    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2008, Book I)]
    [January 1, 2008]
    [Pages 897-930]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

               Appendix A / Administration of George W. Bush, 2008

    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.

    January 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a video teleconference with President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. He then met with Secretary of State
    Condoleezza Rice.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jan
    Cellucci, William J. Hagenah, and Mark Y. Herring to be
    members of the National Museum and Library Services Board.
    The President announced that he has nominated the following individuals
    to be members of the National Council on the Humanities:

        Jamsheed K. Choksy;
        Dawn Ho Delbanco;
        Gary D. Glenn;
        David Hertz;
        Marvin Bailey Scott; and
        Carol M. Swain.

    January 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in an interview with Bret Baier of
    FOX News. Then, in the Oval Office, he participated in a roundtable
    interview with reporters from Reuters.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in another interview with
    Bret Baier of FOX News.
    The President announced his intention to designate Jeffrey L.
    Sedgwick as Acting Assistant Attorney
    General (Office of Justice Programs).

    January 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Julia W. Bland to be a member of the National Museum and Library
    Services Board.
    The President announced his intention to designate Richard
    Stickler as Acting Assistant Secretary of
    Labor for Mine Safety and Health.
    The President announced that he has named Janet Weir
    Creighton as Deputy Assistant to the
    President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.
    The President announced that he has named Christopher Frech as Deputy Assistant to the President for
    Legislative Affairs.
    The President announced that he has named Daniel McCardell as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy
    Director of Public Liaison.
    The President announced that he has named Emory Rounds as Associate Counsel to the President.
    The President declared a major disaster in Iowa and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a
    severe winter storm on December 10 and 11.

    January 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    January 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Chicago, IL, where he visited Horace Greeley Elementary
    School. Then, at the Union League Club of Chicago, he had lunch with
    business and community leaders.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.

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    January 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch
    with President Abdullah Gul of Turkey.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel, arriving the
    following morning.
    The President declared a major disaster in Nevada and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe winter storms and flooding beginning on January 5 and continuing.

    January 9

    In the morning, aboard Air Force One, the President had an intelligence
    briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to the King David Hotel in
    Jerusalem, Israel. Later, he traveled to the President's residence,
    where he and President Shimon Peres of Israel
    attended cultural performances. He then traveled to the Prime Minister's
    residence, where he met with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs
    Tzipora ``Tzipi'' Livni, and
    Minister of Defense Ehud Barak of Israel.
    In the evening, the President returned to the King David Hotel.

    January 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Opposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. He then met with the family of former
    Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Ramallah, Palestinian
    Territories, where, at the Muqata, he participated in a greeting with
    President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian
    Authority. Then, in the President's small conference room of the Muqata,
    he met with Prime Minister Salam Fayyad of the
    Palestinian Authority.
    In the afternoon, in the President's dining room of the Muqata, the
    President had a working lunch with President Abbas. Later, he met with former Prime Minister Tony Blair
    of the United Kingdom, Quartet Representative in the Middle East. He then traveled to Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories,
    where he visited the Church of St. Catherine of Alexandria at the
    Basilica of the Nativity.
    Later in the afternoon, the President returned to the King David Hotel
    in Jerusalem, Israel, where he met with U.S. Embassy staff and their
    families.
    In the evening, the President traveled to the Prime Minister's
    residence, where, in the Dining Room, he had a working dinner with Prime
    Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel. Later, he
    returned to the King David Hotel.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to Guatemala City, Guatemala, to
    attend the inauguration of Alvaro Colom Caballeros as President of Guatemala on January 14:

        Michael O. Leavitt (head of
            delegation);
        James M. Derham;
        Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr.;
        Sara Martinez Tucker; and
        Christopher A. Padilla.

    The President announced his intention to nominate William J.
    Brennan to be Assistant Secretary of
    Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.
    The President announced his intention to nominate J. Gregory
    Copeland to be General Counsel of the
    Department of Energy.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Dorla M.
    Salling to be a member of the U.S. Parole
    Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kurt D. Volker to be U.S. Permanent Representative on the Council of
    the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of
    Ambassador.

