[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book I)]
[January 1, 2007]
[Pages 835-865]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]




Appendix A / Administration of George W. Bush, 2007

Appendix A--Digest of Other White House Announcements

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

January 1

In the morning, at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, the President had an 
intelligence briefing. Later, he and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC, arriving in the afternoon.
Later in the afternoon, in the Rotunda at the U.S. Capitol, the 
President and Mrs. Bush attended the public viewing of former President 
Gerald R. Ford, who lay in state until his 
funeral on January 4. Later, they visited with Betty Ford, widow of President Ford, at Blair House. They 
then returned to the White House.

January 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

January 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Cabinet Room, he met with members of his Cabinet.
In the afternoon, the President hosted a reception for Members of 
Congress and their spouses.

January 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Situation Room, he and Vice President Dick Cheney had a teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri al-
Maliki of Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Chancellor 
Angela Merkel of Germany.
In the evening, the President had dinner with Chancellor Merkel.
The President announced his intention to nominate P. Robert 
Fannin to be Ambassador to the Dominican 
Republic.
The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas 
Menarchik to be Assistant Administrator 
(Europe and Eurasia) of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate William R. 
Steiger to be Ambassador to Mozambique.
The President announced his intention to nominate Howard Charles 
Weizmann to be Deputy Director of the 
Office of Personnel Management.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bradley Udall 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 accord the personal rank of 
Ambassador to Richard M. Russell during 
his tenure as the U.S. Representative to the World Radio Communication 
Conference.

January 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate John D. 
Negroponte to be Deputy Secretary of the 
Department of State.
The President announced his intention to nominate J. Michael 
McConnell to be Director of National 
Intelligence.
The President announced his intention to designate Thomas P. 
D'Agostino as Acting Under Secretary 
for Nuclear Security of the National Nuclear Security Administration at 
the Department of Energy.
The President announced that he has named Mark D. Pfeifle as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National 
Security Adviser for Strategic Communications and Global Outreach.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Florida 
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public 
assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane Wilma.

January 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

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January 7

The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe winter storms from December 19, 2006, to January 1, 2007.
The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
a severe winter storm from December 28 to 31, 2006.

January 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had separate telephone conversations with President Enrique 
Bolanos and President-elect Jose Daniel 
Ortega Saavedra of Nicaragua.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso of the European Commission.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of 
Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra as 
President of Nicaragua on January 10:

    Michael O. Leavitt (head of 
        delegation);
    Paul A. Trivelli;
    John J. Danilovich; and
    Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.

The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to Quito, Ecuador, to attend the 
inauguration of Rafael Vicente Correa Delgado as President of Ecuador on January 15: Carlos M. 
Gutierrez (head of delegation); and 
Linda Jewell.
The President announced his intention to nominate Zalmay 
Khalilzad to be Representative of the 
United States of America to the United Nations with the rank of 
Ambassador, the Representative of the United States of America in the 
Security Council of the United Nations, and Representative of the United 
States of America to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United 
Nations during his tenure of service as Representative of the United 
States to the United Nations.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ryan C. 
Crocker to be Ambassador to Iraq.
The President declared an emergency in Colorado and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
record snow and near record snow from December 18 to 22, 2006.
The President declared an emergency in Colorado and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
record snow from December 28 to 31, 2006.

January 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
During the day, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with Republican 
Members of the House of Representatives.
The President announced his intention to nominate William Herbert 
Heyman to be a director of the Board of 
Directors of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (Securities 
Industry).
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Committee on the Arts and the 
Humanities:

    Rebecca Turner Gonzales;
    Adele C. Hall;
    Barbara Jacobs Mitnick; and
    Marc I. Stern.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship 
Board:

    Robert H. Bruininks;
    John S. Butler;
    Shirley M. Green; and
    Kathryn Hubbard.

The President announced his intention to designate Richard A. 
Hertling as Acting Assistant Attorney 
General (Legislative Affairs).
The President announced his intention to designate Douglas 
Menarchik as Acting Assistant 
Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (Europe 
and Eurasia).

January 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate David James Gribbin 
IV to be General Counsel of the 
Department of Transportation.

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The President announced his intention to appoint Andrea Fisher 
Newman and Joseph Carter 
Whitaker as members of the Federal 
Service Impasses Panel.

January 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Fort Benning, GA, arriving in the afternoon. While en route, 
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with King Abdallah 
bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud 
of Saudi Arabia.
In the afternoon, at Freedom Hall, the President had lunch with military 
personnel and their families. He then participated in an interview with 
Scott Pelley of CBS's ``60 Minutes.'' Later, at 
Eubanks Field at Fort Benning, he participated in a demonstration of 
infantry training. He then met with family members of military personnel 
killed in the war on terror.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, 
arriving in the evening.

January 12

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 meet with United 
Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the 
White House on January 16.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of 
Marc Ravalomanana as President of 
Madagascar on January 19:

    Michael O. Johanns (head of 
        delegation);
    James D. McGee;
    Ronald A. Tschetter; and
    R. Timothy Ziemer.

January 13

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

January 14

The President declared an emergency in Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
severe winter storms and flooding beginning on January 12 and 
continuing.

January 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
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 and flooding beginning on January 12 and 
continuing.

January 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
participated in an interview with Jim Lehrer of 
PBS's ``The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.''

January 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Bethesda, MD, where he toured the National Institutes of 
Health laboratories.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he 
met with Republican Members of the House of Representatives.

January 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Map Room, the President participated in 
separate interviews with David Cassidy of Belo 
Television, Morris Jones of Sinclair 
Broadcasting, Sabrina Fang of Tribune 
Broadcasting, and Alison Burns of Cox 
Broadcasting.
The President announced his intention to nominate Paul J. 
Bonicelli to be Assistant Administrator of 
the U.S. Agency for International Development (Latin America and the 
Caribbean).
The President announced his intention to nominate Mario Mancuso to be Under Secretary for Export Administration at the 
Department of Commerce.
The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick P. Shen to be Special Counsel for Immigration-Related 
Unfair Employment Practices at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate William B. Wood to be Ambassador to Afghanistan.

January 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
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he participated in a speech preparation session for his January 23 State 
of the Union Address.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an 
interview with David Jackson of USA Today.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Valdas Adamkus of Lithuania to the White 
House on February 12.

January 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, MD.
During the day, the President met with Secretary of State Condoleezza 
Rice and Secretary of Defense Robert M. 
Gates.

January 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.
Later in the afternoon, in the Family Theater, the President 
participated in a speech preparation session for his January 23 State of 
the Union Address.
The President announced his intention to nominate James R. Clapper, 
Jr., to be Under Secretary of Defense 
for Intelligence.
The President announced his intention to designate Howard 
Radzely as Acting Deputy Secretary of Labor.

January 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

January 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Wilmington, DE, where he toured DuPont Experimental Station.
Later in the morning, prior to his departure from New Castle Airport, 
the President met with members of the National Guard. He then returned 
to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President and Vice 
President Dick Cheney met with Gen. Dan K. 
McNeill, USA, incoming commander, NATO 
International Security Assistance Force, Afghanistan.
In the evening, in the Yellow Oval Room, the President and Mrs. Bush 
hosted the annual dinner for the Joint Chiefs of Staff and combat 
commanders and their spouses.

January 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Kansas City, MO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Susan Hoskins. He then 
traveled to Lee's Summit, MO, where he toured Saint Luke's East--Lee's 
Summit Hospital.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Alabama 
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for public 
assistance projects undertaken as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

January 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Cambridge, MD.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush went to Blair House where they attended a reception for 
Counsel to the President Harriet E. Miers. 
Later, they returned to the White House.
In the evening, the President attended a retirement reception for Chief 
Usher Gary Walters.

January 27

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

January 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Roosevelt Room, he participated in an interview with Juan 
Williams of National Public Radio.

January 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Peoria, IL.
Later in the morning, the President participated in an interview with 
Betsy Stark of ABC News. Later, he traveled to 
East Peoria, IL,

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where he toured Caterpillar, Inc. He then participated in another 
interview with Ms. Stark.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Peoria, IL, where, prior to 
his departure, he met with members of the Illinois Air National Guard 
and their families. He then returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced that he has named Jean Staton Mamo as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of 
Media Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Joel Bagnal as Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland 
Security.
The President announced that he has named Martin E. 
McGuinness as Special Assistant to the 
President for Legislative Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Michael Y. Scudder, 
Jr., as Associate Counsel to the 
President.
The President announced that he has named Amy Swartz 
Zantzinger as Special Assistant to the 
President and White House Social Secretary.

