[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2006, Book II)]
[July 1, 2006]
[Pages 2231-2261]
[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.

July 1

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence 
briefing.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding beginning June 26 and continuing.

July 2

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Maryland and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on June 22 and 
continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in Ohio and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, tornadoes, straight line winds, and flooding from June 
21-23.

July 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Then, in the Roosevelt Room, he participated in a 
bill signing ceremony for H.R. 5403, the Safe and Timely Interstate 
Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006.
The President announced his intention to appoint Kirk Van Tine as a member of the Presidential Emergency Board No. 239 
and, upon appointment, to designate him as Chair.
The President announced his intention to appoint Roger P. Nober and Robert E. Peterson as members of the Presidential Emergency Board No. 239.

July 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Fort Bragg, NC, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Benny Smith, Jr. He then 
toured U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
Later in the morning, at the 3d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division Dining 
Facility, the President had lunch with military personnel and their 
families.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he participated in an interview with Stars 
and Stripes newspaper.
During the day, the President met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld and Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice to discuss the situation 
in North Korea.
In the evening, in the Residence, the President attended a dinner party 
to celebrate the Fourth of July and his birthday.

July 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council. Later, he met with members of the 
Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba, who presented him with their 
official report. He then traveled to Alexandria, VA.
Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney.
The President announced that he has appointed Helgi C. Walker as a member of the District of Columbia Judicial 
Nomination Commission.
The President declared a major disaster in Delaware and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding beginning on June 23 and continuing.

July 6

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 Oval Office, he 
participated in a

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photo opportunity with Alexa Ostolaza, the 
2006 March of Dimes national ambassador.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with Prime Minister 
Stephen Harper of Canada. Then, in the Blue 
Room, he and Mrs. Bush participated in an interview with Larry 
King of Cable News Network. Later, he traveled to 
Chicago, IL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Dave Kruger.
The White House announced that the President will host President Traian 
Basescu of Romania at the White House on July 
27.

July 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
Lou Mitchell's Restaurant, he had breakfast with local business leaders.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Aurora, IL, where he toured 
Cabot Microelectronics Corp. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in New Jersey and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 23 and 
continuing.

July 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

July 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, in the State Dining Room and the East Room, the 
President and Mrs. Bush hosted a social dinner and entertainment in 
honor of the Special Olympics.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to Abuja, Nigeria, to attend the 
Leon H. Sullivan Summit on July 19:

    Alphonso R. Jackson (head of 
        delegation);
    John Campbell;
    John A. Simon;
    Herbert H. Lusk II; and
    Anita Smith.

The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, to attend 
the 800th anniversary of the Great Mongolian State on July 12 and 13: 
Mike Johanns (head of delegation); and Robert 
M. Peck.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to Turkey to attend the opening of 
the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline on July 13: Jeffrey Clay Sell (head of delegation); and Ross Wilson.

July 11

In the morning, the President had breakfast with Republican 
congressional leaders. Later, he had an intelligence briefing. Then, in 
the Oval Office, he and Mrs. Bush met with President Alejandro 
Toledo of Peru and his wife, Eliane Karp de 
Toledo.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President had a telephone 
conversation with crewmembers of the Space Shuttle Discovery. He then 
participated in a photo opportunity with members of the National Council 
on the Arts.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Port Washington, WI. Later, 
he traveled to Milwaukee, WI.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Cindy Lou 
Courville to be U.S. Representative to 
the African Union with the rank of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Philip S. 
Goldberg to be Ambassador to Bolivia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Henry M. Paulson, 
Jr., to be U.S. Governor of the 
following organizations: the International Monetary Fund; the 
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; the Inter-
American Development Bank; the African Development Fund; the Asian 
Development Fund; and the European Bank for Reconstruction and 
Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate John C. Rood to be Assistant Secretary of State for International 
Security and Non-Proliferation.
The President announced his intention to designate C.W. Bill 
Young as the President's Personal 
Representative at the Farnborough International Aerospace and Defense 
Exhibition and Air Show from July 17-23.

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The President announced that he has appointed Peter W. Tredick as a member of the Presidential Emergency Board No. 
239.
The President announced that he has appointed Kevin Sullivan as Assistant to the President for Communications.

July 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Heiligendamm, Germany, arriving in the 
evening.

July 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. 
Bush then traveled to Stralsund, Germany. Later, in the Kollegien Room 
at the Town Hall, they participated in a guestbook signing ceremony and 
a greeting with local community representatives.
In the afternoon, in the Achtmannskammer Room of the Town Hall, the 
President had a working lunch with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany. Later, he and Mrs. Bush toured St. Nikolai 
Church.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Trinwillershagen, Germany, where, at the Zu den Linden restaurant, they 
attended a social dinner and entertainment hosted by Chancellor 
Merkel. They then returned to Heiligendamm, 
Germany.
The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister 
Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq at the White House on 
July 25.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard W. 
Graber to be Ambassador to the Czech 
Republic.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher A. 
Padilla to be Assistant Secretary of 
Commerce (Export Administration).
The President announced his intention to nominate Calvin L. 
Scovel to be Inspector General at the 
Department of Transportation.
The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from June 23 to July 6.

July 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to St. Petersburg, Russia. While en route aboard 
Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with King 
Abdullah II of Jordan, President Mohamed 
Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, and Prime 
Minister Fuad Siniora of Lebanon to discuss the 
situation in the Middle East.
Later in the morning, upon arrival in St. Petersburg, the President and 
Mrs. Bush participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument to 
the Heroic Defenders of Leningrad.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Strelna, 
Russia.
In the evening, in the Italian Guest Room at Konstantinovsky Palace, the 
President and Mrs. Bush attended a social dinner hosted by President 
Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and his wife, 
Lyudmila.

July 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at the Konstantinovsky Palace Complex, the President 
had a working lunch with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
In the evening, the President traveled to Petrodvorets, Russia, where, 
at the Peterhof, he attended a G-8 summit social dinner and 
entertainment. Later, he returned to Strelna, Russia.

July 16

In the morning, at the Konstantinovsky Palace Complex, the President 
participated in G-8 summit meetings. He then met with Junior 8 student 
leaders.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with G-8 leaders. 
Later, he participated in G-8 summit meetings.
In the evening, the President had a working dinner with G-8 leaders.

July 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Konstantinovsky Palace Complex, he participated in G-8 summit 
meetings.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with G-8 leaders. 
Later, he participated in a photo opportunity with G-8 leaders and 
leaders of international organizations. Later, he and Mrs. Bush returned 
to Washington, DC.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to Lima, Peru, to attend the 
inauguration of President Alan Garcia Perez of Peru on July 28: Carlos M. Gutierrez (head of delegation); and James Curtis 
Struble.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Clyde Bishop to be Ambassador to the Marshall Islands.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark R. Dybul to be Coordinator of the U.S. Government Activities 
to Combat HIV/AIDS Globally with the rank of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Peter W. 
Tredick to be a member of the National 
Mediation Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen M. 
Prescott and Anne Jeannette Udall to be members of the Board of Trustees of the Morris 
K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy 
Foundation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Louis Mead Treadwell 
II, Vera K. Metcalf, and Charles J. Vorosmarty as members of the National Arctic Research Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Tim Pawlenty as a member of the National Infrastructure Advisory 
Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint Sidney R. 
Unobskey as an alternate member of the 
Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission.

July 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with members of 
the National Capital Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Then, in 
Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he 
participated in a photo opportunity with 2006 Indianapolis 500 winner 
Sam Hornish, Jr., and his wife, 
Crystal.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a dinner for former 
Archbishop of Washington Theodore E. Cardinal McCarrick, incoming Archbishop of Washington Donald 
W. Wuerl, and Papal Nuncio Archbishop Pietro 
Sambi.

July 19

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, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary 
of State Condoleezza Rice.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Salva Kiir 
Mayardit, First Vice President of Sudan and 
President of Southern Sudan, to the White House on July 20.

