[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
[January 1, 2005]
[Pages 1099-1133]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



 
Appendix A / Administration of George W. Bush, 2005


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.

January 1

In the morning, at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, the President had an 
intelligence briefing.

January 2

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

January 3

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim 
Government to discuss the upcoming elections and the security situation 
in Iraq. Later in the morning, he had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President and Mrs. Bush, along with former 
Presidents William J. Clinton and George 
H.W. Bush, went to the Embassies of 
Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, where they signed books of 
condolence for victims of the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake 
and tsunamis.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey Robert 
Brown to be a member of the Social Security 
Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to designate Robert D. 
Jamison as Acting Administrator of the 
Federal Railroad Administration.

January 4

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Jean-Claude Juncker of 
Luxembourg, in his capacity as President of the European Council, to 
congratulate him on his reelection and to discuss their upcoming meeting 
to be held February 22 in Brussels, Belgium. He then had an intelligence 
briefing.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Secretary of State Colin L. Powell and Gov. 
Jeb Bush of Florida to discuss relief efforts 
following the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis.
In the afternoon, the President met with Secretary of Health and Human 
Services Tommy G. Thompson. He also met 
with Secretary of Education Roderick R. Paige.

January 5

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with King 
Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the 
upcoming meeting of Iraq's neighboring countries to be held January 6 in 
Jordan. He then had a telephone conversation with President Hosni 
Mubarak of Egypt to discuss the situation in 
Iraq and the upcoming Arab League ministers meeting to be held January 
12 in Cairo.
Later in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Ghazi al-Ujayl al-Yawr of 
the Iraqi Interim Government to discuss the upcoming elections in Iraq. 
He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Collinsville, IL, 
arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Connie Bergmann.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to name Claude A. Allen as Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy.
The President announced that he has named Daniel Bartlett as Counselor to the President.
The President announced that he has named Nicolle Devenish as Assistant to the President for Communications.

January 6

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia 
to discuss the situation in Ukraine and other issues. He then had an 
intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President met with Republican congressional 
leaders to discuss legislative priorities.

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In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with individuals 
to discuss class-action lawsuit reform.
Later in the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President and Mrs. Bush 
publicly welcomed their new pet, Miss Beazley, to the White House.
During the day, the President met with Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida to discuss relief efforts following the 
December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush and family members attended 
the 60th wedding anniversary dinner of former President George H.W. 
Bush and former First Lady Barbara 
Bush.
The White House announced that the President will host President 
Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland at 
the White House for a meeting and lunch on February 9.

January 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Chairman Connie Mack and Vice Chairman John B. Breaux of the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform 
and Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snow.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Clinton Township, MI, 
arriving in the afternoon. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a 
telephone conversation with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John 
C. Danforth to discuss the situation in 
Sudan. Upon arrival in Clinton Township, the President met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Don Kotchman.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax 
Reform:

    Connie Mack III (Chairman);
    John B. Breaux (Vice Chairman);
    William Eldridge Frenzel;
    Elizabeth Garrett;
    Edward P. Lazear;
    Timothy J. Muris;
    James Michael Poterba;
    Charles O. Rossotti; and
    Liz Ann Sonders.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert B. 
Zoellick to be Deputy Secretary of State.

January 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

January 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council.
Later in the morning, at the U.S. Agency for International Development, 
the President met with presidents of international relief organizations 
to discuss relief efforts following the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean 
earthquake and tsunamis.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary 
of Energy Spencer Abraham. Later, also in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. 
Principi.
Later in the afternoon, the President received a briefing and 
participated in a discussion on efforts to improve tsunami monitoring 
and warning systems in response to the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean 
earthquake and tsunamis. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in 
an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President-elect Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) of the Palestinian Authority to congratulate him on 
his January 9 election victory.
The President announced that he has named Allan B. Hubbard as Assistant to the President for Economic Policy 
and Director of the National Economic Council.
The President announced that he has named Candida Perotti Wolff as Assistant to the President for Legislative 
Affairs.

January 11

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim 
Government to discuss the upcoming elections in Iraq. He then had an 
intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Attorney 
General John Ashcroft. Later, also in the Oval 
Office, he met with Defense Minister Sergey Borisovich Ivanov of Russia.

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Later in the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with 
the Washington Times.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael 
Chertoff to be Secretary of Homeland 
Security.
The President declared an emergency in Indiana and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
record/near record snow on December 21-23, 2004.
The President declared an emergency in Ohio and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record 
snow on December 22-24, 2004.

January 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Falls Church, VA. Upon arrival at J.E.B. 
Stuart High School, they met with school officials and international 
baccalaureate program students.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to 
Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in an interview with Barbara Walters of ABC's ``20/20'' show for later broadcast.

January 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Arlington, VA.
Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with teachers 
and a principal to discuss education priorities. Later, in the Oval 
Office, he met with Secretary of State Colin L. Powell.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated 
in an interview with USA Today. He then participated in an interview 
with representatives of regional media.
The President announced that he has named Jim Towey as Assistant to the President and Director of the 
Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

January 14

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Ghazi al-Ujayl al-Yawr of 
the Iraqi Interim Government to discuss President Yawr's visit to Europe 
and the upcoming elections in Iraq. He then had an intelligence 
briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Jacksonville, FL, where, 
upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer 
Steve Miller.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate David A. 
Balton for the rank of Ambassador during his 
tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and 
Fisheries.
The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph R. 
DeTrani for the rank of Ambassador during 
his tenure of service as Special Envoy for the Six Party Talks.
The President announced his intention to designate Kent R. Hill as Acting Assistant Administrator for Global Health 
at the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The President announced his intention to appoint William T. Ryan as a member of the Board of Directors of the Rural 
Telephone Bank.

January 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

January 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

January 18

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with King 
Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the 
upcoming elections in Iraq, the recent Palestinian Presidential 
election, and other issues. He then had a telephone conversation with 
Prime Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim 
Government to discuss the upcoming elections in Iraq. Later, he had an 
intelligence briefing and met with the Homeland Security Council.
Later in the morning, the President participated in separate interviews 
with the FOX News and Cable News Network television channels. Later, in 
the Family Theater, he participated in a speech preparation session for 
his January 20 Inaugural Address.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Renaissance 
Hotel, where he made

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remarks at a Republican National Committee reception.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Andrew W. Mellon 
Auditorium, where he made remarks at the inaugural chairman's reception.

January 19

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Ghazi al-Ujayl al-Yawr of 
the Iraqi Interim Government to discuss the upcoming elections in Iraq. 
He then had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Manmohan 
Singh of India to discuss relief efforts 
following the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis 
and other issues. Later, he had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the National 
Archives and Records Administration, where they toured the Rotunda for 
the Charters of Freedom with Archivist of the United States John W. 
Carlin and Senior Curator Stacey 
Bredhoff. During the tour, they examined 
historical documents including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the 
Declaration of Independence, George Washington's handwritten Inaugural 
Address, and the Bible used in the inaugurations of George Washington 
and George Bush.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Andrew W. 
Mellon Auditorium, where he made remarks at the inaugural chairman's 
luncheon. Later, in the Family Theatre, he participated in a speech 
preparation session for his January 20 Inaugural Address.
Later in the afternoon, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush 
hosted an inaugural luncheon for family members.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended three candlelight 
dinners hosted by the inaugural committee. They then attended an 
inaugural ball.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jeffrey F. 
Kupfer as Executive Director of the 
President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform.
The President announced his recess appointments of Adolfo A. 
Franco and Roger Noriega as members of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American 
Foundation.
The President announced his recess appointments of Gregory B. 
Jaczko and Peter B. Lyons as members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

January 20

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 service.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went by motorcade along 
the inaugural parade route to the White House, where they viewed the 
parade from the reviewing stand.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended several inaugural 
balls.

January 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush went to the National Cathedral, where they participated in 
the National Prayer Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate John Thomas 
Schieffer to be Ambassador to Japan.
The President announced his intention to nominate Linda Morrison 
Combs to be Controller of the Office of 
Federal Financial Management at the Office of Management and Budget.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to the inauguration of President 
Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine on January 
23:

    Colin L. Powell (head of delegation);
    John E. Herbst;
    Paula Dobriansky;
    Vera M. Andryczyk;
    Nadia Komarnyckyj McConnell; 
        and
    Myron Kuropas.

The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to a special session of the 
United Nations General Assembly to be held on January 24 to commemorate 
the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps:

    Paul D. Wolfowitz (head of 
        delegation);
    Anne Patterson;
    Henry R. Kravis; and
    Bryce Sandler.

The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area

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struck by severe winter storms and flooding beginning on January 1 and 
continuing.

January 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, at the Capital Hilton hotel, the President and Mrs. Bush 
attended the Alfalfa Club Dinner.

January 23

In the morning, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.

January 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will host a working dinner 
for President Jacques Chirac of France in 
Brussels, Belgium, on February 21.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael 
Jackson to be Deputy Secretary of 
Homeland Security.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to Poland to attend the 60th 
anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau:

    Vice President Dick Cheney (head of 
        delegation);
    Lynne Cheney;
    Victor Ashe;
    Tom Lantos;
    Annette Tillemann Lantos;
    Feliks Bruks;
    Deborah Lipstadt;
    Fred Schwartz; and
    Elie Wiesel.

January 25

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim 
Government to discuss the upcoming elections in Iraq. He then had an 
intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive 
Office Building, the President met with African American leaders and 
pastors. Later, he participated in an interview with the Boston Herald.
Later in the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
Republican members of the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Republican 
leadership to discuss Social Security reform and other legislative 
priorities.
In the evening, the President met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and 
combatant commanders. He then hosted a dinner for them and their spouses 
on the State Floor.