January 31

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 Adam Houhoulis. He then 
participated in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, and 
afterwards went to Federal Hall, where he participated in an interview 
with Neil Cavuto of FOX News. Later, he met with 
Eva Borja, Ceasar Borja, Jr., Evan Borja, and Nhia Borja, the family of Cesar Borja, a 20-year veteran of the New 
York Police Department, who died of lung disease on January 23.
In the afternoon, the President went to the New York Stock Exchange, 
where he met with traders on the floor. He then returned to Washington, 
DC.

February 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Oval Office, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in a signing ceremony for a Presidential proclamation in 
honor of American Heart Month.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Martin Torrijos Espino of Panama to 
the White House on February 16.
The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
a severe winter storm from December 28 to 30, 2006.
The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe winter storms from January 12 to 26.

February 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey V. Lavrov of Russia.
In the afternoon, the President met with Republican Members of the 
Senate. He then hosted a reception for the Members.
The President announced his intention to nominate John C. Rood to be Under Secretary for Arms Control and 
International Security at the Department of State.

February 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Newport News, VA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Pat Taylor. He then 
traveled to Williamsburg, VA.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and tornadoes on February 1 and 2.

February 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Office of Management and Budget Director 
Robert J. Portman.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with 2006 NASCAR 
Nextel Cup champion driver Jimmie Johnson.
During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with 
Indianapolis Colts owner James Irsay to 
congratulate the team on their February 4 Super Bowl victory. He then 
had separate telephone conversations with Indianapolis Colts head coach 
Tony Dungy and quarterback Peyton 
Manning.
In the evening, in the Red Room, the President hosted a dinner in honor 
of Major League Baseball.

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February 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Manassas, VA, where he toured Micron Technology, Inc.
Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.

February 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Luray, VA. Upon arrival, they went to 
Shenandoah National Park.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, 
DC.
In the evening, at Blair House, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a 
reception for Ambassador Donald Burnham Ensenat, Chief of Protocol, State Department.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark P. Lagon to be Director of the Office to Monitor and Combat 
Trafficking in Persons with the rank of Ambassador at Large at the 
Department of State.

February 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with former President Amine Gemayel of Lebanon.
In the evening, the President hosted a reception for National Park 
Foundation board members.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will travel 
to Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Guatemala, and Mexico from March 8 to 14.
The President announced his intention to nominate Steven Jeffrey 
Isakowitz to be Chief Financial Officer 
at the Department of Energy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Williamson 
Evers to be Assistant Secretary of 
Education (Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development).
The President announced his intention to nominate the following 
individuals to be members of the Board of Trustees of the Institute of 
American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development:

    Perry R. Eaton;
    Sonya Kelliher-Combs;
    Brenda L. Kingery;
    Julie E. Kitka; and
    Kristine Mary Miller.

The President announced his intention to nominate Carol 
D'Amico, David C. Geary, and Eric Alan Hanushek to be 
members of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education 
Sciences (Researchers).
The President announced his intention to nominate Marylyn Andrea 
Howe, Lonnie C. Moore, and Cynthia Allen Wainscott to be members of the National Council on Disability.
The President announced his intention to nominate Janis 
Herschkowitz, David George Nason, and Nguyen Van Hanh to 
be members of the Board of Directors of the National Consumer 
Cooperative Bank.
The President announced his intention to appoint Vayl Oxford as Director of the Office of Domestic Nuclear Detection 
at the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to appoint J. David Cox, Sr., as a member of the Federal Salary Council.
The President declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on December 25.

February 9

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, in the Oval Office, the President participated in 
an interview with Stephen F. Hayes of the 
Weekly Standard.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia to 
the White House on February 14.
The President declared a major disaster in Illinois and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
a severe winter storm from November 30 to December 1, 2006.

February 10

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

February 11

In the evening, in the East Room, the President presented the Ford's 
Theatre Lincoln Medal to historians David Herbert Donald and Doris Kearns Goodwin. 
Later, he and Mrs. Bush attended a performance in honor of the Ford's

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Theatre Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration.

February 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in a signing ceremony for the 2007 
Economic Report of the President. Then, in the Library, he participated 
in an interview with Steve Scully of C-SPAN.
The President announced his intention to nominate Lt. Gen. Dell L. 
Dailey, USA, to be the Coordinator for 
Counterterrorism with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large at the 
Department of State.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ford M. Fraker to be Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
The President announced his intention to nominate W. Craig 
Vanderwagen to be Assistant Secretary 
for Preparedness and Response at the Department of Health and Human 
Services.

February 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President went to the YMCA Anthony Bowen and 
toured the facility. Later, he returned to the White House.

February 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared a major disaster in Washington and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by a severe winter storm, landslides, and mudslides on December 
14 and 15, 2006.

February 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the State Dining Room, the President met with 
members of the Congressional Black Caucus.

February 16

In the morning, the President had a video teleconference with Prime 
Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. He then had 
an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Adm. 
William J. ``Fox'' Fallon, USN, incoming 
combatant commander, U.S. Central Command.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bijan R. 
Rafiekian to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
The President announced his intention to nominate Eli Whitney Debevoise 
II to be U.S. Executive Director of the 
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
The President announced his intention to appoint J. Anthony Poleo as a member of the Committee for Purchase from 
People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (Department of Defense).

February 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

February 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to President George Washington's Estate in Mount 
Vernon, VA, where they toured the grounds and participated in a wreath-
laying ceremony at President Washington's tomb.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to 
Washington, DC.

February 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to appoint Dennis W. 
Carlton as a member of the Antitrust 
Modernization Commission (Government Representative).
The President announced his intention to designate Clay Lowery as the Acting U.S. Executive Director of the 
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

February 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Chattanooga, TN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Debbie Chadwick. He 
then went to Erlanger Hospital--Baroness Campus, where he toured the 
facility.
In the afternoon, the President went to Porkers Bar-B-Que, where he had 
lunch and met with patrons. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Elias Antonio Saca

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Gonzalez of El Salvador to the 
White House on February 27.

February 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Morrisville, NC, where, at the Raleigh-Durham International 
Airport, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jamie Lathan. He then traveled to Franklinton, NC, where he toured 
Novozymes North America, Inc.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will host the annual U.S.-
EU Summit in Washington, DC, on April 30.
The President announced his intention to nominate S. Ward 
Casscells to be Assistant Secretary of 
Defense (Health Affairs).
The President announced his intention to nominate Claude M. 
Kicklighter to be Inspector General of 
the Department of Defense.
The President announced his intention to nominate William Charles 
Ostendorff to be Principal Deputy 
Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration.
The President announced his intention to appoint James H. 
Herring as a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation.
The President announced his intention to designate Dennis R. 
Spurgeon as Acting Under Secretary of 
Energy.
The President announced his intention to designate Thomas J. 
Barrett as Acting Deputy Secretary of 
Transportation.
The President announced his intention to designate Kimberly A. 
Owens as Chairman of the Board of Trustees 
of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation.
The President declared a major disaster in Oregon and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
a severe winter storm and flooding on December 14 and 15, 2006.

February 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Roosevelt Room, he met with transportation fuel experts and 
researchers to discuss alternative fuel sources.
The President declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the 
area struck by severe storms and flooding on November 16 and 17, 2006.
The President declared an emergency in New York and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by 
record snow and near-record snow from February 2 to 12.
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 tornadoes on February 12 and 13.

February 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will host 
King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan for a private dinner at the White House on 
March 6.

February 25

In the evening, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush attended a 
performance by entertainer Ronan Tynan.

February 26

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Alan Garcia Perez of Peru. He 
then had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President briefly attended a meeting between 
National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley and members of Lebanon's March 14 coalition.
Later in the afternoon, in an Oval Office ceremony, the President 
received the annual report of the Boy Scouts of America.

February 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senators 
Pete V. Domenici and Jeff 
Bingaman and Representatives 
John D. Dingell, Jr., and Joseph L. 
Barton to discuss energy legislation.
During the day, in the Oval Office, the President met with Rear Adm. 
Stephen W. Rochon, USCG, who he named as 
Director of the Executive Residence and Chief Usher.
The President announced that he has named Dennis Freemyer as Deputy Director of the Executive Residence and 
Deputy Chief Usher.

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The President announced his intention to nominate T. Timothy Ryan to be Under Secretary of the Treasury 
(International Affairs).

February 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with Andrew Roberts, author of ``A History of 
the English-Speaking Peoples Since 1900.'' Later, in Room 350 of the 
Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met with a 
congressional consultative group on the war on terror.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Helen Clark of New Zealand to the White House on 
March 21.

