    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book I)]
    [January 1, 2006]
    [Pages 1245-1278]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Appendix A / Administration of George W. Bush, 2006

    Appendix A--Digest of Other White House Announcements

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    The following list includes the President's public schedule and other
    items of general interest announced by the Office of the Press Secretary
    and not included elsewhere in this book.

    January 1

    In the morning, the President traveled from the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
    TX, to San Antonio, TX, where, at Brooke Army Medical Center, he visited
    wounded soldiers and their family members and presented Purple Heart
    medals to nine soldiers.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    January 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    January 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a
    briefing on the situation in Tallmansville, WV, where 13 coal miners
    were trapped underground in the I.C.G. Sago Run Mine following an
    accident. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with the Homeland
    Security Council to discuss the USA PATRIOT Act.
    Later in the morning, the President met with Lt. Gen. Keith W.
    Dayton, USA, U.S. security coordinator to
    Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
    Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Gov. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia to
    discuss the situation in the Sago Run Mine.
    In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch
    with Vice President Dick Cheney. Later, in the
    Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

    January 4

    In the morning the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the
    Oval Office, he had a telephone conversation with Gov. Joe Manchin
    III of West Virginia to discuss the
    situation in the Sago Run Mine. He then traveled to Arlington, VA,
    where, at the Pentagon, he participated in a briefing on the war on
    terror.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he
    had a meeting and participated in a photo opportunity with White House
    Fellows.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia A.
    Butenis to be Ambassador to Bangladesh.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert M. Couch to be President of the Government National Mortgage
    Association.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John A. Simon to be Executive Vice President of the Overseas
    Private Investment Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Robert J.
    Creighton as a member of the Medal of
    Valor Review Board (Emergency Services).
    The President announced his intention to appoint Robert George
    Hayes as a member of the International
    Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (Sport Fishing
    Representative).
    The President announced his intention to appoint Randi Parks
    Thomas as a member of the International
    Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (Commercial Fishing
    Representative).
    The President announced his intention to appoint Howard H. Li as a member of the President's Advisory Commission on
    Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
    The President announced his intention to designate Myrna Blyth as chairman of the President's Commission on White
    House Fellowships.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Floyd Hall and Enrique J. Sosa as
    members of the AMTRAK Reform Board.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Nadine Hogan and Roger W. Wallace as
    members of the Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation
    (Private Representatives).

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    The President announced the recess appointment of Gordon
    England as Deputy Secretary of Defense.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Benjamin A.
    Powell as General Counsel of the Office
    of the Director of National Intelligence.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Ronald E.
    Meisburg as General Counsel of the
    National Labor Relations Board.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Julie L. Myers as Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Bureau
    of Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
    The President announced the recess appointment of Tracy A. Henke as Executive Director of the Office of State and
    Local Government Coordination and Preparedness at the Department of
    Homeland Security.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Arthur F.
    Rosenfeld as Federal Mediation and
    Conciliation Director at the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Ellen R.
    Sauerbrey as Assistant Secretary of State
    (Population, Refugees, and Migration).
    The President announced the recess appointment of Dorrance Smith as Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs).
    The President announced the recess appointment of Robert D.
    Lenhard, Steven T. Walther, and Hans von Spakovsky as members of the Federal Election Commission.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Peter N.
    Kirsanow as a member of the National Labor
    Relations Board.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Stephen
    Goldsmith as a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
    The President declared a major disaster in Minnesota and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    a severe winter storm from November 27-29, 2005.
    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 from November 27-30, 2005.

    January 5

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with United
    Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. Later, he
    had an intelligence briefing. He then had a telephone conversation with
    Coach Mack Brown of the University of Texas
    Longhorns football team to congratulate him on the team's Rose Bowl
    victory.
    Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President participated in
    a photo opportunity with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of Defense Donald H.
    Rumsfled, and former Secretaries of State
    and Defense.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    bill signing ceremony for H.R. 3402, the Violence Against Women and
    Department of Justice Reauthorization Act of 2005.

    January 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Chicago, IL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Erin Green. Later, he participated in a tour of the
    Chicago Board of Trade.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Richard T.
    Miller to be U.S. Representative in the
    Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of
    Ambassador, and Alternate U.S. Representative to the Sessions of the
    United Nations General Assembly.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jackie W.
    Sanders to be Alternate U.S.
    Representative for Special Political Affairs in the United Nations, with
    the rank of Ambassador, and Alternate U.S. Representative to the
    Sessions of the United Nations General Assembly.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Mark D.
    Wallace to be U.S. Representative to the
    United Nations for Management and Reform, with the rank of Ambassador,
    and Alternate U.S. Representative to the Sessions of the United Nations
    General Assembly.
    The President announced the recess appointment of John Gardner as a Governor of the Board of Governors of the U.S.
    Postal Service.

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    January 7

    During the day, the President traveled to Camp David, MD, where he had
    an intelligence briefing.

    January 8

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

    January 9

    In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had breakfast
    with Supreme Court Associate Justice-designate Samuel A. Alito,
    Jr. Later, he had an intelligence
    briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Vice President Dick Cheney to wish him well
    after his brief hospital visit earlier that morning. He and Mrs. Bush
    then traveled to Glen Burnie, MD, where they visited with students at
    North Glen Elementary School. They then returned to Washington, DC.
    In the evening, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with Vice
    President Cheney, members of the Joint Chiefs of
    Staff, and combatant commanders to discuss U.S. military operations
    around the world. Later, in the Residence, he hosted a reception and
    dinner for members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and combatant
    commanders.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Astana, Kazakhstan, to attend
    the inauguration of President Nursultan Nazarbayev on January 11:

        Mike Johanns (head of delegation);
        John M. Ordway;
        Josette Sheeran Shinger; and
        Timothy D. Adams.

    The President announced the recess appointment of Steven Kent
    Mullins as U.S. Attorney for the District
    of South Dakota.

    January 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a photo
    opportunity with the 2005 Little League Softball World Series champions.
    The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    an extreme wildfire threat on December 1, 2005, and continuing.

    January 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Then, in the Oval Office, he participated in a
    bill signing ceremony for H.R. 4340, the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade
    Agreement.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Louisville, KY, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bob
    Manning.
    In the afternoon, at the Kentucky International Convention Center, the
    President met with family members of a soldier killed in Iraq. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by an
    extreme wildfire threat beginning on December 1, 2005, and continuing.

    January 12

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Acting
    Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel to express
    his concern for the health of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel and to wish the Acting Prime Minister well.
    Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA. While
    en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with
    Supreme Court Associate Justice-designate Samuel A. Alito, Jr., to discuss the judge's Senate confirmation
    hearing. Upon arrival in New Orleans, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Daisy VanDenburgh.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Waveland, MS, where, upon
    arrival, he met with a group of first-responders. Later, he traveled to
    Palm Beach, FL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Yirela Alcantara.
    In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Republican National Committee reception. Later, he returned to
    Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Gale A.
    Buchanan to be Under Secretary of
    Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics.

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    The President announced his intention to nominate Donald T. Bliss to be U.S. Representative on the Council of the
    International Civil Aviation Organization with the rank of Ambassador.

    January 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with President Elias Antonio Saca
    Gonzalez of El Salvador to
    discuss bilateral issues. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with
    Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.
    In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with Chancellor
    Merkel. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with
    business leaders to discuss natural disaster relief and reconstruction
    efforts in Central America.
    Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated
    in a photo opportunity with the U.S. Solheim Cup women's golf team. He
    and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Camp David, MD.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Shaukat Aziz of Pakistan to the White House on
    January 24.
    The President announced his designation of a Presidential delegation to
    attend the inauguration of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia on January 16:

        Laura Bush (head of delegation);
        Condoleezza Rice;
        Donald E. Booth;
        Jendayi E. Frazer;
        Cindy Courville; and
        Barbara P. Bush.

    January 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    January 15

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

    January 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    January 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Veterans Affairs R. James
    Nicholson, American Legion National
    Commander Tom Brock, and John
    Summer, executive director of the
    Washington office of the American Legion.
    In the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executice
    Office Building, the President met with members of the Foreign
    Intelligence Service Advisory Board and participated in a swearing-in
    ceremony for the board.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President Lech
    Kaczynski of Poland to the White House on
    February 9.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Richard A.
    Boucher to be Assistant Secretary of
    State for South Asian Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Tyler D.
    Duvall to be Assistant Secretary of
    Transportation (Transportation Policy).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Preston M.
    Geren to be Under Secretary of the
    Army.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James B.
    Gulliford to be Assistant Administrator
    for Toxic Substances at the Environmental Protection Agency.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Roger Shane Karr to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation
    (Governmental Affairs).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Nicole R. Nason to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic
    Safety Administration.
    The President announced his intention to nominate David L.
    Norquist to be Chief Financial Officer at
    the Department of Homeland Security.
    The President announced his intention to nominate David C.
    Sanborn to be Administrator of the Maritime
    Administration of the Department of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James S.
    Simpson to be Federal Transit Administrator
    at the Department of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Ben S.
    Bernanke to be U.S. Alternate Governor of
    the International Monetary Fund.
    The President announced his intention to appoint John N.
    Etchart as a member of the Advisory Board of
    the National Air and Space Museum.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Valencia
    Campbell, Raymond Paul Caldiero, and James T. Dyke, Jr., as members

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    of the Board of Governors of the United Service Organization,
    Incorporated.
    The President announced his intention to designate David L. Dunn as Acting Under Secretary of Education.
    The President announced the recess appointment of C. Boyden Gray as U.S. Representative to the European Union with
    the rank and status of Ambassador.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Dennis P. Walsh as a member of the National Labor Relations Board.

