[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2007, Book II)]
[July 1, 2007]
[Pages 1599-1624]
[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.
July 1
In the afternoon, at the Bush family home in Kennebunkport, ME, the
President and Mrs. Bush welcomed President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a social dinner for
President Putin.
July 2
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a social luncheon
for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Later, they returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Kansas and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area impacted
by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 26 and continuing.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding on June 19.
July 3
In the morning, the President had separate telephone conversations with
Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, President
Jalal Talabani, and Vice Presidents Adil Abd
Al-Mahdi and Tariq al-Hashimi of Iraq. He then had an intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President went to Walter Reed Army Medical
Center, where he visited with wounded U.S. military personnel and
presented Purple Heart medals to three soldiers.
July 4
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Martinsburg, WV. He then returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President attended a dinner and party hosted by Mrs.
Bush in celebration of his upcoming birthday. Later, they viewed the
Independence Day fireworks display on The National Mall from the White
House.
July 5
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the evening, the President attended a Washington Nationals baseball
game to celebrate his upcoming birthday.
The President announced his intention to nominate Stuart J.
Ishimaru to be a member of the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel D. Heath to be U.S. Alternate Executive Director of the
International Monetary Fund.
July 6
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David, MD.
July 7
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
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, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on June 10 and
continuing.
July 8
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
DC.
July 9
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Arlington, VA. He then returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the Map Room, the President participated in an
interview with Georgina Carnegie for the
Australian program, ``Visions
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of Leadership,'' which will air during the APEC summit in September.
Later, at Blair House, he and Mrs. Bush attended a reception for
Counselor to the President Daniel J. Bartlett.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robin Renee
Sanders to be Ambassador to Nigeria.
The President announced his intention to nominate Diane D. Rath to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support at the
Department of Health and Human Services.
The President announced his intention to designate Reuben Jeffery
III and Howard Radzely as members of the Board of Directors of the Overseas
Private Investment Corporation.
July 10
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Cleveland, OH, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
Corps volunteer Gerris Farris. He then
traveled to Parma, OH.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Cleveland, OH, where, at
Slyman's Restaurant, he had lunch with community leaders.
In the afternoon, the President toured the Cleveland Clinic. Later, he
returned to Washington, DC. Upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base, he
met with soldiers and marines injured in the war on terror.
The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the opening ceremonies of
the XV Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 13:
Michael O. Leavitt (head of
delegation);
Clifford M. Sobel;
Donna Richardson Joyner;
George P. Bush; and
Luis Tiant.
July 11
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Gene A. Cretz to be Ambassador to Libya.
The President announced his intention to nominate Donald M. Kerr to be Principal Deputy Director of National
Intelligence at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark Kimmitt to be Assistant Secretary of State (Political-Military
Affairs).
The President announced his intention to nominate John S.
Bresland to be a member and chairperson of
the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Charles R.H.
Shearer to be a member of the
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.
The President announced his intention to nominate Thomas C.
Gilliland, William H. Graves, and Susan Richardson Williams to be members of the Board of Directors of the
Tennessee Valley Authority.
The President announced his intention to appoint Kyle E.
McSlarrow, Ivan Seidenberg, and Mike Zafirovski as
members of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory
Committee.
The President announced that he has designated David L.
Bernhardt as Acting U.S. Commissioner
of the Part of the United States on the International Boundary
Commission (U.S. and Canada).
July 12
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will meet with United
Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the
White House on July 17.
July 13
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in
an interview with Fred Barnes, Stephen F.
Hayes, and William Kristol of the Weekly Standard; Michael Barone of U.S. News & World Report; Charles
Krauthammer of the Washington Post;
Larry Kudlow, Rich Lowry, and Kate O'Beirne of the
National Review; and syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker.
July 14
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 15
In the afternoon, on the South Lawn, the President participated in an
interview with Karl Ravech of ESPN.
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July 16
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
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, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch
with President Lech Kaczynski of Poland.
Later, he traveled to McLean, VA.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a
National Republican Senatorial Committee reception. Later, he returned
to Washington, DC.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome
President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan to Camp
David on August 5 and 6.
The President announced his intention to nominate Sean R.
Mulvaney to be Assistant Administrator of
the U.S. Agency for International Development (Management).
The President announced his intention to designate John E.
Mansfield as Vice Chairman of the Defense
Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.
The President announced his intention to designate Charles W. Grim as Acting Director of the Indian Health Service,
Public Health Service at the Department of Health and Human Services.
