[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
[July 1, 2005]
[Pages 1907-1942]
[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.

July 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity and meeting with 
members of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 
and received the society's Distinguished Patriot Award.
Also in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone 
conversation with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day 
O'Connor to discuss her resignation. 
Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister Sabah al-Ahmad al-
Jabir Al Sabah of Kuwait.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working lunch with Prime Minister Sabah. Later, he had separate telephone conversations with 
Senator Patrick J. Leahy, ranking member, 
and Senator Arlen Specter, chairman, Senate 
Committee on the Judiciary, to discuss the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy. 
He also left a telephone message for Senate Minority Leader Harry 
Reid concerning the Supreme Court vacancy.
Later in the afternoon, the President went to Walter Reed Army Medical 
Center and visited with U.S. military personnel injured in Iraq and 
Afghanistan and their family members, and he presented Purple Hearts to 
some of the soldiers. Later, he traveled to Camp David, MD.

July 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

July 3

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

July 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone interview with USA Today. He 
then traveled to Morgantown, WV, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Chuck White III. 
Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in a celebration for his upcoming birthday.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush viewed the Independence Day 
fireworks display on the National Mall from the Truman Balcony.

July 5

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Kastrup, 
Denmark. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence 
briefing and reviewed material concerning potential nominees for the 
U.S. Supreme Court. Later, he had a briefing on his visit to Europe.
Later in the day, upon arrival in Kastrup, while aboard Air Force One, 
the President met with Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Fredensborg, Denmark, where, at Fredensborg Palace, they participated in 
a greeting with Queen Margrethe II and 
Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark.

July 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Marienborg, Denmark, where they had breakfast 
with Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark and his wife, Anne-Mette 
Rasmussen. Later, he had a meeting with 
Prime Minister Rasmussen.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Fredensborg, Denmark, where, at Fredensborg Palace, they participated in 
a reception followed by a lunch with Queen Margrethe II and Prince Consort Henrik of Denmark.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Copenhagen, 
Denmark, where they participated in a greeting with U.S. Embassy 
personnel. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Prestwick, Scotland, 
where, upon arrival, they participated in an arrival ceremony with First

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Minister Jack McConnell of Scotland. Later, 
they traveled to Auchterarder, Scotland.
Later in the afternoon, at the Gleneagles Hotel, the President and Mrs. 
Bush had a meeting with musicians and activists Bob Geldof and Bono to discuss 
international aid to Africa.
In the evening, at the Gleneagles Hotel, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with Queen Elizabeth II 
of the United Kingdom. Later, he and Mrs. Bush and G-8 leaders had a 
dinner reception hosted by the Queen and Duke Philip of 
Edinburgh.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Shaukat Aziz of Pakistan to the White House on 
July 29.
The President announced his designation of Gordon H. 
Mansfield and Michael W. Marine as members of the Presidential delegation to 
attend the 10th anniversary of the normalization of U.S.-Vietnam 
relations in Hanoi, Vietnam, on July 12.
The President declared a major disaster in Idaho and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area impacted by 
heavy rains and flooding on May 6-20.

July 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Gleneagles Hotel, he had a working breakfast with Prime Minister 
Tony Blair of the United Kingdom. Later, he 
participated in G-8 summit meetings.
Later in the morning, the President had a briefing on the terrorist 
attacks in London, England. He then had a video conference with his 
national and homeland security advisers.
In the afternoon, at the Gleneagles Hotel, the President participated in 
a photo opportunity with G-8 leaders and leaders of nations with 
emerging economies. Later, they had lunch.
Later in the afternoon, at the Gleneagles Hotel, the President 
participated in an official photo with G-8 leaders followed by G-8 
summit meetings.
In the evening, at the Gleneagles Hotel, the President had a working 
dinner with G-8 leaders to discuss counterterrorism efforts, weapons of 
mass destruction, the situations in North Korea and Iran, and regional 
issues.

July 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Gleneagles Hotel, he met with Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.
Later in the morning, at the Gleneagles Hotel, the President 
participated in G-8 summit meetings.
In the afternoon, at the Gleneagles Hotel, the President participated in 
a photo opportunity with G-8 leaders and African leaders. Later, they 
had a working lunch.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, 
arriving in the evening.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of 
El Salvador to the White House on July 15.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the 10th anniversary of 
the Srebrenica Massacre in Bosnia and Herzegovina to be held on July 11: 
Pierre-Richard Prosper (head of 
delegation); Douglas L. McElhaney; and 
Richard C. Holbrooke.

July 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

July 10

In the morning, on the South Lawn, the President met with members of the 
Soldier Ride 2005 National Tour Team.
The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Dennis beginning on July 10 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Dennis beginning on July 10 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by Hurricane Dennis beginning on July 10 and continuing.

July 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he and Vice President Dick Cheney met with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay 
Khalilzad.

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Later in the morning, the President traveled to Quantico, VA. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.
Later in the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President 
received diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Zamira 
Sydykova of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dennis 
James Richardson of Australia, and 
Carlos Gianelli of Uruguay. Later, he 
participated in a photo opportunity with White House summer interns.
The President announced his intention to nominate James Caldwell 
Cason to be Ambassador to Paraguay.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rebecca F. Dye to be a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Keith A. 
Nelson to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Housing and Urban Development (Administration).
The President announced his intention to appoint Gordon Charles 
Brenner as a member of the National 
Veterans Business Development Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and 
Negotiations:

    Craig Radford Barrett;
    Jose Behar;
    Michael E. Campbell;
    Stephanie Harkness; and
    Maria Guadalupe Taxman.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the American Battle Monuments Commission:

    Leslie Gromis Baker;
    Chester L. Berryhill, Jr.;
    Donald T. Bollinger;
    James Culbertson;
    Brig. Gen. Jerry L. Laws, USA (Ret.);
    Rear Adm. Thomas E. Morris, USN (Ret.);
    Gen. Carol Ann Mutter, USMC (Ret.); and
    James Reynolds.

July 12

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with bipartisan 
Members of the Senate to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court nomination. 
He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with the 
National Infrastructure Advisory Council. 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 White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome 
President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia 
and his wife, Lina Moreno de Uribe, to 
the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, on August 4.
The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia Louise 
Herbold to be Ambassador to Singapore.

July 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met 
with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a photo 
opportunity with the National Endowment for Democracy's 2005 Democracy 
Award recipients.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, 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 
(CAFTA-DR).
The President announced his intention to nominate Stewart A. 
Baker to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Homeland Security (Policy).
The President announced his intention to nominate Tracy A. Henke to be Executive Director of the Office of State and 
Local Government Coordination and Preparedness at the Department of 
Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to designate James 
Lambright as Acting President of the Export-
Import Bank of the United States.

July 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Indianapolis, IN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Vernice Williams.
In the afternoon, he returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the Oval 
Office, he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Ferenc Gyurcsany of Hungary for a meeting 
at the White House on October 3.

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July 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with President Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of El Salvador.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Belmont, NC, where, upon 
arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Janice 
Bozardt. Later, he toured the R.L. Stowe 
Mills, Inc., Helms Plant.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Dallas, NC. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bruce Cole to be Chairman of the National Endowment for the 
Humanities.
The President announced his intention to nominate H. Dale Hall to be Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at 
the Department of the Interior.
The President announced his intention to nominate Vincent J. 
Ventimiglia, Jr., to be 
Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services (Legislation).

July 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

July 17

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush went to St. John's Episcopal 
Church, where they attended services with Prime Minister John 
Howard of Australia and his wife, 
Janette.

July 18

In the morning, the President had a breakfast meeting with Secretary of 
State Condoleezza Rice. He then had an 
intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Prime 
Minister Manmohan Singh of India.
Later in the morning, in the Blue Room, the President and Prime Minister 
Singh participated in a photo opportunity 
with members of the U.S.-India CEO Forum. Later, in the Diplomatic 
Reception Room, he and Prime Minister Singh participated in a photo 
opportunity with administration officials of Indian descent.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with 2005 Scripps Howard Spelling Bee champion Anurag 
Kashyap.
The President announced that he has named Liza Wright as Assistant to the President for Presidential 
Personnel.

July 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister John Howard of Australia.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush had 
lunch with Prime Minister Howard and his wife, 
Janette. Later, the President had a telephone 
conversation with Judge John G. Roberts, Jr., to offer him the nomination to be an Associate Justice of 
the U.S. Supreme Court.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush had dinner with Judge 
Roberts and his wife, Jane. Later, he had separate telephone conversations with 
Senators Bill Frist, Arlen Specter, Harry Reid, and Patrick J. 
Leahy to discuss his nomination of Judge 
Roberts.
The President announced his intention to nominate William Robert Timken, 
Jr., to be Ambassador to Germany.
The President announced his intention to designate Paul M. Golan as Acting Director of the Office of Civilian 
Radioactive Waste Management.

July 20

In the morning, in the Residence, the President had coffee with 
Associate Justice-designate John G. Roberts, Jr. Later, they had a meeting in the Oval Office. He then had 
an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Baltimore, MD, where, at 
the Dundalk Marine Terminal, he viewed a U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection demonstration. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had a meeting with 
Republican Members of the House of Representatives to discuss the 
Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement 
(CAFTA-DR). Later, he had a meeting followed by a photo opportunity with 
Colombian Government representatives and Colombian Americans, in honor 
of Colombian Independence Day.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with U.S. 
Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald E. Neumann.

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In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Manmohan Singh of India.