    January 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    meeting with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. Later, he had a telephone conversation with Chancellor
    Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the
    situation in Iran.

    January 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with President-elect Michelle Bachelet
    Jeria of Chile to congratulate her
    on her election victory. Later, he traveled to Sterling, VA.
    Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Randall L.
    Tobias to be Administrator of the U.S.
    Agency for International Development.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Thad W. Allen to be Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.

    January 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    National Security Council meeting. Later, he met with Secretary of State
    Condoleezza Rice.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD.
    The President declared a major disaster in South Carolina and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by a severe ice storm from December 15-16, 2005.

    January 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    January 22

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

     January 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Topeka, KS, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Janet Dunn. He then traveled to
    Manhattan, KS.
    In the afternoon, the President met with family members of a soldier
    killed in Afghanistan. He then returned to Washington, DC. Later, in the
    Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with members of the
    U.S. Walker Cup team.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a retirement dinner
    for Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan.

    January 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Senator Norm Coleman of Minnesota and
    Senator Mark Pryor of Arkansas, cochairs of the
    National Prayer Breakfast, to discuss preparations for the breakfast.
    In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a
    working lunch with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz
    of Pakistan. Later, on the South Lawn, he participated in a photo
    opportunity with NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart and members of his racing team.
    During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Gov. Joe
    Manchin III of West Virginia.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Pristina, Kosovo, to attend the
    funeral of President Ibrahim Rugova of Kosovo
    on January 26: Alphonso R. Jackson (head
    of delegation); Philip S. Goldberg; and
    Frank Wisner.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas J.
    Barrett to be Administrator of the
    Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration at the Department
    of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Rajkumar
    Chellaraj to be Assistant Secretary of
    State for Administration.

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    The President announced his intention to appoint Margaret L.
    Kripke as a member of the President's
    Cancer Panel (Scientist).
    The President announced his intention to designate Mary K. Bush as chair of the Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of
    People (HELP) Around the Globe Commission.

    January 25

    In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone
    conversation with Prime Minister-elect Stephen Harper of Canada to congratulate him on his election victory.
    Later, he had an intelligence briefing. He then participated in an
    interview with the Wall Street Journal.
    Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with
    Members of the Senate to discuss the war on terror and the strategy for
    victory in Iraq.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fort Meade, MD, where, at
    the National Security Agency, he made remarks to employees. He then
    participated in a tour of the National Security Agency. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, to attend
    the inauguration of President Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales of Honduras on January 27:

        Alberto R. Gonzales (head of
            delegation);
        Charles A. Ford;
        Cresencio Arcos;
        Miguel A. Estrada; and
        Redmond James Hogan.

    January 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    a severe winter storm from November 27-28, 2005.
    The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    a severe winter storm from November 27-28, 2005.

    January 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met
    with the Senate Republican Conference to discuss legislative priorities.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with Bob
    Schieffer of CBS News.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas P.
    D'Agostino to be Deputy Administrator
    for Defense Programs in the National Nuclear Security Administration at
    the Department of Energy.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Randall S.
    Kroszner to be a member of the Board of
    Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the Fifth District.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Boyd Kevin
    Rutherford to be Assistant Secretary
    of Agriculture (Administration).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kevin M. Warsh to be a member of the Board of Governors of the
    Federal Reserve System for the Second District.
    The President announced his intention to designate Mary M. Rose as Vice Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection
    Board.

    January 28

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

    January 29

    In the afternoon, the President participated in a speech preparation
    session for his January 31 State of the Union Address.

    January 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Family Theater, the President participated in a speech preparation
    session for his January 31 State of the Union Address.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    signing ceremony for a Presidential proclamation in honor of the fourth
    anniversary of the USA Freedom Corps.
    The President announced his intention to nominate W. Ralph
    Basham to be Commissioner

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    of Customs at the Bureau of Customs and Border Enforcement in the
    Department of Homeland Security.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Paul DeCamp to be Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division at the
    Department of Labor.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Edward P.
    Lazear to be a member of the Council of
    Economic Advisers and, upon appointment, to designate him as Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey L.
    Sedgwick to be Director of the Bureau of
    Justice Statistics at the Department of Justice.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Mark Sullivan as Director of the U.S. Secret Service at the Department
    of Homeland Security.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin,
    Italy:

        Laura Bush (head of delegation);
        Ronald P. Spogli;
        Barbara P. Bush;
        Roland Betts;
        Brad Freeman;
        Dorothy Hamill;
        Eric Heiden;
        Kerri Strug;
        Debi Thomas; and
        Herschel Walker.

    January 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Roosevelt Room, he met with Samuel A. Alito, Jr., to congratulate him on being confirmed by the Senate as
    an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
    In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch
    with television correspondents.

    February 1

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to
    discuss the situation in Iran. Later, he had a telephone conversation
    with President Evo Morales of Bolivia
    to congratulate him on his election victory and inauguration. He then
    had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in a signing ceremony for a Presidential proclamation in
    honor of American Heart Month. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to
    Nashville, TN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Suzanne Bingham.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    February 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Minneapolis, MN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Anna Edlund. He then
    traveled to Maplewood, MN, where he toured 3M Headquarters.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Albuquerque, NM, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mike Martin.

    February 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, the
    President traveled to Dallas, TX, where, upon arrival in the afternoon,
    he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sharon Randolph.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in
    Crawford, TX.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome King Abdullah
    II of Jordan to the White House on February
    8.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Secretary-
    General Kofi Annan of the United Nations to the
    White House on February 13.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Benedict S.
    Cohen to be General Counsel of the
    Department of the Army.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert M.
    McDowell to be a Commissioner on the
    Federal Communications Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Mauricio J.
    Tamargo to be Chairman of the Foreign
    Claims Settlement Commission of the U.S. at the Department of Justice.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Armando J.
    Bucelo to be a director of the board
    of directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (Public).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Todd S. Farha to be a director of

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    the board of directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation
    (Public) and, upon appointment, to designate him as vice chairman.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Douglas
    DeMaster as Deputy U.S. Commissioner on the
    International Whaling Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint William
    Hogarth as U.S. Commissioner on the
    International Whaling Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint William B.
    Keleher as a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Valles Caldera Trust (Expert in Cultural and Natural
    History).
    The President announced his intention to appoint Michael R.
    Oestreicher as a member of the
    Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.
    The President announced that he has appointed Kevin J. Bergner as Special Assistant to the President and Senior
    Director for Iraq.
    The President announced that he has appointed Scott Jennings as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy
    Director of Political Affairs.
    The President announced that he has appointed Jeffrey F. Kupfer as Special Assistant to the President for Economic
    Policy.
    The President announced that he has appointed Elisabeth Millard as Special Assistant to the President and Senior
    Director for South and Central Asian Affairs.
    The President announced that he has appointed Luis A. Reyes as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential
    Personnel.
    The President declared a major disaster in Nevada and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding from December 31, 2005, to January 4, 2006.
    The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides from
    December 17, 2005, through January 3, 2006.

    February 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will attend
    the funeral of Coretta Scott King on
    February 7.

    February 5

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

    February 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    National Security Council meeting. Later, he had a telephone
    conversation with Daniel M. Rooney,
    chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team, to congratulate him
    on the team's Super Bowl victory on February 5. He then had a telephone
    conversation with Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait to offer his condolences on the
    death of his brother, Amir Jabir al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah, to wish him well as he takes the
    position, and to invite him to the White House at his convenience.
    In the afternoon, in the Family Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Bush
    had lunch with former President Jose Maria Aznar of Spain and his wife, Ana Botella.
    In the evening, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a
    performance honoring the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

    February 7

    In the morning, the President had a working breakfast with Attorney
    General Alberto R. Gonzales. Later, he
    had an intelligence briefing.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Lithonia,
    GA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation
    with Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark to discuss the recent violence against Danish
    and other diplomatic facilities and the importance of religious
    tolerance and freedom of the press.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.
    In the evening, the President had a working dinner with King Abdullah
    II of Jordan and Members of Congress.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia P.
    Brister to be the U.S. Representative on
    the Commission on the Status of Women of the Economic and Social Council
    of the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Sander R.
    Gerber as a member of the Board of Trustees
    of the Woodrow Wilson International Center of Scholars (Public).

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    The President announced his intention to appoint Tamala L.
    Longaberger as a member of the
    Board of Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center of Scholars
    (Government Representative).
    The President announced his intention to designate Peter Jon
    Thomas as Acting Assistant Secretary of
    Agriculture for Administration.
    The President announced his intention to designate David E.
    Jeremiah, Arthur B.
    Culvahouse, and Donald L. Evans as members of the Intelligence Oversight Board.

    February 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Manchester, NH, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Vernette Reimel.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in
    Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he
    dropped by a meeting of CEOs from the Business Roundtable. Then, in the
    Cabinet Room, he had a meeting with Republican congressional leaders to
    discuss legislative priorities.

    February 9

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss
    foreign policy issues and the situation in the Middle East. Later, he
    had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch
    with President Lech Kaczynski of Poland.
    Later, he participated in a meeting and photo opportunity with members
    of the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the Major County Sheriff's
    Association.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of
    El Salvador to the White House on February 24.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew B.
    Steinberg to be Assistant Secretary of
    Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Julianna M.
    Cellini as a member of the Abraham
    Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Trung Dung and Richard J. Wall as
    members of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam Education Foundation.