January 26

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil and King Juan Carlos I of Spain. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Bethesda, MD.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in 
the Cabinet Room, he met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Later in the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with 
Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee and House 
Republican leadership to discuss Social Security reform and other 
legislative priorities.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Secretary-General Kofi Annan of the United 
Nations to discuss the upcoming elections in Iraq.

January 27

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Ghazi al-Ujayl al-Yawr of 
the Iraqi Interim Government to discuss the upcoming elections and 
security situation in Iraq. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Cleveland, OH, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer T.J. 
Powell. Later, at the Cleveland Clinic, he 
viewed a demonstration of health care information technology.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he 
participated in an interview with the New York Times. He then 
participated in an interview with Brian Lamb 
of C-SPAN.

January 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to White Sulphur Springs, WV, arriving in the afternoon.

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Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint Brig. Gen. Jack 
Nicholson, USA (Ret.), as 
Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

The President announced his intention to appoint Ronald A. 
Faucheux and Daron R. Shaw as members of the National Historical Publications and 
Records Commission.

The President announced his intention to designate Peter 
Lichtenbaum as Acting Under Secretary of 
Commerce for Export Administration.

January 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

January 30

In the afternoon, the President had separate telephone conversations 
with King Abdullah II of Jordan, Crown 
Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, 
and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to 
discuss the elections in Iraq.

Later in the afternoon, in the Family Theater, the President 
participated in a speech preparation session for his February 2 State of 
the Union Address.

January 31

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, 
President Jacques Chirac of France, and 
Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder of Germany to 
discuss the elections in Iraq, the situation in the Middle East, and the 
President's upcoming visit to Europe.

Later in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations 
with Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and President 
Ghazi al-Ujayl al-Yawr of the Iraqi 
Interim Government to discuss the elections in Iraq. He then had an 
intelligence briefing and met with the National Security Council.

In the afternoon, in the Family Theater, the President participated in 
two speech preparation sessions.

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Secretary-General Kofi Annan of the United 
Nations to discuss the elections in Iraq.

The President announced that he has named Jack D. Crouch II as Assistant to the President and Deputy National 
Security Adviser.

February 1

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Secretary 
General Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer of NATO, and European Union Commission 
President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso to discuss the elections in Iraq. Later, he had a 
telephone conversation with President Vicente Fox of Mexico to discuss the elections in Iraq and other 
issues.
Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, 
in the Family Theater, he participated in a speech preparation session.
In the afternoon, the President met with Representative Jo Ann 
Emerson, chair, National Prayer Breakfast. He 
then participated in an interview with columnist Cal Thomas. Later, in the Family Theater, he participated in a speech 
preparation session.

February 2

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy to 
discuss the elections in Iraq, the President's upcoming visit to Europe, 
and other issues. He then had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Paul Martin of Canada to discuss the 
elections in Iraq. Later, he had a telephone conversation with President 
Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of 
El Salvador to discuss the elections in Iraq and to thank President Saca 
Gonzalez for the service of Salvadoran troops in Iraq.
Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He 
then had separate meetings with Secretary of State Condoleezza 
Rice and Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld. Later, in the Family Theater, 
he participated in a speech preparation session.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with network television 
correspondents.
The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flash flooding on October 30, 2004.
The President declared an emergency in Illinois and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area

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struck by record/near record snow on December 21-23, 2004.
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 January 4 
and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Utah and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on January 8-12.

February 3

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan to 
discuss the elections in Iraq, the situation in North Korea, and other 
issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Fargo, ND, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Fran Rickers.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Great Falls, MT, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteers Char and Roy Brady.
In the evening, the President traveled to Omaha, NE. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister John Howard of Australia to discuss the 
elections in Iraq, relief efforts following the December 26, 2004, 
Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis and other issues.

February 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Little Rock, AR. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had 
separate telephone conversations with President Traian Basescu of Romania and Prime Minister Simeon Saxe-Coburg-
Gotha of Bulgaria to discuss the 
elections in Iraq. Upon arrival in Little Rock, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Katya Lyzhina.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Tampa, FL, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Margaret 
Goodson.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brig. Gen. William T. 
Grisoli, USA, to be a Commissioner of the 
Mississippi River Commission.
The President announced his intention to designate Christopher Bancroft 
Burnham as Acting Under 
Secretary of State for Management.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the state funeral of 
Prime Minister Zurab Zhvania of Georgia on 
February 6:

    Senator Richard G. Lugar (head of 
        delegation);
    Richard J. Miles;
    Paul V. Applegarth; and
    Lorne W. Craner.

The President announced his designation of former Presidents George H.W. 
Bush and William J. Clinton as members of the Presidential delegation to visit 
tsunami-affected countries of South and Southeast Asia including 
Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Maldives on February 19-21.
The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms, flooding, debris flows, and mudslides on 
December 27, 2004, through January 11, 2005.

February 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

February 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with New 
England Patriots owner Robert Kraft to 
congratulate the team on their February 6 Super Bowl victory.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with 2004 NASCAR 
Nextel Cup champion driver Kurt Busch. Later, 
also in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. 
Gutierrez and his wife, 
Edilia.

February 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Jim Comer.

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In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in 
the Cabinet Room, he met with Republican Members of the House of 
Representatives to discuss Social Security reform.
The White House announced that the President will host President Traian 
Basescu of Romania at the White House on 
March 9.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey Clay 
Sell to be Deputy Secretary of Energy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia Lynn 
Scarlett to be Deputy Secretary of the 
Interior.
The President announced that he has named Karl Rove as Assistant to the President, Deputy Chief of Staff, 
and Senior Adviser.
The President announced that he has named Michael J. Gerson as Assistant to the President for Policy and 
Strategic Planning.

February 9

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Thaksin Chinnawat of Thailand to 
congratulate him on his party's February 6 parliamentary election 
victory and to discuss relief efforts following the December 26, 2004, 
Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunamis. He then had an intelligence 
briefing.
Later in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen 
of Denmark to congratulate him on his February 8 election victory and to 
discuss the elections in Iraq, the situation in the Middle East, and the 
President's upcoming visit to Europe.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President had lunch with 
President Aleksander Kwasniewski of 
Poland.
Later in the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower 
Executive Office Building, the President made remarks at a business 
roundtable.
The President announced that he has named John E. Straub as Special Assistant to the President and Director of the 
Office of Administration.
The President announced that he has named William McGurn as Assistant to the President for Speechwriting.
The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by a severe winter storm and record snow on December 21-23, 2004.
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 winter storms, heavy rains, and flooding on January 4-6.

February 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Raleigh, NC, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Jim Van Strien.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Blue Bell, PA, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer David Bulkley.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to name Roland W. Betts as a member of the New York Committee on the 
Olympic Games Board of Directors.

February 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate C. David Welch to be Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern 
Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate John B. Bellinger 
III to be Legal Adviser at the 
Department of State.
The President announced his intention to nominate R. Nicholas 
Burns to be Under Secretary of State for 
Political Affairs.

February 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

February 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council. Later, he had a telephone conversation 
with Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi 
Arabia to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the meeting between former 
President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and 
to discuss elections in Saudi Arabia and counterterrorism efforts.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with outgoing 
Administrator Sean O'Keefe of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration to thank him for his service.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Lester M. 
Crawford to be Commissioner of Food and 
Drugs at the Department of Health and Human Services.

February 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will host 
King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway for lunch at the White House on March 7.
The President declared a major disaster in Ohio and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe winter storms, flooding, and mudslides on December 22, 2004, 
through February 1, 2005.

February 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he had breakfast with congressional leaders.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Portsmouth, NH, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Reggie 
Wright.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

February 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President and Mrs. Bush met with 
Paul Rusesabagina, whose actions to 
shelter refugees during the 1994 Rwanda genocide were depicted in the 
film ``Hotel Rwanda,'' and his wife, Tatiana Rusesabagina.

February 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jonathan Brian 
Perlin to be Under Secretary for Health 
at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The President announced his intention to appoint Becky Norton 
Dunlop (Chairman) and Richard Barber 
Ainsworth, Jr., as members of 
the Federal Service Impasses Panel.
The President announced his intention to designate Raymond F. 
DuBois as Acting Under Secretary of the 
Army.
The President announced his intention to designate Peter F. 
Allgeier as Acting U.S. Trade 
Representative.
The President declared a major disaster in Arizona and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on December 28, 2004, through January 12, 
2005.
The President declared an emergency in Nevada and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record 
and/or near record snow on December 29, 2004, through January 2, 2005.
The President declared an emergency in Connecticut and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
record snow on January 22-23.
The President declared an emergency in Massachusetts and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by record and/or near record snow on January 22-23.
The President declared an emergency in Rhode Island and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
record snow on January 22-23.
The President declared a major disaster in American Samoa and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement Territory and local recovery efforts in the 
area struck by Tropical Cyclone Olaf, including high winds, high surf, 
and heavy rainfall, beginning on February 15 and continuing.

February 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

February 20

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Brussels, 
Belgium, arriving in the evening.

February 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Sheraton Brussels Hotel and Towers, he and Mrs. Bush met with U.S. 
Embassy and Missions personnel. Then, at the Royal Palace, he and Mrs. 
Bush participated in a courtesy call with King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium.
Later in the morning, in the Prime Minister's Office at Lambermont 
House, the President met with Prime Minister Guy 
Verhofstadt of Belgium. Then, at the U.S. 
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the President met with Secretary General Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop 
Scheffer of the 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
In the evening, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence, the President met 
with President Jacques Chirac of France. They 
then had a working dinner.