July 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a briefing concerning the attempted terrorist bombings in London, 
England, earlier in the day.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President participated in 
a bill signing ceremony with the 
parents of Sgt. Bryon W. Norwood, USA, who was killed in Iraq on November 3, 2004, for 
H.R. 1001, designating a U.S. Postal Service facility in Pflugerville, 
TX, as the ``Sergeant Byron W. Norwood Post Office Building.'' He then 
participated in a photo opportunity and meeting with volunteers from 
Project HOPE who had participated in tsunami relief efforts in 
Indonesia.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney. Later, in the Oval Office, he had a 
meeting with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to McLean, VA, where, at 
a private residence, he attended a dinner for gubernatorial candidate 
Jerry Kilgore of Virginia.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate William J. 
Burns to be Ambassador to Russia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donetta 
Davidson to be a member of the Election 
Assistance Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Arthur F. 
Rosenfeld to be Director of the Federal 
Mediation and Conciliation Service.

July 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing concerning the situation in London, England. Later, he traveled 
to Atlanta, GA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteers Bill and Nina Hartman.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he 
traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President announced his intention to nominate Roel C. Campos to be a member of the Securities and Exchange 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Martin J. 
Gruenberg to be a member and Vice 
Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance 
Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Annette L. 
Nazareth to be a member of the 
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Christian 
Israel as Coordinator for International 
Intellectual Property Enforcement at the Department of Commerce.
The President declared a major disaster in North Dakota and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms, flooding, and ground saturation on June 1 
through July 7.
The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by a severe storm on June 7-8.

July 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt to express 
his condolences on the recent terrorist attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh.

July 24

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with cyclist 
Lance Armstrong to congratulate him on 
winning a record seventh straight Tour de France.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC. Later, they attended a White House tee-ball game on the South Lawn.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Members 
of Congress to discuss energy legislation.

July 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush went to the National Gallery of Art where they toured the 
Gilbert Stuart exhibition.
Later in the morning, the President returned to the White House. Later, 
in the East Room, he participated in a photo opportunity with 
Presidential Rank Award recipients.

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In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in a 
meeting with African American leaders.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jennifer L. Dorn to be U.S. Alternate Executive Director of the 
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate C. Boyden Gray to be the U.S. Representative to the European Union 
with the rank of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard H. 
Jones to be Ambassador to Israel.
The President announced his intention to nominate Francis J. 
Ricciardone, Jr., to be 
Ambassador to Egypt.
The President announced his intention to nominate Darlene F. 
Williams to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Housing and Urban Development (Policy Development and Research).
The President announced his appointment of Michele A. Davis as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy 
National Security Adviser for Strategic Communications and Global 
Outreach.

July 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in a signing ceremony for Proclamation 
7915--Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Later in the morning, the President met with local officials from the 
Babil Province in Iraq.
Also in the morning, in his private dining room, the President viewed 
the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery.
In the afternoon, in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 
the President made remarks to the Coalition for the Modernization and 
Protection of America's Social Security. Later, he had a meeting with 
Republican Members of Congress to discuss the Dominican Republic-Central 
America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).

July 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then went 
to the Capitol where he met with the House Republican Conference to 
discuss legislative priorities. Later, he returned to the White House.
Later in the morning, the President participated in a photo opportunity 
with District of Columbia Metropolitan Motorcycle Escort officers.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with Navy Anderson, the 2005 
national ambassador for the March of Dimes. Later, in the East Room, he 
participated in a photo opportunity with 2005 American Legion Boys 
Nation and Girls Nation participants.
The President announced his intention to nominate Keith E. 
Gottfried to be General Counsel of the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bertha K. 
Madras to be Deputy Director for Demand 
Reduction at the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark S. 
Schneider to be Commissioner of Education 
Statistics at the Department of Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alfred Hoffman, 
Jr., to be Ambassador to Portugal.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sandra 
Frances Ashworth, Jan Cellucci, and Diane Rivers 
to be members of the National Commission on Libraries and Information 
Science.

July 28

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to 
discuss Pakistan-U.S. relations, counterterrorism efforts, and regional 
issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of El Salvador to discuss the House of 
Representatives passage of the Dominican Republic-Central America-United 
States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney. Later, he met with the President's 
Management Council.
Later, in the State Dining Room, the President had a meeting and 
participated in a photo opportunity with members of the National Future 
Farmers of America Organization State Presidents' Conference.

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During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian R.K. Paisley of Northern Ireland.
The President announced his intention to nominate George M. Gray to be an Assistant Administrator of the 
Environmental Protection Agency (Research and Development).
The President announced his intention to nominate Christine M. 
Griffin to be a member of the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Emil W. Henry, 
Jr., to be an Assistant Secretary of the 
Treasury (Financial Institutions).
The President announced his intention to nominate Kathryn 
Higgins to be a member of the National 
Transportation Safety Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate William E. 
Kovacic to be Commissioner of the Federal 
Trade Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Barry F. 
Lowenkron to be Assistant Secretary of 
State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor.
The President announced his intention to nominate Edward McGaffigan, 
Jr., to be a member of the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate James F.X. 
O'Gara to be Deputy Director for Supply 
Reduction at the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
The President announced his intention to nominate John J. Young, 
Jr., to be Director of Defense Research 
and Engineering at the Department of Defense.
The President announced his intention to nominate Roland Arnall to be Ambassador to the Netherlands.
The President announced his intention to nominate William 
McCormick to be Ambassador to New Zealand 
and Samoa.
The President announced his intention to designate John F. Clark as Acting Director of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The President announced his intention to designate Preston M. 
Geren as Acting Secretary of the Air Force.
The President announced his intention to designate Thomas E. 
Harvey as Acting Assistant Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs).

July 29

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams of Northern 
Ireland and President Hamid Karzai of 
Afghanistan. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Naomi Churchill 
Earp to be a member of the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Joseph 
Henke to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs (Management).
The President announced his intention to nominate Franklin L. 
Lavin to be Under Secretary of Commerce 
for International Trade.
The President announced his intention to nominate William F. Tuerk to be 
Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Laurence Francis 
Rooney to be Ambassador to the Holy See.
The President announced his intention to nominate Terry Neese to be Director of the Mint at the Department of the 
Treasury.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark 
Hofflund to be a member of the National 
Council on the Arts.
The President announced his intention to nominate Josette Sheeran 
Shiner to be U.S. Alternate Governor 
of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; U.S. 
Alternate Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank; U.S. 
Alternate Governor for the African Development Bank; U.S. Alternate 
Governor of the Asian Development Bank; U.S. Alternate Governor of the 
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; and U.S. Alternate 
Governor of the African Development Fund.
The President announced his intention to designate Josette Sheeran 
Shiner as a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

July 30

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

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July 31

In the evening, the President traveled to Fort A.P. Hill, VA. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC.

August 1

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Ricardo Maduro of Honduras and 
President Leonel Fernandez Reyna of 
the Dominican Republic to discuss passage of the Dominican Republic-
Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act 
(CAFTA-DR).
Later in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a roundtable interview 
with representatives of Texas media.
The President declared a major disaster in Utah and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
flooding and landslides on April 28 through June 29.

August 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a telephone conversation with President Oscar Berger of Guatemala to discuss passage of the Dominican 
Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement 
Implementation Act (CAFTA-DR).
In the afternoon, the President participated in a roundtable interview 
with representatives of regional media. Later, he traveled to the Bush 
Ranch in Crawford, TX.
The President announced his recess appointment of Peter Cyril Wyche 
Flory as an Assistant Secretary of Defense 
(International Security Policy).
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to 
express condolences on the passing of King Fahd bin Abd al-Aziz Al 
Saud and to congratulate King 
Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud on assuming the throne:

    Richard B. Cheney (head of delegation);
    George H.W. Bush;
    James C. Oberwetter;
    Colin L. Powell; and
    Gen. Peter Pace, USMC.

August 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Grapevine, TX, where, at the 
Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, he received the Thomas 
Jefferson Freedom Award from the American Legislative Exchange Council. 
Later, he returned to the Bush Ranch.

August 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush welcomed President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia and his wife, Lina Moreno de Uribe, to the Bush Ranch.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with President 
Uribe and Mrs. Uribe.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to Juba, Sudan, to attend the 
funeral of First Vice President Dr. John Garang de Mabior on August 6:

    Andrew S. Natsios (head of 
        delegation);
    Donald M. Payne;
    John Limbert;
    Constance Berry Newman; and
    Roger P. Winter.

August 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 8

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Rebecca Garang Nyandeng Chol de Mabior, widow 
of First Vice President Dr. John Garang de Mabior of Sudan, and President Umar Hassan Ahmad al-
Bashir of Sudan to express 
condolences over the death of First Vice President Garang and to discuss 
the peace process in Sudan. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Albuquerque, NM, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sally 
Adams. Then he toured the Sandia Solar Tower 
Complex at Sandia National Laboratory.

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In the afternoon, the President returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, 
TX.

August 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Vice President Dick Cheney, Council of 
Economic Advisers Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, 
U.S. Trade Representative Robert J. Portman, Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, Secretary of the Treasury John W. Snow, Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez, Office of Management and Budget Director Joshua B. 
Bolten, and National Economic Council 
Director Allan B. Hubbard of the to discuss 
the national economy.
The President announced his intention to nominate John E. Maupin, 
Jr., to be a member of the Social 
Security Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint Alan R. Nelson as alternate Federal Cochairperson at the Delta 
Regional Authority.
The President announced his intention to appoint Andre B. Lacy as a member of the John F. Kennedy Center for the 
Performing Arts, Advisory Committee on the Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lance Edward 
Armstrong as a member of the President's 
Cancer Panel.
The President announced his intention to appoint Zell Miller as a member of the American Battle Monuments Commission.
The President announced his intention to reappoint Pamela Nelson as a member of the Commission of Fine Arts.
The President announced his recess appointment of Eric S. 
Edelman as Under Secretary of Defense for 
Policy.