    January 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with former Prime Minister Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, Quartet
    Representative in the Middle East. He then
    visited the Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance
    Authority, where he rekindled the Eternal Flame and participated in a
    wreath-laying ceremony.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Galilee, Israel, where
    he toured the Capernaum archaeological ruins. He then visited the Mount
    of the Beatitudes Chapel.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel. He then
    traveled to Kuwait City, Kuwait, where, upon arrival at the Kuwait

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    International Airport, he participated in an arrival ceremony with Amir
    Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait. Later, he traveled to the Bayan Palace Guest
    House.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Dar Salwa Palace, where he
    participated in a greeting with Amir Sabah. Then, in the dining room, he had dinner with Amir
    Sabah. Later, he returned to the Bayan Palace Guest House.
    The President declared a major disaster in Nebraska and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    a severe winter storm from December 10 to 12.

    January 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, where, in a briefing room, he met with
    Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA, commanding
    general, Multi-National Force--Iraq, and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C.
    Crocker. Later, he toured the Operations
    Center.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to the U.S. Embassy in
    Kuwait City, Kuwait.
    In the afternoon, the President met with U.S. Embassy staff and their
    families. Later, he traveled to Kuwait International Airport, where,
    upon arrival, he participated in a greeting with Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-
    Jabir al-Sabah of Kuwait. He
    then traveled to Manama, Bahrain, where, upon arrival at Bahrain
    International Airport, he participated in a greeting with King Hamad bin
    Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Sakhir Palace. Later,
    he traveled to the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa, where, in the Al
    Noor Ballroom, he met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families.
    In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with King
    Abdullah II of Jordan to discuss his Middle
    East trip. Later, he met and had dinner with King Hamad.

    January 13

    In the morning, the President traveled to Naval Support Activity
    Bahrain, where, in the multipurpose room, he had breakfast with U.S.
    military personnel. Later, he traveled to Abu Dhabi, United Arab
    Emirates, where, at Abu Dhabi International Airport, he participated in
    a greeting with President Khalifa bin Zayid Al Nuhayyan of the United Arab Emirates.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Al Mushref Palace, where
    he participated in an arrival ceremony with President Khalifa.
    In the afternoon, in the Al Etihad Majlis of Al Mushref Palace, the
    President met with President Khalifa. Then, in the dining room, they had lunch. Later, he
    traveled to the Emirates Palace Hotel.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the Desert Encampment
    Falcon Farm, where he had dinner with Crown Prince Muhammad bin Zayid Al
    Nuhayyan of Abu
    Dhabi.
    In the evening, the President returned to the Emirates Palace Hotel.

    January 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    participated in an interview with Greta Van Susteren of FOX News. Later, in the ballroom of the Emirates
    Palace Hotel, he met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Dubai, United Arab
    Emirates, where, upon arrival at Dubai International Airport, he
    participated in a greeting with Vice President and Prime Minister
    Muhammad bin Rashid Al Maktum
    of the United Arab Emirates. He then toured the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum
    House.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Sheikh Mohammed Centre
    for Cultural Understanding, where he had lunch with Dubai School of
    Government students. He then traveled to the Burj Al Arab Hotel. Later,
    he returned to Dubai International Airport, where, in the Royal Air
    Wing, he met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone conversation
    with President-elect Mikheil Saakashvili
    of Georgia to congratulate him on his election victory. Upon arrival at
    King Khaled International Airport, he participated in an arrival
    ceremony with King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Nasiriyah Guest
    Palace.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Riyadh Palace, where he had
    dinner and met with King Abdallah. Later, he returned to Nasiriyah Guest Palace.

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    January 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to the U.S. Embassy Riyadh, where, in the lobby, he met with
    Embassy staff and their families. He then visited Al Murabba Palace and
    National History Museum.
    Later in the morning, the President returned to Nasiriyah Guest Palace.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Al Janadriyah Farm in Al
    Janadriyah, Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, he participated in a photo
    opportunity with King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. They then toured the
    farm.
    In the evening, the President had dinner and met with King
    Abdallah.

    January 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had breakfast with King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. He then returned to
    Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to the Four Seasons Resort
    in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
    In the afternoon, the President had lunch with President Mohamed Hosni
    Mubarak of Egypt. Later, he traveled
    to Sharm el-Sheikh International Airport, where he participated in a
    greeting with President Mubarak. He then returned to Washington, DC,
    arriving in the evening.

    January 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Secretary of the Treasury Henry M.
    Paulson, Jr., had a conference call
    with congressional leaders. Later, in the East Room, he met with
    Republican National Committee members.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Nelson M. Ford to be Under Secretary of the Army.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Joxel Garcia to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the
    Public Health Service and Assistant Secretary of Health and Human
    Services (Health).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey J.
    Grieco to be Assistant Administrator of
    the U.S. Agency for International Development (Legislative and Public
    Affairs).
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the National
    Board of Education Sciences:

        Jonathan Baron;
        Frank Philip Handy;
        Sally Epstein Shaywitz; and
        Joanne Weiss.