July 17
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
the Oval Office, he participated in a briefing by Director of National
Intelligence J. Michael McConnell on
the new National Intelligence Estimate.
The President declared a major disaster in North Dakota and ordered
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by severe storms and flooding June 2-18.
July 18
In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
President Khalifa bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan of the United Arab Emirates. Later, he had an
intelligence briefing.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Landover, MD. He then
toured Man & Machine, Inc. Later, he participated in an interview with
Christopher Lee of the Washington Post.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced his intention to nominate David T.
Johnson to be Assistant Secretary of State
(International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs).
The President announced his intention to designate Craig S.
Morford as Acting Deputy Attorney General
at the Department of Justice.
July 19
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Nashville, TN, where, upon arrival, he met with Sgt. J.
Kevin Downs of the Army National Guard, who
was wounded in Iraq in August 2005, and his parents Catherine and Joe Downs. He then met
with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Bill Yancey.
Later in the morning, the President toured the Nashville Bun Company.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
The President announced that he has named Judith Ansley as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy
National Security Adviser for Regional Affairs on the National Security
Council.
The President announced that he has named Andrew D.
Ciafardini as Special Assistant to the
President for Intergovernmental Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Harold H. Kim as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative
Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Brett H. McGurk as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director
for Iraq and Afghanistan, Strategic Planning and Policy Development on
the National Security Council.
The President announced that he has named Stephen D. Potts as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Rachael Leigh
Sunbarger as Special Assistant to the
President and Deputy Director of Advance for Press.
The President announced that he has named Ronald C. Williams as Special Assistant to the President for Homeland
Security and Senior Director for Nuclear Defense Policy on the Homeland
Security Council.
July 20
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
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In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
The White House announced that the President will welcome King Abdullah
II of Jordan to the White House on July 24.
July 21
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
July 22
In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
July 23
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced that he has named Cynthia Bergman as Special Assistant to the President for
Communications.
The President announced that he has named Ann Thomas G.
Johnston as Special Assistant to the
President for Legislative Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Jason Recher as Special Assistant to the President and Trip
Director.
July 24
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Charleston Air Force Base in Charleston, SC. While en route
aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with
President Georgi Parvanov of Bulgaria to
discuss the return of the Bulgarian nurses who were released from prison
in Libya on July 24 and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey to congratulate him on his party's
July 22 election victory.
Later in the morning, the President viewed the loading of cargo planes
for shipment to Iraq. He then had lunch with military personnel.
In the afternoon, the President met with family members of the
Charleston firefighters who died on June 18. Later, he presented the
Congressional Gold Medal to Tuskegee Airman Earl M.
Middleton. He then returned to Washington,
DC.
In the evening, in the Residence, the President had dinner with King
Abdullah II of Jordan.
The President announced his intention to nominate James D. McGee to be Ambassador to Zimbabwe.
The President announced his intention to nominate Vincent
Obsitnik to be Ambassador to Slovenia.
The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding May 28-June 2.
July 25
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President participated in a
photo opportunity with the 2007 Boys and Girls Nation delegates.
July 26
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Philadelphia, PA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
Freedom Corps volunteers Carly and Molly
Houlahan.
Later in the morning, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the afternoon, in the East Room, the President participated in a
photo opportunity with National and State Future Farmers of America
(FFA) Organization members.
The White House announced that the President will host Prime Minister
Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom at Camp
David on July 29 and 30.
The President announced his intention to nominate Mark M.
Boulware to be Ambassador to Mauritania.
The President announced his intention to nominate Benjamin E.
Sasse to be Assistant Secretary of Health
and Human Services (Planning and Evaluation).
The President announced his intention to nominate Barry L. Wells to be Ambassador to The Gambia.
July 27
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
MD.
July 28
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
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July 29
In the afternoon, the President welcomed Prime Minister Gordon
Brown of the United Kingdom to Camp David, MD.
In the evening, the President had dinner with Prime Minister
Brown.
July 30
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Prime Minister Gordon
Brown of the United Kingdom. Later, he returned
to Washington, DC.
Later in the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated
in a photo opportunity with Ezekiel Taylor, the 2007 March of Dimes national ambassador.
The President announced his intention to nominate Andrew R.
Cochran to be Inspector General of the
Environmental Protection Agency.
The President announced his intention to nominate Robert L.
Smolen to be Deputy Administrator for
Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration.