August 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Chicago, IL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Linda Cesario. He then 
traveled to Montgomery, IL.
In the afternoon, the President returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, 
TX.

August 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary 
of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, Chairman 
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, USAF, and other officials to discuss military issues.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with military and foreign 
policy officials. Later, he met with Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, and other officials to discuss foreign policy 
issues.
The President announced his intention to nominate John J. 
Danilovich to be Chief Executive Officer 
of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jacqueline Ellen 
Schafer to be an Assistant 
Administrator (Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade) at the U.S. 
Agency for International Development.
The President announced his intention to designate Carlos Marin as Acting U.S. Commissioner of the International 
Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.

August 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at Broken Spoke Ranch in Crawford, TX, the President 
and Mrs. Bush attended a Republican National Committee lunch. Later, 
they returned to the Bush Ranch.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to the Inauguration of Kurmanbek 
Saliyevich Bakiyev as President 
of Kyrgyzstan on August 14: Carlos M. Gutierrez (head of delegation); and Steven M. Young.

August 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Waco, TX. Later, 
they returned to the Bush Ranch.

August 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas A. Shannon, 
Jr., to be Assistant Secretary of 
State for Western Hemisphere Affairs.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Donald C. 
Winter to be Secretary of the Navy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael W. 
Wynne to be Secretary of the Air Force.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brenda La Grange 
Johnson to be Ambassador to 
Jamaica.
The President announced his intention to designate Robert D. McCallum, 
Jr., as Acting Deputy Attorney 
General of the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to designate Jerry Paul as Acting Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear 
Nonproliferation of the National Nuclear Security Administration at the 
Department of Energy.

August 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Orlando J. 
Cabrera to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Housing and Urban Development (Public and Indian Housing).
The President announced his intention to appoint Joel M. 
Geiderman as Vice Chairperson of the U.S. 
Holocaust Memorial Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint Michael A. 
Morris and Jay Stein 
as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.

August 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his appointment of Jay Lefkowitz as Special Envoy on Human Rights in North Korea.

August 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
went for a bicycle ride with 2005 Tour de France winner Lance 
Armstrong.

August 22

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Salt Lake City, 
UT. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence 
briefing. Upon arrival in Salt Lake City, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Willie Hunsaker.
Later in the morning, at the Salt Palace Convention Center, the 
President and Mrs. Bush participated in a photo opportunity with 
Veterans of Foreign Wars leadership.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Donnelly, ID.
The President declared a major disaster in Wyoming and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
a tornado on August 12.

August 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Hu 
Jintao of China to the White House on September 7.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas O. 
Barnett to be Assistant Attorney General 
(Antitrust Division).
The President announced his intention to nominate Clay Lowery to be Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury 
(International Affairs) and, upon confirmation, to designate him as 
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (International Affairs).
The President announced his intention to nominate John M. Molino to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Policy 
and Planning).
The President announced his intention to nominate Lisette M. 
Mondello to be Assistant Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs (Public and Intergovernmental Affairs).
The President announced his intention to appoint Charles E. Allen as Assistant Secretary for Information Analysis at 
the Department of Homeland Security.
The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on June 30 through July 1.
The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
Tropical Storm Cindy on July 5-6.

August 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Nampa, ID.

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In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush met with families of U.S. 
military personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Later, they returned 
to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, arriving in the evening.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Abdul 
Aziz Al-Hakim, chairman, Supreme 
Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, to discuss current 
developments in Iraq's constitutional process.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to Gdansk, Poland, to attend the 
25th Anniversary of the Solidarity Movement, on August 31:

    James A. Baker III (head of 
        delegation);
    Victor Ashe;
    Daniel Fried;
    Hank Brown; and
    Irena Kirkland.

August 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
went for a bicycle ride.
Throughout the day, the President received updates on Hurricane Katrina.
The President announced his intention to nominate James M. 
Andrew to be Administrator of the Rural 
Utilities Service at the Department of Agriculture.
The President announced his intention to nominate David B. Dunn to be Ambassador to the Togolese Republic.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dale W. 
Meyerrose to be Chief Information Officer 
at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

August 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the parishes located 
in the path of Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 26 and continuing.

August 28

During the day, the President participated in a video teleconference 
with representatives of Federal and State emergency management 
organizations on Hurricane Katrina.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 24 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Mississippi and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the counties 
located in the path of Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 27 and 
continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Alabama and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the counties located 
in the direct path of Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 28 and 
continuing.

August 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a 
briefing by Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Michael D. 
Brown on Hurricane Katrina. Later, he and 
Mrs. Bush traveled to Luke Air Force Base, Glendale, AZ. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Director 
Brown to further discuss Hurricane Katrina and recovery efforts. Upon 
arrival in Glendale, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteers 
Ruben and Rita Carroll.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to El Mirage, 
AZ. Later, they traveled to Ontario, CA, where, upon arrival in the 
afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Joe Graff. They then traveled to Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a 
photo opportunity with the 2004 and 2005 Academic Decathalon champions. 
They then traveled to Coronado, CA. Later, he had telephone 
conversations with Gov. Haley Barbour of 
Mississippi, Gov. Bob Riley of Alabama, and Gov. 
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of 
Louisiana to discuss Hurricane Katrina.
The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Katrina on August 29 and continuing.

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The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by Hurricane Katrina on August 29 and continuing.

August 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a 
briefing on Hurricane Katrina. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to San 
Diego, CA.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in an 
interview with Armed Forces Radio and Television Service. Then, at the 
Naval Medical Center, they met with medical health care providers and 
military personnel injured in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the Bush Ranch 
in Crawford, TX.

August 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a 
videoconference on Hurricane Katrina and recovery efforts. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah 
II of Saudi Arabia and then viewed areas 
damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President had a meeting with 
the White House Task Force on Hurricane Katrina Recovery.
The President announced his intention to nominate Santanu K. 
Baruah to be Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce for Economic Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate Emilio T. 
Gonzalez to be Director of the Bureau of 
Citizenship and Immigration Services at the Department of Homeland 
Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey D. 
Jarrett to be Assistant Secretary of 
Energy (Fossil Energy).
The President announced his intention to nominate Ellen R. 
Sauerbrey to be Assistant Secretary of 
State (Population, Refugees, and Migration).
The President announced his intention to nominate Alexander R. 
Vershbow to be Ambassador to South 
Korea.
The President announced his intention to appoint Kenneth G. 
Prillaman as Chief Human Capital 
Officer at the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Alice S. 
Fisher as Assistant Attorney General 
(Criminal Division) at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Peter 
Schaumber as a member of the National Labor 
Relations Board.

September 1

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Petty 
Officer Josh Mitcheltree of the U.S. Coast 
Guard to express his appreciation for his efforts and the efforts of his 
colleagues in response to Hurricane Katrina. He then had a telephone 
conversation with Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Michael 
D. Brown to discuss recovery efforts in 
response to Hurricane Katrina.
Later in the morning, the President participated in an interview with 
Diane Sawyer of ABC's ``Good Morning America.'' 
He then had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had a telephone 
conversation with Prime Minister Paul Martin of 
Canada, in which the Prime Minister expressed his condolences on the 
damage and loss of life caused by Hurricane Katrina.
Later in the morning, the President met with Secretary of Defense Donald 
H. Rumsfeld; Gen. Richard B. 
Myers, USAF, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of 
Staff; Lt. Gen. H. Steven Blum, Chief, 
National Guard Bureau; and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael 
Chertoff to discuss operational concerns 
and the security situation in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Federal Reserve Chairman 
Alan Greenspan. He then participated in a 
briefing by his economic team on the economic impact of Hurricane 
Katrina.
Also in the afternoon, the President met with Lt. Gen. Blum, and Secretary Chertoff 
to discuss the security situation in the areas affected by Hurricane 
Katrina.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Lawrence Gonzi of Malta for a meeting at the 
White House on October 3.

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The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Georgi Purvanov of Bulgaria for a meeting at 
the White House on October 17.
The President announced a nationwide charitable fundraising effort to be 
led by former Presidents George H.W. Bush 
and William J. Clinton to aid the gulf 
coast victims of Hurricane Katrina.

September 2

In the morning, the President had a briefing on Hurricane Katrina and an 
intelligence briefing. He then met with Secretary of Homeland Security 
Michael Chertoff; Secretary of Defense 
Donald H. Rumsfeld; Federal Emergency 
Management Agency Director Michael D. Brown; Gen. Richard B. Myers, USAF, 
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honore, USA, commanding general, First United States Army; 
Adm. Timothy J. Keating, USN, commander, 
North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Mobile, AL, where, upon 
arrival, he met with Gov. Haley Barbour of 
Mississippi and Gov. Bob Riley of Alabama. They 
then took a helicopter tour of the area damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Biloxi, MS, where he 
toured the area damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA, where, upon 
arrival, he met separately with Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of Louisiana and Mayor C. Ray Nagin of New Orleans. Later, they took an aerial tour of New 
Orleans and then took a walking tour of areas damaged by Hurricane 
Katrina.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, 
arriving in the evening.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Vladimir Putin of Russia to the White House 
on September 16.
The President verbally declared an emergency in Arkansas and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist 
evacuees from and to provide emergency assistance to those areas struck 
by Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President verbally declared an emergency in Texas and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist 
evacuees from and to provide emergency assistance to those areas struck 
by Hurricane Katrina beginning on August 29 and continuing.

September 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a telephone conversation with President Hu Jintao of China during which both Presidents agreed to 
postpone President Hu's scheduled visit to the White House and to meet 
in New York City during the United Nations General Assembly meeting 
later in the month.