July 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip 
Erdogan of Turkey to discuss the 
situation in Lebanon and recent terrorist attacks in Turkey.
Also in the morning, the President dropped by a meeting between Vice 
Chairman of the Central Military Commission Gen. Guo Boxiong of China and National Security Adviser Stephen J. 
Hadley.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Vice President Dick 
Cheney.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sharon Lynn Hays to be Associate Director of the Office of Science 
and Technology Policy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert W. 
Johnson to be Commissioner of Reclamation 
at the Department of the Interior.
The President announced his intention to nominate James R. 
Kunder to be Deputy Administrator of the 
U.S. Agency for International Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mary Martin 
Ourisman to be Ambassador to Barbados, 
Ambassador to Saint Kitts and Nevis, Ambassador to Saint Lucia, 
Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Ambassador to Dominica, Ambassador to 
Grenada, and Ambassador to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bijan 
Rafiekian to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.
The President announced his intention to nominate Karen B. 
Stewart to be Ambassador to Belarus.
The President announced his intention to nominate Todd I. 
Stewart to be a member of the National 
Security Education Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jane Marie 
Doggett to be a member of the National 
Council on the Humanities.

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July 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Aurora, CO.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Englewood, CO. Later, at a 
private residence, he made remarks at a reception for congressional 
candidate Rick O'Donnell. He then traveled to 
the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Tony Blair of the United Kingdom to the White 
House on July 28.
The President declared an emergency in Missouri and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms beginning on July 19 and continuing.

July 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

July 23

In the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Minister of 
Foreign Affairs Saud al-Faysal bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with 2006 
Tour de France winner Floyd Landis to 
congratulate him on his victory.

July 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, he met with U.S. military personnel 
injured in Iraq and presented Purple Hearts to four soldiers.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a 
bill signing ceremony for H.R. 42, the Freedom to Display the American 
Flag Act of 2005.
In the evening, at the historic Evermay house, the President attended a 
Republican National Committee reception.
The White House announced that the President will meet with Sudan 
Liberation Movement Army leader Minni Minawi at 
the White House on July 25.

July 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working lunch with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Sudan 
Liberation Movement Army leader Minni Minawi. 
He then met with Republican congressional leaders to discuss legislative 
priorities.
The President announced his intention to nominate Margrethe 
Lundsager to be U.S. Executive Director 
of the International Monetary Fund.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald A. 
Tschetter to be Director of the Peace 
Corps.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dianne I. Moss to be a member of the Board of Directors of the 
Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint W. Craig 
Vanderwagen as Assistant Secretary for 
Public Health Emergency Preparedness at the Department of Health and 
Human Services.
The President announced his intention to designate Stephen R. 
Larson as Acting General Counsel for the 
Department of the Treasury.
The President announced his intention to designate Arthur T. 
Hopkins as Acting Assistant to the 
Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense 
Programs.
The President announced his designation of Ronald J. James as Acting Chief Human Capital Officer at the Department of 
Homeland Security.

July 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld. Then, in the Indian Treaty Room 
of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he participated 
in a photo opportunity with recipients of the 2005 Presidential Early 
Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers.
In the afternoon, the President and Prime Minister Nuri al-
Maliki of Iraq traveled to Fort Belvoir, 
VA. Later, he traveled to Charleston, WV, where, upon arrival, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Joe Dailey. 
Then, at a private residence, he attended a Shelley Moore Capito for Congress reception.

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

July 27

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss 
the situation in the Middle East. Later, he had an intelligence 
briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with President 
Traian Basescu of Romania. Later, in the 
State Dining Room, he participated in a photo opportunity with members 
of the National Future Farmers of America Organization State Presidents' 
Conference.
The President announced his intention to appoint Donald G. 
Christensen, Jeffrey W. Gault, and Samuel Metters as 
members of the National Veterans Business Development Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the National Cancer Advisory Board:

    Anthony Atala (Science/Environmental 
        Carcinogens);
    Bruce Allan Chabner (Science);
    Donald S. Coffey (Science);
    Lloyd K. Everson (Public);
    Judah Folkman (Science);
    Robert A. Ingram (Public); and
    Karen Dow Meneses (Science).

The President announced his intention to designate Carolyn D. 
Runowicz as Chairman of the National 
Cancer Advisory Board.

July 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with the Big 
Brother of the Year, Sylvester Fulton, and 
the Big Sister of the Year, Betsy Gorman-Bernardi.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Prime Minister Tony 
Blair of the United Kingdom. Later, in the Oval 
Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with the top 10 
``American Idol'' finalists. Then, in the East Room, he participated in 
a photo opportunity with the 2006 Boys and Girls Nation delegates.

July 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

July 30

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Miami, FL. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Secretary of 
State Condoleezza Rice to discuss her 
ongoing visit to the Middle East. Upon arrival in Miami, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Dorcas Piegari.
During the day, the President had several separate telephone 
conversations with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Prime Minister Tony Blair 
of the United Kingdom, and National Security Adviser Stephen J. 
Hadley to discuss the situation in the 
Middle East.
In the evening, the President traveled to Miami Beach, FL, where he 
attended a dinner with community leaders. He then returned to Miami.

July 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Versailles Restaurant and Bakery, he participated in an interview 
with Radio Mambi. He then visited the National Hurricane Center.
Later in the morning, at the U.S. Coast Guard Integrated Support 
Command, the President participated in an interview with Michael 
Putney of WPLG-TV Miami.
In the afternoon, at the U.S. Coast Guard Integrated Support Command, 
the President participated in separate interviews with Pedro 
Sevcec of Telemundo and Neil Cavuto of FOX News. Later, he traveled to Coral Gables, FL, 
where, at a private residence, he attended a Republican National 
Committee luncheon. He then returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President met with Secretary of State Condoleezza 
Rice to discuss her recent visit to the 
Middle East.
The President announced his intention to nominate Randolph James 
Clerihue to be Assistant Secretary of 
Labor for Public Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Susan E. 
Dudley to be Administrator of the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and 
Budget.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael F. 
Duffy to be a member of the Federal Mine 
Safety and Health Review Commission and, upon confirmation, to designate 
him as Chairman.
The President announced his intention to nominate Roger Romulus 
Martella, Jr., to be

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Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (General 
Counsel).
The President announced his intention to nominate Arthur K. 
Reilly to be a member of the National 
Science Board (National Science Foundation).
The President announced that he has appointed Bryan Corbett as Special Assistant to the President for Economic 
Policy.
The President announced that he has appointed Kenneth Kiyul Lee as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has appointed Andrea Becker 
Looney as Special Assistant to the 
President for Legislative Affairs.
The President announced that he has appointed Michael Magan as Special Assistant to the President and Senior 
Director for Relief, Stabilization, and Development of the National 
Security Council.
The President announced that he has appointed Scott Walter as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic 
Policy.

August 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Bethesda, MD, where, at the National Naval Medical Center, 
he had his annual physical examination and visited wounded U.S. military 
personnel and presented Purple Hearts to seven of them.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, in 
the Solarium, he met with Republican Senators.
The President announced his intention to nominate C. Stephen 
Allred to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Interior for Land and Mineral Management.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carl Joseph 
Artman to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Interior for Indian Affairs and to appoint him as a member of the Board 
of Trustees of the American Folklife Center.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alex A. 
Beehler to be Inspector General of the 
Environmental Protection Agency.
The President announced his intention to nominate Wilma B. 
Liebman to be a member of the National 
Labor Relations Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Leland A. Strom to be a member of the Farm Credit Administration 
Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate James H. 
Bilbray to be a Governor of the Board of 
Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles R. 
Christopherson, Jr., to be a 
member of the Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation.
The President declared a major disaster in Ohio and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, straight line winds, and flooding on July 27 and 
continuing.

August 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. He then met with Republican Senators.
In the afternoon, the President met with Secretary of the Treasury Henry 
M. Paulson, Jr. Later, he participated 
in a photo opportunity with Make-a-Wish Foundation children. He then 
traveled to Mentor, OH.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Kirtland Hills, OH, 
where, at a private residence, he attended a reception for Ohio 
gubernatorial candidate J. Kenneth Blackwell. He then returned to Washington, DC.

August 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to McAllen, TX. While en route 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Chancellor 
Angela Merkel of Germany to discuss the 
situation in the Middle East. Upon arrival in McAllen, he participated 
in a tour of Border Patrol and National Guard assets.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Mission, TX, where he 
viewed a demonstration of the Border Patrol-National Guard Skybox. 
Later, he traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
The President announced his intention to nominate Nelson M. Ford to be Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial 
Management).
The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia A. 
Glassman to be Undersecretary of 
Commerce for Economic Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate John K. 
Veroneau to be Deputy U.S. Trade 
Representative with the rank of Ambassador.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Gerald Walpin to be Inspector General of the Corporation for 
National and Community Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate William H. 
Graves to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
The President announced his intention to nominate the following 
individuals to be Commissioners of the Mississippi River Commission:

    Bruce Arlan Berwick;
    Robert Crear and, upon confirmation, to 
        designate him President;
    Samuel P. De Bow, Jr.; and
    Gregg F. Martin.