    February 10

    In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of State
    Condoleezza Rice. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with Rebecca
    Garang, Minister of Transportation, Roads,
    and Bridges of the Government of Southern Sudan.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Cambridge, MD.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    February 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    National Security Council meeting. Later, he participated in a signing
    ceremony for the 2006 Economic Report of the President and a photo
    opportunity with members of the Council of Economic Advisers.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney.
    In the evening, at a private residence, the President made remarks at a
    National Republican Senatorial Committee reception.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the closing ceremonies of
    the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy:

        Rudolph W. Giuliani (head of
            delegation);
        Ronald P. Spogli;
        Mario Andretti; and
        A. Kenneth Ciongoli.

    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Irwin Cusick,
    Jr., to be Director of the Office
    of Government Ethics.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James
    Lambright to be President of the Export-
    Import Bank of the U.S.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jon T. Rymer to be Inspector General of the Federal Deposit
    Insurance Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Dennis R.
    Spurgeon to be an Assistant Secretary of
    Energy (Nuclear Energy).
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of

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    the President's Committee on the National Medal of Science:

        Oliver K. Baker;
        Sally K. Mason;
        Robert Y. Moore; and
        Harvey S. Rosen.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Samuel K. Lessey,
    Jr., John S. Rainey, and William H. Strong
    as members of the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Military Academy.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Council on Service and Civic
    Participation:

        Raymond G. Chambers;
        Darrell Green;
        Michelle Nunn;
        Sara Evans Schelske; and
        Mark G. Yudof.

    February 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with the
    President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
    In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Bush
    attended a Valentine's Day dinner. Later, in the East Room, they
    attended a Valentine's Day performance.

    February 15

    In the morning, the President had breakfast with congressional leaders
    to discuss legislative priorities. Later, he had an intelligence
    briefing. He then met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Columbus, OH, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Suraj
    Hinduja, before traveling to Dublin, OH.
    Then, in the employee break room at Wendy's International, Inc.,
    Corporate Headquarters, he participated in a meeting on health savings
    accounts.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R.
    4636, the Federal Deposit Insurance Reform Conforming Amendments Act of
    2005.

    February 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a meeting with health insurance and business leaders to discuss
    health care transparency issues. He then participated in a briefing on
    the war on terror in Iraq with Republican Members of Congress.
    In the afternoon, at the historic Evermay house, the President attended
    a Republican National Committee luncheon.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Linda Avery
    Strachan to be Assistant Secretary of
    Agriculture for Congressional Relations.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Lee J. Styslinger
    III as a member of the President's
    Export Council.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Joyce A.
    Silverthorne and Arthur W.
    Zimiga as members of the National Advisory
    Council on Indian Education.

    February 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with Secretary General Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap''
    de Hoop Scheffer of
    the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to discuss the situation in
    Darfur, Sudan.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Tampa, FL, where, at
    MacDill Air Force Base, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Joe
    MacDougald. Later, he participated in a
    briefing on the war on terror with commanders of U.S. Central and
    Special Operations Commands.
    In the afternoon, the President met with family members of a soldier
    killed in Iraq. Later, he traveled to Orlando, FL, where, upon arrival,
    he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Shauna Clark. He then traveled to Lake Buena Vista, FL.
    In the evening, at Disney's Contemporary Resort, the President attended
    a Republican Party of Florida dinner. He then returned to Washington,
    DC.

    February 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 20

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Gloria Macapagal-

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    Arroyo of the Philippines to offer
    condolences for the loss of life during massive mudslides in St. Bernard
    and to pledge continued U.S. disaster relief assistance. He then had an
    intelligence briefing. Later, he had a telephone conversation with
    President Vicente Fox Quesada of Mexico to
    discuss border security, immigration reform, and other issues.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Milwaukee, WI, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Beverly Christy-
    Wright. He then toured the Johnson
    Controls Battery Technology Center.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Selfridge Air National Guard
    Base in Macomb County, MI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Brian Willingham. He then
    traveled to Auburn Hills, MI, where, at United Solar Ovonic, he
    participated in a briefing on alternative energy sources. Later, he
    traveled to Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, CO, where, upon arrival,
    he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Delmar ``Pete'' Beverly before traveling to Englewood, CO.

    February 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Golden, CO, where he participated in a tour of the National
    Renewable Energy Laboratory.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the closing ceremonies of
    the 2006 Olympic Games in Turin, Italy:

        Rudolph W. Giuliani (head of
            delegation);
        Ronald P. Spogli;
        Mario Andretti;
        Lawrence E. Auriana; and
        A. Kenneth Ciongoli.

    February 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney. Later, in the Oval Office, he
    participated in a photo opportunity with crew members of the Space
    Shuttle Discovery and their families.
    In the evening, in the Family Theater, the President and Mrs. Bush
    hosted a screening of ``Glory Road'' followed by a dinner.
    The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister
    Silvio Berlusconi of Italy at the White
    House on February 28.

    February 23

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President-elect Rene Garcia Preval of
    Haiti to congratulate him on his election victory. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing. He then traveled to Mishawaka, IN, where, at
    Bethel College Indiana, he met with a soldier wounded in Iraq.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Cincinnati, OH.
    In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a Mike
    DeWine for U.S. Senate reception. He then
    returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John G. Emling to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative
    and Intergovernmental Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to appoint William M.
    Murphy as a member of the Nuclear Waste
    Technical Review Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Gail A.
    Jaquish, A.J. Scribante, and Jackie Winters as members
    of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Antonio Falcon, Bruce D. San Filippo, and Cecilia Rosales as members
    of the U.S. Section of the United States-Mexico Border Health
    Commission.

    February 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    National Security Council meeting on Iraq.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with President
    Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of
    El Salvador.
    The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister
    Mikulas Dzurinda of Slovakia at the White
    House on March 13.
    The President declared an emergency in Maine and ordered Federal aid to
    supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by record
    snow from December 25-27, 2005.

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    February 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    National Security Council meeting. Later, in the Oval Office, he met
    with widows of prodemocracy advocates who disappeared in
    Belarus.
    Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia
    to discuss the conclusion of bilateral free trade negotiations.
    The President announced his intention to nominate William Ludwig
    Wehrum, Jr., to be Assistant
    Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for Air and
    Radiation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Council of Advisers on Science
    and Technology:

        F. Duane Ackerman;
        Paul M. Anderson;
        Robert A. Brown;
        Nance K. Dicciani;
        Richard H. Herman;
        Martin C. Jischke;
        Fred Kavli;
        Daniel A. Reed;
        Hector de Jesus Ruiz;
        Stratton D. Sclavos;
        John Brooks Slaughter;
        Joseph M. Tucci;
        Robert E. Witt; and
        Tadataka Yamada.

    The President announced his intention to designate Susan Schanlaber
    Barnes as Vice Chairman of the
    Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
    The President announced his intention to designate Jeffrey William
    Runge as Acting Under Secretary of Homeland
    Security for Science and Technology.
    The President declared a major disaster in Idaho and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding from December 30, 2005, through and including
    January 4, 2006.

    February 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Kabul,
    Afghanistan, arriving the following day.
    In the evening, while en route to Afghanistan, the President and Mrs.
    Bush stopped over at Shannon International Airport in Shannon, Ireland,
    where they greeted U.S. Marines being deployed to Iraq.

    March 1

    In the morning, aboard Air Force One, the President had an intelligence
    briefing.
    In the afternoon, at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, the
    President had a working lunch with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to New
    Delhi, India, where, upon arrival, they were greeted by Prime
    Minister Manmohan Singh of India and his
    wife, Gursharan Kaur.

    March 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President of India, he
    and Mrs. Bush participated in an arrival ceremony with President A.P.J.
    Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan
    Singh of India and his wife, Gursharan
    Kaur. They then participated in a wreath-
    laying ceremony at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
    In the afternoon, at the Taj Palace Hotel, the President and Mrs. Bush
    had lunch with Prime Minister Singh and his
    wife, Gursharan Kaur. Later, at Roosevelt
    House, he greeted U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Then, at
    the Maurya Sheraton Hotel and Towers, he participated in separate
    meetings with Indian Opposition Leader Lal Krishna Advani and Indian National Congress Party chairman Sonia
    Gandhi.
    In the evening, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President paid a courtesy
    call on President Kalam.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of
    President Michelle Bachelet Jeria of
    Chile on March 11: Condoleezza Rice (head
    of delegation); Craig A. Kelly; and Karen P.
    Hughes.

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    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of
    President Anibal Cavaco Silva of
    Portugal on March 9: George H.W. Bush (head
    of delegation); Al Hoffman; and John D.
    Stufflebeem.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremonies of
    the IX Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, Italy:

        Margaret Spellings (head of
            delegation);
        Ronald P. Spogli;
        Kirk Bauer;
        Chad Colley; and
        Nancy Starnes.

    March 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Hyderabad, India. He then visited Acharya N.G.
    Ranga Agriculture University.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to New Delhi.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Islamabad,
    Pakistan.
    The President announced that he has nominated John W. Cox to be Chief Financial Officer at the Department of Housing
    and Urban Development.
    The President announced that he has nominated George McDade
    Staples to be Director General of the
    Foreign Service at the Department of State, and his intention to appoint
    him as Chairman of the Board of the Foreign Service.
    The President announced that he has nominated Mickey D. Barnett and Katherine C. Tobin to be Governors of the Board of Governors of the U.S.
    Postal Service.
    The President announced that he has designated of William Ludwig Wehrum,
    Jr., as Acting Assistant
    Administrator for Air and Radiation at the Environmental Protection
    Agency.
    The President announced that he has designated Sean
    O'Hollaren as Deputy Assistant to the
    President for Legislative Affairs.
    The President announced that he has designated Lisa E. Epifani as Special Assistant to the President for Economic
    Policy.
    The President announced that he has designated Brian V.
    McCormack as Special Assistant to the
    President and Deputy Director of Public Liaison.

