman, Cochair; and
    Mercer and Gabrielle Reynolds, Cochairs.

The President announced that the following individuals will serve as 
members of the 2005 Presidential Inaugural Finance Committee:

    Nancy and Rich Kinder;
    Dawn and Al Hoffman;
    Dawn and Roland Arnall;
    Marcy and Bruce Benson;
    Sue Ellen and Joe Canizaro;
    Germaine and Jim 
        Culbertson;
    Marilyn and Sam Fox;
    Martha and Dwight Schar; and
    Patty and Roger Williams.

November 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Hyatt Regency Santiago, he had separate meetings with President Hu 
Jintao of China, Prime Minister Junichiro 
Koizumi of Japan, President Roh Moo-
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Yudhoyono of Indonesia, and Prime 
Minister Paul Martin of Canada.
In the afternoon, also at the Hyatt Regency Santiago, the President had 
a working lunch with President Vladimir Putin 
of Russia. Later, at the Espacio Riesco Convention Center, he attended 
the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting.
In the evening, at the Estacion Mapocho Cultural Center, the President 
and Mrs. Bush attended the APEC leaders' official dinner and a cultural 
presentation.

November 21

In the morning, at the Hyatt Regency Santiago, the President met with 
President Vicente Fox of Mexico. Then, at La 
Moneda Presidential Palace, he had separate brief meetings with Prime 
Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore and 
President Alejandro Toledo of Peru. Later, 
also at La Moneda, he participated in a photo opportunity with APEC 
leaders and then attended the APEC Leaders' Meeting.
In the afternoon, at the Hyatt Regency Santiago, the President greeted 
U.S. Embassy staff and their families.
In the evening, at La Moneda Presidential Palace, the President met with 
President Ricardo Lagos of Chile. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush had dinner with President Lagos and his wife, Luisa Duran 
de Lagos.

November 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Cartagena, Colombia.
In the afternoon, at Casa de Huespedes, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in an arrival ceremony with President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia and his wife, Lina Maria Moreno de 
Uribe.
Later in the afternoon, also at Casa de Huespedes, the President had a 
meeting and a working lunch with President Uribe. He then participated in a photo opportunity with Major 
League Baseball players Edgar Renteria and 
Orlando Cabrera and youth from Colombian 
baseball camps.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush 
Ranch in Crawford, TX, arriving in the evening.

November 23

In the morning, the President had intelligence, national security, and 
FBI briefings. Later, he met with the National Security Council by video 
teleconference.

November 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush welcomed King Juan Carlos 
I and Queen Sofia of Spain to the Bush Ranch for a private luncheon.
The White House announced that the President will welcome King Hamad bin 
Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to 
Washington, DC, for a working visit on November 29.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria, current 
Chairman of the African Union, to the White House on December 2.

November 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President had several telephone conversations with 
members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

November 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

November 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

November 28

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

November 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with King Hamad 
bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to the White 
House on December 4.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
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of Senegal to the White House on December 6.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carlos M. 
Gutierrez to be Secretary of Commerce.

November 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Ottawa, Canada, where, upon arrival at Ottawa 
MacDonald-Cartier International Airport, they met Governor General 
Adrienne Clarkson of Canada.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush went to Parliament 
Hill, where they met Prime Minister Paul Martin 
of Canada and his wife, Sheila. Later, they 
signed a guest book and met with Parliament officials. The President 
then met with Prime Minister Martin.
In the afternoon, in the Lester B. Pearson Building, the President had a 
working lunch with Prime Minister Martin. Later, 
he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Gatineau, Canada, where they participated 
in a tour of the National Archives Preservation Centre.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Ottawa. 
Then, in the Government Conference Centre, the President met with leader 
of the Official Opposition, Stephen Harper. Later, in the Main Hall, he and Mrs. Bush, who joined him 
after his meeting with Mr. Harper, greeted embassy staff.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Canadian Museum 
of Civilization in Gatineau, where, in the Grand Hall, they participated 
in an official dinner hosted by Prime Minister 
and Mrs. Martin.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Ottawa.