The President announced that he has appointed Jay Hein as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the 
Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

August 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the funeral of former 
Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto of Japan 
on August 8: Norman Y. Mineta (head of 
delegation); and John Thomas Schieffer.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of 
President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia 
on August 7: Henry M. Paulson, Jr. 
(head of delegation); Carlos M. Gutierrez; and William B. Wood.
The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
snow melt and ice jam flooding from May 13-30.

August 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President met with Secretary of State Condoleezza 
Rice and National Security Adviser Stephen 
J. Hadley to discuss the situation in the 
Middle East.

August 6

In the morning, the President and National Security Adviser Stephen J. 
Hadley participated in a video 
teleconference with Prime Minister Tony Blair of 
the United Kingdom.

August 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by 
briefings by National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley and Homeland Security Adviser Frances Fragos 
Townsend.

August 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.
During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and 
National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley.
The President announced that he has named Deb Fiddelke as Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative 
Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Neal Burnham as Special Assistant to the President for White House 
Management.
The President announced that he has named Darren Hipp as Special Assistant to the President and Director of 
Presidential Correspondence.
The President announced that he has named Gregory Jacob as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic 
Policy.
The President announced that he has named Brent J. McIntosh as Associate Counsel to the President.

August 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on the arrests of suspected terrorists in Birmingham and 
London, England. Later, he traveled to Green Bay, WI, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Karl Durant. He then participated in a tour of Fox Valley Metal-Tech, 
Inc.

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In the afternoon, the President traveled to Oneida, WI, where, at a 
private residence, he attended a reception for congressional candidate 
John G. Gard. Later, at Oneida Police 
Department, he met family members of military personnel killed in Iraq. 
He then returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.

August 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Broken Spoke Ranch, 
where he attended a Republican National Committee reception. He then 
returned to the Bush Ranch.
Later in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel to discuss 
the United Nations draft resolution to end fighting in Lebanon.

August 12

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Fuad Siniora of Lebanon to discuss 
U.N. Security Council Resolution 1701 to establish a cease-fire in 
Lebanon. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.

August 13

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

August 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy to discuss the situation in Lebanon. He then 
traveled to Arlington, VA.
In the afternoon, at the Pentagon, the President had a working lunch 
with experts on Iraq. Later, he returned to Washington, DC. Then, in the 
Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R. 5683, 
providing for the Federal acquisition of the Mt. Soledad Veterans 
Memorial in San Diego, CA.

August 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to McLean, VA, where, at the National Counterterrorism Center, 
he participated in National Security Council and Homeland Security 
Council briefings.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with 
counterterrorism and homeland security experts. Later, he met with his 
homeland security team. He then returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint John Edward 
Niederhuber as Director of the National 
Cancer Institute at the Department of Health and Human Services.
The President announced his intention to appoint Marta Brito 
Perez as Chief Human Capital Officer at 
the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Congressional Executive Commission on the 
People's Republic of China: Christopher R. Hill (At Large Representative); Franklin L. Lavin (Department of Commerce Representative); and 
Barry F. Lowenkron (State Department 
Representative).
The President announced his intention to appoint Nancy 
Davenport as a member of the National 
Historical Publications and Records Commission.
The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
flooding beginning July 31 and continuing.

August 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
granted pardons to 17 individuals.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to York, PA, where he toured 
Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations. Later, he participated in a 
roundtable discussion on the economy with Harley-Davidson managers and 
workers. He then participated in an interview with USA Today.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Lancaster, PA.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Roh 
Moo-hyun of South Korea to the White House on 
September 14.
The President announced that he has named David McCormick as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy 
National Security Adviser for International Economic Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Jennifer Christie as Special Assistant to the President for 
Presidential Personnel.

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August 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, military commanders, and senior military advisers to 
discuss the war on terror.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
In the evening, the President met with his economic team.

August 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Alan 
Garcia Perez of Peru to the White House on 
October 10.

August 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 20

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

August 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with the Homeland Security Council to discuss avian influenza.
Also in the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Minnetonka, MN, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer David Jewison. Later, he traveled to Wayzata, MN, where he visited 
Glaciers Custard and Coffee Cafe. Then, at a private residence, he 
attended a reception for congressional candidate Michele 
Bachmann.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles L. 
Glazer to be Ambassador to El Salvador.
The President announced his intention to appoint Dennis Prager as a member of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy 
Center for the Performing Arts:

    Edward William Easton;
    James A. Haslam II;
    Helen Lee Henderson;
    Nancy G. Kinder;
    Michael Frederic Neidorff; and
    Dean A. Spanos.

August 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had 
a telephone conversation with President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to discuss U.S.-Pakistan relations and 
regional issues. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of 
State Condoleezza Rice.
Also in the morning, in the Map Room, the President participated in 
separate interviews with WWL-TV, WVUE-TV, and WGNO-TV of New Orleans, 
LA, and WLOX-TV of Biloxi, MS. He also had a telephone conversation with 
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to 
discuss U.N. peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon and the situations in Iran 
and Darfur, Sudan.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Alexandria, VA, where, at a 
private residence, he attended a reception for senatorial candidate 
George Allen.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

August 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Romano 
Prodi of Italy and Chancellor Angela 
Merkel of Germany to discuss the situations in 
Lebanon and Iran.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Kennebunk, ME, where, at 
Sea Road School, he met with family members of military personnel killed 
in Iraq, Afghanistan, and during the September 11, 2001, terrorist 
attacks.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Bush family home in 
Kennebunkport, ME.

August 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

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The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will host a 
White House Summit on Malaria in December.

August 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

August 27

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

August 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing followed by a 
briefing on Hurricane Ernesto. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Biloxi, 
MS. While en route aboard Air Force One, they participated in an 
interview with April Ryan of American Urban Radio 
Network.
Later in the morning, upon arrival at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, 
the President met with U.S. military personnel. Later, he and Mrs. Bush 
participated in a walking tour of a neighborhood damaged by Hurricane 
Katrina in 2005.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Gulfport, MS, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Ken 
Wetzel. Later, they traveled to New Orleans, LA, 
where they had dinner with State and local officials.

August 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
Betsy's Pancake House, he had breakfast with Mayor C. Ray Nagin of New Orleans, LA. Then, at the Windsor Court Hotel, 
he and Mrs. Bush participated in an interview with Garland 
Robinette of WWL Radio of New Orleans.
Later in the morning, at the St. Louis Cathedral, the President and Mrs. 
Bush attended a service commemorating the first anniversary of Hurricane 
Katrina.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush toured the Musicians' 
Village housing development and hosted a lunch for Habitat for Humanity 
volunteers. He also presented a National Medal of the Arts to 
entertainer Antoine ``Fats'' Domino 
as a replacement for the original medal, which was lost during Hurricane 
Katrina.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in an 
interview with Brian Williams of NBC News. 
Later, at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, he and 
Mrs. Bush participated in a photo opportunity with the National Football 
League's New Orleans Saints. He then traveled to the Bush Ranch in 
Crawford, TX.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert T. 
Howard to be Assistant Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs (Information and Technology).
The President announced his intention to nominate Collister Johnson, 
Jr., to be Administrator of the Saint 
Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sara Martinez 
Tucker to be Under Secretary of 
Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Peter E. 
Cianchette to be a member of the 
Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board.
The President announced his intention to designate Naomi Churchill 
Earp as Chairman of the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission.
The President announced his intention to designate James R. 
Kunder as Acting Deputy Administrator of the 
U.S. Agency for International Development.

August 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Little Rock, AR, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Joy Cameron.
In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a 
luncheon for gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson. Later, he traveled to Nashville, TN, where, upon arrival, 
he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Patricia Gray.
In the evening, the President traveled to Salt Lake City, UT, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sam Delis.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Amir Sabah al-
Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of 
Kuwait to the White House on September 5.
The President announced his intention to nominate Terrence W. 
Boyle and William James Haynes II to be U.S. Circuit judges for the Fourth 
Circuit.
The President announced his intention to nominate William Gerry Myers 
III and Norman Randy Smith to be U.S. Circuit judges for the Ninth Circuit.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Brunson 
Wallace to be a U.S. Circuit judge 
for the Fifth Circuit.
The President declared a major disaster in New Mexico and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms and flooding on July 26 and continuing.