    March 4

    In the morning, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Islamabad,
    Pakistan, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at the
    Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President of Pakistan's residence, he and Mrs. Bush
    participated in an arrival ceremony with President Pervez
    Musharraf of Pakistan. Then, in the Pink
    Room at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, he met with President Musharraf.
    Later in the morning, in the Reception Hall at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the
    President participated in a briefing on the Pakistani earthquake and
    reconstruction efforts.
    In the afternoon, in the President's Dining Room at the Aiwan-e-Sadr,
    the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with President
    Musharraf and his wife, Sehba
    Musharraf. Later, at the U.S. Embassy in
    Islamabad, the President greeted U.S. Embassy staff. Then, in the Raphel
    Memorial Gardens of the U.S. Embassy, he participated in a cricket
    clinic with Pakistani youth.
    In the evening, in the Reception Hall at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President
    and Mrs. Bush attended a performance. Later, they returned to
    Washington, DC, arriving the following morning.

    March 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he
    dropped by a meeting of the Academic Competitiveness Council.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in a briefing on Hurricane
    Katrina recovery and rebuilding efforts along the gulf coast.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Alejandro Toledo of Peru to the White House
    on March 10.

    March 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Minister of
    Foreign Affairs Sergey V. Lavrov of Russia.
    Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Crawford, TX.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jerry Gayle
    Bridges to be Chief Financial Officer at
    the Corporation for National and Community Service.

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    The President announced his intention to nominate Richard Capka to be Administrator of the Federal Highway
    Administration.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert F. Godec to be Ambassador to Tunisia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Philip D.
    Moeller and Jon Wellinghoff to be members of the Federal Energy Regulatory
    Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael E.
    Ranneberger to be Ambassador to
    Kenya.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Warren W.
    Tichenor to be the U.S. Representative to
    the European Office of the United Nations and other international
    organizations with the rank of Ambassador.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Scott G. Kriens as a member of the President's National Security
    Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Advisory Commission on Drug-Free
    Communities:

        James R. Aiona, Jr. (State
            Organization);
        Sandra Heverly (National Organization);
        Keith N. Humphreys (Public);
        Patricia J. Kempthorne (Public);
        Charles W. Larson, Jr. (State
            Organization);
        Darren L. Myles (National Organization);
            and
        Camille Q. Solberg (Public).

    The President announced his intention to designate William
    McCabe as Acting Chief Financial Officer of
    the Department of Education.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to areas of
    Mississippi impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

    March 8

    In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to New Orleans, LA.
    While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an intelligence briefing,
    and then he and Mrs. Bush participated in a briefing on hurricane
    recovery and rebuilding efforts in New Orleans and other parts of
    Louisiana. Upon arrival in New Orleans, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Theo Richards.
    Later in the morning, aboard Marine One, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in an aerial tour of hurricane damaged areas of New Orleans
    followed by a walking tour of damaged areas and reconstruction efforts
    in New Orleans, including the Lower Ninth Ward and Industrial Levee
    Canal. During the tour, they stopped in at Stewart's Diner in the Lower
    Ninth Ward. They then traveled to Gautier, MS, where they toured
    hurricane damaged areas.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

    March 9

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss
    foreign policy issues. Later, he had an intelligence briefing. He then
    participated in a photo opportunity with the National and Distinguished
    Principals of the Year.
    Later in the morning, the President met with Republican congressional
    leaders to discuss legislative priorities. Later, on the North Portico,
    he participated in a photo opportunity with U.S. Senate Youth Program
    students.
    In the afternoon, the President met with bipartisan Members of Congress
    to discuss his proposed Advanced Energy Initiative.
    In the evening, the President traveled to College Park, GA. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will travel to Cancun,
    Mexico, to meet with President Vicente Fox Quesada of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada on March 30-31.

    March 10

    In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of State
    Condoleezza Rice. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing. He then participated in a National Security
    Council meeting on Iraq.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with President
    Alejandro Toledo of Peru. Later, in the
    Oval Office, he and Mrs. Bush met with members of military service
    organizations that have participated in the Department of Defense's
    America Supports You program.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Bertie Ahern of Ireland to the White House on
    March 17 and that he and Prime Minister Ahern will meet with Secretary
    of State for Northern Ireland

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    Peter Hain of the United Kingdom and Northern
    Ireland community peace activists.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert D.
    McCallum, Jr., to be Ambassador to
    Australia.

    March 11

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

    March 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Old Indian Treaty Room of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office
    Building, the President participated in a photo opportunity with the
    Intel Science Talent Search finalists.
    In the afternoon, the President received diplomatic credentials from
    newly appointed Ambassadors to the United States.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth L.
    Wainstein to be an Assistant Attorney
    General and, upon appointment, to designate him as Assistant Attorney
    General for National Security.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jonann C.
    Chiles to be a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Legal Services Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate J.C.A. Stagg to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the James
    Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (Academic).
    The President announced his intention to appoint John Cornyn and Edward M. Kennedy as
    members of the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial
    Fellowship Foundation.

    March 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Rochester, NY, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Father Joseph M. Champlin.
    In the afternoon, in a hangar at the Greater Rochester International
    Airport, the President met with family members of soldiers killed in
    Iraq and Afghanistan. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. Then, in the
    Roosevelt Room, he met with members of organizations involved in
    educating and enrolling seniors in Medicare prescription drug benefit
    plans.

    March 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. He then met with Republican congressional leaders to
    discuss legislative priorities.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Silver Spring, MD. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew C. von
    Eschenbach to be Commissioner of
    Food and Drugs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Mark C. Minton to be Ambassador to Mongolia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John A. Rizzo to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence
    Agency.
    The President announced his intention to designate Thomas E.
    McNamara as Program Manager of the
    Information Sharing Environment.

    March 16

    In the morning, the President met with Members of Congress who had
    recently visited the Darfur region of Sudan. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, at the U.S. Capitol, the President attended a St.
    Patrick's Day luncheon. Later, in the Oval Office, the President
    participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of the Public Safety
    Officer Medal of Valor.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia to
    the White House on March 21.
    The President declared a major disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding during the period of March 11-13.

    March 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland. Then, he and Prime Minister Ahern met with
    community leaders from Northern Ireland and attended a St. Patrick's Day
    reception.

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    In the afternoon, the President participated in a briefing on avian
    influenza. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, MD.
    The White House announced that the President will host NATO Secretary
    General Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer at the White House on March 20.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael D.
    Kirby to be Ambassador to Moldova.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Floyd E. Bloom and Nicholas Eberstadt as members of the President's Council on Bioethics.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Raymond Jardine,
    Jr., Samuel Metters, and William Gregory Rothman as members of the National Veterans Business Development
    Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to designate Thomas E.
    Harvey as Acting Assistant Secretary of
    Veterans Affairs (Congressional Affairs).

    March 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    March 19

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

    March 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He then traveled to Cleveland, OH, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lois Hagood.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in Oregon and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from December 18,
    2005, through and including January 21, 2006.

    March 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch and attended a
    performance with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia.

    March 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    National Security Council meeting on Iraq. Later, he traveled to
    Wheeling, WV, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Kristen Holloway.
    In the afternoon, at the Capitol Music Hall, the President met with
    family members of soldiers killed in Iraq. Later, he returned to
    Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President Hu
    Jintao of China to the White House on April 20.

    March 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney. Later, in the Oval Office, he
    participated in a photo opportunity with the 2006 White House News
    Photographers Association ``Eyes of History'' winners.
    In the evening, in the Blue Room, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a
    social dinner to honor the 300th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin
    Franklin. Following the dinner, in the East Room, they attended a
    performance.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Tallinn, Estonia, to attend the
    funeral of former President Lennart Meri of
    Estonia on March 26: David A. Sampson (head
    of delegation); Aldona Zofia Wos; and Daniel
    Fried.

    March 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Indianapolis, IN, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Marvin
    Bardo. Later, he traveled to Pittsburgh, PA,
    where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Edy
    Hope. He then traveled to Sewickley Heights, PA,
    where, at a private residence, he attended a Santorum 2006 reception.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria to the White
    House on March 29.

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    March 25

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

    March 26

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

    March 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald S.
    Cooper to be General Counsel of the Equal
    Employment Opportunity Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Harry R.
    Hoglander and Peter W. Tredick to be members of the National Mediation Board.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Molly A.
    O'Neill to be Assistant Administrator of
    the Environmental Protection Agency for Environmental Information.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation:

        John Nau (General Public);
        D. Franklin Arey III (General
            Public);
        Alan Autry; and
        Matt Blunt.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Marilyn Castor Mashon
    Pattillo and Frank Jao as members of the Board of Directors of the Vietnam
    Education Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Committee for People with
    Intellectual Disabilities:

        Ricardo Barraza, Jr.;
        Herbert Bartlett;
        Sharman Word Dennis;
        Carmela Vargas Gonzales;
        Harris N. Hollin;
        Casey Patrick O'Halloran;
        Thomas J. Reilly;
        Steven C. Rhatigan;
        Neil Romano; and
        Dallas Rob Sweezy.

    March 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with outgoing Prime Minister Percival James
    Patterson of Jamaica to commend him
    for his distinguished service. He then had a telephone conversation with
    Prime Minister-designate Portia Simpson Miller of Jamaica to congratulate her on taking office.
    In the afternoon, the President met with Members of Congress who had
    recently visited Iraq.
    During the day, the President met with President-elect Rene Garcia
    Preval of Haiti.
    The President declared a major disaster in Illinois and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    tornadoes and severe storms on March 11-13.