    The President announced his intention to appoint H.H. Barlow
    III, William B. DeLauder, and Keith W. Eckel as members
    of the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Robert A.
    Easter as Chairman of the Board for
    International Food and Agricultural Development.
    The President announced his intention to appoint John M.
    Townsend as a member of the Panel of
    Arbitrators of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment
    Disputes.

    January 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Frederick, MD. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.
    During the day, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with former
    Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger,
    former Prime Minister Yevgeniy M. Primakov of Russia, and senior American and Russian statesmen and
    policy experts to discuss Russia-U.S. relations.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to Tbilisi, Georgia, to attend
    the inauguration of Mikheil Saakashvili
    as President of Georgia on January 20: Carlos M. Gutierrez (head of delegation); and John F. Tefft.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to Auckland, New Zealand, to
    attend the state funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary on January 22: Mary A. Bomar
    (head of delegation); William P. McCormick; and Jim Whittaker.

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    January 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    January 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President had a telephone briefing with Secretary
    of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr.,
    on the global financial markets situation.

    January 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with his economic advisers.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Margaret
    Scobey to be Ambassador to Egypt.
    The President announced his intention to nominate D. Kathleen
    Stephens to be Ambassador to South
    Korea.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Nancy Hellman
    Bechtle, J. Michael
    Shepherd, and William Wilson III as members of the Board of Directors of the
    Presidio Trust.
    The President announced that he has appointed Charles R. Schwab as a member of the President's Advisory Council on
    Financial Literacy and, upon appointment, designated him as Chair.
    The President announced that he has appointed John Bryant as a member of the President's Advisory Council on
    Financial Literacy and, upon appointment, designated him as Vice Chair.
    The President announced that he has appointed the following individuals
    as members of the President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy:

        Theodore Beck;
        Theodore R. Daniels;
        Cutler Dawson;
        Robert F. Duvall;
        Tahira K. Hira;
        Jack E. Kosakowski;
        Sharon L. Lechter;
        Robert V. Lee III;
        Laura Levine;
        David D. Mancl;
        Don J. McGrath;
        Janet Parker;
        Ignacio Salazar; and
        Mary L. Schapiro.

    January 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with Jimmy
    Roberts of NBC Sports for a U.S. Golf
    Association documentary. Later, in the Yellow Oval Room, he and Mrs.
    Bush hosted a social reception for Senate Republicans and their spouses.

    January 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with King Abdullah II of Jordan.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with Susan
    Page and Richard Wolf of
    USA Today.
    The President announced that he has named Jonathan Horn as Special Assistant to the President for
    Speechwriting.
    The President announced that he has named Jeffrey Lungren as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative
    Affairs.
    The President announced that he has named Justin J. McCarthy as Special Assistant to the President for
    Legislative Affairs.
    The President announced that he has named Richard Reed as Special Assistant to the President for Homeland
    Security and Senior Director for Continuity Policy.
    The President announced that he has accorded the personal rank of
    Ambassador to Lincoln P. Bloomfield, Jr., during his tenure and service as Special Envoy for Man-
    Portable Air Defense Systems.

    January 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to White Sulphur Springs, WV.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC. Later, he
    participated in a speech preparation session for his January 28 State of
    the Union Address.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will travel
    to Africa and visit Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Liberia from
    February 15 to 21.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert J.
    Battista to be a member of the National
    Labor Relations Board and, upon confirmation, to designate him as Chair.

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    The President announced his intention to nominate Gerard
    Morales and Dennis P. Walsh to be members of the National Labor Relations Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Charles P.
    Garcia and Susan Ross as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Air
    Force Academy.
    The President announced his intention to designate Elisebeth C.
    Cook as Acting Assistant Attorney General
    (Legal Policy).

    January 26

    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 27

    In the afternoon, the President participated in a speech preparation
    session for his January 28 State of the Union Address.

    January 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Family Theater, he participated in a speech preparation session for
    his State of the Union Address. Then, in the Oval Office, he
    participated in an interview with Ann Compton of
    ABC News Radio.
    In the afternoon, in the Second Floor Family Dining Room, the President
    had a background lunch with television correspondents.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Mirek Topolanek of the Czech Republic to the
    White House on February 27.