September 4

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of 
Louisiana, Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi, 
Gov. Bob Riley of Alabama, and Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida to discuss Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Mayor C. 
Ray Nagin of New Orleans, LA, to discuss 
Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.

September 5

In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President had a briefing on 
Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Later, he had an intelligence 
briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Mobile, AL. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with United 
Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, in which 
the Secretary-General expressed his condolences on the damage and loss 
of life caused by Hurricane Katrina and offered support for recovery 
efforts. Later, also aboard Air Force One, he met with Secretary of 
Homeland Security Michael Chertoff to 
discuss Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. He then met with Secretary 
of Housing and Urban Development Alphonso R. Jackson and Secretary 
Chertoff to discuss the housing situation for those evacuated and 
displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Upon arrival in Mobile, he participated 
in a briefing on Hurricane Katrina damage in the local area.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Baker, LA, where he was 
joined by Mrs. Bush. Later, at Bethany World Prayer Center, they met 
with people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Baton Rouge, 
LA, where he received

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a briefing from Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honore, 
USA, commanding general, First United States Army, about Hurricane 
Katrina recovery efforts. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Poplarville, 
MS, where he toured areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina and met with 
workers from Alabama Power who were attempting to restore electricity to 
Poplarville.
Later in the afternoon, the President took an aerial tour of areas 
damaged by Hurricane Katrina, including New Orleans, LA. Later, he and 
Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
The President declared an emergency in Colorado and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Georgia and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in North Carolina and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist 
evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide 
emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and 
continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Utah and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the 
area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to 
those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in West Virginia and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.

September 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Later, he had a briefing 
on energy issues related to Hurricane Katrina damage and recovery 
efforts.
Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with 
representatives of faith-based and community organizations participating 
in Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary 
of Education Margaret Spellings to 
discuss efforts to assist students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. 
Later, he met with congressional leaders to discuss Hurricane Katrina 
recovery efforts.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush paid their respects 
to Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist 
as his body lay in repose in the Great Hall of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The President announced his intention to nominate Delores M. 
Etter to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Navy (Research, Development, and Acquisition).
The President announced his intention to nominate Lyons Gray to be Chief Financial Officer at the Environmental 
Protection Agency.
The President announced his intention to nominate George J. Opfer to be Inspector General at the Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

September 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he had a meeting on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts 
followed by a further meeting with Cabinet officials on the recovery 
efforts.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Jalal Talabani of the Iraqi Transitional 
Government to the White House on September 13.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
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Buckovski of Macedonia for a meeting at the 
White House on October 27.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles R. 
Christopherson, Jr., to be 
Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Agriculture.
The President announced his intention to nominate Edward F. Sproat 
III to be Director of the Office of 
Civilian Radioactive Waste Management at the Department of Energy.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rebecca 
Contreras as a member of the Board of 
Visitors of the U.S. Military Academy.
The President announced his intention to appoint Edmund D. 
Pellegrino as a member of the 
President's Council on Bioethics and, upon appointment, to designate him 
as Chairperson.
The President declared an emergency in the District of Columbia and 
ordered Federal aid to supplement District and local response efforts to 
assist evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide 
emergency assistance to the District beginning on August 29 and 
continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Illinois and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Michigan and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in New Mexico and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Oregon and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the 
area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to 
those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Washington and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.

September 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Later, he met with 
Republican congressional leaders to discuss relief funding related to 
Hurricane Katrina damage and recovery efforts.
Later in the morning, the President met with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq 
Zalmay Khalilzad. He then met with Saudi 
Arabia's Ambassador to the U.S. Bandar bin Sultan bin Abd al-Aziz Al 
Saud to thank him 
for his service.
In the afternoon, the President met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld.
The White House announced that the President will participate in the 
60th United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 13-
14.

September 9

In the morning, the President and Vice President Dick Cheney had an intelligence briefing followed by a briefing on 
Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Later, he met with the National 
Security Council.
In the afternoon, the President had a briefing on housing needs related 
to Hurricane Katrina damage and recovery efforts.
The President announced his intention to nominate Shana L. Dale to be Deputy Administrator of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donald A. 
Gambatesa to be Inspector General of the 
U.S. Agency for International Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carmen M. 
Martinez to be Ambassador to Zambia.

September 10

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine. He 
then had an intelligence briefing and a briefing on Hurricane Katrina 
recovery efforts.
The President declared an emergency in Alabama and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina

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and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 
29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Indiana and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Iowa and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the 
area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to 
those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Kansas and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the 
area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to 
those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Kentucky and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Missouri and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Pennsylvania and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts to assist 
evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide 
emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and 
continuing.
The President declared an emergency in South Carolina and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist 
evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide 
emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and 
continuing.
The President declared an emergency in South Dakota and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.

September 11

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush went to St. John's Episcopal 
Church where they attended a prayer and remembrance service to 
commemorate the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist 
attacks. They then returned to the White House where, on the South Lawn, 
they observed a moment of silence.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA, where he 
went to the USS Iwo Jima, docked near New Orleans.
In the evening, the President went to a staging area in New Orleans 
where he met with first-responders involved with Hurricane Katrina 
recovery efforts. Later, he returned to the USS Iwo Jima.

September 12

In the morning, aboard the USS Iwo Jima, the President, Mayor C. Ray 
Nagin of New Orleans, LA, and Lt. Gen. Russel 
L. Honore, USA, commanding general, First 
United States Army, received a briefing by Vice Adm. Thad W. 
Allen, USCG, U.S. Coast Guard Chief of Staff, 
on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
Later in the morning, the President went to New Orleans where he, Mayor 
Nagin, and Gov. Kathleen Babineaux 
Blanco of Louisiana toured the 
areas damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Later, he took an aerial tour of the 
damaged areas, concluding in Gulfport, MS, in the afternoon, where, upon 
arrival, he met with Gov. Haley Barbour of 
Mississippi, Mayor Gregory Brent Warr of 
Gulfport, MS, and other local officials.
Later in the afternoon, the President met with U.S. and Mexico first-
responders involved with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. He also met 
with individuals at a hurricane assistance center. Later, he returned to 
Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to designate R. David 
Paulison as Acting Under Secretary for 
Emergency Preparedness and Response.
The President declared an emergency in Arizona and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Virginia and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
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those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.

September 13

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan to 
congratulate him on his election victory. Later, he had an intelligence 
briefing and a briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
President Jalal Talabani of the Iraqi 
Transitional Government. Later, in the Old Family Dining Room, they had 
lunch.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to New York City, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jim 
Shevlin.
Later in the afternoon, at the United Nations Headquarters, the 
President met with Secretary-General Kofi Annan 
of the United Nations. Later, he paid a courtesy call on President of 
the 60th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Jan 
Eliasson.
In the evening, at the Waldorf-Astoria, the President and Mrs. Bush 
hosted a reception for leaders of the United Nations General Assembly.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael R. 
Arietti to be Ambassador to Rwanda.
The President announced his intention to nominate Karan K. 
Bhatia to be Deputy U.S. Trade 
Representative, with the rank of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship 
Board:

    Jean Loretta Becker;
    Linnet F. Deily;
    Thomas E. Corts; and
    Yousif Boutrous Ghafari.

September 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Later, he and Mrs. Bush 
went to the United Nations Headquarters, where, upon arrival, he signed 
the Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.
Later in the morning, the President met with Prime Minister Tony 
Blair of the United Kingdom.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he 
went to the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue.
In the evening, the President returned to the White House.
The President declared an emergency in California and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Connecticut and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Idaho and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the 
area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to 
those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Maryland and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Massachusetts and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts to assist 
evacuees from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide 
emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and 
continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Minnesota and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Montana and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Nebraska and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina

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and to provide emergency assistance to those areas beginning on August 
29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Nevada and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the 
area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to 
those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in North Dakota and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Ohio and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the 
area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to 
those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in North Carolina and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts for the 
counties located in the direct path of Hurricane Ophelia beginning on 
September 11 and continuing.

September 15

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Hamid Karzai to discuss the elections 
in Afghanistan to be held September 18. He then had a telephone 
conversation with Prime Minister-elect Jens Stoltenberg of Norway to 
congratulate him on his election victory.
Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and 
Vice President Dick Cheney then had a briefing 
on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts. Later, in the Family Theater, he 
participated in a speech preparation session for his address to the 
Nation later in the day.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Pascagoula, MS. Later, at 
the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery, he and Gov. Haley Barbour of Mississippi had a briefing by refinery manager 
Roland Kell.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA, where 
he went to the USS Iwo Jima, docked near New Orleans. Upon arrival, he 
met with Mayor C. Ray Nagin of New Orleans, LA, 
Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco of 
Louisiana, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff, and Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honore, USA, commanding general, First United States Army.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Edwin G. Foulke, 
Jr., to be an Assistant Secretary of 
Labor (Occupational Safety and Health).
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard 
Stickler to be Assistant Secretary of Labor 
for Mine Safety and Health.
The President announced his intention to designate Santanu K. 
Baruah as Acting Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce for Economic Development.

September 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with President 
Vladimir Putin of Russia.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Thaksin Chinnawat of Thailand to the White 
House on September 19.
The White House announced that the President will welcome King Abdullah 
II of Jordan to the White House on September 
22.

September 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts and preparations for 
Hurricane Rita.

September 18

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

September 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on Hurricane

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Katrina recovery efforts and preparations for Hurricane Rita.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President met with former 
President Jimmy Carter and James A. Baker 
III, cochairs, National Commission on 
Election Reform.
The President declared an emergency in Maine and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from the 
area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance to 
those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in New Hampshire and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in New Jersey and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Rhode Island and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees 
from the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency 
assistance to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.