July 31
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had a telephone conversation with Supreme Court Chief Justice John G.
Roberts, Jr. He then had a telephone
conversation with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
In the afternoon, in the Residence, the President met with Speaker of
the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.
The President declared an emergency in the Federated States of
Micronesia and ordered Federal aid to supplement national and state
response efforts in the area impacted by a drought beginning on March 5
and continuing.
August 1
In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had breakfast
with bipartisan congressional leaders. Later, he had an intelligence
briefing. He then had a video teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri
al-Maliki of Iraq.
In the afternoon, in the Map Room, the President participated in an
interview with David Aaronovitch of
Juniper Communications. Later, at Blair House, he attended a reception
for Office of Management and Budget Director Robert J. Portman.
In the evening, the President was informed of the Minneapolis bridge
collapse in Minneapolis, MN.
The President announced that he has named James F. Jeffrey as Assistant to the President and Deputy National
Security Adviser.
August 2
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had separate telephone conversations with Governor Timothy J.
Pawlenty of Minnesota, Mayor R.T.
Rybak of Minneapolis, MN, and Secretary of
Transportation Mary E. Peters to discuss the
Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis, MN.
In the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with
Martha Raddatz of ABC News.
The President announced his intention to nominate A. Paul
Anderson to be a Commissioner of the
Federal Maritime Commission, and to designate him Chairman.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dennis W.
Carlton to be a member of the Council of
Economic Advisers.
The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia Dyer to be Director of the Office of Violence Against
Women at the Department of Justice.
The President announced his intention to nominate Carl B. Kress to be a Commissioner of the Federal Maritime
Commission.
The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey W.
Runge to be Assistant Secretary for Health
Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Homeland
Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate the following
individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation
for National and Community Service:
Julie Fisher Cummings;
Mark D. Gearan;
Tom Osborne;
Alan D. Solomont; and
Donna N. Williams.
The President announced his intention to nominate Margaret
Spellings to be a Representative of the
U.S. to the 34th General Conference of the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization, for the duration of the
conference.
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The President announced his intention to designate John A.
Gastright, Jr., as U.S. Coordinator
for Afghanistan and nominate him for the rank of Ambassador during his
tenure as U.S. Coordinator for Afghanistan at the Department of State.
The President announced his intention to designate James H.
Herring as Vice Chairman of the Board of
Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation.
The President announced his intention to designate Raymond Simon as Acting Assistant Secretary for Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education.
The President announced his intention to appoint Brock D.
Bierman as the Small State and Rural
Advocate at the Federal Emergency Management Agency at the Department of
Homeland Security.
August 3
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President went to the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building
where he had lunch with his counterterrorism and homeland security
teams. Later, he traveled to Camp David, MD.
The President declared an emergency in Vermont and ordered Federal aid
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding on July 9-11.
August 4
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Minneapolis, MN, where he took an aerial tour of the damaged
Interstate 35W bridge. He then took a walking tour of the affected area.
Later in the morning, the President met with family members of victims
of the bridge collapse.
In the afternoon, the President returned to Camp David, MD.
August 5
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush welcomed President Hamid
Karzai of Afghanistan.
In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush had dinner with President
Karzai.
August 6
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
August 7
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President had lunch with Secretary of Defense
Robert M. Gates, Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice, and his defense policy
and programs and foreign policy teams.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
Minister John W. Howard of Australia.
August 8
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had a telephone conversation with Governor Jon M. Huntsman,
Jr., of Utah to discuss the situation
in the Crandall Canyon Mine.
Later in the morning, at the Treasury Department, the President had
lunch with his economic advisers.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with Barry
Bonds, left fielder, San Francisco Giants, to
congratulate him on breaking the Major League Baseball career home run
record. He then participated in separate interviews with Neil
Cavuto of FOX News and economic reporters.
Later in the afternoon, the President returned to the White House.
The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France to
Kennebunkport, ME, for a private lunch on August 11.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of a Presidential delegation to attend the funeral of former
Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa of Japan on
August 28: J. Dennis Hastert (head of
delegation); and John T. Schieffer.
The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding on July 11-12.
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August 9
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush
family home in Kennebunkport, ME.
August 10
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
August 11
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a social lunch for
President Nicolas Sarkozy of France.
August 12
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
DC.
August 13
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
August 14
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had separate telephone conversations with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan, President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India.
The President announced his intention to appoint Anthony K. Dungy as a member of the President's Council on Service and
Civic Participation.