    January 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Baltimore, MD, where he met with Jericho Program graduates.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert J.
    Callahan to be Ambassador to Nicaragua.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Heather M.
    Hodges to be Ambassador to Ecuador.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Barbara J.
    Stephenson to be Ambassador to Panama.
    The President announced his intention to nominate William E. Todd to be Ambassador to Brunei.

    January 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Torrance, CA.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Los Angeles, CA, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteers Marni and Berni Barta. Later, at a
    private residence, he attended a Republican National Committee luncheon.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to San Francisco, CA,
    where, upon arrival at San Francisco International Airport, he met with
    USA Freedom Corps volunteer Richard Berwick.
    He then met with Amador Valley High School student Kevin Laue and his parents, Jodi and Jim
    Jarnagin. Later, he traveled to Hillsborough,
    CA, where, at a private residence, he attended a Republican National
    Committee dinner.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Stephen Harper of Canada to discuss
    the situation in Afghanistan.
    In the evening, the President returned to San Francisco International
    Airport, where he met with the family of a marine killed in Iraq. He
    then traveled to Las Vegas, NV.
    The President announced that he has asked Secretary of Health and Human
    Services Michael O. Leavitt to serve as
    his personal representative at the funeral of Gordon B.
    Hinckley on February 2, 2008, in Salt
    Lake City, UT.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Marianne M.
    Myles to be Ambassador to Cape Verde.
    The President announced that he has nominated Elisebeth C. Cook to be Assistant Attorney General (Legal Policy).
    The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding beginning on January 7 and continuing.

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    January 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, at a
    private residence, he attended a Nevada Victory luncheon.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Denver, CO, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cherie Yager. He then met with Jeanne Assam, a security guard who stopped the December 9, 2007,
    fatal shooting at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO. Later, he
    traveled to Cherry Hills Village, CO, where, at a private residence, he
    attended a Colorado Victory and Bob Schaffer for Senate reception.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Kansas City, MO, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Samuel Turner,
    Sr.
    The White House announced that the President will host the North
    American Leaders' Summit on April 21 and 22 in New Orleans, LA.

    February 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Then, at
    eggtc. restaurant, he had breakfast with local business leaders. Later,
    he traveled to Parkville, MO.
    In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Missouri Victory and Sam Graves for Congress
    reception. Later, he traveled to Camp David, MD.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Amadou Toumani Toure of Mali to the
    White House on February 8.
    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 winter storms from December 6 to 19.

    February 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 3

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

    February 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister-elect Samak
    Sundaravej of Thailand to congratulate him
    on his appointment. He then had separate telephone conversations with
    New York Giants president and chief executive officer John K.
    Mara, chairman and executive vice president
    Steve Tisch, head coach Tom Coughlin, and quarterback Eli Manning to
    congratulate them on their February 3 Super Bowl victory.

    February 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Hugo Llorens to be Ambassador to Honduras.
    The President announced his intention to designate John L.
    Morrison as a member of the Intelligence
    Oversight Board on the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.
    The President declared a major disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from January 7 to 10.

    February 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with Governor Robert R.
    Riley of Alabama, Governor Haley R.
    Barbour of Mississippi, Governor Michael D.
    Beebe of Arkansas, Governor Steven L.
    Beshear of Kentucky, and Governor Philip
    N. Bredesen, Jr., of Tennessee to
    discuss damage and recovery efforts in the areas struck by severe storms
    and tornadoes on February 5.
    The White House announced that the President will host Secretary General
    Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    at the White House on February 29.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Linda Thomas-
    Greenfield to be Ambassador to
    Liberia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Susan D.
    Peppler to be Assistant Secretary of
    Housing and Urban Development (Community Planning and Development).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Ralph E.
    Martinez to be a member of the Foreign
    Claims Settlement Commission.
    The President declared a major disaster in Hawaii and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area

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    struck by severe storms, high surf, flooding, and mudslides from
    December 4 to 7.

    February 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The White House announced that due to the President's travel to
    Tennessee on February 8, he will now welcome President Amadou Toumani
    Toure of Mali to the White House on
    February 12.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Donald Tusk of Poland to the White House on
    March 10.
    The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on February 5 and
    continuing.
    The President declared a major disaster in Tennessee and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on February
    5 and 6.