March 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Gulfport, MS, where, at the Trent Lott National Guard 
Training Center, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Alan 
Petz. He then traveled to Long Beach, MS, where he 
toured a neighborhood and visited homes that had been rebuilt after 
being damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Later, he traveled to Biloxi, MS.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA, where, at 
Lil' Dizzy's Cafe, he had lunch with elected officials and community 
leaders. Later, he went to Samuel J. Green Charter School where he 
toured the school and met with students.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. While 
en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations 
with Gov. Robert R. Riley of Alabama and Gov. Matt 
Blunt of Missouri.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to Accra, Ghana, to attend the 
50th Anniversary of Independence, March 5-7:

    Alphonso R. Jackson (head of 
        delegation);
    Pamela E. Bridgewater;
    John J. Danilovich;
    Ronald A. Tschetter;
    Jendayi Elizabeth Frazer; and
    R. Timothy Ziemer.

The President announced his intention to nominate Michael E. 
Baroody to be Chairman and member of the 
Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick D. 
Duddy to be Ambassador to Venezuela.
The President announced his intention to nominate David G. Nason to be Assistant Secretary of the Treasury (Financial 
Institutions).
The President announced his intention to appoint Blake G. Hall and John Stringer Rainey as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. 
Military Academy.

March 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and a 
briefing on the tornado damage in Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri. Later, 
he had a telephone conversation with Gov. George E. ``Sonny'' 
Perdue of Georgia. Later, in the Yellow Oval 
Room, he met with Members of the Senate.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to New Albany, IN. Later, he 
toured Silver Street Elementary School.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Louisville, KY, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lea 
Fischbach. Later, he met with students from 
the McConnell Center.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Luiz 
Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil to 
Camp David on March 31.

March 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Enterprise, AL, where he took an aerial tour of the area 
damaged by tornadoes on March 1. Later, he met with families whose homes 
were damaged by the tornadoes.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Americus, GA, where, 
upon arrival in the afternoon, he took an aerial tour of the damaged 
area. He then participated in a briefing on tornado damage and met with 
affected families.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Alabama and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and tornadoes on March 1.

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The President declared a major disaster in Georgia and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and tornadoes on March 1 and 2.

March 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive 
Office Building, the President met with Foreign Service officers.

March 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President watched the verdict 
read in the trial of former Chief of Staff to the Vice President I. 
Lewis ``Scooter'' Libby.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush had dinner with King 
Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan.
The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph Timothy 
Kelliher to be a member of the Federal 
Energy Regulatory Commission and to redesignate him as Chairman.
The President announced his intention to designate Kerri Layne 
Briggs as Acting Assistant Secretary of 
Education for Elementary and Secondary Education and to nominate her to 
be Assistant Secretary of Education for Elementary and Secondary 
Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Douglas G. 
Myers, Jeffrey Patchen, and Lotsee Patterson to 
be members of the National Museum and Library Services Board.

March 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to DAR Constitution 
Hall, where he made remarks to political appointees and Federal 
Government employees. Later, they returned to the White House.
Later in the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
congressional leaders.

March 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs. 
Bush then traveled to Sao Paulo, Brazil, arriving in the evening. Upon 
arrival, they met with Brazil's Ambassador to the U.S. Antonio de Aguiar 
Patriota and U.S. Ambassador to 
Brazil Clifford M. Sobel.

March 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
greeted U.S. Embassy staff and their families.
Later in the morning, the President went to Petrobras Transporte S.A. 
Facility, where he toured the facility and participated in a briefing on 
biofuel technology.
In the afternoon, the President had a lunch meeting with President Luiz 
Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to Meninos do 
Morumbi, where they toured the facility with president and director 
Flavio Pimenta and watched a performance.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Montevideo, 
Uruguay.
The White House announced that, to commemorate Saint Patrick's Day, the 
President will host Prime Minister Bertie Ahern 
of Ireland at the White House on March 16.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dale 
Cabaniss to be a member of the Federal Labor 
Relations Authority and, upon confirmation, redesignate him as Chair.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carol Waller 
Pope to be a member of the Federal Labor 
Relations Authority.
The President announced his intention to nominate the following 
individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the U.S. 
Institute of Peace:

    Anne Cahn;
    Kathleen Martinez;
    Bruce P. Jackson;
    George E. Moose; and
    Jeremy A. Rabkin.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Commission on Care for 
America's Returning Wounded Warriors:

    Marc A. Giammatteo;
    Jose R. Ramos;
    Tammy L. Edwards;
    Kenneth Fisher;
    C. Martin Harris;
    Edward A. Eckenhoff; and
    Gail R. Wilensky.

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March 10

In the morning, at the Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel in 
Montevideo, Uruguay, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, 
he and Mrs. Bush met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush went to Anchorena 
Park, where he met with President Tabare Vazquez of Uruguay.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with President 
Vazquez and his wife Maria Auxiliadora 
Delgado de Vazquez. 
They then toured Anchorena Park.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the 
Radisson Montevideo Victoria Plaza Hotel. He then participated in an 
interview with Greta Van Susteren of FOX 
News for later broadcast.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the U.S. 
Ambassador's residence, where they attended a reception for government 
and business leaders. Later, they returned to the Radisson Montevideo 
Victoria Plaza Hotel.

March 11

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Bogota, 
Colombia, arriving in the afternoon. Upon arrival, they went to Casa de 
Narino where they participated in an arrival ceremony with President 
Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia and his 
wife Lina Maria Moreno de Uribe.
Later in the afternoon, the President had a meeting followed by a 
working lunch with President Uribe. 
Later, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a briefing on alternative farm 
products development. They then went to the U.S. Embassy where they met 
with the staff and their families.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Guatemala City, 
Guatemala, where, upon arrival, they went to the Real InterContinental 
Guatemala hotel.

March 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush went to Carlos Emilio Leonardo School in Santa Cruz 
Balanya, Guatemala, and met with U.S. military medical readiness 
personnel. They then went to the town square where they met President 
Oscar Berger Perdomo of Guatemala and 
his wife Wendy Widmann de Berger. 
They also met with Mayor Raymundo Juarez of 
Santa Cruz Balanya, visited with market vendors, and toured the Dr. 
Richard Carroll Municipal Library.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Iximche, 
Guatemala, where they toured Mayan ruins and attended a cultural 
performance.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the Real 
InterContinental Guatemala in Guatemala City. Later, they went to the 
National Palace where they participated in an arrival ceremony with 
President Berger and Mrs. Widmann de 
Berger. Later, he met with President 
Berger.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the Real 
InterContinental Guatemala where they met with U.S. Embassy staff and 
their families.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went to the National Palace 
where they had dinner with President Berger and Mrs. Widmann de Berger. Later, they traveled to Merida, Mexico, where, upon 
arrival, they went to the Hyatt Regency Merida hotel.

March 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Temozon Sur, Mexico, where they went to the 
Hacienda Temozon and toured the facility. He then met with President 
Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Uxmal, Mexico, 
where they toured the Uxmal ruins with President Calderon and his wife Margarita Esther 
Zavala Gomez del Campo. Later, they returned to the Hyatt Regency Merida.
On March 12, the President declared an emergency in Indiana and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area 
struck by record snow and near-record snow from February 12 to 14.
The President declared a major disaster in California and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by a severe freeze from January 11 to 17.

March 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with U.S. Consular staff and their families.

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Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to 
Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.
The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe winter storms from February 23 to March 2.

March 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, at the Capitol, the President and Prime Minister 
Bertie Ahern of Ireland attended a Saint 
Patrick's Day luncheon hosted by Speaker of the House of Representatives 
Nancy Pelosi.
The President announced that he has nominated Henry Bonilla to be Permanent Representative of the United States of 
America to the Organization of American States, with the rank of 
Ambassador.
The President announced that he has nominated Hans G. Klemm to be Ambassador to East Timor-Leste.
The President announced that he has nominated William R. 
Brownfield to be Ambassador to 
Colombia.
The President announced that he has nominated Phillip Carter III to be Ambassador to Guinea.
The President announced that he has nominated Stephen W. Porter to be a member of the National Council on the 
Arts.
The President announced his intention to appoint H. Gary Morse and A.J. Scribante as members 
of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council:

    Fred S. Zeidman (Chair);
    Miriam Adelson;
    Tom A. Bernstein;
    Carol B. Cohen;
    Joel M. Geiderman;
    Michael J. Gerson;
    Zvi Gitelman; and
    William S. Levine.