The President announced his intention to appoint Anthony C.
Wisniewski as a member of the Board of
Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation.
August 15
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced that he has named Jess Sharp as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic
Policy.
The President announced that he has named John D. Adams as Associate Counsel to the President.
The President announced that he has named Todd F. Braunstein as Special Assistant to the President for Domestic
Policy.
The President announced that he has named Terry A. Wolff as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director
for Iraq and Afghanistan Policy Implementation.
The President announced that he has named Mary Burce Warlick as Special Assistant to the President and Senior
Director for Russia of the National Security Council.
August 16
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
a briefing on the August 15 earthquake in Peru.
The President announced his intention to nominate Dan W. Mozena to be Ambassador to Angola.
The President announced his intention to nominate Louis J. Nigro,
Jr., to be Ambassador to Chad.
The President announced his intention to nominate Paul E. Simons to be Ambassador to Chile.
August 17
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had a briefing on the situation at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah.
In the afternoon, at the Broken Spoke Ranch, the President and Mrs. Bush
attended a Republican National Committee reception.
August 18
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared an emergency in Texas and ordered Federal aid to
supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency
conditions resulting from Hurricane Dean beginning on August 17 and
continuing.
August 20
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
a briefing on the National Intelligence Estimate. Later, he had
briefings on Hurricane Dean and Tropical Storm Erin.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to Ottawa, Canada. Prior to
his departure from Texas State Technical College Airport in Waco, TX, he
awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional
Public Service to Harry McKillop.
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In the afternoon, at the Ottawa International Airport, the President
participated in a greeting with Governor General Michaelle Jean of Canada and her husband Jean-Daniel
Lafond. Later, he traveled to Montebello,
Canada. Upon arrival at the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, he
participated in a greeting with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada.
Later in the afternoon, in the Ontario Room of the Fairmont Le Chateau
Montebello, the President met with Prime Minister Harper. He then met with President Felipe de Jesus Calderon
Hinojosa of Mexico.
In the evening, in the Manoir Papineau--Salon Amedee of the Fairmont Le
Chateau Montebello, the President attended a North American leaders'
dinner.
August 21
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, on the
porch of the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, he had a working breakfast
with Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada
and President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico. Later, in the Canada Room of the
Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, he met with the North American
Competitiveness Council.
Later in the morning, in the Curling Rink--Heritage Room, the President
participated in a photo opportunity with Prime Minister Harper and President Calderon. He then participated in a North American leaders'
meeting.
In the afternoon, at the Ottawa International Airport, the President met
with U.S. Embassy staff and their families. He then traveled to
Minneapolis, MN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps
volunteer Jim Daly. Later, he traveled to Eden
Prairie, MN.
In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a Norm
Coleman for U.S. Senate and Minnesota
Republican Party reception. Later, he traveled to Kansas City, MO,
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Janet
Parks.
The President declared an emergency in Minnesota and ordered Federal aid
to supplement State and local response efforts in the area impacted by
the bridge collapse in Minneapolis on August 1.
August 22
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
traveled to Riverside, MO. Later, he returned to Kansas City, MO.
Later in the morning, the President met with family members of military
personnel killed in the war on terror.
In the afternoon, the President returned to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
TX.
August 23
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared a major disaster in Minnesota and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding beginning on August 18 and continuing.
August 24
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had a telephone conversation with Rev. Billy Graham.
In the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to discuss his resignation.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of the Presidential delegation to attend the dedication ceremony
of the Afghanistan-Tajikistan Bridge on August 26: Carlos M.
Gutierrez (head of delegation); William
B. Wood; and Tracey Ann Jacobson.
The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
members of the Presidential delegation to the 50th anniversary
celebration of Malaysia's independence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on
August 31:
Jeffrey C. Sell (head of delegation);
Christopher J. LaFleur;
Karan K. Bhatia; and
Talal Eid.
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 beginning on August 18 and
continuing.
August 25
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
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August 26
In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush had lunch with Attorney
General Alberto R. Gonzales and his wife
Rebecca Turner Gonzales.
The President declared a major disaster in Wisconsin and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding beginning on August 18 and continuing.
August 27
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Albuquerque, NM, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
Freedom Corps volunteer Pat Dee. While en route
aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone conversations with
President Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nuri
al-Maliki, and Vice Presidents Tariq al-
Hashimi and Adil Abd Al-Mahdi of Iraq, and Masoud Barzani, president, Kurdistan region in Iraq.