December 1

In the morning, the President traveled to Halifax, Canada. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with 2004 Nobel Laureates Linda Buck, Finn Kydland, Edward 
Prescott, Frank Wilczek, David Gross, and Richard 
Axel.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.
The White House announced that the President will meet with King 
Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House on 
December 6.

December 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
Room 450 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he made 
remarks to the American Legislative Exchange Council.
In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations 
with Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and 
Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert to discuss legislative priorities.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gov. Mike 
Johanns of Nebraska to be Secretary of 
Agriculture.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to the inauguration of President 
Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan:

    Vice President Dick Cheney (head of 
        delegation);
    Lynne Cheney;
    Donald H. Rumsfeld;
    Zalmay Khalilzad;
    Christina B. Rocca; and
    Karen Hughes.

December 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive 
Office Building, the President participated in a signing ceremony for 
the Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Ghazi al-Ujayl al-Yawr of the Iraqi 
Interim Government to the White House on December 6.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bernard B. 
Kerik to be Secretary of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate James William 
Carr, George M. Dennison, and Andrew J. McKenna, Jr., to be members of the National Security Education Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rebecca F. 
Denlinger, Gregory A. Peters, and Bruce Rohde as members 
of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council.

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The President announced his intention to appoint Randall L. 
Stephenson as a member of the 
President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
The President announced his intention to nominate Harry Robinson, 
Jr., to be a member of the Museum and 
Library Services Board.

December 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA, to attend 
the Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field. Before the game, 
he met with both teams in their locker rooms and participated in the 
opening coin toss. He watched the first half of the game from Army's 
side of the field and the second half from Navy's.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

December 5

In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the Kennedy Center 
Honors ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

December 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with President 
Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal. Later, on the 
State Floor, he and Mrs. Bush participated in the Children's Christmas 
Reception and Program.
Later in the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
bipartisan Members of Congress to discuss Social Security.
The President announced his intention to appoint Kenneth Marcus as Staff Director of the U.S. Commission on Civil 
Rights, with the concurrence of a majority of the Commission.
The President announced his appointment of Gerald A. Reynolds and Ashley L. Taylor 
as members of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
The President announced his designation of Gerald A. Reynolds and Abigail Thernstrom as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, respectively, of 
the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, with the concurrence of a majority 
of the Commission.

December 7

In the morning, the President traveled to Miramar, CA. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. Upon arrival, he 
met with Kathryn Ostapuk, whom he presented 
with the President's Volunteer Service Award.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Camp Pendleton, CA, 
where he presented the Presidential Unit Citation to the Combined Joint 
Special Operations Task Force SOUTH/Task Force K-BAR. Later, he had 
lunch with military personnel.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in 
the evening.

December 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President participated in 
separate holiday receptions with members of the Presidential Protective 
Detail and staff members of the White House and the Executive Office of 
the President.

December 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had telephone conversations with President Aleksander 
Kwasniewski of Poland and President 
Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania to discuss the 
situation in Ukraine.
In the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President received 
diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Federico Humbert de 
Arias of Panama, Francisco Tomas 
Duenas Leiva of Costa Rica, Jehangir 
Karamat of Pakistan, Mahamoud Adam 
Bechir of Chad, John Bruton of the European Commission, and Maris 
Riekstins of Latvia.
Later in the afternoon, in Room 476 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower 
Executive Office Building, the President met with rabbis and Jewish 
community leaders. Later, on the State Floor, he and Mrs. Bush 
participated in a holiday reception.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Europe in 
February 2005 for meetings with European leaders, beginning his 
consultations in Brussels, Belgium, on February 22, meeting with allied 
heads of state and Government at NATO. The President will also meet with 
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Council, and the European Commission President.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jim 
Nicholson to be Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs.