March 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Prime Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland.
During the day, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia and President Mohamed Hosni 
Mubarak of Egypt.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, 
MD.

March 17

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence 
briefing.

March 18

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

March 19

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono 
of Indonesia. He then had an intelligence briefing and met with the 
National Security Council. Later, in the Situation Room, he and Vice 
President Dick Cheney participated in a video 
teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Map Room, the President participated in a photo 
opportunity with members of the Boone and Crockett Club.

March 20

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Attorney 
General Alberto R. Gonzales. Later, he 
had an intelligence briefing. He then traveled to Kansas City, MO, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Rob Mullin, 
Jr.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Fairfax, KS, where he toured 
the General Motors Fairfax Assembly Plant. Later, he traveled to 
Claycomo, MO, where he toured the Ford Motor Company--Kansas City 
Assembly Plant.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced that he has named Julie Cram as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of 
Public Liaison.
The President announced that he has named Brent McIntosh as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy Staff 
Secretary.
The President announced that he has named Dan Meyer as Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative 
Affairs.

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The President announced that he has named David Boyer as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative 
Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Daniel J. Kaniewski as Special Assistant to the President for Homeland 
Security and Senior Director for Response Policy.
The President announced that he has named Matt Latimer as Special Assistant to the President for Speechwriting.
The President announced that he has named Stacie Maass as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic 
Policy.

March 21

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 Helen Clark of 
New Zealand. Later, in the Oval Office, he participated in a photo 
opportunity with the 2007 White House News Photographers Association 
``Eyes of History'' winners.
Later in the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower 
Executive Office Building, the President met with chief executive 
officers from the Business Roundtable.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J. 
Sullivan to be Director of the Bureau of 
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to accord the personal rank of 
Ambassador to Thomas A. Schweich during 
his tenure as Coordinator for Counternarcotics and Justice Reform in 
Afghanistan.

March 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Bush 
hosted a reception in honor of the Education Department's National 
Higher Education Transformation Summit, ``A Test of Leadership: 
Committing to Advanced Postsecondary Education for All Americans.''

March 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
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 signing ceremony for H.R. 584, designating the Lyndon 
Baines Johnson Department of Education Building.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp 
David, MD.
The President announced his intention to nominate Janet E. 
Garvey to be Ambassador to Cameroon.
The President announced his intention to nominate George A. Krol to be Ambassador to Turkmenistan.
The President announced his intention to nominate R. Lyle 
Laverty to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Commissioner of the U.S. Section of 
the Great Lakes Fishing Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate R. Niels 
Marquardt to be Ambassador to Madagascar 
and Comoros.

March 24

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence 
briefing.

March 25

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

March 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on 
the South Lawn, the President participated in a demonstration of 
alternative fuel vehicles.

March 27

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with White 
House Press Secretary Tony Snow. Later, he had an 
intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, at the U.S. Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance 
Facility, the President participated in a demonstration of alternative 
fuel vehicles.

March 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

March 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the East Room, he met with the House Republican Conference.

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In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with members of the Children's Miracle Network.
The President announced his intention to designate the following 
individuals as members of a Presidential delegation to Dakar, Senegal, 
to attend the inauguration of President Abdoulaye Wade of Senegal on April 3:

    Elaine L. Chao (head of delegation);
    Janice L. Jacobs;
    Louis W. Sullivan;
    Bobby Pittman, Jr.; and
    R. Timothy Ziemer.

March 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
went to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he visited with patients 
and medical personnel in the Occupational Therapy Unit and the Physical 
Therapy Unit. He also presented Purple Heart medals to 11 soldiers.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Alan 
Garcia Perez of Peru to the White House on 
April 23.
The President declared an emergency in Iowa and ordered Federal aid to 
supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by record 
snow and near record snow on February 28 to March 2.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Alabama 
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris 
removal and emergency protective measures as a result of severe storms 
and tornadoes that struck the State on March 1.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Georgia 
by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris 
removal and emergency protective measures as a result of severe storms 
and tornadoes that struck the State on March 1 and 2.

March 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in an arrival 
ceremony for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. Later, he and President Lula da Silva had a 
meeting.

April 1

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

April 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
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 tornadoes on March 23 and 24.

April 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates.

April 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Victorville, CA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Randy Hatfield. He then traveled to Fort Irwin, 
CA.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a briefing and 
demonstration at the U.S. Army National Training Center. He then had 
lunch with military personnel and their families. Later, he met with 
family members of soldiers killed in Iraq.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, 
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Hannah 
Locke. Later, at a private residence, he 
attended a Republican National Committee reception.
In the evening, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, 
TX.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome 
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan to the White 
House on April 26, and on April 27, the President and Prime Minister Abe 
will meet at Camp David, MD.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles L. 
English to be Ambassador to Bosnia and 
Herzegovina.
The President announced his intention to nominate Miriam K. 
Hughes to be Ambassador to Micronesia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Cameron P. 
Munter to be Ambassador to Serbia.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Robert B. Nolan to be Ambassador to Lesotho.
The President announced his intention to nominate John L. Withers 
II to be Ambassador to Albania.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert M. Couch to be General Counsel of the Department of Housing 
and Urban Development.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael J. 
Kussman to be Under Secretary for Health 
at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The President announced his intention to nominate Peter B. 
McCarthy to be Assistant Secretary of the 
Treasury (Management) and, upon appointment, to designate him as Chief 
Financial Officer.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dennis R. 
Schrader to be Deputy Administrator for 
National Preparedness, Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the 
Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael G. 
Vickers to be Assistant Secretary of 
Defense (Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict, and Interdependent 
Capabilities).
The President announced his intention to appoint Jeffrey Scott 
Wilpon as a member of the U.S. Holocaust 
Memorial Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and 
Negotiations:

    Calvin M. Dooley;
    Edward C. Emma;
    John Engler;
    William E. Frenzel;
    Nicholas Giordano;
    Mark Raymond Kennedy;
    Scott Klug;
    James W. Morrison;
    Stephen W. Sanger;
    Jose A. Villamil; and
    James L. Ziemer.

The President announced his intention to recess appoint Andrew G. 
Biggs as Deputy Commissioner of Social 
Security.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Susan E. 
Dudley as Administrator of the Office of 
Information and Regulatory Affairs at the Office of Management and 
Budget.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Sam Fox as Ambassador to Belgium.
The President announced his intention to recess appoint Carol Waller 
Pope as a member of the Federal Labor 
Relations Authority.
The President announced that he has appointed Mark C. Treanor as a member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. 
Naval Academy.

April 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had 
a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.

April 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

April 7

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

April 8

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Fort Hood, TX, 
where they attended an Easter Sunday church service at the 13th 
Sustainment Command Chapel.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the Bush 
Ranch.

April 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Yuma, AZ, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Michael Christopher.
Later in the morning, the President participated in a briefing on U.S. 
Border Patrol use of unmanned aerial vehicles and toured the Mexico-U.S. 
border.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC, arriving in 
the evening.

April 10

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President-elect Sidi Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi of Mauritania. He then had an 
intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Fairfax, VA.

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Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced that he has nominated Peter M. 
McKinley to be Ambassador to Peru.
The President announced that he has nominated Charles L. Hopkins 
III to be Assistant Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs (Operations, Preparedness, Security and Law 
Enforcement).
The President announced that he has appointed Ronald Radosh as a member of the Public Interest Declassification 
Board.
The President announced that he has appointed Ira F. Jaffe, Annette M. Sandberg, and 
Peter W. Tredick (Chair) as members of 
Presidential Emergency Board No. 241.

April 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with Senators John E. Sununu of New Hampshire, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of Sidi 
Mohamed Ould Cheikh Abdallahi as President of Mauritania on April 19:

    John D. Negroponte (head of 
        delegation);
    Jendayi Elizabeth Frazer;
    William E. Ward; and
    Bobby Pittman, Jr.

April 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Senators 
John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey O. 
Graham of South Carolina to discuss their 
recent trip to Iraq.

April 13

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 Lech 
Kaczynski of Poland to the White House on 
July 16.

April 14

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence 
briefing.

April 15

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

April 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a video teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. He then had a telephone conversation with 
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales.
In the afternoon, the President had a briefing on the shootings at 
Virginia Tech.
The President announced his intention to nominate Reuben Jeffery 
III to be Under Secretary of State 
(Economic, Energy, and Agricultural Affairs) and to be U.S. Alternate 
Governor of the following organizations: the International Bank for 
Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank, the 
African Development Bank, the African Development Fund, the Asian 
Development Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and 
Development.