September 20

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea. He then 
had an intelligence briefing and a briefing on Hurricane Katrina 
recovery efforts and preparations for Hurricane Rita.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Gulfport, MS.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the USS Iwo Jima, docked 
near New Orleans, LA. Later, he had a briefing on Hurricane Katrina 
recovery efforts and preparations for Hurricane Rita.
Later in the afternoon, at the Folgers Coffee plant in New Orleans, the 
President toured temporary employee housing. Later, he returned to 
Washington, DC.
In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President hosted a dinner 
for 2005 Presidents Cup teams.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. 
Rick Perry of Texas to discuss preparations for 
Hurricane Rita.
The President declared an emergency in Florida and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
Tropical Storm Rita beginning on September 18 and continuing.

September 21

In the morning, the President had a breakfast meeting with Members of 
the Senate to discuss the upcoming Supreme Court nomination. He then had 
an intelligence briefing and a briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery 
efforts and preparations for Hurricane Rita. Later, in the Oval Office, 
he met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with members 
of the President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Speaker of the Iraqi Transitional National 
Assembly Hajim al-Hassani.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had a briefing 
on housing issues related to Hurricane Katrina.
During the day, the President met with Harriet E. Miers to discuss her nomination to be an Associate Justice of 
the U.S. Supreme Court.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. 
Rick Perry of Texas to discuss preparations for 
Hurricane Rita.
The White House announced that the President will welcome European 
Commission President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso for a meeting and lunch at the White House on October 
18.
The President announced his intention to nominate Katherine 
Baicker and Matthew Slaughter to be members of the Council of Economic Advisers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Benson K. 
Whitney to be Ambassador to Norway.
The President declared an emergency in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Rita beginning on September 20 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in Texas and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Rita beginning on September 20 and continuing.

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September 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts and preparations for 
Hurricane Rita. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Rick 
Perry of Texas to discuss preparations for 
Hurricane Rita.
Later in the morning, the President and Vice President Dick 
Cheney traveled to Arlington, VA, where, at the 
Pentagon, they had a briefing on the war on terror.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President had another telephone conversation with 
Gov. Perry to discuss preparations for Hurricane 
Rita.
The President announced his intention to nominate David Hale to be Ambassador to Jordan.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dorrance Smith to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public 
Affairs.
The President announced his intention to designate Thomas O. 
Barnett as Acting Assistant Attorney 
General for the Antitrust Division at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Export Council:

    Sharon L. Allen;
    John Sau Chung Chen;
    James F. Dicke II;
    Hamilton E. James;
    Prakash V. Puram; and
    Timothy Paul Smucker.

September 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on preparations for Hurricane Rita. Later, in the Oval Office, 
he met with members of the Boys and Girls Club of America Youth of the 
Year finalists.
In the evening, the President traveled to Colorado Springs, CO, where, 
at Peterson Air Force Base, he had a briefing on preparations for 
Hurricane Rita by officials of the North American Aerospace Defense 
Command (NORAD).
The President announced his intention to designate Andrew von 
Eschenbach as Acting Commissioner of 
Food and Drugs at the Food and Drug Administration at the Department of 
Health and Human Services.

September 24

In the morning, at the U.S. Northern Command in Colorado Springs, CO, 
the President had a briefing on Hurricane Rita by officials of the North 
American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Later, he toured the 
facility.
Also in the morning, the President met with Adm. Timothy J. 
Keating, USN, commander, U.S. Northern 
Command. He then had another briefing on Hurricane Rita.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Austin, TX, arriving in 
the afternoon.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to San Antonio, TX.
The President declared a disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Rita beginning on September 23 and continuing.
The President declared a disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Rita beginning on September 23 and continuing.

September 25

In the morning, at Randolph Air Force Base, University City, TX, the 
President had a briefing on Hurricane Rita. Later, he traveled to Baton 
Rouge, LA.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

September 26

In the morning, in the Situation Room, the President had an intelligence 
briefing. Later, he had a briefing on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita 
recovery efforts.
Later in the morning, the President went to the Department of Energy 
where he participated in a briefing on energy supply issues related to 
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Later, he returned to the White House.

September 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a briefing on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Beaumont, TX. Upon 
arrival, he had a briefing on local damage from the hurricanes. Later, 
he began an aerial tour of the area damaged

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by the hurricanes, concluding his tour in Lake Charles, LA.
In the afternoon, the President met with first-responders involved with 
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kent D. 
Talbert to be General Counsel at the 
Department of Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Horace A. 
Thompson to be a member of the 
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jendayi Elizabeth 
Frazer to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the African Development Foundation (Government 
Representative).
The President announced his intention to appoint Timothy D. Adams as a member of the Board of Directors of the 
Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Brig. Gen. Bill 
Grisoli, USA, as the Federal member of 
the Delaware River Basin Commission (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and 
Pennsylvania), and as the Federal member of the Susquehanna River Basin 
Commission (Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania).
The President announced his intention to appoint William McDowell Matz, 
Jr., as a member of the Veterans 
Disability Benefits Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Linda M. 
Springer as a member of the President's 
Commission on White House Fellowships.

September 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had 
a briefing on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts. Later, he 
participated in a briefing on the war on terror.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice 
and National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley.
During the day, the President met with Harriet E. Miers to discuss her nomination to be an Associate Justice of 
the U.S. Supreme Court.
The White House announced that the President will host President 
Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland at 
the White House for a farewell meeting and lunch on October 12.

September 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a briefing on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts.
Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President, Chief 
Justice-designate John G. Roberts, Jr., 
and other officials watched the Senate vote for Chief Justice of the 
Supreme Court.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President had lunch with Chief 
Justice-designate Roberts and his wife, 
Jane.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Gen. 
Richard B. Myers, USAF, Chairman, Joint 
Chiefs of Staff, and members of his family. Later, also in the Oval 
Office, he met with congressional leaders to discuss legislative 
priorities.
During the day, the President met with Harriet E. Miers to discuss her nomination to be an Associate Justice of 
the U.S. Supreme Court.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gigi Hyland to be a member of the National Credit Union 
Administration Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate J. Thomas Rosch to be a Commissioner of the Federal Trade 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Terrence L. 
Bracy to be a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National 
Environmental Policy Foundation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jean B. 
Elshtain, Allen C. Guelzo, and Eugene Hickok to be members 
of the National Council on the Humanities.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sarah M. 
Singleton to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Legal Services Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Margaret 
Spellings to be a Representative of the 
U.S. to the 33d General Conference of the United Nations Educational, 
Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

September 30

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Manmohan Singh of India to discuss 
India-U.S. relations, regional developments, and other issues. He then 
had an intelligence briefing. Later, he had

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a briefing on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Arlington, VA. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney. Later, he traveled to Camp David, MD.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) of the 
Palestinian Authority to the White House on October 20.

October 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared an emergency in Delaware and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.
The President declared an emergency in New York and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts to assist evacuees from 
the area struck by Hurricane Katrina and to provide emergency assistance 
to those areas beginning on August 29 and continuing.

October 2

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC. 
Later, at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle, the President and 
Mrs. Bush attended the annual Red Mass.
In the evening, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush had dinner 
with Counsel to the President Harriet E. Miers to discuss his decision to nominate her to be an Associate 
Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Also in the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with 
White House Chief of Staff Andrew H. Card, Jr., to discuss his decision to nominate Harriet E. 
Miers to be an Associate Justice of the 
U.S. Supreme Court.

October 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a hurricane briefing.
Also in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations 
with Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., and Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day 
O'Connor to discuss his decision to 
nominate Harriet E. Miers to be an 
Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister 
Lawrence Gonzi of Malta.
In the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President received 
diplomatic credentials from Ambassadors Raymond Alcide Joseph of Haiti, Bisera Turkovic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jesoni 
Vitusagavulu of the Fiji Islands, Nasser 
Bin Hamad Al-Khalifa of Qatar, 
Naser Mohamed Yusaf Albalooshi of Bahrain, Gunnar Wiggo Lund  of Sweden, Norman Garcia Paz of Honduras, Luis Benigno Gallegos Chiriboga of Ecuador, Ephraim Mandla Hlophe of Swaziland, Janusz Reiter of Poland, Alexandros P. Mallias of Greece, Friis Arne Petersen of Denmark, and Giovanni Castellaneta of Italy.

October 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

October 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld and Lt. Gen. David H. 
Petraeus, USA, former commander, Multi-
National Security and Transition Command--Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice 
and Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs 
Karen P. Hughes.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Mar del 
Plata, Argentina, on November 3-5 to participate in the Summit of the 
Americas and to meet with President Nestor Kirchner of Argentina, and that the President will visit Brazil 
on November 5-6 and Panama on November 6-7.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey Thomas 
Bergner to be Assistant Secretary of 
State for Legislative Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan McCaw to be Ambassador to Austria.
The President announced his intention to nominate Nicholas F. 
Taubman to be Ambassador to Romania.

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October 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
hurricane briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with William F. Buckley, Jr., 
founder of National Review magazine. Later, the President met with 
advisers to discuss avian influenza.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Charles, 
Prince of Wales, of the United 
Kingdom and his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, to the White House for lunch and dinner on November 
2.

October 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Roosevelt Room, he met with print and broadcast journalists from 
Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with chief 
executive officers of manufacturing companies to discuss private sector 
efforts to prepare for a potential avian influenza outbreak.
The President announced his intention to nominate David Steele 
Bohigian to be Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce for Market Access and Compliance.
The President announced his intention to nominate Antonio Fratto to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public 
Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan C. 
Schwab to be Deputy U.S. Trade 
Representative, with the rank of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ron Silver and Judy Van Rest to be members 
of the U.S. Institute for Peace.
The President declared a major disaster in North Carolina and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by Hurricane Ophelia on September 11-17.