February 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the U.S. Ambassador's residence, he had a working breakfast with Prime 
Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.
Later in the morning, at NATO Headquarters, the President had a meeting 
with President Viktor Yushchenko of 
Ukraine. He then participated in a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine 
Commission. Later, he met with Prime Minister Silvio 
Berlusconi of Italy. He then participated 
in a plenary session of the North Atlantic Council followed by an 
official photo with NATO leaders.
In the afternoon, at NATO Headquarters, the President had lunch with 
NATO leaders. Later, at the Justus Lipsius Building, he participated in 
a meeting followed by an official photo with European Union leaders.
In the evening, in the Berlaymont Building, the President met with 
European Commission President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso followed by a photo opportunity with European 
Union Commissioners. He then had a working dinner with European 
Commission President Durao Barroso, European Council President Jean-
Claude Juncker, and European Council 
Secretary General Javier Solana.
The President announced his intention to nominate John C. Dugan to be Comptroller of the Currency at the Department 
of the Treasury.

February 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Mainz, Germany, where, at the Electoral 
Palace, they participated in an arrival ceremony with Chancellor Gerhard 
Schroeder of Germany and greeted American 
and German soldiers who had served in Afghanistan.
Later in the morning, at the Electoral Palace, the President met with 
Chancellor Schroeder.
In the afternoon, at the Electoral Palace, the President and Mrs. Bush 
had lunch with Chancellor Schroeder, his 
wife, Doris Schroeder-Koepf, and local 
leaders and businesspeople. He then met with Angela Merkel, leader of Germany's Christian Democratic Union party.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush toured the Gutenberg 
Museum.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Wiesbaden, Germany, where, at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, they participated 
in a photo opportunity with distinguished servicemembers of the U.S. 
Army's 1st Armored Division and their spouses.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Bratislava, 
Slovakia, where, at M.R. Stefanik Airport, they participated in an 
arrival ceremony.
The President announced his intention to nominate William Cobey to be a member of the Board of Directors of the 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and 
Negotiations:

    Peter F. Baranay;
    James G. Berges;
    JoAnn Brouillette;
    Thomas J. Donohue;
    Calvin M. Dooley;
    Jennifer Dunn;
    Edward Charles Emma;
    John Engler;
    William Eldridge Frenzel;
    Allen E. Gant, Jr.;
     Nicholas Giordano;
    Terry D. Growcock;
    Herbert Fisk Johnson;
    Scott Klug;
    Charles Edward Kruse;
    Larry A. Liebenow;
    Tracy Mullin Moroney;
    James Winston Morrison;
    Edward Joseph Perkins;
    Kevin Barney Rollins;
    Lea N. Soupata;
    Jose Antonio Villamil;
    Joseph P. Ward;
    Wythe Willis Willey; and
    Wendell L. Willkie II.

The President announced his intention to designate Harvey S. 
Rosen as Chairman of the Council of Economic 
Advisers.

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February 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Radisson SAS Carlton Hotel, he and Mrs. Bush met with U.S. Embassy 
personnel.
Later in the morning, at the Presidential Palace, the President met with 
President Ivan Gasparovic of Slovakia. 
Later, in the Prime Minister's Office, he met with Prime Minister 
Mikulas Dzurinda of Slovakia.
Later in the morning, at the Slovak National Theater, the President met 
with champions of freedom. Later, at the Treasures Museum of Bratislava 
Castle, he met with President Vladimir Putin 
of Russia.
In the evening, at Bratislava Castle, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with President Gasparovic, 
Prime Minister Dzurinda, Speaker of the 
National Council of the Slovak Republic Pavol Hrusovsky, and President Putin.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared an emergency in Nevada and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record 
and/or near record snow on January 6-10.

February 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Nancy Ann Nord to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher J. 
Hanley to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint James C. Langdon, 
Jr., as a member of the President's 
Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board and, upon appointment, to designate 
him as Chairman of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board 
and Chairman of the Intelligence Oversight Board.
The President announced his intention to designate Grover 
Whitehurst as Acting Commissioner of 
Education Statistics at the Department of Education.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of 
President Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay on March 
1: Elaine L. Chao (head of delegation), 
Martin J. Silverstein, and Marilyn 
Ware.

February 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

February 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with 
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Nasrallah 
Boutros Cardinal Sfeir, the 
Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, to the White House on 
March 16.

March 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
congressional leaders to discuss his recent visit to Europe and foreign 
policy initiatives.

March 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Arnold, MD.
Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with Republican 
Members of the House of Representatives to discuss Social Security 
reform.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Alabama 
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public 
assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane Ivan.

March 3

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim 
Government to discuss the political and security situation in Iraq. He 
then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with Vice President Dick Cheney. Later, he 
traveled to Langley, VA, where he had a briefing at the Central 
Intelligence Agency. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

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Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated 
in an interview with the New York Post Editorial Board. Later, also in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He then participated in a photo opportunity with 
U.S. Senate Youth Program students.
The White House announced that the President will host President Vicente 
Fox of Mexico and Prime Minister Paul 
Martin of Canada in Texas on March 23.

March 4

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister-designate Jose Socrates of Portugal to congratulate him on his party's February 
20 election victory. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Newark, NJ, where, upon 
arrival at Newark Liberty International Airport, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer John Herrmann. He then traveled 
to Westfield, NJ.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to South Bend, IN, where, upon 
arrival at South Bend Regional Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Lucy Kuminecz. He then traveled to 
Notre Dame, IN.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Bertie Ahern of Ireland to the White House on 
March 17.
The President announced his intention to nominate David Garman to be Under Secretary of Energy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher R. 
Hill to be Assistant Secretary of State 
for East Asian and Pacific Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Anthony J. 
Principi to be a member of the Defense 
Base Closure and Realignment Commission and, upon confirmation, to 
designate him as Chairman.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rudolph E. 
Boschwitz for the rank of Ambassador 
during his tenure of service as U.S. Representative on the Human Rights 
Commission of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.
The President announced his intention to designate E. Timothy 
Oppelt as Acting Assistant Administrator 
for Research and Development at the Environmental Protection Agency.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen L. 
Johnson to be Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency.

March 5

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Paul Martin of Canada to discuss their 
March 23 meeting in Texas and other issues. He then had an intelligence 
briefing.

March 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on 
the South Lawn, he and Mrs. Bush welcomed King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush had 
lunch with the King and Queen of Norway.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Pittsburgh, PA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone 
conversation with Crown Prince Abdullah 
of Saudi Arabia to discuss regional issues including the situation in 
Lebanon. He then had a telephone conversation with President Jacques 
Chirac of France to discuss the situation in 
Lebanon.
Later in the afternoon, upon arrival in Pittsburgh, the President met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jennie Roth. 
Later, at the Providence Family Support Center, he and Mrs. Bush met 
with participants in the Center's afterschool program. Later, they 
returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic to the White 
House on March 8.
The President announced his intention to nominate John R. Bolton to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations with 
the rank of Ambassador, and to be U.S. Representative in the Security 
Council of the United Nations and U.S. Representative to the Sessions of 
the General Assembly of the United Nations during his tenure of service 
as U.S. Representative to the United Nations.
The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel Fried to be Assistant Secretary of State for European 
Affairs.

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March 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in an 
Oval Office ceremony, he received the annual report of the Boy Scouts of 
America. He then met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
President Vaclav Klaus of the Czech Republic.
In the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President received 
diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Flavio Dario Espinal 
Jacobo of the Dominican 
Republic, Ek Sereywath of Cambodia, Deborah-Mae 
Lovell of Antigua and Barbuda, Hopelong 
U. Ipinge of Namibia, Hong Seok-hyun of South Korea, Mohamed Nejib Hachana of Tunisia, and Frank McKenna of Canada.
Later in the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with 
Republican Senators to discuss Social Security reform.
The White House announced that the President will welcome King Abdullah 
II of Jordan to the White House on March 15.
The President declared a major disaster in Nevada and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
heavy rains and flooding on January 7-13.

March 9

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan to 
discuss the situations in North Korea and the Middle East, beef exports, 
and other issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Columbus, OH. Upon 
arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Betty 
Cheney. Later, he participated in a tour of the 
Battelle Memorial Institute.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, 
in the Oval Office, he met with Ministers of Women's Affairs Massouda 
Jalal and Nermin Othman of Afghanistan and Iraq, respectively, who were in 
Washington, DC, to attend International Women's Day events.

March 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Cabinet Room, he met with Republican Members of the House of 
Representatives to discuss Social Security reform.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Louisville, KY, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Monica 
Hardin.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Montgomery, AL, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Andrew ``Woody'' 
Woodcock.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Memphis, TN, arriving 
in the evening.

March 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Shreveport, LA, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lindsey 
Allen.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy.
The White House announced that the President will host President Viktor 
Yushchenko of Ukraine at the White 
House for a meeting and working lunch on April 4.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael D. 
Griffin to be Administrator of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles F. 
Conner to be Deputy Secretary of 
Agriculture.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Joseph to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and 
International Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Paul D. 
Clement to be Solicitor General at the 
Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kim Wang to be a member of the National Museum and Library 
Services Board.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to Israel to attend the 
inauguration of the Yad Vashem New Holocaust History Museum on March 15:

    Michael R. Bloomberg (head of 
        delegation);
    Elie Wiesel;
    Daniel Kurtzer;
    Fred S. Zeidman;

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    Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis;
    Norma Lerner; and
    Rabbi Isaac Neuman.

March 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the Gridiron Club 
dinner at the Capital Hilton Hotel.