In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
People for Pete Domenici reception.
Later, he traveled to Bellevue, WA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
Freedom Corps volunteer Bernie Krane. While en
route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with Scott
Kellogg, deputy director, Rio Rancho Police
Department, NM, to express his condolences for the death of Rio Rancho
Police Officer Germaine Casey, who was killed
in a motorcycle accident while protecting the President's motorcade.
Later in the afternoon, while en route to the Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport, the President had a telephone conversation with
Lisa Casey, wife of police officer Germaine
Casey, to express his condolences for the
death of her husband.
In the evening, the President traveled to Reno, NV, where, upon arrival,
he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cathy Levine.
The President declared a major disaster in Ohio and ordered Federal aid
to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on August 20 and
continuing.
August 28
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
met with family members of military personnel killed in the war on
terror.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to New Orleans, LA, where, upon
arrival in the evening, he was joined by Mrs. Bush. While en route
aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation with President-
elect Abdullah Gul of Turkey to congratulate
him on his election victory.
Later in the evening, the President met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
Allison Stouse.
August 29
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Charter School for Science and
Technology, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a meeting with Louisiana
education officials. They then participated in a moment of silence to
honor the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Bay St.
Louis, MS, arriving in the afternoon.
Later in the afternoon, at Our Lady of the Gulf Parish Community Center,
the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a briefing on Mississippi
rebuilding efforts. Later, they returned to Washington, DC.
The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding June 11-16.
August 30
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
Jose Socrates of Portugal to the White House
on September 17 in his dual roles as Prime Minister and President of the
European Council.
The President declared a major disaster in Illinois and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
severe storms and flooding on August 7 and 8.
August 31
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President declared a major disaster in New York and ordered Federal
aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the
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areas struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes on August 8.
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, flooding, and tornadoes May 24-June 1.
September 1
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
September 3
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
traveled to Al Asad Air Base in Iraq.
During the day, the President met with General David H.
Petraeus, commanding general, Multi-
National Force--Iraq, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker, Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, Admiral William J. ``Fox'' Fallon, USN, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of
State Condoleezza Rice. Later, he met with
Sunni tribal and Provincial leaders.
Also during the day, the President participated in separate interviews
with CBS News and NBC News.
In the evening, the President traveled to Sydney, Australia, arriving
the following evening. While en route aboard Air Force One, he
participated in an interview with travel pool reporters.
September 4
In the morning, aboard Air Force One, the President had an intelligence
briefing.
The President announced that he has nominated Gregory F. Jacob to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor.
The President announced that he has nominated Robert D. Jamison to be Under Secretary for National Protection and
Programs at the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced that he has nominated James F.
Moriarty to be Ambassador to Bangladesh.
The President announced that he has nominated Christopher A.
Padilla to be Under Secretary for
International Trade at the Department of Commerce.
The President announced that he has nominated Paula J.
Dobriansky for the rank of Ambassador
during her tenure as Special Envoy for Northern Ireland.
The President announced his intention to appoint Marc S.
Goldman as a member of the U.S. Holocaust
Memorial Council.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the Commission for the Preservation of
America's Heritage Abroad:
William C. Daroff;
Jules Fleischer;
Peter Hawryluk;
Lee Seeman; and
Lawrence E. Steinberg.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and
Negotiations:
Jorge L. Arrizurieta;
Craig R. Barrett;
Michael E. Campbell;
Thomas J. Donohue;
Anthony H. Gioia;
William P. Hite;
Kenneth I. Juster;
Robert A. McDonald;
Edward J. Perkins; and
Robert Stallman.
The President announced his intention to appoint Arthur D. Collins,
Jr., Leon Trammell, and Stephen R. Tritch as
members of the President's Export Council.
The President announced his intention to designate Kerry N. Weems as Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services at the Department of Health and Human Services.
September 5
In the morning, at the InterContinental Sydney, the President had an
intelligence briefing.
In the afternoon, the President traveled to Garden Island, where, at the
Royal Australia Navy Heritage Centre, he met with members of the
Australian Defense Force. Later, he attended a musical performance by
Felicity Urquhart. He then returned to the
InterContinental Sydney.
During the day, the President toured Sydney Harbor with Prime Minister
John W. Howard of Australia.