August 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 
(LDS) at their administration building.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Paul 
DeCamp as Administrator of the Wage and Hour 
Division at the Department of Labor.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Michael F. 
Duffy as a member of the Federal Mine 
Safety and Health Review Commission.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Daniel 
Meron as General Counsel of the Department of 
Health and Human Services.
The President announced his intention to designate Michael J. 
Sullivan as Acting Director of the 
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

September 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced that he has named Marc Thiessen as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Director 
of Speechwriting.
The President announced that he has named Martha Miller as Special Assistant to the President for Presidential 
Personnel.
The President announced that he has named David Trulio as Special Assistant to the President and Executive 
Secretary of the Homeland Security Council.
The President announced that he has named Dennis C. Wilder as Special Assistant to the President and Senior 
Director for East Asian Affairs of the National Security Council.

September 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

September 3

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

September 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Piney Point, MD.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

September 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with Amir Sabah al-
Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of 
Kuwait.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mary E. Peters to be Secretary of Transportation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert K. Steel to be Under Secretary of the Treasury (Domestic 
Finance).
The President announced his intention to nominate Mary Amelia 
Bomar to be Director of the National Park 
Service and to appoint her as a member of the Board of Trustees of the 
American Folklife Center.
The President announced his intention to nominate Larry W. Brown, John E. Mansfield, and 
Peter S. Winokur to be members of the 
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate William W. 
Mercer to be Associate Attorney General 
and to designate him as Acting Associate Attorney General of the 
Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles F. 
Conner to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Denis Bovin and Martin S. Feldstein as members of the President's Foreign Intelligence 
Advisory Board.
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 the following 
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the President's Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities:

    Clayton Aiken;
    Stephen Bird;
    Valerie Billmire;
    James Boles;
    Stephanie Brown;
    William J. Edwards;
    Brian J. Kelly;
    Mary Margaret Pucci;
    Linda Hampton Starnes;
    Stephen Henry Suroviec; and
    William E. Tienken.

September 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
participated in an interview with Katie Couric 
of the CBS Evening News.
The President announced that he has promoted Anita B. McBride to be Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff 
to the First Lady.

September 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Atlanta, GA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he 
participated in an interview with Charles Gibson of ABC News.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Marietta, GA, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Margaret Rose 
Halbert.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Savannah, GA, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Mary Nelson 
Adams. He then traveled to Pooler, GA. 
Later, he returned to Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force 
One, he participated in an interview with Paul Gigot of the Wall Street Journal.
The White House announced that the President will visit Tallinn, 
Estonia, on November 28 and Riga, Latvia, where he will participate in 
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit on November 28 and 29.
The President announced his intention to nominate Lauren M. 
Maddox to be Assistant Secretary of 
Education (Communications and Outreach).
The President announced his intention to nominate Jovita 
Carranza to be Deputy Administrator of the 
Small Business Administration.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donald Y. 
Yamamoto to be Ambassador to Ethiopia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dean A. 
Pinkert and Irving A. Williamson to be Commissioners of the U.S. International Trade 
Commission.
The President announced his intention to designate Leslie 
Silverman as Vice Chairman of the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission.
The President declared a major disaster in Arizona and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding from July 25 to August 4.

September 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
participated in an interview with Matt Lauer of 
NBC News. He then traveled to Flint, MI, where, upon arrival, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Greg Ybarra.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Clarkston, MI, where, at a 
private residence, he attended a reception for senatorial candidate 
Michael J. Bouchard. Later, he traveled 
to Kansas City, MO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteers Bradley Fisher and Taylor 
Mayes. Later, at a private residence, he 
attended a reception for senatorial candidate James M. Talent.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

September 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

September 10

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to New York City, 
where, at the site of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, they 
participated in a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the fifth 
anniversary of the attacks. Later, at the St. Paul's Chapel, they 
participated in a service of prayer and remembrance. Also in the 
afternoon, he toured the Tribute WTC Visitor Center commemorating the 
September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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September 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Fort Pitt Firehouse, the President and Mrs. Bush had breakfast with 
New York City first-responders. Then, at 8:46 a.m., they participated in 
a moment of silence followed by a ceremony to commemorate the 
anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Shanksville, PA, where, at the site of the crash of United Flight 93, 
they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony for victims of the 
September 11, 2001, plane crash.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Arlington, VA, 
where, at the Pentagon, they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony to 
commemorate the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist 
attacks. They then returned to Washington, DC.

September 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings. He then met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld.
Later in the morning, the President participated in an interview with 
print journalists.
During the day, the President dropped by a meeting between National 
Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley and 
Minister of the Interior and Regional Development Nicolas 
Sarkozy of France.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan to 
the White House on September 29.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to the 
White House on October 2.
The President announced his intention to nominate Frank Baxter to be Ambassador to Uruguay.
The President announced his intention to appoint Joseph B. 
Gildenhorn and Susan 
Hutchison as members of the Board of 
Trustees of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

September 13

In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice. Later, he had an 
intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at the historic Evermay house, the President attended 
a Republican National Committee reception.
During the day, the President dropped by a meeting between Vice 
President Dick Cheney and Prime Minister 
Jaroslaw Kaczynski of Poland and a 
meeting between National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley and Minister of Foreign Affairs Tzipora ``Tzipi'' 
Livni of Israel.

September 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the U.S. Capitol, he made remarks to the House Republican Conference.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with President Roh 
Moo-hyun of South Korea. Later, he met with the 
Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents.
In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Bush 
hosted a social dinner in honor of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz 
followed by entertainment in the East Room.
The White House announced that the President will travel to New York 
City, to participate in the 61st United Nations General Assembly on 
September 18-20.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to the White 
House on September 22.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to the White House 
on September 26.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michele Davis to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Public 
Affairs).
The President announced his intention to nominate Caroline C. 
Hunter to be a Commissioner of the 
Election Assistance Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate David Palmer to be a Commissioner of the Equal Employment 
Opportunity Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J. 
Astrue to be Commissioner of Social 
Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ned L. Siegel, Norman B. Coleman, and 
Barbara Boxer to be U.S. Representatives to 
the 61st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Barbara McConnell 
Barrett and Cecil E. Floyd to be Alternate U.S. Representatives to the 61st 
Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The President announced his intention to appoint Frank D. Stella as a member of the Board of Governors of the United 
Service Organizations, Inc.
The President announced his intention to appoint Duane R. 
Roberts, Jean Kennedy Smith, and Wilma E. Bernstein 
as members of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for 
the Performing Arts.
The President announced that he has named Jeremy Katz and Myriah Jordan as Special 
Assistants to the President for Policy.

September 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

September 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

September 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to New York City, where, upon arrival, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Patrick Gilligan. They then traveled to 
the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
In the afternoon, the President had separate meetings with President 
Elias Antonio Saca Gonzalez of 
El Salvador, President Manuel Zelaya Rosales of Honduras, and President Jakaya Mrisho 
Kikwete of Tanzania.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a 
Republican National Committee reception. Later, he returned to the 
Waldorf-Astoria.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to Ukraine to attend the 
commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the tragedy in Babyn Yar on 
September 27:

    Margaret Spellings (head of 
        delegation);
    William B. Taylor, Jr.;
    Gregg Rickman;
    Fred S. Zeidman; and
    Vincent Obsitnik.

September 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to United Nations Headquarters, where he met with United 
Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan. He then met 
with Sheikha Haya Rashed Al Khalifa of Bahrain, President of the 61st Session of the United 
Nations General Assembly.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a roundtable discussion 
on democracy with other heads of state and leaders of nongovernmental 
organizations. Later, he returned to the Waldorf-Astoria.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan and President 
Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to the White House 
on September 27.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark J. 
Warshawsky and Dana K. Bilyeu to be members of the Social Security Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate the following 
individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the Inter-
American Foundation:

    Kay Kelley Arnold (Public Representative);
    Gary C. Bryner (Public Representative);
    Thomas Joseph Dodd (Public 
        Representative);
    Hector E. Morales (Government 
        Representative);
    John P. Salazar (Public Representative);
    Thomas A. Shannon, Jr., 
        (Government Representative); and
    Jack C. Vaughn (Public Representative).