March 14

In the morning, in his private dining room, the President had a 
breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Karen Hughes to 
discuss his nomination of Hughes to be Under Secretary of State for 
Public Diplomacy. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the State Dining Room, the President 
participated in a photo opportunity with Intel Science Talent Search 
finalists.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with John 
Furgess, commander-in-chief, Veterans of 
Foreign Wars. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with Bishop William 
S. Skylstad, president, U.S. Conference 
of Catholic Bishops.
In the evening, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President and Mrs. 
Bush hosted a reception for the diplomatic corps.
The President announced his intention to nominate Karen P. 
Hughes to be Under Secretary of State for 
Public Diplomacy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dina Habib 
Powell to be Assistant Secretary of State 
for Educational and Cultural Affairs.
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 on January 7-12.
The President declared an emergency in Maine and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record 
and/or near-record snow on January 22-23.
The President declared an emergency in Maine and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record 
and/or near-record snow on February 10-11.

March 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then 
participated in a roundtable interview with representatives of regional 
newspapers.
The President announced that he has nominated the following individuals 
to be members of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission:

    James H. Bilbray;
    Philip Coyle;
    Adm. Harold W. Gehman, Jr., USN 
        (Ret.);
    James V. Hansen;
    Gen. James T. Hill, USA (Ret.);
    Lt. Gen. Claude M. Kicklighter, 
        USA (Ret.);
    Samuel Knox Skinner; and
    Brig. Gen. Sue Ellen Turner, USAF 
        (Ret.).

March 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Deputy 
Secretary of Defense Paul D. Wolfowitz and 
Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snow to 
discuss the President's recommendation of Wolfowitz to serve as 
President of the World Bank.
The President announced that he has directed World Bank U.S. Executive 
Director Robert B. Holland to recommend 
that the World Bank Board of Directors elect Paul D. 
Wolfowitz as President of the World Bank.
The President announced his intention to designate Kevin J. 
Martin as Chairman of the Federal 
Communications Commission.

March 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime 
Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland. Then, in the 
Diplomatic Reception Room, he participated in a photo opportunity with 
Northern Ireland political and civic leaders. Later, also in the 
Diplomatic Reception Room, he met with 
family members of Robert McCartney, who was 
murdered in Belfast, Ireland, on January 30.
In the afternoon, at the U.S. Capitol, the President and Prime Minister 
Ahern attended a Saint Patrick's Day luncheon 
hosted by Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Dennis 
Hastert.

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Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
Thomas P. Cadmus, national commander, 
American Legion.
The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph H. 
Boardman to be Administrator of the 
Federal Railroad Administration, Department of Transportation.

March 18

In the morning, the President traveled to Pensacola, FL. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he met with Senator Mel R. Martinez and Representatives Tom Feeney, Ric 
Keller, Jeff Miller, Adam H. Putnam, and Dave 
Weldon of Florida. Later, also aboard Air 
Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. Upon arrival in Pensacola, 
he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bob Woodard.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Orlando, FL, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Betty Haggard. Later, he toured the Life Project Senior Development 
Center.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, 
TX.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Ariel Sharon of Israel to the Bush Ranch in 
Crawford, TX, on April 11.
The President announced his intention to nominate Linda M. 
Springer to be Director of the Office of 
Personnel Management.
The President announced his intention to appoint John Belle as a member of the Commission of Fine Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Herbert F. Ames as a member of the National Capital Planning 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint A. Norman Crowder 
III, Robert Gordan, and Leopoldo E. Guzman 
as members of the Advisory Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty 
Corporation.
The President announced his intention to designate James E. 
Nevels as Chair of the Advisory Committee to 
the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Architectural and Transportation Barriers 
Compliance Board (Access Board):

    Tricia Mason;
    Philip G. Pearce;
    Daniel O. Rios; and
    John O. Woods, Jr.

The President announced his intention to appoint Charles M. 
Younger as a member of the Board of 
Visitors to the U.S. Military Academy.

March 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President met with Assistant to the President and 
Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Hagin to discuss 
legislation concerning Theresa Marie Schiavo.

March 20

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

March 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Tucson, AZ. While en route aboard Air Force One, he met with 
Representatives Bob Beauprez and Joel 
Hefley of Colorado and Representatives Trent 
Franks and John B. Shadegg of Arizona. Upon arrival in Tucson, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Russell Gursky.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Denver, CO, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Harold Brewer.
In the evening, the President traveled to Albuquerque, NM.

March 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, arriving in the afternoon.

March 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Waco, TX.
Later in the morning, at the Armstrong Browning Library at Baylor 
University, the President met with President Vicente Fox of Mexico and Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada.
In the afternoon, the President and President Fox and Prime Minister Martin 
traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX. Later, they had a working 
lunch and toured the ranch.
The President announced his intention to nominate Timothy D. 
Adams to be Under Secretary of the Treasury 
(International Affairs).

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The President announced his intention to designate Arnold I. 
Havens as Acting Deputy Secretary of the 
Treasury.

March 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Latvia, the 
Netherlands, Russia, and Georgia on May 6-10 to commemorate the 60th 
anniversary of the end of World War II.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sean Ian 
McCormack to be Assistant Secretary of 
State for Public Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ellen G. Engleman 
Conners to be Chairman of the 
National Transportation Safety Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark V. 
Rosenker to be a member of the National 
Transportation Safety Board and, upon confirmation, to designate him as 
Vice Chairman.

March 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

March 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

March 27

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Fort Hood, TX, 
where they attended an Easter Sunday service at the 4th Infantry 
Division Memorial Chapel. Later, they returned to the Bush Ranch, where 
they celebrated Easter with family members.

March 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.
Later in the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower 
Executive Office Building, the President participated in a celebration 
of Greek Independence Day.
During the day, the President had a briefing on the earthquake that 
struck off the coast of Indonesia earlier in the day.

March 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a telephone conversation with President Nestor Kirchner of Argentina to discuss the Summit of the Americas to 
be held in November and other issues.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with a group 
of Iraqi citizens who live in the U.S. and who voted in the Iraqi 
elections in January.
In the afternoon, the President had a briefing on the report by the 
Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States 
Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction to be released officially on March 
31.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rachel Brand to be Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal 
Policy at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Suzanne C. 
DeFrancis to be Assistant Secretary of 
Health and Human Services for Public Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alice S. 
Fisher to be Assistant Attorney General, 
Criminal Division at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Philip J. Perry to be General Counsel at the Department of Homeland 
Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Regina B. 
Schofield to be Assistant Attorney 
General, Office of Justice Programs at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Dolan and Robert M. Duncan to 
be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and 
Community Service.

March 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had 
a telephone conversation with Mrs. Bush, who was returning from a visit 
to Afghanistan.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Al Smith, 
Jr.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared an emergency in New Hampshire and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area

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struck by record and/or near-record snow on January 22-23.
The President declared an emergency in New Hampshire and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
record snow on February 10-11.

March 31

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim 
Government to discuss the situation in Iraq. He then had an intelligence 
briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
members of the Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United 
States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction, who presented him with 
their official report. Later, in the Situation Room, he met with members 
of his Cabinet whose Departments may be affected by the Commission's 
report.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney. He then met with Secretary of Defense 
Donald H. Rumsfeld.
In the evening, in the Residence, the President received a briefing from 
White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr., on the health of Pope John Paul II.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gordon R. 
England to be Deputy Secretary of Defense.
The President announced his intention to nominate Eric S. 
Edelman to be Under Secretary of Defense for 
Policy.

April 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with USA WEEKEND Magazine's Make a Difference Day outstanding teen 
volunteer winners.
Later in the morning, the President, Mrs. Bush, and Secretary of Health 
and Human Services Michael O. Leavitt 
went to the Paul Public Charter School, where they met with participants 
of a mentoring program for children of prisoners.
During the day, the President received updates on the health of Pope 
John Paul II.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ben S. 
Bernanke to be a member of the Council of 
Economic Advisers and, upon confirmation, to designate him as Chairman.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth J. 
Krieg to be Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.
The President announced his intention to nominate David A. 
Sampson to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce.
The President announced his intention to designate Rhonda Keenum as Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for 
International Trade.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as Governors of the Board of Governors of the American Red 
Cross:

    Michael Chertoff;
    Carlos M. Gutierrez;
    Michael O. Leavitt;
    R. James Nicholson;
    Condoleezza Rice; and
    Margaret Spellings.

The President announced his intention to appoint Gerald A. 
Jemison, Mark A. Sadd, and John G. Williams III 
as members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Board of Directors of the Valles Caldera 
Trust:

    John T. Caid;
    James R. Gosz;
    Tracy Hephner; and
    Raymond Loretto.

The President announced his intention to appoint James 
Balsiger as a Commissioner of the U.S. 
Commissioners on the International Pacific Halibut Commission and as the 
U.S. Commissioner on the U.S. Section of the North Pacific Anadromous 
Fish Commission.
The President announced his recess appointment of the following 
individuals as members of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Commission:

    Anthony J. Principi (Chairman);
    James H. Bilbray;
    Philip Coyle;
    Adm. Harold W. Gehman, Jr., USN 
        (Ret.);
    Brig. Gen. Sue Ellen Turner, USAF 
        (Ret.);
    James V. Hansen;
    Gen. James T. Hill, USA (Ret.);
    Samuel Knox Skinner; and
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The President announced his recess appointment of Michael W. 
Wynne as Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.
The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
record and/or near-record snow on March 9.

April 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President had a telephone 
conversation with White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr., who informed him of the death of Pope John 
Paul II.

April 3

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the John F. 
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where they watched a performance 
of the play ``Mister Roberts.'' Later, they went to the Cathedral of 
Saint Matthew the Apostle, where they attended a memorial mass for Pope 
John Paul II.

April 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He also had 
a telephone conversation with Speaker Hajim al-Hasani of the Iraqi Transitional National Assembly to congratulate 
him on his April 3 election.
In the afternoon, in the Red Room, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch 
with President Viktor Yushchenko of 
Ukraine and his wife, Kateryna Yushchenko.