April 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Roosevelt Room, he participated in a meeting with families to 
discuss taxes.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Blacksburg, 
VA. He then met with Charles W. Steger, 
president, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Later, 
at Cassell Coliseum, the President and Mrs. Bush met with survivors and 
family members of victims of the Virginia Tech shootings of April 16.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in 
separate interviews with Katie Couric of CBS 
News, Brian Williams of NBC News, and Charles 
Gibson of ABC News. He then visited and added 
their names to a campus memorial for the victims of the Virginia Tech 
shootings. Later, he and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.

April 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
toured the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with 
congressional leaders to discuss emergency supplemental appropriations.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Frederick B. 
Cook to be Ambassador to the Central 
African Republic.
The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph A. Ereli to be Ambassador to Bahrain.
The President announced his intention to nominate Richard B. 
Norland to be Ambassador to Uzbekistan.
The President announced his intention to nominate Alan J. 
Patricof to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Phillip Jackson 
Bell, Franklin G. Gale, and Lee J. Lofthus as members 
of the Board of Directors of the Federal Prison Industries, Inc.

April 19

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. Later, 
he had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Dayton, OH, where, upon 
arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bob 
Rehmert.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Tipp City, OH. Later, 
he returned to Washington, DC. He then had a telephone conversation with 
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales.

April 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Grand Rapids, MI, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he 
met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Chuck Hinken. He then traveled to East Grand Rapids, MI.
Later in the afternoon, the President met with family members of 
soldiers killed in Iraq. He then visited the gravesite of President 
Gerald R. Ford. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced that he has named Thomas P. Bossert as Special Assistant to the President for Homeland 
Security and Senior Director for Preparedness Policy.
The President announced that he has named Elizabeth H. Dial as Special Assistant to the President for 
Intergovernmental Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Eric Draper as Special Assistant to the President and White House 
Photographer.
The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
flooding from March 16 to 18.

April 21

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

April 23

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 Situation Room, he 
participated in a briefing by Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA, commanding general, Multi-National Force--Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs R. James Nicholson to 
discuss the findings of the Task Force on Returning Global War on Terror 
Heroes.

April 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to New York City, where, upon arrival in the afternoon, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Charles ``Chick'' Lemonick.
Later in the afternoon, the President toured Harlem Village Academy 
Charter School and met with students, parents, and teachers to discuss 
charter schools. Later, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, he participated in 
an interview with Charlie Rose of PBS's 
``Charlie Rose.'' He then met with Gov. Eliot Spitzer of New York.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a 
Republican National Committee dinner. Later, he returned to Washington, 
DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Fredrik Reinfeldt of Sweden to the White 
House on May 15.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will travel 
to Heiligendamm, Germany, to attend the G-8 Summit from June 6 to 8. 
Prior to the Summit, the President will visit Prague, Czech Republic, on 
June 5 for meetings with President Vaclav Klaus 
and Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek of the 
Czech Republic. Following the G-8, the

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President will travel to Jurata, Poland, on June 8 for a meeting with 
President Lech Kaczynski of Poland. On June 
9, he will visit the Vatican for his first meeting with Pope Benedict 
XVI, and Rome, Italy, for meetings with 
President Giorgio Napolitano and Prime 
Minister Romano Prodi of Italy. The President 
will then proceed to Tirana, Albania, on June 10, to meet with President 
Alfred Moisiu and Prime Minister Sali 
Berisha of Albania, before concluding his trip 
in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he will meet on June 11 with President Georgi 
Parvanov and Prime Minister Sergei 
Stanishev of Bulgaria.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the funeral service of 
former President Boris Yeltsin of Russia on 
April 25: George H.W. Bush and William J. 
Clinton (heads of delegation); and 
William Joseph Burns.
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 inland and coastal flooding from April 14 to 18.

April 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive 
Office Building, the President met with the Congressional Hispanic 
Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Conference.
The White House announced that the President will host President Alvaro 
Uribe Velez of Colombia at the White 
House on May 2.
The President announced his intention to nominate James R. Keith to be Ambassador to Malaysia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Nancy J. 
Powell to be Ambassador to Nepal.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen A. 
Seche to be Ambassador to Yemen.
The President announced his intention to nominate James K. 
Glassman to be a member of the 
Broadcasting Board of Governors and, upon appointment, to nominate him 
to be Chairman.
The President announced his intention to appoint William 
Hogarth as a U.S. Commissioner to the 
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas 
(Government Representative).
The President announced his intention to appoint Todd T. 
Semonite as the Federal member of the 
Delaware River Basin Commission (Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and 
Pennsylvania), and as the Federal member of the Susquehanna River Basin 
Commission (Maryland, New York, and Pennsylvania).
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and 
Negotiations:

    Jennifer Dunn;
    Terry D. Growcock;
    Herbert Fisk Johnson;
    James W. Owens;
    Sidney Taurel; and
    William G. Walter.

The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and inland and coastal flooding beginning on April 15 and 
continuing.

April 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a photo opportunity 
with the 2007 National and State Teachers of the Year.
In the evening, at Blair House, the President and Mrs. Bush visited 
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan and his wife 
Akie Abe. Later, in the Yellow Oval Room, they 
hosted a dinner for Prime Minister Abe and Mrs. Abe.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Ali 
Abdallah Salih of Yemen to the White 
House on May 2.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore to the White 
House on May 4.
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 inland and coastal flooding from April 14 to 
20.

April 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Camp David, MD, where he welcomed Prime Minister

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Shinzo Abe of Japan. He then met with Prime 
Minister Abe.
Later in the morning, the President had lunch with Prime Minister 
Abe.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the 65th anniversary of 
the Battle of the Coral Sea from May 3 to 5: Dirk Kempthorne (head of delegation); Robert D. McCallum, Jr.; and Rear Adm. James D. Kelly.
The President declared a major disaster in New Hampshire and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on April 15 and 
continuing.

April 28

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence 
briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Miami, FL, where, upon 
arrival in the afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Josh 
Blyden. He then traveled to Key Biscayne, FL, 
where he attended a Republican National Committee luncheon at a private 
residence.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Miami, FL.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

April 30

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso of the European Commission and 
Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, in her 
capacity as President of the European Council.
In the afternoon, the President had a lunch meeting with President Durao 
Barroso and President 
Merkel. Later, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. 
Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met with members of the 
TransAtlantic Business Dialogue.
Later in the afternoon, on the State Floor, the President participated 
in a photo opportunity with winners of the FIRST Competition (For 
Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).
The President announced his intention to nominate Maurice S. 
Parker to be Ambassador to Swaziland.
The President announced his intention to nominate June Carter 
Perry to be Ambassador to Sierra Leone.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kristine L. 
Svinicki to be a member of the Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew Saul (Chair), Alejandro Modesto Sanchez, and Gordon James Whiting to 
be members of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Committee for People with 
Intellectual Disabilities:

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

May 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL, where, upon arrival, he 
met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Daniel Middaugh.
Later in the morning, the President participated in a briefing at U.S. 
Central Command by Adm. William J. ``Fox'' Fallon, USN, commander, U.S. Central Command; Gen. Bryan D. 
``Doug'' Brown, USA, commander, U.S. 
Special Operations Command; and Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA, commanding general, Multi-National Force--Iraq.
In the afternoon, the President met with family members of military 
personnel killed in Iraq. Later, he returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in West Virginia and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from April 
14 to 18.
The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and tornadoes from April 21 to 24.

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May 2

In the morning, the President had a breakfast meeting with President 
Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia. Later he 
had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had a lunch meeting with President Ali 
Abdallah Salih of Yemen.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President Rene 
Garcia Preval of Haiti to the White House 
on May 9.

May 3

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Tevi D. Troy to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The President announced his intention to nominate Kerry N. Weems to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & 
Medicaid Services at the Department of Health and Human Services.
The President announced his intention to nominate Cameron R. Hume to be Ambassador to Indonesia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bradford P. 
Campbell to be Assistant Secretary of 
Labor (Pension and Welfare Benefits).
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles E.F. 
Millard to be Director of the Pension 
Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President announced his intention to nominate Bartholomew H. 
Chilton to be a Commissioner of the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jill E. 
Sommers to be a Commissioner of the 
Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate James Palmer and Stan Z. Soloway to be 
members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and 
Community Service.
The President announced his intention to nominate Lorne W. 
Craner to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Committee for Purchase from People Who Are 
Blind or Severely Disabled:

    Kathleen A. James;
    Paul M. Laird;
    Patrick R. Leahy;
    James Omvig;
    Alan S. Thompson; and
    Edward W. Walters III.