The President announced his intention to designate Sylvester J. 
Schieber as Chairman of the Social 
Security Advisory Board.
The President announced his intention to designate Jack C. 
Vaughn as Vice Chairman of the Board of 
Directors of the Inter-American Foundation.

September 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with members of the U.S. mission to the United Nations. He then 
participated in an interview with Wolf Blitzer 
of Cable News Network.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.

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September 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. He then traveled to Tampa, FL, where, upon arrival, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Zach Bonner.
Later in the morning, the President visited the National Football 
League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers training facility.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Orlando, FL, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Linda Feld.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Curtis S. Chin to be U.S. Director of the Asian Development Bank 
with the rank of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Steven R. 
Chealander to be a member of the 
National Transportation Safety Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald P. 
Spogli to be Ambassador to San Marino.
The President announced his intention to nominate Craig 
Stapleton to be Ambassador to 
Monaco.
The President announced his intention to designate Paul J. 
Hutter as Acting General Counsel of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs.

September 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in separate photo opportunities with 
2006 National Spelling Bee champion Katharine ``Kerry'' Close and the 2006 Boys and Girls Club Youth of 
the Year Stacey Walker and regional finalists 
Kelly Barefield, Alyse Eady, Montorie Lee, and David 
Shelly.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with recipients of the Secretary of Defense Employer 
Support Freedom Award.
In the evening, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 
the President and Mrs. Bush attended the musical drama ``Asleep at the 
Wheel: A Ride With Bob.''
The President declared a major disaster in Virginia and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms and flooding, including severe storms and 
flooding associated with Tropical Depression Ernesto, from August 29 to 
September 7.

September 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a delegation to Beirut, Lebanon, to visit areas affected by 
recent conflict and to meet with Prime Minister Fuad Siniora of Lebanon and business leaders to discuss rebuilding 
priorities:

    Dina Powell (head of delegation);
    Jeffrey Feltman;
    John T. Chambers;
    Yousif Ghafari; and
    Ray Irani.

September 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to New York City, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Katie Hustead. He then 
traveled to Riverside, CT.
In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a 
Connecticut Republican Party luncheon. Later, he traveled to Cincinnati, 
OH, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Robert 
``Kent'' Wellington II. 
Later, he toured Meyer Tool, Inc.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a 
reception for senatorial candidate Michael DeWine. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to Budapest, Hungary, to attend the 
50th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution on October 23:

    George E. Pataki (head of delegation);
    April H. Foley;
    Peter K. Gogolak; and
    Steven Udvar-Hazy.

September 26

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Ali Abdallah Salih of Yemen. 
Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive 
Office Building, the President participated in a bill signing ceremony 
for H.R. 5684, the United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement 
Implementation Act. Later, he

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met with Republican congressional leaders to discuss legislative 
priorities.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a 
reception for Iowa, Arkansas, and Wisconsin congressional candidates.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kevin M. 
Kolevar to be Assistant Secretary of Energy 
(Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability).
The President announced his intention to nominate Jane C. Luxton to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and 
Atmosphere.
The President announced his intention to nominate Phillip L. 
Swagel to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Treasury (Economic Policy).
The President announced his intention to nominate Thurgood Marshall, 
Jr., to be a Governor of the Board of 
Governors of the U.S. Postal Service.
The President announced that he has named Tony Fratto as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Press 
Secretary.

September 27

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to discuss Japan-
U.S. relations and to congratulate him on his September 26 election 
victory. Later, he had an intelligence briefing. He then met with 
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Memphis, TN, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Linda Smith.
In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a 
luncheon for senatorial candidate Robert Corker. 
Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working dinner with Vice President Dick Cheney, 
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, 
National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley, President Hamid Karzai of 
Afghanistan, and President Pervez Musharraf 
of Pakistan.

September 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Hoover, AL, where, at the Hoover Public Safety Center, he 
participated in a briefing on energy. He then participated in an 
interview with the Wall Street Journal.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Birmingham, AL, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Heather 
Shufelt. Later, he traveled to Columbus, OH, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Eva 
Bradshaw. He then traveled to New Albany, OH.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a 
reception for congressional candidate Deborah D. Pryce. He then returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Ivo Sanader of Croatia to the White House on 
October 17.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dana Gioia to be Chairperson of the National Endowment for the 
Arts.
The President announced his intention to nominate Eric D. 
Eberhard to be a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National 
Environmental Policy Foundation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Advisory Commission on Drug-Free 
Communities:

    Catherine Thatcher Brunson 
        (Public);
    Dennis Griffith (National Substance 
        Abuse Reduction Organization);
    Steve Moak (National Substance Abuse 
        Reduction Organization); and
    Janet R. Wood (State Substance Abuse 
        Reduction Organization).

September 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in 
separate bill signing ceremonies for S. 418, the Military Personnel 
Financial Service Protection Act, and S. 3850, the Credit Rating Agency 
Reform Act of 2006.
In the evening, at the Library of Congress, the President and Mrs. Bush 
attended the National Book Festival gala performance and dinner. Later, 
he traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert F. Hoyt to be General Counsel for the Department of the 
Treasury.

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September 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

October 1

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

October 2

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. 
Later, he had an intelligence briefing followed by a briefing on the 
wildfires in California. He and Mrs. Bush then participated in planting 
an elm tree on the north grounds of the White House.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Reno, NV, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Elaine 
Nickovich.
In the evening, the President traveled to Stockton, CA, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Masanobu ``Mas'' 
Kamigaki.
The President announced his intention to appoint Mary E. Peters as a member of the Amtrak Reform Board.

October 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Radisson Hotel, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for S. 
260, the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act. He then traveled to the 
George W. Bush Elementary School, where he toured the school and met 
with students and faculty.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to El Dorado Hills, CA. Later, 
he traveled to Los Angeles, CA. While en route aboard Air Force One, he 
had a briefing on the wildfires in California.
Later in the afternoon, upon arrival in Los Angeles, the President met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Matthew Cook.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a 
Republican National Committee reception. Later, he traveled to Phoenix, 
AZ, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Barbara 
MacLean. He then traveled to Scottsdale, AZ.

October 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Denver, CO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Mary Lester. He then traveled to 
Englewood, CO.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

October 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
toured the Woodridge Elementary and Middle School Campus.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Paul A. 
Morin, national commander, American Legion.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles E. Dorkey 
III to be a member of the Advisory 
Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation.
The President announced his intention to designate Stanley E. 
Taylor as Chairman of the Commission on 
Presidential Scholars.
The President announced his intention to appoint Mark B. Murphy as a member of the Advisory Board of the National Air 
and Space Museum.
The President announced his intention to appoint Debra Lynn Crisp as a member of the Klamath River Compact Commission 
(Federal Representative) and, upon appointment, to designate her as 
Chairman.
The President announced his intention to appoint Steven M. 
Colloton as a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (Federal 
Judiciary).

October 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had separate telephone conversations with President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal to discuss the situation in Darfur, 
Sudan, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of 
Canada to discuss international issues.
Later in the morning, the President toured the FedEx Express DCA 
Facility. Later, at the facility, he participated in a roundtable 
discussion on the national economy.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with members of the Supreme Headquarters Allied 
Expeditionary Force/Headquarters European Theater of Operations U.S. 
Army Veterans Association.
The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area

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struck by severe storms and flooding from September 12-14.

October 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Langely Air Force Base, VA, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Leah Hunkins. They then traveled to Newport News, VA.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.

October 9

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Hu Jintao of China, Prime Minister Shinzo 
Abe of Japan, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, and President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea to discuss the situation in North Korea. 
Later, he had an intelligence briefing.

October 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Chevy Chase, MD. Later, he 
traveled to Robins Air Force Base, GA, where, upon arrival, he met with 
USA Freedom Corps volunteer Melissa Rosa. He 
then traveled to Macon, GA.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

October 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Morris H. 
Chapman, president and chief executive 
officer, Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), and Frank Page, SBC Executive Committee president, and his wife, 
Dayle. Later, he met with Deputy Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs Gordon H. Mansfield, 
Gary Kurpius, commander-in-chief, Veterans of 
Foreign Wars, and Robert E. Wallace, 
executive director, Veterans of Foreign Wars Washington office.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Leonel Fernandez Reyna of the 
Dominican Republic to the White House on October 25.