    March 29

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Acting
    Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel to
    congratulate him on his party's success in the recent election. Later,
    he had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President met with Republican congressional
    leaders to discuss legislative priorities. Later, he participated in a
    photo opportunity with Spring 2006 White House interns. He then traveled
    to Cancun, Mexico.

    March 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Chichen-Itza, Mexico, where he toured the Chichen-Itza
    archaeological ruins. He then returned to Cancun, Mexico.
    In the evening, at the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun Hotel, the
    President had dinner with President Vicente Fox Quesada of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
    The President announced his nomination of Daniel L. Cooper to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the
    Department of Veterans Affairs.

    March 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun Hotel, he participated in a meeting
    with American, Canadian, and Mexican chief executive officers to discuss
    the North

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    American economy. He then traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
    The President announced that he has appointed Dana M. Perino as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Press
    Secretary.
    The President announced that he has appointed Kenneth A.
    Lisaius as Special Assistant to the
    President and Deputy Press Secretary.
    The President announced that he has appointed Christopher G.
    Michel as Special Assistant to the
    President for Speechwriting.
    The President announced that he has appointed Blain Rethmeier as Special Assistant to the President for
    Communications.

    April 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    April 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. Later, he traveled to Cincinnati, OH,
    where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Eugene
    Goss and Keith and
    Carolyn Maupin, parents of Sgt. Keith Matthew
    Maupin, USA, who disappeared after being
    captured by insurgents in Iraq on April 9, 2004.
    In the afternoon, at Great American Ball Park, the President greeted
    Major League Baseball officials and visited the Chicago Cubs and
    Cincinnati Reds team clubhouses. Later, he participated in pregame
    ceremonies with soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and with John
    Prazynski, whose son, Lance Cpl. Taylor B.
    Prazynski, USMC, was killed in Afghanistan on May 9, 2005. He then threw
    out the first pitch for an opening day game between the Cubs and the
    Reds and watched the game.
    Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. While
    en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with
    Representative Tom DeLay of Texas to thank
    him for his service and wish him well in his retirement.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of
    President Thomas Yayi Boni of Benin on
    April 6:

        Karen P. Hughes (head of delegation);
        Wayne E. Neill;
        Ruth A. Davis; and
        Ward Brehm.

    April 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, at the historic Evermay house, the President made
    remarks at a Republican National Committee finance luncheon. Later, he
    met with Republican Members of the Senate to discuss legislative
    priorities.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Eric M. Bost to be Ambassador to South Africa.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa Bobbie Schreiber
    Hughes to be Ambassador to
    Suriname.
    The President announced his intention to nominate David M.
    Robinson to be Ambassador to Guyana.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Earl Anthony
    Wayne to be Ambassador to Argentina.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Board for International Food and
    Agricultural Development:

        Catherine Ann Bertini;
        Allen C. Christensen;
        Robert A. Easter; and
        Timothy A. Rabon.

    April 5

    In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had breakfast with
    Republican congressional leaders to discuss legislative priorities.
    Later, he had an intelligence briefing. He then traveled to Bridgeport,
    CT, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
    Amargeet Singh.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he
    met with Republican Members of Congress.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a screening of the
    film ``Voyage to Kure.''
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President John
    Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana to the White
    House on April 12.
    The President declared a disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area

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    struck by severe storms and tornadoes on April 2-3.
    The President declared a disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal aid to
    supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe
    storms, tornadoes, and flooding from March 30 to April 3.

    April 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Charlotte, NC, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Michelle Cornellier.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John A. Cloud,
    Jr., to be Ambassador to Lithuania.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Lurita Alexis
    Doan to be Administrator of General Services.
    The President announced his intention to nominate R. David
    Paulison to be Under Secretary for Federal
    Emergency Management at the Department of Homeland Security.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John Clint
    Williamson to be Ambassador at Large for
    War Crimes Issues.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Raymond Richard
    Geddes, Stephen Odland, and Mary E. Peters as
    members of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study
    Commission.

    April 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in a National Security Council meeting on Iraq. He then
    participated in an interview with business and financial journalists.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney.

    April 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    April 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of the Presidential
    Rank Award of Distinguished Executive.
    In the afternoon, the President attended a Homeland Security Council
    meeting.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Fuad Siniora of Lebanon to the White House on
    April 18.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan to the White House
    on April 28.

    April 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Columbia, MO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Doris Hickman. He then
    traveled to Jefferson City, MO, where he visited Lutheran Senior
    Services at Heisinger Bluffs retirement community during a Medicare
    prescription drug plan enrollment session for senior citizens.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Des Moines, IA, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Anjana
    Chandran. He then visited Wesley Acres
    retirement community during a Medicare prescription drug plan enrollment
    session for senior citizens.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    April 12

    In the morning, the President met with Vice Premier Wu Yi of China to discuss the results of the recent Joint
    Commission on Commerce and Trade session. Later, he had an intelligence
    briefing. He then met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
    In the afternoon, in the Yellow Oval Room, the President and Mrs. Bush
    hosted a social lunch for President John Agyekum Kufuor of Ghana and his wife, Theresa.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Annandale, VA. Later,
    he returned to Washington, DC.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a retirement dinner
    for former U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day
    O'Connor and her husband,
    John.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Chancellor
    Angela Merkel of Germany to the White House on
    May 3.
    The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and tornadoes from April 1-3.

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    April 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with President Alejandro Toledo of Peru to congratulate him on the signing of a
    U.S.-Peru trade agreement.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp
    David, MD.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Anita K. Blair to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
    Manpower and Reserve Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Anne E. Derse to be Ambassador to Azerbaijan.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert S. Ford to be Ambassador to Algeria.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Mark V.
    Rosenker to be Chairman of the National
    Transportation Safety Board.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Leslie V. Rowe to be Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, the Solomon
    Islands, and Vanuatu.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel S.
    Sullivan to be Assistant Secretary of
    State for Economic and Business Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Craig J.
    Duchossois and Robert Pacheco as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval
    Academy.
    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, tornadoes, and straight-line winds on March 12 and 13.
    The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and tornadoes on March 12.

    April 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

     April 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had Easter lunch with
    family members.

     April 16

    In the morning, at the Evergreen Chapel at Camp David, MD, the
    President, Mrs. Bush, and family members attended an Easter Sunday
    service. Later, he met with U.S. military personnel.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.

     April 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on
    the State Floor, he and Mrs. Bush attended a White House Easter Egg Roll
    breakfast reception. They then participated in the White House Easter
    Egg Roll on the South Lawn.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Sterling, VA, where,
    upon arrival, he toured Europa Stone Distributors, Inc.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Paul A. Denett to be Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy at
    the Office of Management and Budget.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council:

        Debra Abrams;
        Esther Jungreis;
        Norma Lerner;
        Marvin A. Pomerantz;
        Alan Neil Rechtschaffen;
        J. Philip Rosen;
        Elie Wiesel;
        Bradley David Wine; and
        Judith Yudof.

     April 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Rockville, MD, where, at the Parkland Magnet Middle School
    for Aerospace Technology, he met with students and teachers.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert J.
    Portman to be Director of the Office of
    Management and Budget.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Susan C.
    Schwab to be U.S. Trade Representative, with
    the rank of Ambassador.

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     April 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with a children's soccer team from Iraq. He then traveled to
    Tuskegee, AL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Vester Marable.
    Later in the morning, at Tuskegee University, the President participated
    in a demonstration of nanotechnology research.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced that he has appointed Joel D. Kaplan as Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of
    Staff for Policy.
    The President announced the recess appointment of John L. Palmer and Thomas R. Saving as
    members of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors
    Insurance Trust Fund, the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, the
    Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, and the Federal Supplementary
    Medical Insurance Trust Fund.
    The President announced the recess appointment of Bertha K.
    Madras as Deputy Director for Demand
    Reduction at the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
    The President announced the recess appointment of James F.X.
    O'Gara as Deputy Director for Supply
    Reduction at the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

     April 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a
    social lunch and entertainment for President Hu Jintao of China and his wife, Liu Yongqing.

     April 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He then traveled to Moffett Federal Airfield, CA,
    where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Joe
    Russo. While enroute aboard Air Force One, he had
    in a telephone conversation with Prime Minister-elect Romano
    Prodi of Italy to congratulate him on his
    election victory.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to San Jose, CA.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Stanford, CA, where, at a
    private residence, he met with Hoover Institution Fellows. Later, the
    President had dinner at a private residence.
    In the evening, the President traveled to St. Helena, CA.
    The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark at
    Camp David, MD, on June 9.

    April 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Los Posados State Forest, he bicycled with the Travis Air Force Base
    cycling team.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to West Sacramento, CA, where
    he toured the California Fuel Cell Partnership. Later, he traveled to
    Palm Springs, CA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Liridon Leti. He then traveled to
    Indian Wells, CA.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Rancho Mirage, CA.

    April 23

    In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    President Jalal Talabani, Speaker of
    Parliament Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, and
    Prime Minister-designate Nuri al-Maliki to
    congratulate them on their new positions and to pledge continued support
    for democracy in Iraq. The President also had a telephone conversation
    with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Twentynine Palms, CA,
    where, in the Protestant Chapel of the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat
    Center, he attended a church service.
    In the afternoon, in the Mess Hall of the Marine Air Ground Combat
    Center, the President had lunch with Marine Corps and Navy personnel and
    their family members. Later, he returned to Rancho Mirage, CA.
    In the evening, the President met and had dinner with local officials.

    April 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Santa Ana, CA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Laura Chanan. He then traveled
    to Irvine, CA.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Las Vegas, NV, where,
    upon arrival, he met

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    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Patty Murphy.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay to the White House
    on May 4.