The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee:

    Joan Breton Connelly;
    Winton S. Holladay;
    Robert B. Korver; and
    Katharine Lee Reid.

May 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, on the Oval Office patio, the President participated 
in an interview with the BBC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Toomas Ilves of Estonia to the White House on 
June 25.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the Restoration for 
Devolved Government in Northern Ireland in Belfast, United Kingdom:

    Paula J. Dobriansky (head of 
        delegation);
    Thomas C. Foley;
    Edward M. Kennedy;
    Howard D. Pittman; and
    Richard F. Powers III.

The President announced his intention to nominate William G. Sutton, 
Jr., to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce 
(Manufacturing and Services).
The President declared a major disaster in Vermont and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms and flooding from April 15 to 21.

May 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Beltsville, MD, where he went mountain biking with members 
of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Later, he 
returned to Washington, DC.

May 6

During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President-elect Nicolas

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Sarkozy of France to congratulate him on his 
election victory.
The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on May 4 and 
continuing.

May 7

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India and 
President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of 
Egypt. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Situation Room, the President had a video 
teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Yellow Oval Room, the President and Mrs. 
Bush hosted a luncheon for Queen Elizabeth 
II of the United Kingdom and Prince 
Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Bush greeted Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. They then 
participated in a photo opportunity in the Grand Foyer.
Later in the evening, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. 
Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney and Mrs. Cheney, and Queen 
Elizabeth II and Prince Philip attended a performance by Itzhak Perlman.
The President announced his intention to nominate Henrietta Holsman 
Fore to be Administrator of the U.S. 
Agency for International Development.

May 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Yellow Oval Room, the President met with 
Republican Members of the House of Representatives.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush went 
to the British Embassy where they met with Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Later, they returned to the 
White House.

May 9

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then 
traveled to McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, KS. Later, aboard 
Marine One, he traveled to Greensburg, KS, where he took an aerial tour 
of the area damaged by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding on May 4.
In the afternoon, the President took a walking tour of the damaged area 
and met with affected families. Later, in the Emergency Operations 
Center, he participated in a briefing on recovery efforts.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

May 10

In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with 
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Arlington, VA, where, at 
the Pentagon, he participated in a briefing by Secretary of Defense 
Robert M. Gates and Gen. Peter Pace, USMC, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff. He then met with 
U.S. military personnel.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will host NATO Secretary General Jakob Gijsbert 
``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer and Mrs. de Hoop Scheffer-van Oorschot  at the Bush Ranch in 
Crawford, TX, on May 20 and 21.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ravic R. Huso to be Ambassador to the Lao People's Democratic 
Republic.
The President announced his intention to nominate Howard 
Radzely to be Deputy Secretary of Labor and 
appoint him as a Labor representative on the Congressional-Executive 
Commission on the People's Republic of China.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ned L. Siegel to be Ambassador to the Bahamas.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Lance 
Boldrey to be a member of the Board of 
Trustees of the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National 
Environmental Policy Foundation.
The President announced his intention to nominate John E. Osborn and Lezlee J. Westine 
to be members of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
The President announced his intention to nominate William S. 
Jasien and Mark S. Shelton to be Directors of the Board of Directors of

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the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (Securities Industry).
The President announced his intention to appoint Stephen E. 
Henry, James D. Range, and Edward R. Tinsley III as members of the Board of Directors of the Valles 
Caldera Trust.
The President announced his intention to appoint Barbara Bruin as a member of the Federal Service Impasses Panel.
The President announced his intention to appoint Michael Lewis 
Cromartie, Talil Eid, and Leonard A. Leo as 
members of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Utah Reclamation Mitigation and 
Conservation Commission:

    Brad T. Barber;
    Don A. Christiansen;
    James F. Karpowitz; and
    Dallin W. Jensen.

The President announced his intention to designate Michael O. 
Leavitt (chief delegate), William R. 
Steiger, and Warren W. 
Tichenor as delegates of the United 
States to the Sixtieth World Health Assembly of the World Health 
Organization.
The President announced his intention to designate the following 
individuals as alternate delegates of the United States to the Sixtieth 
World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization:

    John O. Agwunobi;
    Ann S. Blackwood;
    Julie L. Gerberding;
    David E. Hohman;
    Michael W. Miller; and
    Mary Lou Valdez.

May 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Pittsburgh, PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Dan Wiesman. He then traveled to 
Latrobe, PA.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister 
Tony Blair of the United Kingdom at the White 
House on May 16 and 17.
The President declared a major disaster in Connecticut and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms and flooding from April 15 to 27.

May 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

May 13

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Williamsburg, 
VA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Angela 
Schminke. Later, he and Mrs. Bush toured the Jamestown settlement.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush 
returned to Washington, DC.

May 14

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. He then had an 
intelligence briefing

May 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Elizabeth A. 
Duke, Larry A. Klane, and Randall S. Kroszner 
to be members of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald 
Spoehel to be Chief Financial Officer of the 
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
The President announced his intention to nominate Miguel 
Campaneria to be a member of the National 
Council on the Arts.

May 16

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
went to the Embassy Suites Washington D.C.-Convention Center hotel, 
where he participated in a demonstration of Basic Pilot and the 
Employment Eligibility Verification system.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an 
interview with Rebekah Wade of the Sun.
In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Bush welcomed Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom. Later, in the Yellow Oval Room, 
they had dinner.
The President announced that he has named William L. Behrens as Special Assistant to the President for 
Intergovernmental Affairs.

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The President announced that he has named Jedd Medefind as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy 
Director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
The President announced that he has named Jason Thomas as Special Assistant to the President for Economic 
Policy in the National Economic Council.
The President declared a major disaster in Massachusetts and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the 
area struck by severe storms and inland and coastal flooding from April 
15 to 25.

May 17

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Situation Room, the President, Prime 
Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, and 
members of the National Security Council participated in a video 
teleconference with leaders in Iraq. Later, in the Oval Office, the 
President met with Prime Minister Blair.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas P. 
D'Agostino to be Under Secretary for 
Nuclear Security (Administrator for Nuclear Security, National Nuclear 
Security Administration) at the Department of Energy.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles W. Grim to be Director of the Indian Health Service for 
the Public Health Service at the Department of Health and Human 
Services.
The President announced his intention to nominate Eric G. John to be Ambassador to Thailand.

May 18

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with a member of 
AmeriCorps. Later, he participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring 
the completion of renovation of the Situation Room.
In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of 
the 2006 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science 
Teaching.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Richmond, VA, where, upon arrival, he met 
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jim DeVito. Later, at a private 
residence, they attended a Republican Party of Virginia reception.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush 
traveled to Crawford, TX.

May 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

May 20

In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush welcomed Secretary General 
Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization 
and his wife Jeannine de Hoop Scheffer-van Oorschot.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush had dinner with Secretary 
General de Hoop Scheffer and Mrs. de Hoop Scheffer-van Oorschot.

May 21

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime 
Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq. He then had 
an intelligence briefing. Later, he met with Secretary General Jakob 
Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with Secretary 
General de Hoop Scheffer and his wife Jeannine de Hoop Scheffer-van 
Oorschot.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to 
Washington, DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he participated in 
an interview with Steve Holland of Reuters.

May 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Cabinet Room, he met with Republican Members of Congress.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ondray T. 
Harris to be Director of the Community 
Relations Service at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Diane Auer 
Jones to be Assistant Secretary for 
Postsecondary Education at the Department of Education.
The President announced his intention to nominate Anne Woods 
Patterson to be Ambassador to Pakistan.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael 
Schwartz to be member at

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large and Chairman of the Railroad Retirement Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jerome F. Kever to be a member of the Railroad Retirement Board 
(representing carriers).
The President announced his intention to nominate Virgil M. Speakman, 
Jr., to be a member of the Railroad 
Retirement Board (representing employees).
The President announced his intention to appoint Charles E.F. 
Millard as Interim Director of the 
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the Commission for the Preservation of 
America's Heritage Abroad:

    Linda Leuchter Addison;
    Ronald H. Bloom;
    Amy S. Epstein;
    Tyrone Fahner;
    Andrew M. Klein;
    Michael A. Menis;
    Warren L. Miller;
    Harriet Rotter;
    Steven E. Some; and
    Robert Zarnegin.

The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on May 4 and 
continuing.