October 12

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister John Howard of Australia. He then had 
an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with State 
Councilor Tang Jiaxuan of China.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to St. Louis, MO, where, 
upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer 
Tom Bailey, Jr.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Chicago, IL.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced that he has named David Broome as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative 
Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Gordon Johndroe as Special Assistant to the President and National 
Security Council Press Secretary.
The President announced that he has named Richard Klingler as Senior Associate Counsel to the President and 
National Security Council Legal Advisor and General Counsel.
The President announced that he has named Bobby Pittman, Jr., as Special Assistant to the President for African 
Affairs of the National Security Council.

October 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on 
the South Portico, he participated in a photo opportunity with World War 
II veterans of the U.S. Air Force's 57th Bomb Wing.
In the afternoon, at the historic Evermay house, the President attended 
a Republican National Committee luncheon. Later, in the Oval Office, he 
participated in a photo opportunity with members of the U.S. Air Force 
Thunderbirds. He then traveled to Camp David, MD.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome 
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen 
Silvia of Sweden to the White House on October 
23.

October 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC. He and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Arlington, VA. Later, they 
returned to Camp David, MD.

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October 15

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.
The President declared an emergency in New York and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by a 
lake-effect snowstorm on October 12 and continuing.

October 16

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India and 
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. 
Later, he had an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Oval Office, he met 
with Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew of Singapore.
Later in the morning, the President participated in an interview with 
Bill O'Reilly of FOX News, for later 
broadcast.
During the day, the President had a briefing on the October 15 
earthquake and aftershocks in Hawaii.
The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on August 15-25.

October 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R. 
5122, the John Warner National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. He then met with United Nations 
Secretary-General-designate Ban Ki-moon.
The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
an earthquake on October 15 and related aftershocks.

October 18

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of 
Egypt. Later, he had an intelligence briefing. He then traveled to 
Greensboro, NC, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Michelle Gilmore.
In the afternoon, at Stamey's restaurant, the President had lunch with 
community leaders. Later, he toured Waldo C. Falkener Elementary School. 
He then traveled to Randleman, NC.
Later in the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with 
George Stephanopoulos of ABC News, 
for later broadcast. He then traveled to Greensboro, NC, where, at a 
private residence, he attended a Republican National Committee dinner.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

October 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Avoca, PA, where, at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International 
Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Naomi Alamar. He then traveled to La Plume, PA.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Clarks Summit, PA, where he 
visited patrons at Manning's Ice Cream and Milk. Later he traveled to 
Richmond, VA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer 
W. Robert Floyd, Sr. He then 
stopped by the Pumpkin Patch and visited with owner William F. 
Gallmeyer.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President-
elect Felipe de Jesus 
Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico to the White House on November 9.
The President announced his intention to nominate Katherine 
Almquist to be Assistant Administrator of 
the U.S. Agency for International Development (Bureau of Africa).
The President announced that he has recess appointed Richard E. 
Stickler as Assistant Secretary of Mine 
Safety at the Department of Labor.
The President announced that he has recess appointed Jeffrey R. 
Brown as a member of the Social Security 
Advisory Board.

October 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Department of Health and Human Services, he participated in a 
roundtable discussion on Medicare. He then participated in an interview 
with Kevin Freking of the Associated Press.
The White House announced that the President will host Secretary General 
Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
at the White House on October 27.

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October 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Roosevelt Room, he met with National Security Adviser Stephen J. 
Hadley, Deputy National Security Adviser 
Jack D. Crouch II, State and Defense 
Department officials, military commanders, and Vice President Dick 
Cheney, who participated via video 
teleconference.

October 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. He then met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld.
Later in the morning, in the East Room, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with crew members of the Space Shuttle Discovery, 
Space Shuttle Atlantis, and Space Station Expeditions 11, 12, and 13. 
Then, on the South Portico, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a photo 
opportunity with King Carl XVI Gustaf 
and Queen Silvia of Sweden.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with the 
King and Queen 
of Sweden. Then, at the Urban Trust Bank, he participated in a 
discussion on the economy with small-business owners and community 
bankers. Later, in the Old Family Dining Room, he participated in an 
interview with Maria Bartiromo of CNBC, for 
later broadcast.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Hanoi, 
Vietnam, to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders' 
Meeting on November 18-19, to meet with President Nguyen Minh 
Triet and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan 
Dung of Vietnam on November 17, and that he 
will travel to Singapore and Indonesia.

October 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Sarasota, FL, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tom Cooney.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Fort Lauderdale, FL, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer David 
Greenberger. He then traveled to Boca 
Raton, FL, where, at a private residence, he attended a Republican 
National Committee dinner.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on October 12-13 and continuing.

October 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an 
interview with print journalists.

October 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Des Moines, IA, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sally Bates.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Clinton Township, MI, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer George 
Kolf. He then traveled to Warren, MI.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

October 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Map Room, he participated in separate interviews with Laurie 
Kinney of Hearst-Argyle Television, Grant 
Rampy of Tribune Broadcasting, and Jim Fry of Belo Broadcasting.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Deputy 
Regional Forester Thomas Tidwell of the U.S. 
Forest Service to express his condolences for the deaths of four Forest 
Service firefighters in the wildfire near Palm Springs, CA.
The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
a fire from August 3-4.

October 28

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. He then had 
an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Sellersburg, IN, where, 
upon arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer 
Judy Seelye.

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Later in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Republican National Committee Chairman Kenneth B. Mehlman, which was broadcast to grassroots campaign 
supporters throughout the country. Later, he traveled to Charleston Air 
Force Base, SC.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with William 
O. DeWitt, owner, St. Louis Cardinals, to 
congratulate the team on winning the Major League Baseball World Series.
In the evening, the President traveled to Kiawah Island, SC, where, at a 
private residence, he attended a Republican National Committee dinner. 
Later, he returned to Washington, DC.

October 29

In the afternoon, in the Family Theater, the President and Mrs. Bush 
hosted a screening of the film ``Children of Glory.''
In the evening, in the Diplomatic Reception Room, the President and Mrs. 
Bush hosted a dinner for ``Children of Glory'' screening guests.

October 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Hunter Army Airfield, GA, where, upon arrival, he met with 
USA Freedom Corps volunteer Rebekah Rotton. 
He then traveled to Statesboro, GA.
In the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with Sean 
Hannity of FOX News, for later broadcast.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Houston, TX, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Pat 
McWaters. He then traveled to Sugar Land, TX.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy 
Center for the Performing Arts:

    Elliott Bryan Broidy;
    Emilio Estefan, Jr.;
    Sheldon B. Kamins;
    James V. Kimsey;
    Norman Y. Mineta; and
    Stephen A. Wynn.

October 31

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Map Room, the President participated in 
separate interviews with Alison Burns of Cox 
Broadcasting, Morris Jones of Sinclair 
Broadcast Group, and Melissa Charbonneau 
of Christian Broadcasting Network.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Robins Air Force Base, GA, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Eloise 
Hadaway. He then traveled to Perry, GA.
In the evening, the President returned to Robins Air Force Base, where 
he met with military families and passed out Halloween candy. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC.

November 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Later in the morning, the President participated in a telephone 
interview with Rush Limbaugh of The 
Rush Limbaugh Show. He then met with Secretary of Defense Donald H. 
Rumsfeld.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an 
interview with Terence Hunt of the Associated 
Press, Steve Holland of Reuters, and Richard 
Keil of Bloomberg News.

November 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Billings, MT, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Mark Polakoff.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Elko, NV, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cathy McAdoo.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Springfield, MO, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Dennis 
Jones.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to observe the Presidential and 
legislative elections in Managua, Nicaragua, on November 5: Paul 
Trivelli; J. Bennett Johnston; and Bill Paxon.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Dan Gregory 
Blair to be a member of the Postal Rate 
Commission and, upon confirmation, to designate him as Chairman.
The President announced his intention to nominate Scott A. 
Keller to be Assistant Secretary of Housing 
and Urban Development (Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations).
The President announced his intention to nominate Paul A. 
Schneider to be Under Secretary for 
Management at the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate the following 
individuals to be members of the National Council on the Arts:

    Benjamin Donenberg;
    Foreststorn Hamilton;
    Joan Israelite;
    Charlotte P. Kessler;
    Robert Bretley Lott; and
    William Francis Price, Jr.