    April 25

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of
    Egypt to offer condolences for the loss of life due to recent terrorist
    attacks in Egypt. Later, he had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the
    Roosevelt Room, he met with Senators to discuss the situation in Iraq.
    The President announced his intention to nominate April H. Foley to be Ambassador to Hungary.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Tracey Ann
    Jacobson to be Ambassador to Tajikistan.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kevin J.
    Martin to be a Commissioner of the Federal
    Communications Commission and, upon appointment, to designate him as
    Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Sue C. Payton to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for
    Acquisition, Research, and Development.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Steven C.
    Preston to be Administrator of the Small
    Business Administration.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Gaddi H.
    Vasquez for the rank of Ambassador during
    his tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the United Nations
    Agencies for Food and Agriculture.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Lawrence A.
    Warder to be Chief Financial Officer of
    the Department of Education.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Ralph B.
    Marquez as a member of the Joint Public
    Advisory Committee of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint David A.
    Ullrich as a Commissioner of the U.S.
    Section of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission.
    The President announced his intention to designate Robert H.
    Foglesong as Cochairman of the U.S.-
    Russian Joint Commission on POW/MIAs.

    April 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Roosevelt Room, he met with Members of Congress to discuss the
    situation in Iraq.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney. Later, he met with John J.
    Danilovich, Chief Executive Officer of
    the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Then, in the Yellow Oval Room, he
    met with Republican Senators.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a reception for
    Republican Members of Congress.

    April 27

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany of Hungary to
    congratulate him on his election victory. Later, he had an intelligence
    briefing. He then traveled to New Orleans, LA, where, upon arrival, he
    met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tris Coffin, Jr.
    In the afternoon, on North Roman Street, the President participated in a
    Habitat for Humanity house rebuilding project. Later, he traveled to
    Biloxi, MS, where he toured the Hands On Network Gulf Coast Civic Action
    Center. He then returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Anthony
    Bradtke to be Ambassador to Croatia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Dale Klein to be a Commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory
    Commission and, upon appointment, to designate him as Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James B. Lockhart
    III to be Director of the Office of
    Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight
    Board:

        Paul Cherecwich, Jr.;
        Donald V. Hammond;
        Catherine G. West; and
        Deborah L. Wince-Smith.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Council on Physical Fitness
    and Sports:

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        John Burke (and, upon appointment, to
            designate him Chairman);
        Dorothy Gay Richardson (and, upon
            appointment, to designate her Vice Chairman);
        Denise Austin;
        James N. Baird;
        Paul Carrozza;
        William Greer;
        T.L. Mitchell;
        Charles H. Moore, Jr.;
        Catherine M. Baase;
        Kirk M. Bauer;
        Steven Bornstein;
        Susan Lieberman Dell;
        Lillian Rachelle Green-Chamberlain;
        Donna Richardson Joyner;
        Edward R. Laskowski;
        Elisha Nelson Manning;
        Jerry V. Noyce;
        Mary Lou Retton;
        Andrew Roddick; and
        W. Edgar Welden.

    The President announced his intention to designate James B. Lockhart
    III as Acting Director of the Office
    of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight.

    April 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    April 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, at the Washington Hilton Hotel, the President and Mrs.
    Bush attended the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

    May 1

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
    Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Umar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir of Sudan to discuss peace efforts in Sudan.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Sheila C. Bair to be Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
    Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John M.R.
    Kneuer to be Assistant Secretary of
    Commerce for Communications and Information.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Dawn M. Liberi to be Ambassador to Mauritania.
    The President announced his intention to nominate William B. Taylor,
    Jr., to be Ambassador to Ukraine.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Wood to be Ambassador to Sweden.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are
    Blind or Severely Disabled:

        Perry E. Anthony;
        Robert J. Henke;
        Andrew D. Houghton; and
        James House.

    May 2

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. Later,
    he had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Private Dining Room, the President had lunch
    with Vice President Dick Cheney. Later, in the
    Oval Office, he met with Republican congressional leaders to discuss
    legislative priorities.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to San Jose, Costa Rica, to attend
    the inauguration of President Oscar Arias Sanchez of Cost Rica on May 8: Laura Bush (head of delegation);
    and Mark Langdale.
    The President declared an emergency in Connecticut and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    record snowfall from February 11-12.
    The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas struck
    by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from February 20
    to April 2.

    May 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Donald H.
    Rumsfeld.
    In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity

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    with recipients of the 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in
    Mathematics and Science Teaching.
    In the evening, at the Residence, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a
    dinner for Chancellor Angela Merkel of
    Germany.
    The White House announced that the President will travel to Vienna,
    Austria, to participate in the U.S.-European Union summit on June 21.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Mark Myers to be Director of the U.S. Geological Survey at the
    Department of the Interior.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Museum and Library Services
    Board:

        Katherine M.B. Berger;
        Karen Brosius;
        Ioannis N. Miaoulis;
        Sandra Pickett;
        Christina Orr-Cahall; and
        Kevin Owen Starr.

    The President announced his intention to designate James
    Manning as Acting Assistant Secretary for
    Postsecondary Education at the Department of Education.

    May 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Abdullah bin Ahmad
    Badawi of Malaysia.
    In the afternoon, the President dropped by a meeting between Secretary
    of the Security Council of Russia Igor S. Ivanov and National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley.

    May 5

    In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of State
    Condoleezza Rice. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing followed by a National Security Council meeting on
    Iraq. Then, in the Library, he participated in an interview with Larry
    Kudlow of CNBC.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Quartet
    Special Envoy for Gaza Disengagement James D. Wolfensohn to thank him for his service.
    In the evening, at the Marine Barracks, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in a photo opportunity with U.S. Marine Corps
    Noncommissioned Officers of the Year. They then met with marines wounded
    in the war on terror. Later, they participated in a briefing by Col.
    Terry Lockard, USMC, commanding officer, Marine Barracks, Washington.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in the
    evening parade.

    May 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Stillwater, OK, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer William O'Connor.
    While en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone
    conversations with President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria and President Denis Sassou-
    Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo to
    discuss the peace process in Darfur, Sudan. Later, at Oklahoma State
    University, he met with family members of a soldier killed in Iraq.
    Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving
    in the afternoon.

    May 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fort Lauderdale, FL, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer David
    Tompkins. Later, at a private residence, he
    made remarks at a Friends of Clay Shaw
    reception.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    John Howard of Australia to the White House on
    May 16.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to attend
    the inauguration of President Rene Garcia Preval of Haiti on May 14: Jeb Bush
    (head of delegation); Janet Ann Sanderson; and M. Rony Francois.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Troy R.
    Justesen to be Assistant Secretary for
    Vocational and Adult Education at the Department of Education.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Eric Solomon to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax
    Policy.
    The President announced his intention to nominate W. Stuart Symington
    IV to be Ambassador to Djibouti.

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    The President announced his intention to nominate Ellen C.
    Williams to be a Governor of the Board of
    Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Council on Disability:

        John R. Vaughn;
        Victoria Ray Carlson;
        Chad Colley; and
        Lisa Mattheiss.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Sean M. Healey as a member of the President's Export Council.

    May 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Coconut Creek, FL.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Tampa, FL, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Julie Whitney. He then traveled to Sun City Center, FL.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Orlando, FL, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dick Stipe.

    May 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
    Norman's Restaurant, he participated in an interview with
    representatives of Florida's print media.
    Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving
    in the afternoon.

    May 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Yellow Oval Room, he met with Chinese human rights activists Li
    Baiguang, Wang Yi, and Yu
    Jie.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Biloxi, MS, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Deeneaus Polk.
    Later in the afternoon, the President met with family members of
    soldiers killed in the war on terror. Later, he returned to Washington,
    DC, arriving in the evening.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Gayleatha Beatrice
    Brown to be Ambassador to Benin.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Peter R.
    Coneway to be Ambassador to Switzerland and
    Liechtenstein.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Christina B.
    Rocca for the rank of Ambassador during
    her tenure of service as U.S. Representative to the Conference on
    Disarmament.
    The President announced his intention to nominate William H.
    Tobey to be Deputy Administrator for
    Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation in the National Nuclear Security
    Administration at the Department of Energy.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Arthur E.
    Johnson and Walter B. McCormick,
    Jr., as members of the President's
    National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Commission on Presidential Scholars:

        Robert A. Gleason, Jr.;
        Richard R. Kilgust;
        J. Bryan Pickens;
        Linda O. Shaw; and
        Harvey W. Schiller.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Commission for the Preservation of
    America's Heritage Abroad:

        Linda Leuchter Addison;
        Ronald H. Bloom;
        David A. Burke;
        Mordechai E. Gobioff;
        Andrew M. Klein;
        Elizabeth May Stern;
        Robert Zarnegin;
        Martin Berson Gold; and
        Harley Lippman.

    May 12

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

    May 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    May 14

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.
    In the evening, at the residence of Australia's Ambassador to the U.S.
    Dennis Richardson, the

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    President and Mrs. Bush had dinner with Prime Minister John
    Howard of Australia and his wife,
    Janette.

    May 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a
    National Security Council meeting on Iraq. Later, in the Oval Office, he
    participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of the 2006
    MATHCOUNTS National Competition Award.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President received diplomatic
    credentials from newly appointed Ambassadors to the United States.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Ehud Olmert of Israel to the White House on May
    23.