May 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he met with members of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. He 
then traveled to New London, CT, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Charles R. England.
In the afternoon, the President met with family members of U.S. military 
personnel killed in the war on terror. Later, he returned to Washington, 
DC.
The President announced that he has appointed Noel J. 
Francisco as a member of the District of 
Columbia Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure.

May 24

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building, he met 
with the Chinese delegation to the U.S.-China Strategic Economic 
Dialogue.
In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a 
photo opportunity with recipients of the 2006 President's ``E'' Award 
and ``E'' Star Award for Export Achievement.
The President announced his intention to nominate Diane G. 
Farrell to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
The President announced his intention to nominate Preston M. ``Pete'' 
Geren III to be Secretary of the Army.
The President announced his intention to nominate James W. Holsinger, 
Jr., to be Medical Director in the 
Regular Corps of the Public Health Service and Surgeon General of the 
Public Health Service at the Department of Health and Human Services.
The President announced his intention to nominate Michael W. 
Michalak to be Ambassador to Vietnam.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert C. 
Tapella to be the Public Printer.

May 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, where he 
visited with wounded military personnel and presented Purple Heart 
medals to five soldiers.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President declared a major disaster in Kentucky and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement Commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and rockslides on April 14 
and 15.
The President declared a major disaster in Rhode Island and ordered 
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area 
struck by severe storms and inland and coastal flooding on April 15 and 
16.
The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from May 5 to 7.

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May 26

In the morning, at Camp David, MD, the President had an intelligence 
briefing.

May 27

In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, on 
the South Portico, he met with leaders of Rolling Thunder.

May 28

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

May 29

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Brunswick, GA. While en 
route aboard Air Force One, he participated in an interview with Ron 
Hutcheson of the McClatchy Company. Later, he 
traveled to Glynco, GA, where he toured the Federal Law Enforcement 
Training Center.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, on 
the North Portico, he participated in a photo opportunity with the 2006 
Major League Soccer Cup champion Houston Dynamo.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with 
Vietnamese democracy and human rights activists.

May 30

In the morning, in the Oval Office, the President participated in an 
interview with Kim Strassel of the Wall Street 
Journal. Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, in the Situation Room, the President had a video 
teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, two members of the Presidency Council, and Vice Presidents 
Tariq al-Hashimi and Adil Abd Al-Mahdi of Iraq.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Edison, NJ, where, upon 
arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Chuck Wiemer.
In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to 
Kennebunkport, ME, on July 1 and 2.
The President announced his intention to nominate James L. 
Caswell to be Director of the Bureau of 
Land Management at the Department of the Interior.
The President announced his intention to nominate William J. 
Garvelink to be Ambassador to the 
Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The President announced his intention to nominate J. Christian 
Kennedy to be accorded the rank of 
Ambassador during his tenure as Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues.
The President announced his intention to nominate Roderick W. 
Moore to be Ambassador to Montenegro.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald Jay 
Tenpas to be Assistant Attorney General 
(Environment and Natural Resources Division) at the Department of 
Justice, and to designate him Acting.
The President announced his intention to designate Theodore F. 
Stevens as Personal Representative of 
the President at the 47th International Paris Air Show.

May 31

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister 
Ehud Olmert of Israel to the White House on June 
19.
The President announced his intention to nominate David H. 
McCormick to be Under Secretary of the 
Treasury (International Affairs).
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Commission on White House 
Fellowships:

    Leanna Brown;
    Les T. Csorba;
    Joseph V. Del Raso;
    Richard S. Mroz;
    Joseph E. Samora;
    Justin J. Sayfie; and
    Gordon D. Sondland.

The President announced that he has named Daniel M. Price as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy National 
Security Adviser for International Economic Affairs.

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June 1

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Situation Room, he met with the Homeland Security Council to discuss 
hurricane readiness.
The President announced that he has named Jonathan D. Felts as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director 
of Political Affairs.

June 2

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 4

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Prague, Czech Republic, arriving in the 
evening. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone 
conversation with Parliament Member Saad Hariri 
of Lebanon.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Hilton 
Atrium Hotel Prague.

June 5

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Atrium Hotel Prague, he and Mrs. Bush 
met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Prague 
Castle, where, on the First Courtyard, they participated in an arrival 
ceremony with President Vaclav Klaus of the 
Czech Republic and his wife Livia Klausova. 
Then, in the Hapsburg Salon, they participated in a photo opportunity 
and met with President Klaus and Mrs. Klausova.
In the afternoon, in Rudolph's Gallery, the President and Mrs. Bush 
participated in a social luncheon with President Klaus and Mrs. Klausova. He then 
returned to the Hilton Atrium Hotel Prague.
Later in the afternoon, the President met with Social Democratic Party 
leader Jiri Paroubek of the Czech Republic. He 
and Mrs. Bush then traveled to Czernin Palace. Later, in the Music 
Salon, they met with democracy advocates.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Rostock, 
Germany. While en route aboard Air Force One, he was informed of the 
sentence handed down in the trial of former Chief of Staff to the Vice 
President I. Lewis ``Scooter'' Libby.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 
Heiligendamm, Germany, where, upon arrival, they went to the Kempinski 
Grand Hotel Heiligendamm.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the inauguration of 
Amadou Toumani Toure as President of 
Mali on June 8:

    Michael O. Johanns (head of delegation);
    Josephine K. Olsen;
    Morgan W. Davis;
    Mary Beth Leonard;
    Steven Phillips; and
    Judy Van Rest.

June 6

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Chancellor Angela 
Merkel of Germany.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush met with musicians and 
activists Paul D. ``Bono'' Hewson, 
Sir Robert Geldof, and Youssou N'Dour. Later, they traveled to Hohen Luckow, Germany. They 
then went to the Gut Hohen Luckow estate, where they attended a 
reception, an entertainment event, and a dinner for G-8 leaders and 
their spouses hosted by Chancellor Merkel and 
her husband Joachim Sauer.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the 
Kempinski Grand Hotel Heiligendamm in Heiligendamm, Germany.
The President announced that he has nominated Douglas A. Brook to be Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial 
Management).
The President announced that he has nominated Mark Green to be Ambassador to Tanzania.
The President announced that he has nominated David W. Hagy to be Director of the National Institute of Justice at the 
Department of Justice.
The President announced that he has nominated Wanda L. Nesbitt to be Ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire.
The President announced that he has appointed Kenneth B. 
Mehlman as a member of the U.S. Holocaust 
Memorial Council.
The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from May 4 to 19.

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June 7

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a breakfast meeting with Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom. He then participated in G-8 
summit meetings.
Later in the morning, the President participated in the G-8 summit 
official photograph. He then met with Junior 8 student leaders.
In the afternoon, the President had a working lunch with G-8 leaders. He 
then participated in G-8 summit meetings.
In the evening, the President attended a reception for G-8 leaders. He 
then had a working dinner with G-8 leaders.
Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush had after-dinner 
coffee with G-8 leaders.
The White House announced that the President will welcome President 
Nguyen Minh Triet of Vietnam to the White 
House on June 22.

June 8

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
met with President Nicolas Sarkozy of 
France.
Later in the morning, the President met with President Hu Jintao of China. He then participated in G-8 summit meetings 
with outreach country representatives.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with 
outreach country representatives. He then had a working lunch with G-8 
leaders, Africa outreach representatives, and outreach country 
representatives.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Gdansk, 
Poland, where, at the Gdansk Lech Walesa International Airport, they 
were greeted by President Lech Kaczynski of 
Poland and his wife Maria Kaczynska Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Presidential Retreat in Jurata Hel, 
Poland, where they participated in an arrival ceremony with President 
Kaczynski and Mrs. Kaczynska He then met with President Kaczynski. 
Later, he had a working dinner with President Kaczynski.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Gdansk Lech 
Walesa International Airport. Later, they traveled to Rome, Italy, 
where, upon arrival, they went to the Villa Taverna.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas J. 
Barrett to be Deputy Secretary of 
Transportation.
The President announced that he has named J. Michael Farren as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy 
Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named William Burck as Deputy Assistant to the President and Special 
Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Emmet Flood as Deputy Assistant to the President and Special 
Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Scott Coffina as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Amy F. Dunathan as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Francis Q. Hoang as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Al Lambert as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Michael Purpura as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Kate Todd as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President declared a major disaster in Oklahoma and ordered Federal 
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from May 4 to 11.