October 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

October 9

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to express his condolences for 
the recent earthquake in Pakistan and to offer recovery assistance.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Deputy 
Chief of Mission of Pakistan to the U.S. Mohammad Sadiq to discuss U.S. 
assistance for earthquake recovery efforts.

October 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to New Orleans, 
LA, where, upon arrival, he met with Plaquemines Parish officials to 
discuss Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts.
In the evening, at Ralph Brennan's BACCO restaurant, the President and 
Mrs. Bush had a dinner meeting with Mayor C. Ray Nagin of New Orleans, LA; Vice Adm. Thad W. Allen, USCG, U.S. Coast Guard Chief of Staff; and other officials 
to discuss Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts.

October 11

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Covington, LA. 
Later, they participated in a Habitat for Humanity building project.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Pass 
Christian, MS, where, upon arrival, they met with local school 
officials. Later, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA, where he 
met with Jefferson Parish officials to discuss Hurricanes Katrina and 
Rita recovery efforts.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

October 12

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Manmohan Singh of India to discuss 
recovery efforts following the earthquake in Pakistan on October 8. 
Later, he had a telephone conversation with Chancellor-elect Angela 
Merkel of Germany to congratulate her on her 
election victory. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush had 
lunch with President Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland and his wife, Jolanta 
Kwasniewska.
Later in the afternoon, at DAR Constitution Hall, the President made 
remarks to Federal agency leadership and Senior Executive Service

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employees. Later, he returned to the White House.

October 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a telephone conversation with Chancellor Gerhard 
Schroeder of Germany.
Later in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations 
with President Elias Antonio Saca Gonzales of El Salvador and President Oscar Berger of Guatemala to discuss Tropical Storm Stan recovery 
efforts.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with former 
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of the 
United Kingdom, who was celebrating her 80th birthday.

October 14

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Paul Martin of Canada. He then had an 
intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a 
photo opportunity with Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom 
Award recipients.
Later in the morning, the President had a briefing on recovery efforts 
in response to the earthquake in Pakistan on October 8 and Tropical 
Storm Stan that struck Guatemala on October 2.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald L. 
Schlicher to be Ambassador to Cyprus.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alejandro Daniel 
Wolff to be U.S. Deputy Representative to 
the United Nations with the rank of Ambassador, U.S. Deputy 
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. Deputy Representative to 
the United Nations.

October 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

October 16

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

October 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister 
Silvio Berlusconi of Italy at the White 
House for a meeting and lunch on October 31.
The White House announced that the President will visit Kyoto, Japan, on 
November 15. He will meet with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan on November 16. The President will then 
travel to Busan, South Korea, to attend the 13th Asia-Pacific Economic 
Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting on November 18-19. He will meet with 
President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea in 
Gyeongju, South Korea, on November 17, and hold bilateral meetings with 
other leaders while at APEC. The President will travel to Beijing, 
China, on November 19. The President will then travel to Ulaanbaatar, 
Mongolia, to meet with President Nambaryn Enkhbayar of Mongolia on November 21.

October 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had 
a briefing on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita recovery efforts and on 
Tropical Storm Wilma. Later, he met with James D. 
Wolfensohn, Quartet Special Envoy for 
Gaza Disengagement.

October 19

In the morning, the President had a briefing on Hurricane Wilma. Later, 
he had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President met with the National Security 
Council. He then had a meeting regarding a potential avian influenza 
outbreak.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with musician 
and activist Bono, and then they had 
lunch in the Private Dining Room.
Later in the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
Republican congressional leaders to discuss legislative priorities.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Gov. Jeb 
Bush of Florida to discuss preparations for 
Hurricane Wilma. Later, he met with Gov. Bush.
The President declared an emergency in Massachusetts and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts

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in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on October 7 
and continuing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Anne W. 
Patterson to be Assistant Secretary of 
State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.

October 20

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, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney. Later, he traveled to Los Angeles, CA.
In the evening, the President made remarks at a Republican National 
Committee reception.

October 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Simi Valley, CA.
Later in the morning, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, the 
President, Mrs. Bush, and former First Lady Nancy Reagan participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at former 
President Reagan's memorial.
In the afternoon, the President, Mrs. Bush, and former First Lady 
Reagan toured the plane that served as Air 
Force One from 1973 to 2001. Later, they attended a luncheon.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp 
David, MD.
The President announced his intention to nominate John F. Clark to be Director of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate George W. 
Foresman to be Under Secretary for 
Preparedness at the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Paul J. 
McNulty to be Deputy Attorney General at the 
Department of Justice and to designate him as Acting Deputy Attorney 
General at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to appoint Gen. Peter Pace, USMC, as a Governor of the Board of Governors of the 
American National Red Cross.

October 22

In the morning the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana 
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public 
assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane Katrina.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to 
Mississippi by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding 
for public assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane 
Katrina.

October 23

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff to discuss preparations for Hurricane Wilma.

October 24

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Federal Emergency Management Agency Acting Director R. David 
Paulison, and Gov. Jeb Bush of Florida to discuss Hurricane Wilma.
Later in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President-elect Lech Kaczynski of Poland to 
congratulate him on his October 23 election victory and to discuss other 
issues. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with U.S. 
Ambassador to Afghanistan Ronald E. Neumann. Later, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive 
Office Building, he dropped by a meeting between the National Security 
Council, Minister of Industry and Energy Viktor Borisovich 
Khristenko of Russia, and Russian chief 
executive officers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ben S. 
Bernanke to be a member and Chairman of the 
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
Hurricane Wilma beginning on October 23 and continuing.

October 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on Hurricane Wilma. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, the Rose

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Garden, and the Yellow Oval Room, he and Mrs. Bush posed for their 
official portraits.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with the 2005 National Physical Fitness Champions.

October 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay 
Khalilzad. He then met with Senate Majority 
Leader Bill Frist, Senate Majority Whip Mitch 
McConnell, Speaker of the 
House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert, and House Majority Whip Roy Blunt to discuss legislative priorities.
Later in the morning, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive 
Office Building, the President participated in a bill signing ceremony 
for S. 397, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with President 
John Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Associate Justice-designate Harriet E. Miers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bernadette M. 
Allen to be Ambassador to Niger.
The President announced his intention to nominate Janice L. 
Jacobs to be Ambassador to Senegal and 
Guinea-Bissau.
The President announced his intention to nominate Marilyn Ware to be Ambassador to Finland.
The President announced his intention to appoint Bradley P. 
Clawson, James E. Lockey, and John W. Poston, Sr., 
as members of the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health.
The President announced his intention to designate Naomi Churchill 
Earp as Vice Chairman of the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana 
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public 
assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane Rita.
The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms and flooding on October 7-18.

October 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Associate Justice-designate Harriet E. Miers.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Pompano Beach, FL, 
arriving in the afternoon, where he toured the areas damaged by 
Hurricane Wilma.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami, FL, where he 
participated in a briefing with Federal Emergency Management Agency 
Acting Director R. David Paulison, Gov. 
Jeb Bush of Florida, and State and local officials 
on Hurricane Wilma recovery efforts. He then toured the National 
Hurricane Center. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the 
evening.
The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia N. 
Moller to be Ambassador to Burundi.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carol van Voorst to be Ambassador to Iceland.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ross Wilson to be Ambassador to Turkey.
The President announced his intention to appoint Stephen 
Friedman 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 member and Chairman of the Intelligence Oversight Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory 
Board:

    James L. Barksdale;
    Arthur B. Culvahouse;
    William O. DeWitt, Jr.;
    Adm. James O. Ellis, USN (Ret.);
    Donald L. Evans;
    Martin Faga;
    Lee Hamilton;
    Ray Hunt;
    David E. Jeremiah;
    John L. Morrison; and
    Elizabeth Pate-Cornell.

The President announced his intention to appoint Stefanie R. 
Osburn as Executive Director of the 
President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.

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October 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Norfolk, VA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Annie Randolph. He then 
returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.
Later in the afternoon, the President met with Secretary of Defense 
Donald H. Rumsfeld.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp 
David, MD.

October 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

October 30

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.
In the evening, in the Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol, the President and 
Mrs. Bush participated in a wreath-laying ceremony and attended the 
public viewing of Rosa Parks, who lay in state 
until her funeral on November 2.

October 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had 
a telephone conversation with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of 
Brazil.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working lunch with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President had a meeting 
with activist Charm Tong of Burma.

November 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on hurricane recovery efforts. He then traveled to Bethesda, 
MD. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Chairman 
Donald E. Powell of the Federal Deposit 
Insurance Corporation, who is coordinating Federal gulf coast relief 
efforts.
The President announced his intention to nominate Steven A. 
Browning to be Ambassador to Uganda.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeanine E. 
Jackson to be Ambassador to Burkina Faso.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lisette M. 
Mondello as a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the American Folklife Center.

November 2

In the morning, the President had a breakfast meeting with Senate 
Majority Leader Bill Frist, Senate Majority Whip 
Mitch McConnell, Speaker of 
the House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert, and House Majority Whip Roy Blunt to discuss legislative priorities.
Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He 
then met with the National Security Council. Later, in the Oval Office, 
he met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in an arrival ceremony for Prince Charles of Wales and Duchess Camilla of Cornwall from the United Kingdom. Later, they 
hosted a luncheon.