The President announced his intention to appoint Juan Carlos 
Iturregui and Leonard Sands as members of the President's Export Council.
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 on July 19-21.
The President declared a major disaster in Louisiana and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on October 16 and continuing.

November 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Joplin, MO.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Sioux City, IA, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Earl Belt. He then traveled to Le Mars, IA.
In the evening, the President traveled to Englewood, CO.
The President announced that he has named Craig M. Albright as Special Assistant to the President for 
Legislative Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Ross Kyle as Special Assistant to the President for Cabinet 
Liaison.

November 4

In the morning, in Englewood, CO, the President had an intelligence 
briefing. Later, at Mile High Coffee, he had breakfast with small-
business owners. He then traveled to Greeley, CO.
Later in the morning, he traveled to Aurora, CO, where, at Buckley Air 
Force Base, he met with family members of a Navy serviceman who was 
killed in Afghanistan.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, 
TX.
During the day, the President met with Robert M. Gates, president, Texas A&M University.

November 5

In the afternoon, the President traveled to Grand Island, NE, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Holly 
Theis. Later, he traveled to Topeka, KS, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Sharon 
Meissner.
In the evening, the President returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, 
TX.

November 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Pensacola, FL, where, upon arrival in the 
afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Honor Bell.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Bentonville, AR. Later, they traveled to Dallas, TX, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lori Whitlow.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the Bush Ranch 
in Crawford, TX.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Ehud Olmert of Israel to the White House on 
November 13.
The President announced his intention to nominate Anthony W. Ryan to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury 
(Financial Markets).
The President announced his intention to nominate Leon R. 
Sequeira to be Assistant Secretary of Labor 
(Policy).

November 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Crawford Fire Station, he and Mrs. Bush voted.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to 
Washington, DC.

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During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary of 
Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.

November 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

November 9

In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had a 
breakfast meeting with Republican congressional leaders. Later, he had 
an intelligence briefing. Then, in the Oval Office, he and Mrs. Bush 
presented the 2006 National Medals of Arts and National Humanitarian 
Medals.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to Ankara, Turkey, to attend the 
funeral of former Prime Minister Mustafa Bulent Ecevit of Turkey on November 11: Jeffrey Clay Sell (head of delegation); Ross Wilson; and W. Robert Pearson.
The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew G. Biggs to be Deputy Commissioner of Social Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Terry L. Cline to be Administrator of the Substance Abuse and 
Mental Health Services Administration of the Department of Health and 
Human Services.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard Allan 
Hill to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate Diane 
Humetewa to be a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National 
Environmental Policy Foundation.

November 10

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia. 
He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Quantico, VA. Later, he met 
with Dan and Deb Dunham, 
whose son, Corp. Jason Dunham, USMC, was killed in Iraq and posthumously 
awarded the Medal of Honor. He then returned to Washington, DC.

November 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Arlington, VA, where they participated in a 
Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns in 
Arlington National Cemetery.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.
During the day, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a reception for 
members of the 555th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion who served during 
World War II.

November 13

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan. He 
then had an intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met 
with members of the Iraq Study Group.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with Prime Minister 
Ehud Olmert of Israel. Later, he hosted a 
reception for newly elected Members of Congress.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark Everett 
Keenum to be Under Secretary of Agriculture 
for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and to be a member of the 
Board of Directors of the Commodity Credit Corporation.
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.

November 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Moscow, Russia, 
arriving the following afternoon.

November 15

In the morning, aboard Air Force One, the President had an intelligence 
briefing.
In the afternoon, upon arrival at Vnukovo II International Airport in 
Moscow, the President and Mrs. Bush met with President Vladimir V. 
Putin of Russia and his wife, 
Lyudmila.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Singapore, arriving the following morning.

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November 16

In the morning, upon arrival in Singapore, the President and Mrs. Bush 
went to the Shangri-La Hotel. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush visited the Asian 
Civilisations Museum. They then returned to the Shangri-La Hotel, where 
they greeted U.S. Embassy personnel and their families.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Istana. He 
then met with Acting President J.Y. Pillay of 
Singapore. Later, he and Mrs. Bush returned to the Shangri-La Hotel.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Istana, where 
they had dinner with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Ho Ching. Later, they 
returned to the Shangri-La Hotel.

November 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. 
Bush then traveled to Hanoi, Vietnam, where, upon arrival, they went to 
the Sheraton Hanoi.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Prime Minister John 
Howard of Australia. Later, he and Mrs. Bush 
went to the Presidential Palace, where they participated in an arrival 
ceremony and official photograph with President Nguyen Minh Triet of Vietnam and his wife, Tran Thi Kim Chi.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush paid a courtesy call 
on President Triet and Mrs. Chi. He then had separate meetings with President Triet 
and Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung of 
Vietnam. Then, at Communist Party Headquarters, he met with General 
Secretary Nong Duc Manh of the Communist Party 
of Vietnam.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to the Sheraton Hanoi.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the International 
Convention Center, where they participated in a state banquet. They then 
returned to the Sheraton Hanoi.

November 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
went to the International Convention Center, where he met with leaders 
of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Later in the morning, the President visited the Joint POW/MIA Accounting 
Command. He then returned to the Sheraton Hanoi, where he greeted U.S. 
Embassy personnel and their families.
In the afternoon, the President went to the National Conference Center, 
where he participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 
Leaders Retreat I. Later, he participated in the APEC Leaders Dialogue 
with the APEC Business Advisory Council. He then returned to the 
Sheraton Hanoi.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the National 
Convention Center, where they attended a gala dinner and cultural 
performance. Later, they returned to the Sheraton Hanoi.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael W. 
Tankersley to be Inspector-General of 
the Export-Import Bank.

November 19

In the morning, the President went to the National Conference Center, 
where he participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 
Leaders Retreat II.
In the afternoon, the President participated in the APEC leaders 
official lunch and the APEC leaders official photograph. Later, he 
participated in the APEC Leaders Declaration. He and Mrs. Bush then 
traveled to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

November 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
greeted U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. He then toured the Ho 
Chi Minh City Securities Trading Center.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the Pasteur 
Institute, where they participated in a briefing on HIV/AIDS and avian 
influenza. They then visited the Ho Chi Minh City History Museum.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Jakarta, 
Indonesia, where, upon arrival at Halim Perdanakusuma International 
Airport, they greeted U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Later, 
they traveled to Bogor, Indonesia. Then, at Bogor Palace, he 
participated in a discussion with civic leaders.
In the evening, the President and President Susilo Bambang 
Yudhoyono of Indonesia participated 
in an education event hosted by President

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Yudhoyono's wife, Kristiani Herawati, and 
Mrs. Bush. Later, he and Mrs. Bush had dinner with President Yudhoyono 
and Mrs. Herawati.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Honolulu, 
HI, crossing the international dateline and arriving in the evening. 
Upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Eloise Monsarrat.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush had dinner with Adm. 
William J. Fallon, USN, commander, U.S. 
Pacific Command, and his wife, Mary.

November 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at 
the Officers Club at Hickam Air Force Base, he and Mrs. Bush had 
breakfast with military personnel. Later, at the Nimitz-MacArthur 
Conference Center, he participated in a briefing by Adm. William J. 
Fallon, USN, commander, U.S. Pacific 
Command.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to 
Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

November 22

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 President 
Oscar Arias Sanchez of Costa Rica to the 
White House on December 6.

November 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had several Thanksgiving holiday telephone conversations with members of 
the U.S. military.

November 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

November 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.

November 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Tallinn, Estonia. While en route, aboard Air Force One, he 
had separate telephone conversations with President Hu Jintao of China, President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of Egypt, and President Jacques Chirac of France.
In the afternoon, aboard Air Force One, the President had a telephone 
conversation with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy.
In the evening, upon arrival in Tallinn, the President went to the 
Radisson SAS.

November 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families.
Later in the morning, the President went to Kadriorg Palace, where he 
participated in an arrival ceremony and official photograph with 
President Toomas Ilves of Estonia. Later, in 
the State Council Hall, he met with President Ilves.
In the afternoon, the President went to the Estonian National Opera 
House, where he had lunch with President Ilves.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Riga, Latvia, where, 
upon arrival, he went to Riga Castle and met with President Vaira Vike-
Freiberga of Latvia. Later, he went to 
the Radisson SAS Daugava.
In the evening, the President went to the Latvian National Opera, where 
he attended a cultural performance. He then had a working dinner with 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization members. Later, he returned to the 
Radisson SAS Daugava.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of 
Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa as President of Mexico on December 1:

    Former President George H.W. Bush (head 
        of delegation);
    Antonio O. Garza;
    Alberto R. Gonzales; and
    Carlos M. Gutierrez.