June 9

In the morning, in Rome, Italy, the President had an intelligence 
briefing. Later, he and Mrs. Bush went to 
Quirinale Palace. He then met with President Giorgio 
Napolitano of Italy.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush 
traveled to Vatican City where he met with Pope Benedict XVI. Later, he and Mrs. Bush and members of the U.S. 
delegation met with the Pope. The President then met with Secretary of 
State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone of 
the Holy See.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Rome, Italy, 
where they toured the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere. Later, he 
went to Chigi Palace where he met with Prime Minister Romano 
Prodi of Italy. They then had a working lunch.
Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush went to Villa Taverna where they met with U.S. Embassy 
staff and their families.

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Later, he met with former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy.

June 10

In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush 
traveled to Tirana, Albania, where, at the Palace of Brigades, they 
participated in an arrival ceremony with President Alfred Moisiu of Albania. He then met with President Moisiu.
Later in the morning, the President met with Albanian military personnel 
who served in Iraq. He then went to the Council of Ministers where he 
met with Prime Minister Sali Berisha of 
Albania.
In the afternoon, at the Tirana-Rinas Airport, the President and Mrs. 
Bush met with U.S. Embassy staff and their 
families. They then traveled to Sofia, Bulgaria, arriving in the 
evening.

June 11

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
and Mrs. Bush went to Nevsky Square where they 
participated in an arrival ceremony. Then, in Plenary Hall, he met with 
President Georgi Parvanov of Bulgaria.
Later in the morning, the President went to the Council of Ministers 
where he met with Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev of Bulgaria.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush 
went to the American Embassy Sofia and met with U.S. Embassy staff and 
their families. Later, they returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the 
evening.

June 12

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President went to the U.S. Capitol where he 
participated in a Senate Republican Policy Committee lunch.
The President announced his intention to nominate Lisa E. 
Epifani to be Assistant Secretary of Energy 
(Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs).
The President announced his intention to nominate Gracia M. 
Hillman to be a member of the Election 
Assistance Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gail D. 
Mathieu to be Ambassador to Namibia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Harry K. Thomas, 
Jr., to be Director General of the 
Foreign Service and, upon confirmation, appoint him as Chairman of the 
Board of the Foreign Service at the Department of State.
The President announced his intention to appoint Bonnie McElveen-
Hunter to be Chairman of the Board of 
Governors of the American National Red Cross.
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 and flooding from May 5 to 18.

June 13

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President met with the Congressional Global War on 
Terror Consultative Group.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as 
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the groundbreaking 
ceremony for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw, Poland, 
on June 26:

    Tevi Troy (head of delegation);
    Victor H. Ashe;
    Cheryl Feldman Halpern; and
    Michael M. Kaiser.

June 14

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 15

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to Wichita, KS, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom 
Corps volunteer Alex Robinson.
In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President made remarks at 
a luncheon for senatorial candidate Charles P. ``Pat'' Roberts. He then traveled to the Bush Ranch in 
Crawford, TX.
The White House announced that the President will travel to Montebello, 
Quebec, Canada, to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada and President Felipe de Jesus Calderon 
Hinojosa of Mexico at the 
North American Leaders' Summit on August 20 and 21.

June 16

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

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June 17

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

June 18

In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with 
President Mahmoud Abbas of the 
Palestinian Authority to discuss the situation in the Middle East. 
Later, he had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President had a video teleconference with 
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, President 
Jalal Talabani, and Vice Presidents Adil Abd 
Al-Mahdi and Tariq al-Hashimi of Iraq.
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 signing ceremony for H.R. 1676, the Native American 
Home Ownership Opportunity Act of 2007.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will host a 
White House Conference on the Americas on July 9.
The President announced that he has nominated Paul R. Brubaker to be Administrator of the Research and Innovative 
Technology Administration at the Department of Transportation.
The President announced that he has nominated Nancy Goodman 
Brinker to be Chief of Protocol at the 
Department of State, and to have the rank of Ambassador during her 
tenure of service.
The President announced that he has nominated David W. James to be Assistant Secretary of Labor (Public Affairs).
The President announced that he has nominated Steven H. Murdock to be Director of the Census at the Department of 
Commerce.
The President announced that he has nominated Eunice S. Reddick to be Ambassador to Gabon and Sao Tome and 
Principe.

June 19

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel.
The President announced his intention to nominate James A. 
Nussle to be Director of the Office of 
Management and Budget.
The President made additional disaster assistance available to Kansas by 
authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris 
removal and emergency protective measures as a result of severe storms, 
tornadoes, and flooding that struck the State from May 4 to 18.

June 20

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
went to the State Department where he participated in a photo 
opportunity and met with Caribbean heads of government.
In the afternoon, the President returned to the White House.
The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald K. 
McMullen to be Ambassador to Eritrea.
The President announced his intention to nominate Deborah Taylor 
Tate to be a Commissioner of the Federal 
Communications Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate John J. Young, 
Jr., to be Under Secretary for 
Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics at the Department of Defense.
The President announced his intention to appoint LaSalle D. Leffall, 
Jr., as a member of the 
President's Cancer Panel.
The President announced his intention to designate Horace A. 
Thompson as Chairman of the Occupational 
Safety and Health Review Commission.

June 21

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
had a video teleconference with Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Huntsville, AL, where, 
upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Don Clark. He then traveled to Athens, AL, arriving in the 
afternoon, where he toured the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Mobile, AL, where he 
was joined by Mrs. Bush. Upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps 
volunteer Debbie Gardner.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate Clarence H. ``Bud'' 
Albright to be Under Secretary 
of Energy.

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The President announced his intention to nominate Robert Clarke 
Brown to be a member of the Board of 
Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following 
individuals as members of the President's Committee on the National 
Medal of Science:

    Susan Davis Allen;
    Ching-Wu Chu;
    Darleane Christian Hoffman;
    Linda P.B. Katehi; and
    Rodney J. Brown.

The President announced that he has named John G. Emling as Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative 
Affairs.

June 22

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing and met with 
the National Security Council.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch 
with President Nguyen Minh Triet of 
Vietnam.

June 23

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

June 24

In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush attended the Ford's Theatre 
Gala, where he made remarks for television broadcast at a later date.

June 25

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Situation Room, he had a video teleconference with Prime Minister 
Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a 
working lunch with President Toomas Ilves of 
Estonia.

June 26

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in 
the Oval Office, he participated in an interview with Bill 
Sammon of the Washington Examiner.
The President announced his intention to nominate Scott M. Burns to be Deputy Director of National Drug Control 
Policy.
The President announced his intention to nominate W. Ross Ashley 
III to be an Assistant Administrator 
(Grant Programs) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The President announced his intention to appoint Gen. Wayne A. 
Downing, USA (Ret.), as a member of the 
American Battle Monuments Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint R. Todd 
Gardenhire, Paul Clinton Harris, 
Sr., and Richard A. Manka as members of the Advisory Committee to the Pension 
Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
The President announced his intention to designate Craig W. 
Duehring as Acting Assistant Secretary of 
the Air Force (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).

June 27

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President participated in an 
interview with Hannah Storm of CBS News ``The 
Early Show.'' Later, in the Rose Garden, he participated in a photo 
opportunity with the NCAA women's softball champion University of 
Arizona Wildcats.

June 28

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he 
traveled to North Kingstown, RI, where, upon arrival, he met with USA 
Freedom Corps volunteer Sherrill Estes.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Newport, RI. While en 
route aboard Marine One, he took an aerial tour of ``Tall Ships Rhode 
Island 2007'' in Newport Harbor.
In the afternoon, the President met with family members of military 
personnel killed in the war on terror. Later, he traveled to the Bush 
family home in Kennebunkport, ME.
The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher Egan to be the Representative of the United States of 
America to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, 
with the rank of Ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donald B. 
Marron to be a member of the Council of 
Economic Advisers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Brent T. 
Wahlquist to be Director of the Office of 
Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement at the Department of the 
Interior.

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June 29

In the morning, the President was briefed by National Security Adviser 
Stephen J. Hadley concerning the attempted 
terrorist bombings in London, England. He then had an intelligence 
briefing.
In the afternoon, the President was briefed by Assistant to the 
President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Frances Fragos 
Townsend on the situation in London.
The President announced that he has nominated Paul J. Hutter to be General Counsel at the Department of Veterans 
Affairs.
The President announced that he has nominated Thomas M. Beck to be a member of the Federal Labor Relations 
Authority and, upon appointment, to designate him as Chair.
The President declared a major disaster in Texas and ordered Federal aid 
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by 
severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from June 16 to 18.

June 30

In the morning, at the Bush family home in Kennebunkport, ME, the 
President had an intelligence briefing. He then had briefings on the 
attempted terrorist attacks in London, England, and Glasgow, Scotland.