April 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Parkersburg, WV, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer June Roberts.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Vice 
President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice, and U.S. Ambassador to 
Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad. Later, 
Secretary Rice announced the President's intention to nominate 
Ambassador Khalilzad to be U.S. Ambassador to Iraq.
The President announced that the delegation accompanying him and Mrs. 
Bush to the funeral mass of Pope John Paul II on April 8 will include: former President George H.W. 
Bush; former President William J. 
Clinton; and Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice.

April 6

In the morning, the President and his delegation to the funeral mass of 
Pope John Paul II traveled to Rome, Italy. 
While en route aboard Air Force One, the President had a telephone 
conversation with President Jalal Talabani of 
the Iraqi Transitional Government to congratulate him on his election 
earlier in the day and to discuss Iraq-U.S. relations. He then had a 
telephone conversation with Amir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani of Qatar to express his condolences on the 
recent terrorist attacks in Qatar.
Later in the morning, in the conference room aboard Air Force One, the 
President, former President Bush, and 
former President Clinton had an 
intelligence briefing. Later, the President had a telephone conversation 
with head coach Kim Mulkey-Robertson of 
Baylor University's women's basketball team to congratulate her on the 
team's April 5 NCAA championship.
In the afternoon, upon arrival in Rome, the President and his delegation 
went to Vatican City, where they attended the public viewing for Pope 
John Paul II, who lay in state in Saint 
Peter's Basilica.
During the day, the President received a briefing from National Security 
Adviser Stephen J. Hadley on the 
helicopter crash in Kabul, Afghanistan, that killed American troops 
earlier in the day.
The President announced his intention to nominate Maria Cino to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

April 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at the Quirinale Palace in Rome, the President and his 
delegation paid a courtesy call on President Carlo Azeglio 
Ciampi of Italy.
In the evening, at Villa Taverna, the U.S. Ambassador to Italy's 
residence in Rome, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a reception for 
American Cardinals, Archbishops, and Bishops of the Catholic Church.

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Later in the evening, the President and his delegation, with the 
exception of Mrs. Bush, had dinner with Prime Minister Silvio 
Berlusconi of Italy at the Prime 
Minister's residence.

April 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City, he and his delegation attended the 
funeral mass of Pope John Paul II.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush Ranch 
in Crawford, TX, arriving in the evening.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Paul 
Kagame of Rwanda to the White House on April 15.
The President announced his intention to nominate Emil M. Skodon to be Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam.
The President announced his intention to nominate Eduardo 
Aguirre to be Ambassador to Spain and to 
Andorra.
The President announced his intention to appoint Robert B. 
Stephan as Assistant Secretary for 
Infrastructure Protection and to designate him as Acting Under Secretary 
for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection at the Department 
of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the Christopher 
Columbus Fellowship Foundation:

    E. Gordon Gee;
    Valentino F. DiGiorgio III;
    Kimberly A. Owens; and
    M. Joyce Van Schaack.

The President announced his intention to appoint George R. Nethercutt, 
Jr., as Chairman of the U.S. 
Section of the U.S. and Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense.
The President announced his intention to appoint Ruth Sharp 
Altshuler as a member of the Library of 
Congress Trust Fund Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Stephen Malcolm 
Gillis and Con Gia Pham as members of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam 
Education Foundation.

April 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

April 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Prime Minister 
Sharon.

April 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Fort Hood, TX, where he had lunch with U.S. military 
personnel.
In the afternoon, the President met with family members of U.S. military 
personnel killed in Iraq. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving 
in the evening.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alex M. Azar II to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human 
Services.
The President announced his intention to nominate David R. Hill to be General Counsel at the Department of Energy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brian D. 
Montgomery to be Assistant Secretary of 
Housing and Urban Development (Federal Housing Commissioner).
The President announced his intention to nominate Phyllis F. 
Scheinberg to be an Assistant 
Secretary of Transportation for Budgets and Programs and, upon 
appointment, to designate her as Chief Financial Officer.
The President announced his intention to nominate Craig Roberts 
Stapleton to be Ambassador to 
France.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the funeral mass of 
Prince Rainier III of Monaco on April 15: 
John Lehman (head of delegation); Howard H. 
Leach; and Leslie McBee.

April 13

In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had breakfast 
with congressional leaders. He then had an intelligence briefing and met 
with the National Security Council. Later, in the Oval Office, he met 
with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with 2005 
Presidents Cup cocaptains Jack Nicklaus and 
Gary Player and Professional Golf Association 
Tour Director Tim Finchem. Later, in the Cabinet 
Room, he met with Republican congressional leaders.

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The White House announced that the President will welcome Crown Prince 
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to the Bush 
Ranch in Crawford, TX, on April 25.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Martin Torrijos of Panama to the 
White House on April 28.

April 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Minister of External Affairs K. Natwar 
Singh of India.
Later in the morning, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
Republican Members of the House of Representatives to discuss Social 
Security reform. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in an 
interview with representatives of sports media. Later, also in the Oval 
Office, he met with outgoing President James D. Wolfensohn of the World Bank.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with 
2004 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Teaching recipients.
In the evening, at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, the President 
threw out the first pitch to open the Major League Baseball game between 
the Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He and Mrs. Bush, 
along with family members, then watched the game.

April 15

In the morning, the President met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld. He then had an intelligence 
briefing.
Also in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime 
Minister Jean-Claude Juncker of 
Luxembourg. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with President Paul 
Kagame of Rwanda.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Cleveland, OH, arriving 
in the afternoon. Upon arrival at the Cleveland Hopkins International 
Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Anita Isom.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Mentor, OH, where he 
had coffee with small-business owners at Yours Truly restaurant. He then 
traveled to Kirtland, OH.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President announced his intention to nominate Raymond Simon to be Deputy Secretary of Education and to designate 
him as Acting Deputy Secretary of Education.
The President announced his intention to designate John A. 
Russack as the program manager responsible 
for information sharing across the Federal Government, pursuant to 
section 1016(f) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act 
of 2004.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council:

    Bruce Lawrence Bialosky;
    Marek J. Chodakiewicz;
    Itchko Ezratti;
    Marilyn R. Fox;
    JoAnne Ginsberg;
    Constance B. Girard-diCarlo;
    Norman Hascoe;
    Marcia McCraw Horwitz;
    Edward Koch;
    Michael I. Lebovitz;
    Elena Neuman Lefkowitz;
    Steven M. Levy; and
    William F. Weld.

The President declared a major disaster in Arizona and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on February 10-15.
The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mud and debris flows 
on February 16-23.
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 April 2 and 
continuing.

April 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

April 17

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

April 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

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Later in the morning, the President traveled to Columbia, SC, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tracey Ely.
In the afternoon, the President met with employees and patrons at the 
Rockaway Athletic Club in Columbia.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, 
he participated in a television interview with Ron Insana of CNBC.

April 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Springfield, IL, where, upon arrival, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Della Amos.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a tour 
of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with the chairs and ranking 
members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the 
House Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Senate Finance Committee, 
and the House Committee on Ways and Means to discuss energy legislation.
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 on April 1-3.
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 April 2-4.

April 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met 
with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. Later, he had a briefing on the national economy.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with 2005 
Teacher of the Year Jason Kamras.

April 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Cabinet Room, he met with Members of the House of Representatives to 
discuss Social Security reform.
In the evening, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a 
swearing-in ceremony for John D. Negroponte as Director of National Intelligence.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert B. Holland 
III to be the U.S. Executive Director 
of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles E. 
Johnson to be Assistant Secretary of 
Health and Human Services for Budget, Technology, and Finance.
The President announced his intention to nominate Roger Dwayne 
Pierce to be Ambassador to Cape Verde.
The President declared an emergency in Maine and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record 
snow on March 11-12.

April 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, TN, 
arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Bob Lochbaum.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in 
Crawford, TX.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to the inaugural Mass of His 
Holiness Pope Benedict XVI on April 24:

    Jeb Bush (head of delegation);
    Michael S. Steele;
    Carl A. Anderson;
    Helen Alvare; and
    Frank Hanley.

April 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

April 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President welcomed Crown Prince Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to the Bush Ranch in 
Crawford, TX. Later, he met with the Crown Prince.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with the Crown Prince.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Konstandinos Karamanlis of Greece to 
the White House on May 20.

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The President announced his designation of C. David Welch as a member of the Presidential delegation to attend 
the funeral services of former President Ezer Weizman of Israel on April 
26.

April 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Galveston, TX, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Dorothy Paterson.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sandra L. Pack to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury 
(Management) and, upon appointment, to designate her as Chief Financial 
Officer.
The President announced his intention to nominate Randal 
Quarles to be an Under Secretary of the 
Treasury (Domestic Finance).
The President announced his intention to nominate John J. 
Sullivan to be General Counsel of the 
Department of Commerce.
The President announced his intention to nominate James Philip 
Terry to be Chairman of the Board of 
Veterans' Appeals.
The President announced his intention to nominate John M. Reich to be Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision at 
the Department of the Treasury.
The President announced his intention to designate F. Duane 
Ackerman as Chairman of the President's 
National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
The President announced his intention to redesignate Patricia F. 
Russo as Vice Chairman of the President's 
National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
The President announced his intention to redesignate Steven J. Law as a member of the Overseas Private Investment 
Corporation.