November 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then met 
with U.S. Embassy personnel and their families. Later, he went to the 
Olympic Sports Centre, where he participated in a working session for 
the North Atlantic Council.

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In the afternoon, the President participated in a North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization leaders group photograph. He then had lunch with North 
Atlantic Treaty Organization leaders.
In the evening, the President traveled to Amman, Jordan, where, upon 
arrival, he went to the Raghadan Palace and met with King Abdullah 
II of Jordan. They then had dinner.
Later in the evening, the President went to the Four Seasons Hotel 
Amman.
The President announced his intention to appoint Laura L. Rogers as Director of the Office of Sex Offender 
Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking at the 
Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to appoint Carlos Marin as Commissioner of the International Boundary and 
Water Commission (United States and Mexico).
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Board of Advisers on Tribal 
Colleges and Universities:

    Verna Fowler;
    Joseph George Hiller;
    Richard Dennis Stephens; and
    Edward K. Thomas.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals to be members of the President's Board of Advisers on 
Historically Black Colleges and Universities:

    Belinda Childress Anderson;
    Delbert W. Baker;
    Brett Everett Fuller;
    Ivory V. Nelson; and
    Beverly Daniel Tatum.

The President announced his intention to designate Mary Beth 
Buchanan as Designate Acting Director of 
the Office of Violence Against Women at the Department of Justice.
The President announced that he has named Scott M. Stanzel as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy 
Press Secretary.
The President announced that he has named Alan Swendiman as Special Assistant to the President and Director of 
the Office of Administration.
The President announced that he has named Christopher G. 
Oprison as Associate Counsel to the 
President.
The President announced that he has named Cheryl Stanton as Associate Counsel to the President.

November 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had breakfast with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. They then had a meeting.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki of South Africa to 
the White House on December 8.
The President announced his intention to appoint Daniel J. Carroll, 
Jr., and Howard L. Lance as members of the President's National Security 
Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
The President announced his intention to designate Gary D. 
Forsee as Chairman of the President's 
National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.
The President announced his intention to designate Randall L. 
Stephenson as Vice-Chairman of the 
President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee.

December 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 3

In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
reception for Kennedy Center honorees.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the John F. Kennedy 
Center for the Performing Arts, where they attended the Kennedy Center 
Honors ceremony. Later, they returned to the White House.

December 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an 
interview with Brit Hume of FOX News.
The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister 
Tony Blair of the

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United Kingdom at the White House on December 7.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of 
Joseph Kabila as President of the Democratic 
Republic of the Congo on December 6:

    Elaine L. Chao (head of delegation);
    Roger Meece;
    Thelma J. Askey;
    Jendayi E. Frazer;
    Edward Brehm;
    Michael E. Hess; and
    John Fenn.

The President announced his intention to nominate Gregory B. Cade to be Administrator of the U.S. Fire 
Administration at the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sam Fox to be Ambassador to Belgium.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stanley D. ``Dave'' 
Phillips to be Ambassador to 
Estonia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jill E. 
Sommers to be Commissioner of the Commodity 
Futures Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint Maria Cino as a member of the National Surface Transportation 
Policy and Revenue Study Commission.
The President announced his intention to designate Robert M. 
Couch as Acting General Counsel of the 
Department of Housing and Urban Development.

December 5

In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of Defense-
designate Robert M. Gates. Later, he had an 
intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with James A. Baker 
III, cochair, Iraq Study Group.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a dinner for 
Secretary-General Kofi Annan of the United 
Nations and his wife, Nane Maria.

December 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J. 
Burns to be Assistant to the Secretary of 
Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Rosemary E. 
Rodriguez to be a member of the 
Election Assistance Commission.

December 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Thomas Yayi Boni of Benin to the White 
House on December 14.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the 60th anniversary of 
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession 
to the throne, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand, December 11: George H.W. 
Bush (head of delegation); Barbara 
Bush; and Ralph Boyce.

December 8

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of 
Turkey and President Joseph Kabila of the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Yellow Oval Room, the President and Mrs. 
Bush participated in an interview with People magazine. Then, in the 
Oval Office, he had a meeting with Democrat Members of the House of 
Representatives.
In the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President received 
credentials from newly appointed Ambassadors to the United States.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception.
The President declared a major disaster in Alaska and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on October 8-13.

December 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 10

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the National 
Building Museum, where they participated in the taping of the annual 
``Christmas in Washington'' concert for later television broadcast.

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In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the White House.

December 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an 
interview with Stephen F. Hayes of the 
Weekly Standard. Later, also in the Oval Office, he met with outside 
experts on Iraq.
The President announced his intention to appoint Patricia Hanahan 
Engman, Robert E. 
Peterson, and Peter W. Tredick as members of the Presidential Emergency Board No. 
240, and, upon appointment, to designate Peter W. Tredick as Chair.

December 12

In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had breakfast 
with Secretary of Defense-designate Robert M. Gates. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated 
in a video conference call with U.S. military commanders and U.S. 
Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted 
two holiday receptions.
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, landslides, and mudslides on November 
2-11.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding on November 16-17.

December 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had separate telephone conversations with President Jalal 
Talabani of Iraq and Masoud Barzani, president of the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Arlington, VA. Then, at the 
Pentagon, he and Vice President Dick Cheney met 
with U.S. military personnel. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Jose 
Manuel Durao Barroso of the 
European Commission to the White House on January 8, 2007.
The President announced the recess appointment of Dabney Langhorne 
Friedrich and Beryl A. 
Howell as members of the U.S. Sentencing 
Commission.
The President announced the recess appointment of John R. Steer as a member of the U.S. Sentencing Commission and 
designated him Vice Chair.

December 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception.

December 15

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Abdullah bin Ahmad Badawi 
of Malaysia. He then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Arlington, VA. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the State 
Department, where they participated in a holiday reception for members 
of the diplomatic corps. Later, they returned to the White House.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception.

December 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 18

In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of State 
Condoleezza Rice. Later, he had an 
intelligence briefing and met with the National Security Council. Then, 
in the Oval Office, he met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. 
Gates.
Later in the morning, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with 
Jewish higher education leaders.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Arlington, VA. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC.

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December 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he signed H.R. 6143, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment 
Modernization Act of 2006, and S. 3678, the Pandemic and All-Hazards 
Preparedness Act.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President participated in 
an interview with the Washington Post.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with 
U.S. Ambassadors. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with White House 
Fellows.
In the evening, on the State Floor, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a 
holiday reception.

December 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to appoint John V. Cogbill 
III as a member of the National Capital 
Planning Commission and, upon appointment, designate him as Chairman.
The President announced his intention to appoint Stephen J. 
Cassidy as a member of the Medal of Valor 
Review Board (Firefighting).
The President announced his intention to appoint M. Josephine 
Beach and Phillip M. Schofield as members of the Advisory Board on Radiation and 
Worker Health.
The President announced the recess appointment of Warren Bell as a member of the Corporation for Public 
Broadcasting.
The President announced the recess appointment of Wayne Cartwright 
Beyer as a member of the Federal 
Labor Relations Authority.
The President announced the recess appointment of Mark 
McKinnon as a member of the Broadcasting Board 
of Governors.

December 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush went to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he 
presented Purple Heart medals to 14 soldiers. They then volunteered to 
wrap gifts for family members of wounded soldiers.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, 
MD.

December 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, the President met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. 
Gates and Gen. Peter Pace, USMC, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, to discuss Iraq 
policy.

December 24

During the day, the President had several Christmas Eve telephone 
conversations with members of the U.S. military.

December 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a telephone conversation with President Yoweri Kaguta 
Museveni of Uganda.
 Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush 
Ranch in Crawford, TX, arriving in the afternoon.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with former 
First Lady Betty Ford.

December 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

December 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced that he has named Maggie Grant as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of 
Intergovernmental Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Paul R. Eckert as Associate Counsel to the President.

December 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Chancellor 
Angela Merkel of Germany to the White House on 
January 4, 2007.
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 on November 5-8.

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The President declared an emergency in Illinois and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
record snow from November 30 to December 1.
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 winter storms from November 30 to December 2.

December 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.