    February 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Nashville, TN, where, upon arrival, he met with Wilson
    County Emergency Management employee David Harmon, who rescued an 11-month-old baby after the February 5 tornadoes.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Lafayette, TN. While en
    route aboard Marine One, he, Governor Philip N. Bredesen, Jr., of Tennessee, and Federal Emergency Management
    Agency Administrator R. David Paulison
    took an aerial tour of the areas damaged by the February 5 tornadoes.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will host
    Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen
    of Denmark and his wife Anne-Mette Rasmussen at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX, on February 29 and
    March 1.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia to
    Washington on March 19.

    February 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 10

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

    February 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with Annette Lantos, wife of Representative Thomas P. Lantos, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy
    Pelosi to express his condolences for the death
    of Representative Lantos. Then, in the National Security Adviser's
    office, he dropped by a meeting between National Security Adviser
    Stephen J. Hadley and Prime Minister Salam
    Fayyad of the Palestinian Authority.
    The White House announced that the President will meet with United
    Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at the
    White House on February 15.

    February 12

    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.
    During the day, in the Roosevelt Room, the President attended National
    Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley's
    meeting with the Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People (HELP)
    Around the Globe Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Peter E.
    Cianchette to be Ambassador to Costa
    Rica.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey R.
    Brown to be a member of the Board of
    Trustees of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and
    Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund as well as a member of the Board
    of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Institute for Literacy
    Advisory Board:

        Perri Klass;
        Katherine Mitchell;
        Eduardo J. Padron;
        Alexa E. Posny;
        Timothy Shanahan; and
        Richard K. Wagner.

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    The President announced his intention to nominate Hyepin Christine
    Im and Laysha Ward to
    be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and
    Community Service.

    February 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with Prime Minister Nuri al-
    Maliki of Iraq and Speaker Mahmud al-
    Mashhadani, First Deputy Speaker
    Khalid al-Attiya, and Second Deputy
    Speaker Arif Tayfur of the Iraqi House of
    Representatives.
    In the evening, in the Blue Room, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a
    Valentine's Day social dinner followed by a performance in the East Room
    by entertainer Denise Thimes.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen J.
    Nolan to be Ambassador to Botswana.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph E.
    LeBaron to be Ambassador to Qatar.
    The President announced that he has named Christopher Michel as Deputy Assistant to the President and Deputy
    Director of Speechwriting.
    The President announced that he has named Sara Armstrong as Special Assistant to the President.
    The President announced that he has named Meghan Clyne as Special Assistant to the President for
    Speechwriting.
    The President announced that he has named Matthew Latimer as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy
    Director of Speechwriting.
    The President announced that he has named Mark J. Webber as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director
    for South and Central Asian Affairs in the National Security Council.

    February 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with Northern Illinois University President
    John G. Peters to express his condolences for
    the victims of the February 14 campus shooting. Then, in the Oval
    Office, he met with Minister of Foreign Affairs Saud al-Faysal bin Abd
    al-Aziz Al Saud of
    Saudi Arabia.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Cotonou,
    Benin, arriving the following morning.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome
    His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to the White
    House on April 16.
    The President announced his designation of the following individuals as
    members of a Presidential delegation to Seoul, South Korea, to attend
    the inauguration of Lee Myung-bak as President
    of South Korea on February 25:

        Condoleezza Rice (head of delegation);
        Alexander R. Vershbow;
        Wendy Cutler;
        Gen. Burwell B. Bell III;
        Andy Groseta;
        William R. Rhodes; and
        Hines Ward.

    The President announced his intention to nominate Joseph A.
    Benkert to be Assistant Secretary of
    Defense (Global Security Affairs).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Carol Dillon
    Kissal to be Inspector General of the
    Small Business Administration.

    February 16

    In the morning, while en route to Cotonou, Benin, aboard Air Force One,
    the President had an intelligence briefing. Upon arrival at Cadjehoun
    International Airport, he and Mrs. Bush participated in an arrival
    ceremony with President Thomas Yayi Boni of
    Benin and his wife Chantal de Souza Yayi. He then met with President Yayi.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush met with U.S. Embassy
    staff and their families. They then traveled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
    where, upon arrival in the evening at Julius Nyerere International
    Airport, they participated in an arrival ceremony with President Jakaya
    Mrisho Kikwete of Tanzania and his
    wife Mama Salma Kikwete.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the
    Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski Dar es Salaam.