    May 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    Speaker of the House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.
    In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Bush
    hosted a state dinner for Prime Minister John Howard of Australia and his wife, Janette, followed by entertainment in the East Room.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John Ray
    Correll to be Director of the Office of
    Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement at the Department of the
    Interior.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John H. Hill to be Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier
    Safety Administration.
    The President announced his intention to nominate R. Hunter Biden and Donna R. McLean to
    be members of the Amtrak Reform Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Norman Y.
    Mineta as a member of the Amtrak Reform
    Board.

    May 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in a photo opportunity with the Texas A&M Singing Cadets.
    The President declared a major disaster in Washington and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms, flooding, tidal surge, landslides, and
    mudslides from January 27 to February 4.

    May 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Yuma, AZ, where, upon arrival, he toured the Yuma Sector of
    the U.S.-Mexico border.
    In the afternoon, at the Yuma Sector Border Patrol Headquarters, the
    President participated in a briefing on border security. Later, the
    President participated in interviews with television networks.
    Later in the afternoon, at the Yuma Marine Corps Air Station, the
    President greeted U.S. military personnel. Later, he returned to
    Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kathleen L.
    Casey to be a Commissioner of the
    Securities and Exchange Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Donald L. Kohn to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of
    the Federal Reserve System.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Carl E.
    Schneider as a member of the President's
    Council on Bioethics.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Alan
    Austerman as a U.S. Commissioner on the U.S.
    Section of the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (Alaska State
    Representative).
    The President announced his intention to appoint Gary Thomas
    Smith as a U.S. Commissioner on the U.S.
    Section of the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission (Washington
    State Representative).
    The President announced his intention to appoint Joseph Albert
    Cirillo, Elizabeth Ann Stewart, and John Charles Wyvill as members of the Architectural and Transportation
    Barriers Compliance Access Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Advisory Committee on the Arts at the John
    F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts:

        Brittain Bardes Cudlip;
        Jody Dow;
        Fred Wiehl Lazenby;
        Robert D. Leebern, Jr.;

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        Carole J. McNeil;
        Robert Frank Pence;
        Larry Ruvo;
        Mark S. Siegel;
        Stephanie Spencer Tellefsen;
        David Carl Weinstein;
        Nancy R. Williams; and
        Ilene Zatkin-Butler.

    The President announced his intention to designate LaSalle Doheny
    Leffall, Jr., as Chairman of the
    President's Cancer Panel.

    May 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Saud al-Faysal bin Abd al-Aziz Al
    Saud of Saudi Arabia. He
    then traveled to Virginia Beach, VA.
    In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Thelma Drake for Congress reception. Later,
    he traveled to Highland Heights, KY, where, upon arrival, he met with
    USA Freedom Corps volunteer David Trinh. He then
    traveled to Florence, KY.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Malik M. Hasan as a member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts at
    the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
    The President announced his intention to designate Steven D.
    Aitken as Acting Administrator of the
    Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management
    and Budget.

    May 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    May 21

    In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Mayor
    C. Ray Nagin of New Orleans to congratulate him
    on his election victory.

    May 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Chicago, IL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteers Barry and Tanya Jeong.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    May 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, the President had a working dinner with Prime Minister
    Ehud Olmert of Israel.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Tony Blair of the United Kingdom to the White
    House on May 25.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Manuel Zelaya Rosales of Honduras to
    the White House on June 5.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of
    President Ahmed Abdallah Mohamed Sambi of Comoros on May 26: Frederick W. Schieck (head of delegation); and James David
    McGee.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Richard E.
    Hoagland to be Ambassador to Armenia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Clifford M.
    Sobel to be Ambassador to Brazil.

    May 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Rose Garden, he participated in a photo opportunity with members of
    the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Pottstown, PA, where he
    participated in a tour of the Limerick Generating Station. Later, at the
    Saratoga Court Elder Care Center, he greeted residents of Pottstown. He
    then traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Reggie Waller.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome
    Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan
    to the White House on June 29.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert O. Blake,
    Jr., to be Ambassador to Sri Lanka.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth
    Dougherty to be a member of the National
    Mediation Board.

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    The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick W.
    Dunne to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans
    Affairs for Policy and Planning.
    The President announced that he has appointed Karl
    Zinsmeister as Assistant to the President
    for Domestic Policy.

    May 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President participated in an
    arrival ceremony for Prime Minister Tony Blair of
    the United Kingdom.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President Paul
    Kagame of Rwanda to the White House on May 31.
    The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding beginning on May 13 and continuing.
    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 beginning on May 12 and
    continuing.
    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 beginning on May 12 and continuing.

    May 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Stephen Harper of Canada to the White
    House on July 6.

    May 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Newburgh, NY, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Heather DiSilvio. He then
    traveled to West Point, NY.
    Later in the morning, the President returned to Camp David, MD.
    In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
    of Indonesia to express his condolences for the loss of life following
    the earthquake in Java.

    May 28

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

    May 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in separate bill signing ceremonies for
    H.R. 1499, the Heroes Earned Retirement Opportunities Act, and H.R.
    5037, the Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act.
    In the evening, the President had a private dinner with King Abdullah
    II of Jordan.

    May 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a meeting with public policy experts on Iraq.
    Later in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations
    with President Vladimir V. Putin of
    Russia, President Jacques Chirac of France,
    and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to
    discuss the situation in Iran.
    In the evening, in the Family Theater, the President and Mrs. Bush
    hosted a screening of the film ``United 93.''
    The President announced his intention to nominate Henry M. Paulson,
    Jr., to be Secretary of the Treasury.

    May 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Junichiro
    Koizumi of Japan, and Prime Minister Ehud
    Olmert of Israel.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to CIA Headquarters in Langley,
    VA. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. He then traveled to Baltimore,
    MD.
    During the day, the President participated in a swearing-in ceremony for
    Mark J. Sullivan as Director of the U.S.
    Secret Service.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his appointment of Raul F. Yanes as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary.

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    June 1

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Hu Jintao of China to discuss the
    situation in Iran. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Denis Sassou-Nguesso of the Republic of
    the Congo to the White House on June 5.
    The President announced his intention to nominate David H.
    Laufman to be Inspector General of the
    Department of Defense.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Charles D.
    Nottingham to be a member of the
    Surface Transportation Board and, upon confirmation, to designate him as
    Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Charles Darwin
    Snelling to be a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
    The President announced his intention to appoint George
    Nesterczuk as a member of the Federal
    Salary Council for Labor Relations and Pay Policy and, upon appointment,
    to designate him as Vice Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Dallas Rob
    Sweezy as a member of the President's
    Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities and, upon
    appointment, to designate him as Chair.
    The President announced his intention to appoint R. Todd
    Gardenhire as a member of the Advisory
    Committee to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (Employer
    Representative).
    The President announced his intention to appoint Nelson W. Wolff as a member of the Advisory Committee to the
    Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (Public Representative).

    June 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister John Howard of Australia to discuss the situations in Iran and East
    Timor. Then, in the Oval Office, he met with Senior Minister Goh Chok
    Tong of Singapore.
    Later in the morning, the President participated in a photo opportunity
    with members of the American Society of the Italian Legions of Merit.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Michelle Bachelet Jeria of Chile to
    the White House on June 8.

    June 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    June 5

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
    Later, he had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Dwight D.
    Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met with Chinese Leadership
    Program Fellows.
    The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from March
    29 to April 16.
    The President declared a major disaster in Minnesota and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    flooding from March 30 to May 3.
    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 from March 30
    to April 30.
    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 April 18-20.

    June 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Artesia, NM, where he participated in a tour of the Federal
    Law Enforcement Training Center.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Laredo, TX, where he
    participated in a tour of the Laredo Border Patrol Sector Headquarters.
    Later, he visited with staff and students of Mary Help of Christians
    School. He then visited the Cotulla Style Pit Bar-B-Que restaurant.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Omaha, NE, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer John ``Buzz''
    Garlock.

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    The White House announced that the President will travel to St.
    Petersburg, Russia, to attend the G-8 summit on July 15-17.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Wayne Cartwright
    Beyer to be a member of the Federal
    Labor Relations Authority.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Cesar Benito
    Cabrera to be Ambassador to Mauritius
    and the Seychelles.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert L. Sumwalt
    III to be a member of the National
    Transportation Safety Board and, upon confirmation, to designate him as
    Vice Chair.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Colleen Conway-
    Welch and C. Thomas Yarington,
    Jr., to be members of the Board of
    Regents of the Uniformed Services University for Health Sciences.
    The President announced his intention to designate Lt. Gen. Ronald L.
    Burgess, Jr., as Acting Principal
    Deputy Director of National Intelligence.

    June 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    visited Catholic Charities--Juan Diego Center, where he participated in
    a microbusiness networking breakfast and a U.S. citizenship class.
    Also in the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations
    with President Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of El Salvador and President-elect Alan Garcia
    Perez of Peru.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he
    met with Republican congressional leaders. He then met with Members of
    Congress who had recently traveled to Iraq.
    In the evening, National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley briefed the President on the death of senior Al
    Qaida associate Abu Musab Al Zarqawi in
    Baquba, Iraq, following U.S. airstrikes.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia to the
    White House on June 14.
    The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister
    Janez Jansa of Slovenia at the White House on
    July 10.

    June 8

    In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with
    Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom
    and Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq to
    discuss the death of Abu Musab Al Zarqawi in Baquba, Iraq, on June 7. Later, he had an intelligence
    briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with President Michelle
    Bachelet Jeria of Chile. Later, in
    the Roosevelt Room, he met with President Vaira Vike-Freiberga of Latvia. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to
    Camp David, MD.
    The White House announced that the President will travel to Budapest,
    Hungary, on June 22, following his participation in the U.S.-European
    Union summit in Vienna, Austria.