April 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, the President met with Republican Members of the House 
of Representatives to discuss legislative priorities.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President made remarks at a 
National Republican Senatorial Committee reception.
The President announced his intention to nominate Molly Hering 
Bordonaro to be Ambassador to Malta.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donald E. Booth to be Ambassador to Liberia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph A. 
Mussomeli to be Ambassador to Cambodia.
The President announced his intention to nominate David Horton 
Wilkins to be Ambassador to Canada.
The President announced his intention to nominate Julie Finley for the rank of Ambassador during her tenure of service 
as U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation 
in Europe.
The President announced his intention to nominate Shara L. 
Aranoff to be Commissioner of the U.S. 
International Trade Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard J. 
Griffin to be Assistant Secretary of 
State for Diplomatic Security.
The President announced his intention to designate Deborah A. 
Price as Acting Assistant Secretary of 
Education for Legislative and Congressional Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dennis P. Walsh to be a member of the National Labor Relations 
Board.

April 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
President Martin Torrijos of Panama.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kevin F. 
Sullivan to be Assistant Secretary of 
Education for Communications and Outreach.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard L. 
Skinner to be Inspector General of the 
Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to designate Bruce N. 
Crandlemire as Acting Inspector General 
of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

April 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then 
traveled to Falls

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Church, VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with editors of 
``The Papers of George Washington.''
The White House announced that the President will welcome Nigerian 
President and Chairman of the African Union Olusegun Obasanjo to the White House on May 5.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rodney E. Hood to be a member of the National Credit Union 
Administration Board.
The President declared an emergency in New Hampshire and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
record snow on March 11-12.

April 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

May 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he and Mrs. Bush met with 2005 Preserve America 
Presidential Award recipients.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in an interview with Al Roker of NBC television for later 
broadcast.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Abel 
Pacheco of Costa Rica, President Leonel 
Fernandez of the Dominican Republic, 
President Elias Antonio Saca of El 
Salvador, President Oscar Berger of Guatemala, 
President Ricardo Maduro of Honduras, and 
President Enrique Bolanos of Nicaragua to 
the White House for a meeting on May 12.
The President announced his intention to nominate R. Thomas 
Weimer to be an Assistant Secretary of the 
Interior (Policy, Management, and Budget).
The President announced his intention to designate David A. 
Sampson as Acting Deputy Secretary of 
Commerce.

May 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Canton, MS, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Ruth Wilson.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to the Czech Republic to attend 
the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Pilsen on May 6:

    Jim Nicholson (head of delegation);
    William J. Cabaniss;
    Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, USA (Ret.);
    Linda Maynor; and
    Julian Niemczyk.

The President announced his intention to nominate Robert M. 
Kimmitt to be Deputy Secretary of the 
Treasury.

May 4

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy to 
express his regret concerning the death of an Italian intelligence 
agent who was killed at a U.S. checkpoint in 
Iraq on March 4. He then had a telephone conversation with President 
Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia to 
discuss his upcoming visit to Georgia and other issues.
Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He 
then met in the Oval Office with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld.

May 5

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Hu Jintao of China to discuss the 
situation in North Korea, economic issues, China-Taiwan relations, and 
other issuess. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with 
Nigerian President and Chairman of the African Union Olusegun 
Obasanjo.

May 6

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush departed for Riga, Latvia.
Later in the morning, while en route to Riga aboard Air Force One, the 
President had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Tony 
Blair of the United Kingdom to congratulate

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him on his May 5 reelection. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush arrived at Riga, Latvia.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of 
Indonesia to the White House on May 25.
The President announced his intention to nominate Edmund S. 
Hawley to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration).
The President announced his intention to nominate Jill L. Sigal to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy (Congressional 
and Intergovernmental Affairs).
The President announced his intention to nominate James M. 
Derham to be Ambassador to Guatemala.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Johann 
Dieter to be Ambassador to Belize.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rodolphe M. 
Vallee to be Ambassador to the Slovak 
Republic.

May 7

In the morning, at the Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel in Riga, Latvia, the 
President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. Bush then greeted 
U.S. Embassy personnel. They then went to Riga Castle, where they 
participated in an arrival ceremony with President Vaira Vike-
Freiberga of Latvia and her husband, 
Imants Freibergs. Later, in the Gold Hall 
at Riga Castle, the President met with President Vike-Freiberga and 
Prime Minister Aigars Kalvitis of Latvia.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush, accompanied by 
President Vike-Freiberga and her 
husband, Imants, went to Freedom Memorial 
Park, where they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Freedom 
Monument.
In the afternoon, in the White Hall at the Riga Latvian Society House, 
the President and President Vike-Freiberga participated in a roundtable discussion with civic 
leaders.
Later in the afternoon, in the Ligo Room at the Riga Latvian Society 
House, the President had a lunch meeting with President Vike-
Freiberga, President Arnold 
Ruutel of Estonia, and President Valdas 
Adamkus of Lithuania.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Maastricht, the 
Netherlands, where, upon arrival at the Maastricht Aachen Airport, they 
greeted U.S. Embassy personnel. They then traveled to the Chateau St. 
Gerlach in Valkenburg, the Netherlands.

May 8

In the morning, at the Chateau St. Gerlach, the President had a 
breakfast meeting with Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of the Netherlands.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Margraten, 
the Netherlands. Upon arrival, they went to the Netherlands American 
Cemetery and Memorial, where they met Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands.
Later in the morning, at the Cemetery's Visitor Center, the President 
and Mrs. Bush signed the guest book. He and Queen Beatrix then participated in a wreath-laying ceremony.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Moscow, 
Russia.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a dinner hosted by 
President Vladimir Putin of Russia and his 
wife, Lyudmila Putina, at Novo Ogarevo, the 
Putins's residence in Moscow.

May 9

In the morning, at the Marriott Grand Hotel in Moscow, the President had 
an intelligence briefing. He then had coffee with civic leaders.
Later in the morning, in the Red Square of the Kremlin, the President 
and Mrs. Bush attended a parade commemorating the 60th anniversary of 
the end of World War II in Europe. Later, they participated in a wreath-
laying ceremony at Russia's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin 
wall.
In the afternoon, at the Kremlin State Palace, the President and Mrs. 
Bush attended a lunch for delegations to the anniversary ceremonies. 
Later, they went to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, where they greeted 
Embassy personnel.
Later in the afternoon, at Spaso House, the President and Mrs. Bush met 
with U.S. and Russian veterans.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Tbilisi, 
Georgia, arriving in the evening.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended cultural 
events in Old Town Tbilisi.

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May 10

In the morning, at the Marriott Hotel in Tbilisi, the President had an 
intelligence briefing. Later, he and Mrs. Bush greeted U.S. Embassy 
personnel.
Later in the morning, in the Plaza of the Parliament Building, the 
President and Mrs. Bush participated in an arrival ceremony with 
President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia 
and his wife, Sandra Roelofs. Later, he met 
with President Saakashvili in President Saakashvili's office.
Later in the morning, in the Parliament Building, the President met with 
Speaker of the Georgian Parliament Nino Burjanadze.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to Austria to attend the 50th 
anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty on May 15:

    Rudolph E. Boschwitz (head of 
        delegation);
    W.L. Lyons Brown;
    Vincent Obsitnik;
    Alfred Hoffman; and
    Davis Phillips.

The President announced his intention to nominate Mark A. 
Limbaugh to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Interior (Water and Science).
The President announced his intention to nominate Henrietta Holsman 
Fore to be Under Secretary of State 
for Management.
The President announced his intention to nominate William Alan 
Eaton to be Ambassador to Panama.

May 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Pamela E. 
Bridgewater to be Ambassador to Ghana.
The President announced his intention to appoint Tamala Lynne 
Longaberger as Chairperson of the 
National Women's Business Council.

May 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met 
with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
Later in the morning, the President met with Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with 2005 
MATHCOUNTS National Competition award recipients.
The White House announced that the President will welcome former 
President Nelson Mandela of South Africa to 
the White House on May 17.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Ahmed Mohamed Nazif of Egypt to 
Washington on May 18.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark to 
the White House on May 20.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to the White House 
on May 23.

May 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, 
MD.
The President announced his intention to nominate Larry Miles 
Dinger to be Ambassador to the Fiji Islands 
and to Nauru, Tonga, Kiribati, and Tuvalu.
The President announced his intention to nominate Terence Patrick 
McCulley to be Ambassador to Mali.
The President announced his intention to nominate Paul A. 
Trivelli to be Ambassador to Nicaragua.
The President announced his intention to nominate Anne Wagner to be Ambassador to Luxembourg.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael E. Hess to be Assistant Administrator (Bureau for 
Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Response) at the U.S. Agency for 
International Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate Janice B. 
Gardner to be Assistant Secretary for 
Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of the Treasury.
The President announced his intention to nominate Victoria 
Nuland to be the U.S. Permanent 
Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 
with the rank and status of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel R. 
Stanley to be Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Legislative Affairs.

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The President intends to designate Gordon R. England as Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense.
The President intends to select the following individuals as members of 
the Advisory Committee to the White House Conference on Aging, for the 
life of the Conference:

    Rodolfo Arredondo;
    Lupo Carlota;
    Kathleen Correa;
    Joseph F. Coughlin;
    Anthony M. DiLeo;
    Peggye Dilworth-Anderson;
    T. Bella Dinh-Zarr;
    Margaret Lynn Duggar;
    Katherine Freund;
    F. Michael Gloth III;
    Carolyn Gray;
    Carole Green;
    Cynthia Hughes Harris;
    Edward Martinez;
    Melvina McCabe;
    Michael McLendon;
    Lawrence Polivka;
    Isadore Rosenfeld;
    William J. Scanlon;
    Sandra Schlicker;
    Joanne Schwartzberg; and
    William J. Turenne, Sr.