November 3

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Mar del Plata, 
Argentina, arriving in the evening.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark Acton to be a Commissioner of the Postal Rate Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kristie A. 
Kenney to be Ambassador to the 
Philippines.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert 
Weisberg to be Ambassador to the Republic of 
the Congo.
The President announced his intention to nominate John L. Palmer and Thomas R. Saving to 
be members of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and 
Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance 
Trust Fund, the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, and the Federal 
Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee:

    Willard Lee Boyd;
    Jay I. Kislak;
    Nancy Clausen Wilkie; and
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The President announced that he has named Stephen S. McMillin as Deputy Assistant to the President and Adviser 
to the Chief of Staff.
The President announced that he has named Douglas B. Baker as Special Assistant to the President and Director 
of Border and Transportation Security.
The President announced that he has named Rudy Fernandez as Special Assistant to the President for 
Intergovernmental Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Daniel W. Fisk as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director 
for Western Hemisphere Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Meghan L. 
O'Sullivan as Special Assistant to the 
President and Deputy National Security Adviser for Iraq and Afghanistan.
The President announced that he has named Matthew Scott 
Robinson as Special Assistant to the 
President for Speechwriting.
The President announced that he has named Stephen B. Slick as Special Assistant to the President and Senior 
Director for Intelligence Programs and Reform.

November 4

In the morning, at the Sheraton Mar del Plata, the President met with 
President Abel Pacheco of Costa Rica, President 
Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of 
El Salvador, President Oscar Berger of 
Guatemala, President Ricardo Maduro of 
Honduras, President Enrique Bolanos of 
Nicaragua, and President Leonel Fernandez Reyna of the Dominican Republic to discuss the Dominican 
Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
Later in the morning, the President went to the Hermitage Hotel, where 
he met with President Nestor Kirchner of 
Argentina. Later, at the Sheraton Mar del Plata, he met with leaders of 
Andean nations.
In the afternoon, the President met with President Ricardo Lagos of Chile. Later, he and Mrs. Bush went to the Teatro 
Auditorium at the Casino Central de Mar del Plata, where they 
participated in the opening ceremony of the Summit of the Americas.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the 
Hermitage Hotel, where he participated in a group photo. He then 
participated in a plenary session of the Summit of the Americas.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Casino Central 
de Mar del Plata, where they attended a formal dinner. Later, they 
returned to the Sheraton Mar del Plata.

November 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Salon Versailles at the Hermitage Hotel, he participated in plenary 
sessions of the Summit of the Americas.
In the afternoon, the President participated in the closing ceremony of 
the Summit of the Americas. Later, at the Salon Doree, he participated 
in a luncheon for heads of state.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Brasilia, Brazil, arriving in the evening.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Ali 
Abdallah Salih of Yemen to the White 
House on November 10.

November 6

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jafari of Iraq. 
Later, in the Blue Tree Park Hotel, he had breakfast with Brazilian 
business leaders. Later, in the Porto Vittoria Reception Hall, he and 
Mrs. Bush greeted U.S. Embassy personnel.
In the afternoon, at Granja do Torto, the President and Mrs. Bush had 
lunch with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife, Marisa Leticia Lula da Silva. They then returned to the Blue Tree 
Park Hotel.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Panama City, 
Panama.

November 7

In the morning, in the Cabinet Room of the Palacio de Las Garzas, the 
President had a meeting with President Martin Torrijos Espino of Panama. Later, at the Corozal American 
Cemetery, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a wreath-laying ceremony.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Miraflores 
Locks of the Panama Canal, where they toured the canal.
In the afternoon, at the Miraflores Restaurant, the President and Mrs. 
Bush had lunch with President Torrijos Espino and his wife, Vivian Fernandez de Torrijos. Later, they went to Ciudad del Saber, 
where, at Jarman Field, they participated in a baseball event with 
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youth and Major League Baseball players. Later, at the Auxiliary Gym of 
Ciudad del Saber, they greeted U.S. Embassy personnel.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Richmond, VA, arriving in the evening. Later, they returned to 
Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Janet Ann 
Sanderson to be Ambassador to Haiti.
The President announced his intention to appoint David Barrett 
Cohen as the U.S. Representative on the 
Pacific Community.

November 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a 
briefing on hurricane recovery efforts. Later, in the Oval Office, he 
participated in a photo opportunity with 2005 Nobel Prize recipients 
John L. Hall, Thomas C. Schelling, Roy J. Glauber, Richard 
R. Schrock, and Robert H. Grubbs.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President accepted the 
Institute of Religion and Public Policy's Pope John Paul II Wellspring 
of Freedom Award from institute officials.
The President declared a major disaster in the Northern Mariana Islands 
and ordered Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery 
efforts in the area struck by Typhoon Nabi on August 30 through 
September 1.
The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
a tornado and severe storms on November 6.

November 9

In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice. He then had an 
intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary 
of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush met with 
the Dalai Lama of Tibet.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Joseph 
Copps to be Commissioner of the Federal 
Communications Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Deborah Taylor 
Tate to be Commissioner of the Federal 
Communications Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen C. King to be a member of the Foreign Claims Settlement 
Commission at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donald M. 
Payne, Edward Randall Royce, and Goli Ameri to be U.S. 
Representatives to the 60th Session of the United Nations General 
Assembly.
The President announced his intention to nominate Duane Acklie and Robert C. O'Brien to 
be U.S. Alternate Representatives to the 60th Session of the United 
Nations General Assembly.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to visit South Asia on November 13-
15 to survey the South Asian earthquake devastation and assess relief 
and reconstruction needs:

Karen P. Hughes (head of delegation);
Jim Kelly;
Anne Mulcahy;
Hank McKinnell, Jr.; and
Sandy Weill.

The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to Israel to attend events 
commemorating the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Prime 
Minister Yitzhak Rabin, on November 14:

James A. Baker III (head of delegation);
Condoleezza Rice;
Richard A. Jones;
C. David Welch; and
Elliott Abrams.

November 10

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with King 
Abdullah II of Jordan. He then had an 
intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President dropped by a 
meeting of the Federalist Society. Later, in an Oval Office ceremony, he 
presented the 2005 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities 
Medals.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President had lunch with 
President Ali Abdallah Salih of Yemen. 
Later, in an Oval Office ceremony, he received diplomatic credentials 
from Ambassador Lee Tae-sik of South Korea.

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Later in the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower 
Executive Office Building, the President dropped by a meeting of 
business leaders. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a bill 
signing ceremony for H.R. 2744, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food 
and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a dinner for the 40th 
anniversary of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National 
Endowment for the Humanities.
The President declared a major disaster in Massachusetts and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the 
area struck by severe storms and flooding on October 7-16.
The President declared a major disaster in Puerto Rico and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the 
area struck by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on 
October 9-15.

November 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Avoca, PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Anthony Blackwell, 
Sr. He then traveled to Tobyhanna, PA.
In the afternoon, at Tobyhanna Army Depot, the President met with family 
members of U.S. military personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. 
Later, he returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force 
One, he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister John 
Howard of Australia.

November 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

November 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Anchorage, AK, where, upon arrival in the 
afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Peter Henry.
In the afternoon, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, the President met with 
family members of U.S. military personnel killed in Iraq and 
Afghanistan. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Kyoto, Japan, crossing 
the international dateline and arriving the following evening.

November 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Kinkakuji Temple of the Golden Pavilion, he and Mrs. Bush attended a 
cultural performance.
Later in the morning, at the Kyoto State Guest House, the President met 
with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of 
Japan.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with Prime 
Minister Koizumi. Later, he and Mrs. Bush 
traveled to Busan, South Korea, arriving in the evening.
The President announced his intention to nominate Marc L. 
Kesselman to be General Counsel of the 
Department of Agriculture.
The President announced his intention to nominate Peter N. 
Kirsanow to be a member of the National 
Labor Relations Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Claudia A. McMurray 
 to be Assistant Secretary of State for 
Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel Meron to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and 
Human Services.
The President announced his intention to appoint Noel Michael 
McKinnell as a member of the Commission of 
Fine Arts.
The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on October 1-2.

November 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Gyeongju, South Korea, where, at the Hotel 
Hyundai, he met with President Roh Moo-hyun of 
South Korea.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with President 
Roh and his wife, Kwon Yang-sook. Later, they toured the Bulguksa Temple. They then 
returned to Busan, South Korea.
Later in the afternoon, at the Westin Chosun Hotel, the President met 
with Prime Minister Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi of Malaysia.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to 
discuss recovery efforts following the earthquake in Pakistan on October 
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The President announced that he has nominated Richard T. 
Crowder to be Chief Agriculture 
Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative, with the rank of 
Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael W. 
Michalak to have the rank of Ambassador 
during his tenure of service as U.S. Senior Official to the Asia-Pacific 
Economic Cooperation Forum.
The President announced his intention to appoint Lorenzo 
Larranaga (U.S. Border State 
Representative) and Jacob Monty (U.S. Public 
Representative) as members of the Board of Directors of the Border 
Environment Cooperation Commission.

November 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Westin Chosun Hotel, the President met with leaders of the 
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He then met with 
President Vicente Fox of Mexico, Prime Minister 
Paul Martin of Canada, and President Alejandro 
Toledo of Peru.
In the afternoon at the BEXCO Facility, the President participated in 
the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a gala dinner and 
cultural performance.
The President announced his intention to nominate David Longly 
Bernhardt to be Solicitor of the 
Department of the Interior.

November 19

In the morning, in Busan, South Korea, the President had an intelligence 
briefing. Later, at the Westin Chosun Hotel, he met with President 
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of 
Indonesia.
Later in the morning, at the Nurimaru APEC House, the President 
participated in the Asian-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
In the afternoon, the President participated in the APEC official lunch. 
Later, he participated in the APEC official photograph. He then 
participated in the APEC Leaders' Declaration.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Osan, 
South Korea. Later, they traveled to Beijing, China, arriving in the 
evening.