    June 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with Prime
    Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen of
    Denmark and his wife, Anne-Mette.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Randall M. Fort to be Assistant Secretary of State for
    Intelligence and Research.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Margo M. McKay to be Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil
    Rights.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen S.
    McMillin to be Deputy Director of the
    Office of Management and Budget.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Drue Pearce to be Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas
    Transportation Projects.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Marc Spitzer to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory
    Commission.

    June 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    June 11

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

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    June 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, on the
    North Portico, he participated in a photo opportunity with members of
    the World Cup youth delegation.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Baghdad, Iraq, arriving the
    following afternoon.

    June 13

    In the morning, while en route to Baghdad, Iraq, the President had an
    intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the President met with
    Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq.
    Later, he met with Prime Minister Maliki, the Iraqi Cabinet, and the
    President's Cabinet, participating from Camp David, MD, through video
    teleconference. He then had separate meetings with President Jalal
    Talabani and Speaker of the Council of
    Representatives Mahmoud al-Mashhadani
    of Iraq and Iraqi business, cultural, and education leaders.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving the
    following morning. While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated
    in an interview with radio and television reporters.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will
    accompany Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi
    of Japan to Memphis, TN, on June 30 following Prime Minister Koizumi's
    visit to the White House on June 29.

    June 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    June 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a swearing-in ceremony for U.S.
    Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab. Then,
    in the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met with
    Randal L. McCloy, Jr., the only survivor
    of a January mining accident in Sago, WV, and his wife, Anna.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick
    Cheney.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Geoffrey S.
    Bacino to be a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Federal Housing Finance Board.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael V. Dunn to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures
    Trading Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas C. Foley to be Ambassador to Ireland.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Nancy Montanez-
    Johner to be Under Secretary of
    Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services and a member of
    the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Council on the Humanities:

        Josiah Bunting III;
        Mary Habeck;
        Robert S. Martin;
        Wilfred M. McClay;
        Manfredi Piccolomini;
        Jay Winik; and
        Kenneth R. Weinstein.

    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Science Board of the National
    Science Foundation:

        Mark R. Abbott;
        Camilla Persson Benbow;
        John T. Bruer;
        Patricia D. Galloway;
        Jose-Marie Griffiths;
        Karl Hess;
        Thomas N. Taylor; and
        Richard F. Thompson.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Council on Service and Civic
    Participation:

        Janine L. Gauntt;
        Angela Baraquio Grey;
        Kelly Perdew; and
        Daniel C. Wuerffel.

    The President announced his intention to designate Jean M. Case as Chairman of the President's Council on Service and
    Civic Participation.

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    The President announced his intention to designate Daniel
    Pearson as Chairman of the U.S. International
    Trade Commission.
    The President announced his intention to designate Shara L.
    Aranoff as Vice Chairman of the U.S.
    International Trade Commission.

    June 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Seattle, WA, where, upon arrival at the Boeing Field/King
    County International Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
    Norma McQuiller. He then traveled to Medina,
    WA, where, at a private residence, he attended a reception for
    congressional candidate David G. Reichert and
    the Washington State Republican Party.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Albuquerque, NM, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Patricia Ortiz. Later, he traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
    TX.

    June 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    June 18

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

    June 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to New York City, NY, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Christopher Branning. He then traveled to Kings Point, NY.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia to the
    White House on July 5.

    June 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Vienna, Austria, arriving in the evening.
    The President announced his intention to nominate William B. Wark and William E. Wright to be members of the Chemical Safety and Hazard
    Investigation Board.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert L.
    Wilkie to be Assistant Secretary of Defense
    for Legislative Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Warren Bell, Chris Boskin, and David H.
    Pryor to be members of the Board of Directors
    of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Edmund G.
    Archuleta, David Michael Cote, and James B. Nicholson as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory
    Council.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Susan Schanlaber
    Barnes as a member of the the
    Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and, upon appointment, to
    designate her Vice Chair.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Rhonda Bentz as a member of the Advisory Council on Historic
    Preservation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Benjamin K.
    Homan and David A. Williams as members of the Helping To Enhance the Livelihood
    of People (HELP) Around the Globe Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Community Development Advisory Board:

        Jennings David Colbert (Native
            American Tribal Development Representative);
        J. French Hill (Insured Depository
            Institution Representative);
        Farah M. Jimenez (Community Development
            Representative);
        Jack Lund (Consumer/Public Interest
            Organization Representative); and
        L. Raymond Moncrief (Community
            Development Financial Institution Representative).

    The President announced his intention to designate Michael W.
    Smith as Vice Chair of the President's
    Council on Service and Civic Participation.

    June 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Johann Strauss Ballroom of Hofburg Palace, he and Mrs. Bush greeted
    U.S. Embassy personnel. Then, in the Hunting Room, he met with President
    Heinz Fischer of Austria.
    Later in the morning, in the Mittlere Lounge of Hofburg Palace, the
    President met with Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel of Austria. He then met with European Union leaders.
    Later, in the Grosser Redoutensaal Room at Hofburg Palace, he
    participated in the U.S.-European Union summit.

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    In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with European Union
    leaders. Later, he and Mrs. Bush toured the Austrian National Library,
    where they watched a performance by the Vienna Boys Choir.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Budapest,
    Hungary.

    June 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    greeted U.S. Embassy personnel. Then, at Sandor Palace, he and Mrs. Bush
    participated in an arrival ceremony.
    Later in the morning, in the conference hall of the Parliament Building,
    the President had separate meetings with Speaker of Parliament Katalin
    Szili and Hungarian political party leaders.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a wreath-
    laying ceremony at the 1956 Memorial Monument.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Linda Mysliwy Conlin
     to be First Vice President of the Export-
    Import Bank of the United States.
    The President announced his intention to nominate J. Joseph
    Grandmaison to be a member of the
    Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas E.
    Harvey to be Assistant Secretary of
    Veterans Affairs for Congressional Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Roger L. Hunt, John E. Kidde, and John
    Peyton to be members of the Board of Trustees of
    the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.

    June 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with experts on Russia.
    In the afternoon, the President met with Gen. George W. Casey,
    Jr., USA, commanding general, Multi-
    National Force--Iraq.
    The President announced that he has appointed John Emling as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative
    Affairs.
    The President announced that he has appointed Julie Goon as Special Assistant to the President for Economic
    Policy.
    The President announced that he has appointed Hunter Moorhead as Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture,
    Trade, and Food Assistance.
    The President announced that he has appointed John M. Smith as Associate Counsel to the President.

    June 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    June 25

    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the Ford's Theatre
    Gala, where he made remarks for television broadcast on July 4.

    June 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the East Room, he participated in a photo opportunity with the 2006
    Presidential Scholars.
    In the afternoon, at the historic Evermay house, the President made
    remarks at a Republican National Committee finance luncheon.

    June 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Senators to discuss proposed line-item veto legislation.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with S. Sgt. Christian Bagge, USA, who was wounded in Iraq in June 2005.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jay M. Cohen to be Under Secretary for Science and Technology at
    the Department of Homeland Security.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Sean T.
    Connaughton to be Administrator of the
    Maritime Administration at the Department of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Institute for Literacy
    Advisory Board:

        Carmel Borders;
        Donald D. Deshler;
        Blanca E. Enriquez;
        Patricia Mathes;
        Eliza McFadden; and
        Timothy Shanahan.

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    June 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to St. Louis, MO, where, upon
    arrival, he met with 2006 Presidential Scholar J. Andrew
    Benecke and USA Freedom Corps volunteer Susan
    Reese.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will travel to Stralsund
    and Trinwillershagen, Germany, on July 13 to meet with Chancellor Angela
    Merkel of Germany.

    June 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, in the Grand Foyer, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in a photo opportunity with Prime Minister Junichiro
    Koizumi of Japan. Later, in the State
    Dining Room, he and Mrs. Bush hosted an official dinner for Prime
    Minister Koizumi, followed by entertainment in the East Room.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to areas of
    Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to areas of
    Mississippi impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

    June 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan to Memphis, TN, where they participated in
    a tour of Elvis Presley's Graceland mansion.
    In the afternoon, at the Rendezvous restaurant, the President and Mrs.
    Bush had lunch with Prime Minister Koizumi.
    Later in the afternoon, the President met with USA Freedom Corps
    volunteer Sandi Langley before traveling to
    Columbus, OH, where, at a private residence, he attended a Mike
    DeWine for U.S. Senate reception.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Lynette Boggs
    McDonald as a member of the Board of
    Visitors to the U.S. Naval Academy.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Jason Edward
    Allen and William S. Gates as members of the Board of Trustees of the Christopher
    Columbus Fellowship Foundation.
    The President announced that he has nominated Frank R. Jimenez to be General Counsel of the Department of the Navy.
    The President announced that he has nominated Donald C. Johnson to be Ambassador to Equitorial Guinea.
    The President announced that he has nominated Bruce I. Knight to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing
    and Regulatory Programs and a member of the Board of Directors of the
    Commodity Credit Corporation.
    The President announced that he has nominated Charles E.
    McQueary to be Director of Operational
    Test and Evaluation at the Department of Defense.
    The President announced that he has nominated Frederic S.
    Mishkin to be a member of the Board of
    Governors of the Federal Reserve System (1st District).
    The President announced that he has nominated Edmund C. Moy to be Director of the Mint.
    The President announced that he has nominated Nathaniel F.
    Wienecke to be Assistant Secretary of
    Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs.
    The President announced that he has designated Paul J. Hutter as Acting Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs for
    Policy and Planning.
    The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the
    area struck by severe storms, flooding, and mudslides beginning on June
    23 and continuing.