May 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

May 15

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

May 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to West Point, VA, where he 
participated in a tour of the Virginia BioDiesel refinery.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

May 17

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with former 
Prime Minister Ayad Allawi of the Iraqi Interim 
Government to thank him for his service and to discuss the situation in 
Iraq. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with former 
President Nelson Mandela of South Africa. He 
then met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with judicial 
nominees Priscilla R. Owen and Janice 
Rogers Brown. Later, in the Rose Garden, 
he participated in a photo opportunity with a group from the Sunshine 
Kids Foundation. He then had a briefing on the national economy.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) of the 
Palestinian Authority to the White House on May 26.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles S. 
Ciccolella to be Assistant Secretary 
of Labor for Veterans' Employment and Training.
The President announced his intention to nominate Reuben Jeffery 
III to be a Commissioner of the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and to be Chairman of the 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate James A. 
Rispoli to be Assistant Secretary of 
Energy, Environmental Management.
The President announced his intention to nominate Linda Jewell to be Ambassador to Ecuador.
The President announced his intention to nominate John F. Tefft to be Ambassador to Georgia.
The President announced his intention to appoint Daniel H. Stone as a member of the Committee for Purchase From 
People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Commission on White House 
Fellowships:

    Richard A. Bennett;
    Terry E. Branstad;
    Archie W. Dunham;
    P. Robert Fannin;
    Cathy Gillespie;
    Anne Heiligenstein;
    Carol Jean Jordan;
    David M. Roederer;
    Judy Baar Topinka; and
    William L. Webb III.

May 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the 
Oval Office, he

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met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime 
Minister Ahmed Mohamed Nazif of Egypt.
In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with Republican 
Members of the House of Representatives to discuss legislative 
priorities.
Later in the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by 
a meeting with members of a coalition from the Dominican Republic 
supporting passage of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United 
States Free Trade Agreement.

May 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then 
traveled to Milwaukee, WI. While en route aboard Air Force One, he 
participated in an interview with Craig Gilbert of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Later in the morning, upon arrival in Milwaukee, the President met with 
USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sharon Semrow. Later, he met with employees 
of OnMilwaukee.com at their company office.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will travel to the United 
Kingdom to attend the G-8 summit in Gleneagles, Scotland, on July 6-8.

May 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with leaders of the Cuban American community.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Chancellor 
Gerhard Schroeder of Germany to the White 
House for a meeting and working lunch on June 27.
The President announced his intention to nominate Tom Luce to be Assistant Secretary of Education (Planning, 
Evaluation, and Policy Development).
The President announced his intention to nominate Arlene Holen to be a member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health 
Review Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Irma B. Elder as a member of the President's Commission on White 
House Fellowships.
The President announced his intention to appoint Charles Patrick 
Garcia and Nancy R. Kudla as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force 
Academy.

May 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Grand Rapids, MI, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Ruth 
Dekker. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, the President attended the 
White House News Photographers' Association ``Eyes of History'' gala.

May 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Mrs. Bush to discuss her ongoing travels in the Middle East.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy to 
discuss United Nations Security Council reform and other issues.

May 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Rochester, NY, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer George-Ann Schauffele. 
He then traveled to Greece, NY.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in 
the Residence, he met with Republican Members of the House of 
Representatives to discuss legislative priorities.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to the 
White House on June 8.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Roh 
Moo-hyun of South Korea to the White House for a 
meeting and working lunch on June 10.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jan E. Boyer to be U.S. Alternate Executive Director of the Inter-
American Development Bank.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Timothy E. 
Flanigan to be Deputy Attorney General 
at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate William Alan 
Jeffrey to be Director of the National 
Institute of Standards and Technology at the Department of Commerce.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ashok G. 
Kaveeshwar to be Administrator of the 
Research and Innovative Technology Administration at the Department of 
Transportation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Walter Lukken to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kathie L. Olsen to be Deputy Director of the National Science 
Foundation.

May 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with 
recipients of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's 
Awards. Later, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office 
Building, he met with the President's Export Council.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Thabo Mbeki of South Africa to the White House 
on June 1.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Denmark on 
July 6, prior to his participation in the Group of Eight 
(G-8) summit in Gleneagles, Scotland.
The President announced that he has named Rhonda Keenum as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of 
Public Liaison.
The President announced that he has named Juan Carlos Zarate as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy 
National Security Adviser for Combating Terrorism.

May 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) of the Palestinian Authority.
In the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President received 
diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Tatoul Markarian of Armenia, Bernard Goonetilleke of Sri Lanka, ZhouWenzhong 
of China, Shamsher Mobin Chowdhury 
of Bangladesh, Amine Kherbi of Algeria, Emile 
Patrick Jeremie Bonnelame of 
Seychelles, and Fekitameoloa Utoikamanu of Tonga.
The President announced his intention to nominate William C. 
Anderson to be Assistant Secretary of 
the Air Force (Installations and Environment).
The President announced his intention to nominate Israel 
Hernandez to be Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign 
Commercial Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate Philip D. 
Morrison to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Treasury (Tax Policy).
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald E. 
Neumann to be Ambassador to Afghanistan.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard A. 
Raymond to be Under Secretary of 
Agriculture for Food Safety.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gregory L. 
Schulte to be U.S. Representative to the 
Vienna Office of the United Nations and U.S. Representative to the IAEA, 
with the rank of Ambassador.

May 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Annapolis, MD.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Organization 
of American States Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza of Chile to the White House on May 31.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Phan Van Khai of Vietnam to the White House on 
June 21.

May 28

In the morning the President had an intelligence briefing.

May 29

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

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May 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. 
Bush then traveled to Arlington, VA, where they participated in a 
wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National 
Cemetery. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.

May 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with crew members of International Space Station 
expeditions and their families.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza of the 
Organization of American States.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Maria 
Corina Machado, executive director, 
Sumate, an independent democratic civil society group in Venezuela.
The White House announced that the President will meet with NATO 
Secretary General Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer at the White House on June 
1.
The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister 
Tony Blair of the United Kingdom for a meeting 
and working dinner at the White House on June 7.

June 1

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to thank him 
for hosting Mrs. Bush during her travels in the Middle East and to 
discuss Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Mohamed Nazif's recent visit to the U.S., elections in Egypt, and 
other issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. 
Later, also in the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity 
with Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2004 Youth of the Year finalists.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working lunch with President Thabo Mbeki of 
South Africa.
Later in the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower 
Executive Office Building, the President participated in a roundtable 
interview with board members of the Radio-Television News Directors 
Association.
Also in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Prime Minister Paul Martin of Canada.
The President announced his intention to nominate Henry Louis 
Johnson to be Assistant Secretary of 
Education for Elementary and Secondary Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Marcus A. 
Peacock to be Deputy Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alan Walter 
Eastham, Jr., to be Ambassador to 
Malawi.
The President announced his intention to designate Richard A. 
Wannemacher as Acting Under Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs.
The President announced his intention to appoint Osborne Day as a member of the Committee for Purchase From People 
Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship 
Board:

    John Willard Johnson;
    Jan Donnelly O'Neill;
    Steven Joel Uhlfelder; and
    Donald Edward Vermeil.

June 2

In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had a 
breakfast meeting with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President met 
with Vasila Hossaini from Afghanistan, who 
recently underwent surgery in the U.S. through Project Kids Worldwide to 
correct a congenital heart defect.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Hopkinsville, KY, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer John 
Cotthoff. He then traveled to St. Louis, MO.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, 
TX.

June 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had 
a telephone conversation with President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia to discuss Georgia-Russia relations, the 
spread of democracy, and other issues.

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The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Manmohan Singh of India to the White House on 
July 18.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kevin I. 
Fromer to be an Assistant Secretary of the 
Treasury (Legislative Affairs).
The President announced his intention to nominate John R. Beyrle to be Ambassador to Bulgaria.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles A. Ford to be Ambassador to Honduras.
The President announced his intention to nominate Katherine Hubay 
Peterson to be Ambassador to 
Botswana.
The President announced his intention to nominate Marie L. 
Yovanovitch to be Ambassador to the 
Kyrgyz Republic.
The President announced his intention to appoint T. Robert Burke, Nancy Rowe Conner, 
and Curtis Frederick Feeny as members of the 
Board of Directors of the Presidio Trust.

June 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 6

In the morning, the President traveled to Fort Lauderdale, FL. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing. Upon 
arrival in Fort Lauderdale, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer 
Jaclyn Einstein.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

June 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Roosevelt Room, he met with a delegation of Chinese legislators.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with leaders 
of the Salvation Army.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime 
Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.
In the evening, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working dinner with Prime Minister Blair.

June 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
In the afternoon, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President 
participated in an interview with Neil Cavuto of 
FOX News for later broadcast.
Later in the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
Republican Members of Congress to discuss legislative priorities.
In the evening, in the Family Theater, the President and representatives 
of Universal Pictures viewed a screening of the film ``Cinderella Man''.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Festus Gontebanye Mogae of Botswana, 
President John Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana, 
President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, 
President Hifikepunye Pohamba of 
Namibia, and President Mamadou Tandja of 
Niger to the White House on June 13.

June 9

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Secretary-General Kofi Annan of the United 
Nations to discuss the Secretary-General's recent visit to Africa and 
regional issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Columbus, OH, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dianne 
Garrett.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Mian Khurshid 
Mahmood Kasuri of Pakistan.
Later in the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with 
Democrat Members of the House of Representatives to discuss the 
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement.
The President announced his intention to nominate Henry 
Crumpton to be Coordinator for 
Counterterrorism at the Department of State, with the rank of Ambassador 
at Large.
The President announced his intention to nominate Benjamin A. 
Powell to be General Counsel of the 
Office of Director of National Intelligence.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald Spogli to be Ambassador to Italy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert H. 
Tuttle to be Ambassador to the United 
Kingdom.