November 20

In the morning, at the Great Hall of the People, the President and Mrs. 
Bush participated in a welcoming ceremony.
In the afternoon, at the Diaoyutai Guest House, the President had a 
working lunch with Premier Wen Jiabao of China. 
Later, at LaoShan Olympic Mountain Biking Training Center, he went 
mountain biking with Chinese Olympic athletes.
In the evening, at the Great Hall of the People, the President and Mrs. 
Bush had dinner with President Hu Jintao of China 
and his wife, Liu Yongqing.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana 
for the impact of Hurricane Katrina from August 29 to November 1.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to 
Mississippi for the impact of Hurricane Katrina from August 29 to 
October 14.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Louisiana 
for the impact of Hurricane Rita from September 23 to November 1.

November 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the St. Regis Hotel, he and Mrs. Bush greeted U.S. Embassy personnel and 
their family members. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Ulaanbaatar, 
Mongolia, arriving in the afternoon.
In the afternoon, at the Government House, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in an arrival ceremony. Later, he had separate meetings 
with President Nambaryn Enkhbayar and 
Prime Minister Tsakhia Elbegdorj of 
Mongolia.
Later in the afternoon, in Ikh Tenger, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in a cultural event. Later, at Buyant-Ukhaa Airport, they 
greeted U.S. Embassy personnel and their family members. They then 
returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael L. 
Dominguez to be Deputy Under Secretary 
of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brafford R. 
Higgins to be Assistant Secretary of 
State (Resources Management) and Chief Financial Officer of the 
Department of State.

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The President announced his intention to designate Armando J. Bucelo, 
Jr., as Chairman of the Board of 
Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.
The President announced his intention to designate Rudy 
Pamintuan as Chairman of the President's 
Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
The President declared a major disaster in North Dakota and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by a severe winter storm and record and/or near record snow on 
October 4-6.

November 22

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

November 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will meet with Chancellor 
Wolfgang Schuessel of Austria at the 
White House on December 8.

November 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had telephone conversations with members of the U.S. Armed Forces in 
Afghanistan and Iraq.

November 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

November 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

November 27

In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with King 
Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.

November 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council.
Later in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations 
with Representatives Timothy Murphy, Jim 
Marshall, and Isaac N. Skelton IV who were in a vehicular accident in Iraq on 
November 26.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Tucson, AZ, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Al Agellon. Later, he had a briefing on border security.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Phoenix, AZ, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Father William 
Mitchell.

November 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to El Paso, TX, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Dale Baugh. Later, he took a 
driving tour of the Mexico-U.S. border.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Denver, CO.
In the afternoon, the President met with family members of a soldier 
killed in Iraq. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the 
evening.

November 30

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President-elect Ellen Johnson Sirleaf 
of Liberia to congratulate her on her election victory. He then had an 
intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Annapolis, MD.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Baltimore, MD.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with James 
R. Mueller, commander-in-chief, Veterans of 
Foreign Wars.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Chancellor 
Angela Merkel of Germany to the White House on 
January 11, 2006.

December 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Theodore E. 
Cardinal McCarrick, Archbishop of 
Washington, DC.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception.
The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts

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in the area struck by severe storms and tornadoes on November 15.

December 2

In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had breakfast 
with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. 
Later, he had an intelligence briefing and a briefing on pandemic 
influenza preparedness and response. Later, he received credentials from 
newly appointed ambassadors to the United States.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with King 
Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss regional 
issues.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception.

December 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, MD.

December 4

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the John F. Kennedy 
Center for the Performing Arts, where they attended the Kennedy Center 
Honors Gala.

December 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Greensboro, NC, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Winfield Rose.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Kernersville, NC, where he 
participated in a tour of the John Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery 
Corp. excavator assembly line. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

December 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a 
hurricane briefing. Later, in the Yellow Oval Room, he and Mrs. Bush 
participated in an interview and photo shoot with People magazine.
In the afternoon, at the historic Evermay house, the President attended 
a Republican National Committee luncheon. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, 
he met with Jewish educators.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Guy Verhofstadt of Belgium to the White 
House on January 17, 2006.
The White House announced that the January 11, 2006, visit of Chancellor 
Angela Merkel of Germany to the White House 
has been rescheduled for January 13.

December 7

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil to discuss the upcoming World Trade 
Organization ministerial conference in Hong Kong. Later, he had an 
intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with Vice President Dick Cheney. Later, he 
participated in a photo opportunity with White House interns.
Later in the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with 
congressional leaders to discuss legislative priorities.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.

December 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel of Austria. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he 
participated in a briefing with Republican Members of Congress on the 
war on terror.
In the afternoon, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted another holiday 
reception.

December 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld. He then participated in a photo 
opportunity with Make-A-Wish Foundation children.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Minneapolis, MN, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Nancy 
Sager.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.
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 fall storm, tidal surges, and flooding on September 22-26.

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December 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 12

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President-elect Manuel Zelaya of Honduras to 
congratulate him on his election victory. He then had an intelligence 
briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in an interview 
with Brian Williams of NBC's ``Nightly News'' 
for later broadcast.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Philadelphia, PA. While 
en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in an additional 
interview with Mr. Williams for NBC's 
``Today'' show. Upon arrival in Philadelphia, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Mary Rodgers.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a third interview with 
Mr. Williams. Later, he returned to 
Washington, DC.
In the evening, at the State Department, the President attended a 
holiday reception for the diplomatic corps.

December 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Roosevelt Room, he met with Republican Senators to discuss the war 
on terror. He then traveled to Springfield, VA.
Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
luncheon for Representative John Dingell to celebrate his 50th anniversary of becoming a Member of 
Congress.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michell C. 
Clark to be Assistant Secretary of 
Education for Management.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gary A. Grappo to be Ambassador to Oman.
The President announced his intention to nominate Raymond L. 
Orbach to be Under Secretary of Energy for 
Science.
The President announced his intention to nominate Anne-Imelda 
Radice to be Director of the Institute of 
Museum and Library Services.
The President announced his intention to appoint Jim Davis and Frank D. Ferris as 
members of the Federal Salary Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint Joan Stevens 
Eller and John Leachman Oliver 
III as members of the Board of 
Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

December 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Jay P. Lefkowitz, Special Envoy on Human Rights in North Korea. Then, in the 
Roosevelt Room, he participated in a briefing with Democratic Members of 
Congress on the war on terror in Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with Vice President Dick Cheney. Later, in his 
private study, he participated in an interview with Brit Hume of FOX News Channel.
In the evening, on the Sate Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.

December 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in a meeting on Hurricane Katrina 
recovery efforts.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception for the White House press corps.

December 16

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Khalifa bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan of the United Arab Emirates, King Abdallah bin Abd 
al-Aziz Al Saud of 
Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait, and King Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss the situation in Iraq.
Later in the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, 
he met with Senators to discuss the situation in Iraq.
The President announced his intention to nominate the following 
individuals to be members of the Federal Election Commission:

    Robert D. Lenhard;
    David M. Mason;
    Hans von Spakovsky; and
    Steven T. Walther.

The President announced his designation of Andrew S. Natsios as a member of a Presidential delegation to 
Indonesia for the Indian Ocean tsunami commemoration on December 17-18.

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The President declared a major disaster in Connecticut and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms and flooding on October 14-15.

December 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate James I. 
Finley to be Deputy Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition and Technology.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sharee M. 
Freeman to be Director of the Community 
Relations Service at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen 
Goldsmith to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
The President announced his intention to appoint Rodney R. 
McInnis as a member of the Inter-American 
Tropical Tuna Commission (Department of Commerce, National Maritime 
Fisheries, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration member).
The President announced his intention to appoint Charles S. Robb as a member of the President's Foreign 
Intelligence Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to designate Sharee M. 
Freeman as Acting Director of the 
Community Relations Service at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of the 
President of Tanzania on December 21: Jendayi E. Frazer (head of delegation); Cindy Courville; and Michael L. Retzer.

December 20

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Jalal Talabani and Prime Minister 
Ibrahim al-Jafari of Iraq to 
congratulate them on Iraq's successful elections. Later, the President 
had an intelligence briefing. He then had a telephone conversation with 
Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel to wish 
him well after he experienced a mild stroke on December 19.
Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated 
in a bill signing ceremony for H.R. 2520, the Stem Cell and Therapeutic 
Research Act of 2005.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President hosted a holiday 
reception.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to the areas 
of Louisiana impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by a severe winter storm from November 27-29.

December 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to the 
National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where they visited U.S. 
military personnel injured in Iraq and their family members and 
presented Purple Hearts to five servicemembers.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC. Later, in the Indian Treaty Room, he participated in a meeting on 
developing a skilled trades workforce to rebuild the gulf coast.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alexander A. 
Karsner to be Assistant Secretary of 
Energy (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy).
The President announced his intention to nominate Donald R. 
DePriest to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
The President announced his intention to nominate Vince J. 
Juaristi to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Council on Service and Civic 
Participation:

    V. Jay Allen;
    Stephen A. Baldwin;
    Jean M. Case;
    Gerald Colangelo;
    Evern D. Cooper;
    Myrka DeLlanos;
    Hilary E. Duff;

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    Patricia H. Heaton;
    Kasey K. Kahne;
    Arthur G. Linkletter;
    Mary J. Myers;
    Corinne B. Roberts;
    Michael W. Smith;
    Wendy M. Spencer;
    Roxanne Spillett;
    Hope Taft; and
    Charles P. Turlinski.

The President made additional disaster assistance available to the areas 
of Mississippi impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

December 22

In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice. Later, he had an 
intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, 
MD.

December 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had telephone conversations with members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

December 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush 
Ranch in Crawford, TX.

December 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on the wildfires in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas and 
flooding in northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

December 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.