December 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Residence, he participated in an interview with People magazine.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by a 
meeting of the National Security Council and participants of the U.S.-
Russia Volunteer Initiative.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Fort 
Belvoir, VA. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister 
Silvio Berlusconi of Italy for a meeting 
and lunch on December 15.
The President announced his intention to nominate Samuel W. 
Bodman to be Secretary of Energy.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Committee on the National 
Medal of Science:

    Bruce N. Ames;
    Randolph W. Bromery;
    Winfred M. Phillips; and
    Jean'ne Marie Shreeve 
        (Chairperson).

The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of 
People (HELP) Around the Globe Commission:

    Carol Craigle Adelman;
    Mary K. Bush;
    Glenn Estess;
    C. Boyden Gray (Chairman);
    Carla Hills; and
    Walter H. Kansteiner.

December 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he 
had his annual physical examination and visited injured U.S. military 
personnel.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

December 12

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the National 
Building Museum where they participated in the taping of the annual 
``Christmas in Washington'' concert for later television broadcast.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the White House. 
Later, on the State Floor, they hosted a holiday reception.

December 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael O. 
Leavitt to be Secretary of Health and 
Human Services.

December 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at Blair House, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception for members of the diplomatic corps.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.
The President announced the recess appointment of Ronald 
Rosenfeld as a director of the Board of 
Directors of the the Federal Housing Finance Board, and his designation 
as Chairman of the Federal Housing Finance Board.

December 15

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President-elect Traian Basescu of Romania to 
congratulate him on his December 12 election victory. He then had an 
intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Members 
of Congress and some of their constituents, who presented the President 
with gifts.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President had lunch with Prime 
Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy.
In the evening, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office 
Building, the President participated in a holiday reception for 
moderators and panelists from the ongoing White House Conference on the 
Economy.
Later in the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.

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December 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted in a holiday 
reception for members of the press.

December 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President received an 
update on the report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. He then 
signed Executive Order 13366--Committee on Ocean Policy.
The President announced his intention to appoint Bobby R. 
Burchfield as a member of the Antitrust 
Modernization Commission.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to West 
Virginia, which was impacted by severe storms, flooding, and landslides 
on September 16-27.

December 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 21

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey 
to discuss the European Union's decision to begin accession talks with 
Turkey on October 3, 2005, the situation in Iraq, and other issues. He 
then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, he met with Office of National 
Drug Control Policy Director John P. Walters, who presented him with the results of the 2004 Monitoring 
the Future survey.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Kweisi 
Mfume, outgoing president and chief executive 
officer, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp 
David, MD.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Germany and 
the Slovak Republic following his meetings on February 22, 2005, with 
NATO and European Union leaders in Brussels, Belgium. Chancellor Gerhard 
Schroeder of Germany will host the 
President in Germany on February 23. In addition to a bilateral program 
in the Slovak Republic on February 24, the President will meet with 
President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

December 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President had telephone conversations with members 
of the U.S. Armed Forces. He also had a telephone conversation with King 
Juan Carlos I of Spain to exchange best 
wishes and holiday greetings.

December 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 26

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush Ranch 
in Crawford, TX.

December 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on the December 26 earthquake and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean. 
He also had a telephone conversation with Secretary of State Colin L. 
Powell to discuss the earthquake and 
tsunamis in the Indian Ocean and the elections in Ukraine.
The White House announced that the President sent letters of condolence 
to the leaders of Bangladesh, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia,  
India, Maldives, and Malaysia, 
which were affected by the December 26 earthquake and tsunamis in the 
Indian Ocean.

December 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on the December 26 earthquake and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean.

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December 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 30

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono 
of Indonesia; Prime Minister Thaksin Chinnawat of Thailand; President Chandrika Bandaranaike 
Kumaratunga of Sri Lanka; 
and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India to 
express his condolences and pledge support following the December 26 
earthquake and tsunamis in the Indian Ocean. He then had an intelligence 
briefing.

December 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.