In the evening, the President traveled to Admiralty House, where, in the
Drawing Room, he met with Governor General Philip Michael
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Jeffery of Australia. Later, in the Dining
Room at Kirribilli House, he had dinner with Prime Minister
Howard. He then returned to the
InterContinental Sydney.
The President announced that he has named Barry Jackson as Assistant to the President for Strategic Initiatives
and External Affairs.
The President announced that he has named Joie A. Gregor as Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel.
September 6
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
the Premier's Room at the InterContinental Sydney, he met with
Opposition Leader Kevin M. Rudd of Australia.
He then visited the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Later in the morning, in the Fort Macquarie Room at the InterContinental
Sydney, the President met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families.
The President announced that he has named Joel A. Scanlon as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of
Strategic Initiatives.
The President announced that he has named Dianna Campagna as Special Assistant to the President and Executive
Secretary for the Office of the Counsel to the President.
September 7
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
The President announced his intention to nominate Harvey E. Johnson,
Jr., to be Deputy Administrator and
Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Emergency Management Agency at
the Department of Homeland Security.
The President announced his intention to nominate Vincent
Obsitnik to be Ambassador to Slovakia.
The President announced his intention to nominate Todd J. Zinser to be Inspector General at the Department of
Commerce.
The President announced his intention to nominate Walter Lukken to be Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading
Commission.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation:
John A. Garcia;
Julia A. King;
Thomas R. Miller; and
Ann A. Pritzlaff.
September 8
In the morning, at the InterContinental Sydney, the President had an
intelligence briefing. Later, in the Rooftop Executive Lounge of the
InterContinental Sydney, he had a working breakfast with Prime Minister
John W. Howard of Australia and Prime
Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan.
Later in the morning, the President traveled to the Sydney Opera House,
where, in the Concert Hall Southern Foyer, he participated in an
official welcome with Prime Minister Howard.
Then, in the Utzon Room, he participated in the APEC Leaders Dialogue
with the APEC Business Advisory Council.
In the afternoon, the President participated in a photo opportunity with
APEC leaders. Then, at the Guillaume at Bennelong Restaurant, he had
lunch with APEC leaders. Later, he participated in the APEC Leaders
official photograph.
Later in the afternoon, in The Studio, the President participated in
APEC Leaders Retreat I.
In the evening, in the Concert Hall, the President attended a cultural
performance. Later, on the Granite level of the Concert Hall Northern
Foyer, he viewed a fireworks display and the Parade of Tall Ships. He
then participated in the APEC Official Leaders dinner.
Later in the evening, the President traveled to Hickam Air Force Base,
HI, crossing the international dateline and arriving in the morning,
where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Caroline
Tom. In the afternoon, he traveled to Naval
Station Pearl Harbor, where, in the dining room of the Admiral's
residence, he had lunch with military commanders. He then returned to
Washington, DC, arriving the following morning.
The President declared a major disaster in North Dakota and ordered
Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
struck by severe storms and a tornado on August 26 and 27.
September 10
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
had a video teleconference with Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki of Iraq.
In the afternoon, the President met with Secretary of Health and Human
Services Michael
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O. Leavitt to discuss the initial report
by the Interagency Working Group on Import Safety.
September 11
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at
St. John's Episcopal Church, he attended a service of prayer and
remembrance to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the September 11,
2001, terrorist attacks. Then, at 8:46 a.m., on the South Lawn, he and
Mrs. Bush participated in a moment of silence to honor the anniversary
of the attacks.
The President announced that he has named Henry C. Lozano as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA
Freedom Corps.
September 12
In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
the Family Theater, he participated in a speech preparation session for
his September 13 address to the Nation.
In the afternoon, in the Family Theater, the President participated in a
speech preparation session for his September 13 address to the Nation.
The President announced that he has nominated Daniel V.
Speckhard to be Ambassador to Greece.
The President announced that he has nominated Thomas F.
Stephenson to be Ambassador to
Portugal.
The President announced that he has nominated William H. Frist and Kenneth F. Hackett to be members of the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
The President announced that he has nominated William
Delahunt, George E. Pataki, and Ted Poe to be U.S. Representatives
to the 62d Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The President announced that he has nominated Kelly G. Knight and Rodger D. Young to
be Alternate U.S. Representatives to the 62d Session of the United
Nations General Assembly.
The President announced his intention to appoint the following
individuals as members of the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts:
Judith A. Eisenberg;
David Girard-diCarlo;
C. Michael Kojaian;
Donna Garff Marriott;
William C. Powers; and
Joseph E. Robert, Jr.