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The President announced his intention to designate Paul W. Curry as Acting Assistant Secretary of the Treasury 
(Management).
The President announced his intention to redesignate LaSalle Doheny 
Leffall, Jr., as Chairman of the 
President's Cancer Panel.
The President announced his intention to appoint Michael O. 
Leavitt and Jim Nicholson as members of the Policy Committee of the White House 
Conference on Aging.

June 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to McLean, VA, where he toured the National Counterterrorism 
Center. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working lunch with President Roh Moo-hyun of 
South Korea.
Later in the afternoon, the President participated in a photo 
opportunity with recipients of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Year 
awards.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carol E. 
Dinkins to be Chairman and Alan Charles 
Raul to be Vice Chairman of the Privacy and 
Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lanny J. Davis, Theodore B. Olson, and 
Francis X. Taylor as members of the 
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate John S. Redd to be Director of the National Counterterrorism 
Center, Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

June 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with President Festus Gontebanye Mogae of Botswana, President John Agyekum 
Kufuor of Ghana, President Armando 
Guebuza of Mozambique, President Hifikepunye 
Pohamba of Namibia, and President 
Mamadou Tandja of Niger. They then met in the 
Cabinet Room.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Jalal Talabani of the Iraqi 
Transitional Government to discuss progress on drafting the Iraq 
Constitution, the security situation in Iraq, and other issues.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Kang 
Chol-Hwan of North Korea, author of ``The 
Aquariums of Pyongyang: Ten Years in the North Korean Gulag.'' He then 
participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of the 2004 
Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the U.S. National Day 
at the World Exposition 2005 in Aichi, Japan, on June 20:

    Margaret Spellings (head of 
        delegation);
    Thomas Schieffer;
    Lisa Guillermin Gable;
    Tommy Lasorda; and
    Gary Nakamoto.

June 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Bryn Mawr, PA, where he attended a reception at a private 
residence.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to University Park, PA, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mickey 
Peters. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

June 15

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Vladimir Putin of Russia to discuss 
United Nations reform. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with Members of 
the Senate to discuss the Dominican Republic-Central America-United 
States Free Trade Agreement.

June 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He 
then met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney.
Later in the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with 
Republican Members of the House of Representatives to discuss the 
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement.

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The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Ibrahim al-Jafari of the Iraqi 
Transitional Government to the White House on June 24.
The President announced his intention to nominate John G. Grimes to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense (Networks and 
Information Integration).
The President announced his intention to nominate Wan J. Kim to be an Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights, at the 
Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to designate William 
Baxter as Chairman of the Board of Directors 
of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
The President announced his intention to designate David A. 
Sampson as a Director (Government 
Representative) of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private 
Investment Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint James L. Brulte as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. 
Naval Academy.

June 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Minneapolis, MN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteers John and Agnes 
Jurek.
Later in the morning, he traveled to Maple Grove, MN, where, at the 
Maple Grove Community Center, the President met with volunteers 
participating in a training session on Medicare enrollment.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.

June 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 19

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

June 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, the President met with Prime Minister Jean-Claude 
Juncker of Luxembourg, in his capacity 
as President of the European Council, President Jose Manuel Durao 
Barroso of the European 
Commission, and Secretary General Javier Solana of the European Council. They then had a meeting in 
the Cabinet Room.
In the afternoon, in the Blue Room, the President had lunch with 
President Juncker, President 
Barroso, and Secretary General 
Solana.
Later in the afternoon, the President participated in a meeting and 
photo opportunity with White House Fellows.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lawrence Scott 
Charbo as Chief Information Officer at 
the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sue Ellen 
Wooldridge to be Assistant Attorney 
General (Environment and Natural Resources Division) at the Department 
of Justice.

June 21

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to 
discuss counterterrorism efforts, United Nations reform, and other 
issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the State Dining Room, the President met with the 
Senate Republican Policy Committee.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
former Secretary General Lord Robertson of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Later, in 
the Residence, he met with Republican Members of the House of 
Representatives to discuss the Dominican Republic-Central America-United 
States Free Trade Agreement.

June 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Lusby, MD, where he toured the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power 
Plant. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

June 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Silver Spring, MD.
Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with Vice President Dick Cheney. Later, in the 
Roosevelt Room,

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he met with bipartisan supporters of the Dominican Republic-Central 
America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
Later in the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with 
Republican and Democrat Members of the Senate to discuss CAFTA-DR.
The President announced his intention to nominate Steven G. 
Bradbury to be an Assistant Attorney 
General (Office of Legal Counsel) at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Colleen Duffy 
Kiko to be General Counsel of the Federal 
Labor Relations Authority.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stephanie Johnson 
Monroe to be Assistant Secretary 
for Civil Rights at the Department of Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Granta Y. 
Nakayama to be Assistant Administrator of 
the Environmental Protection Agency (Enforcement and Compliance 
Assurance).
The President announced his intention to nominate Mary M. Rose to be a member of the Merit Systems Protection Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kent R. Hill to be an Assistant Administrator (Global Health) at 
the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The President announced his intention to appoint Ignacio Eduardo 
Sanchez as a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.
The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding May 11-12.

June 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Situation Room, he had a briefing and met with Secretary of Defense 
Donald H. Rumsfeld; Gen. John P. 
Abizaid, USA, combatant commander, U.S. 
Central Command; Gen. George W. Casey, Jr., USA, commanding general, Multi-National Force--Iraq; and 
Gen. Richard B. Myers, USAF, Chairman, 
Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime 
Minister Ibrahim al-Jafari of the Iraqi 
Transitional Government.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President had lunch with Prime 
Minister Jafari. Later, in the Oval 
Office, he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir Al Sabah of Kuwait to the White House on July 1.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
John Howard of Australia to the White House on 
July 19.

June 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 26

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

June 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on 
the South Lawn, he participated in a photo opportunity with the District 
of Columbia Metropolitan Motorcycle Escort Officers.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working lunch with Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder of Germany. Later, he had a meeting with members of 
the Coalition for the Modernization and Protection of America's Social 
Security.
Later in the afternoon, in the East Room, the President participated in 
a photo opportunity with the 2005 Presidential Scholars.
During the day, the President received the 90-day report on the Security 
and Prosperity Partnership of North America from Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of Commerce 
Carlos M. Gutierrez, and Secretary of 
Homeland Security Michael Chertoff.

June 28

In the morning, the President had a breakfast meeting with congressional 
leaders to discuss legislative priorities. Later, he had an intelligence 
briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with Republican 
Members of the House of Representatives to discuss the Dominican 
Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement. Later, he 
traveled to Fort Bragg, NC, where, upon arrival, he met

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with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jim Stitt, Jr.
Later in the afternoon, at the Watters Center for Family Life & 
Religious Education, the President met with family members of soldiers 
killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White 
House on July 12.
The President announced his intention to nominate Phillip Jackson 
Bell to be Deputy Under Secretary of 
Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan Parker 
Bodine to be Assistant Administrator, 
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Environmental Protection 
Agency.
The President announced his intention to nominate John Hillen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Political-
Military Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Darryl W. 
Jackson to be Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce (Export Enforcement).
The President announced his intention to nominate David H. 
McCormick to be Under Secretary of 
Commerce for Export Administration.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gillian A. 
Milovanovic to be Ambassador to 
Macedonia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Retzer to be Ambassador to Tanzania.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald M. Sega to be Under Secretary of the Air Force.
The President announced his intention to nominate Josette Sheeran 
Shiner to be Under Secretary of State 
for Economic, Business, and Agricultural Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Eric M. 
Thorson to be Inspector General of the Small 
Business Administration.

June 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Situation Room, he participated in a National Security Council 
briefing on the report of the Commission on the Intelligence 
Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction.
In the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with ITV of 
the United Kingdom for later broadcast. Later, in the Oval Office, he 
met with Lt. Gen. William E. ``Kip'' Ward, Senior United States Security Coordinator, and James 
D. Wolfensohn, Quartet Special Envoy for 
Gaza Disengagement.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated 
in a signing ceremony for the Patient Navigator Outreach and Chronic 
Disease Prevention Act of 2005.
The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, flooding, snow melt, and ice jams on March 29-May 3.

June 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced the nomination of John O. Agwunobi to be Assistant Secretary of Health and Human 
Services for Health.
The President announced the nomination of James Cain to be Ambassador to Denmark.
The President announced the nomination of Keith E. Eastin to be Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations 
and Environment.
The President announced the nomination of A.J. Eggenberger to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety 
Board.
The President announced the nomination of Terrell Halaska to be Assistant Secretary of Education for Cultural 
Affairs.
The President announced the nomination of Kim Kendrick to be Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban 
Development for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.
The President announced the nomination of Ronald E. Meisburg to be General Counsel of the National Labor 
Relations Board.
The President announced the nomination of Robert A. Mosbacher, 
Jr. to be president of the Overseas 
Private Investment Corporation.
The President announced the nomination of Julie L. Myers to be Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Bureau of 
Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
The President announced the nomination of Patrick M. O'Brien to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for 
Terrorist Finance.

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The President announced the nomination of Peter Schaumber to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board.
The President announced the nomination of Kristen Silverberg to be Assistant Secretary of State for International 
Organization Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jendayi Elizabeth 
Frazer to be Assistant Secretary of State 
for African Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark 
Langdale to be Ambassador to Costa Rica.
The President announced the designation of Joseph Timothy 
Kelliher as Chairman of the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission.
The President announced the designation of Stephen D. Galvan as Acting Deputy Administrator of the Small 
Business Administration.
The President announced the designation of Cynthia A. Glassman as Acting Chairman of the Securities and Exchange 
Commission.
The President announced the designation of Arthur F. 
Rosenfeld as Acting General Counsel of 
the National Labor Relations Board.