    February 17

    In the morning, the President traveled to the State House, where he
    participated in a signing

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    ceremony of the Millennium Challenge compact with President Jakaya
    Mrisho Kikwete of Tanzania. Later, he
    returned to the Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski Dar es Salaam.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the U.S.
    Embassy, where, in the memorial garden, they met with family members of
    victims of the 1998 Embassy bombing and participated in a wreath-laying
    ceremony for the victims. Later, in the atrium of the Embassy, they met
    with Embassy staff and their families. They then returned to the
    Kilimanjaro Hotel.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the State House,
    where they attended entertainment hosted by President Kikwete and his wife Mama Salma Kikwete. Later, they returned to the Kilimanjaro Hotel.

    February 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Arusha, Tanzania, where, upon arrival at
    Kilimanjaro International Airport, they attended a cultural performance.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush toured A to Z Textile
    Mills. Later, they traveled to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. They then
    visited the Emusoi Center, a school for Maasai girls.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in an
    interview with Ann Curry of NBC's ``Today'' show.
    They then returned to the Kilimanjaro Hotel Kempinski Dar es Salaam in
    Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, arriving in the evening.
    During the day, the President and Mrs. Bush met with their niece Ellie
    LeBlond, volunteer, India Howell, founder and executive director, and Nano
    Chatfield, chairman of the board of
    directors, Tanzanian Children's Fund.

    February 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Julius Nyerere International Airport, where
    they participated in a departure ceremony with President Jakaya Mrisho
    Kikwete of Tanzania and his wife Mama
    Salma Kikwete. They then traveled to Kigali,
    Rwanda, where, upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, they
    participated in an arrival ceremony and attended a cultural performance
    with President Paul Kagame and his wife
    Jeannette Nyiramongi.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Kigali
    Memorial Centre, where they participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at
    the genocide memorial. Later, they traveled to the Presidency--VIP
    Building.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in a signing ceremony of
    the Rwanda-U.S. Bilateral Investment Treaty with President
    Kagame. Later, he and Mrs. Bush attended a
    social lunch hosted by President Kagame and his wife
    Jeannette.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush visited the Lycee de
    Kigali and met with students involved in the Anti-AIDS Club. Later, they
    traveled to Accra, Ghana, arriving in the evening. While en route aboard
    Air Force One, he participated in an interview with Robert
    Geldof for Time magazine.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the La
    Palm Royal Beach Hotel.

    February 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to Osu Castle, where he participated in an arrival ceremony
    with President John Agyekum Kufuor of
    Ghana. Later, he traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where he was joined by
    Mrs. Bush.
    In the afternoon, in the Ambassador's residence, the President and Mrs.
    Bush met with Embassy staff and their families. Later, they traveled to
    the International Trade Fair Center, where they visited with USAID West
    Africa Trade Hub beneficiaries. They then toured the center and met with
    30 tribal chiefs.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the
    Ghana International School. They then returned to the La Palm Royal
    Beach Hotel.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the State
    Banquet Hall. Later, they returned to the La Palm Hotel.

    February 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Monrovia, Liberia. While en route aboard Air
    Force One, he had a telephone conversation with President Pervez
    Musharraf of Pakistan to discuss the
    results of Pakistan's February 18 parliamentary elections.
    Later in the morning, upon arrival at Spriggs Payne Airport, the
    President and Mrs. Bush participated in an arrival ceremony with
    President

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    Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia. He
    then traveled to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he met with
    President Johnson Sirleaf.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Executive Mansion, where
    he was joined by Mrs. Bush. They then participated in a gowning and
    investiture ceremony.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the
    University of Liberia. They then returned to Washington, DC, arriving in
    the evening.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Stephen G.
    McFarland to be Ambassador to
    Guatemala.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Donald E. Booth to be Ambassador to Zambia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Gillian Arlette
    Milovanovic to be Ambassador to
    Mali.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Nancy E.
    McEldowney to be Ambassador to Bulgaria.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Scot A.
    Marciel to be given the rank of Ambassador
    during his tenure of service as Ambassador for the Association of
    Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Affairs.
    The President announced his intention to appoint John J.
    Sullivan as a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members on the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Naval
    Academy:

        Michael R. Hightower;
        Nancy L. Johnson;
        J. Patrick Michaels, Jr.; and
        Anthony J. Principi.

    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, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding on
    February 5 and 6.

    February 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 24

    In the evening, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted
    entertainment for the Nation's Governors.

    February 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a briefing on the Office of Faith-
    Based and Community Initiatives' ``Quiet Revolution'' report. Then, on
    the North Portico, he participated in a photo opportunity with the
    National Governors Association.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome
    King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan to the White House on March 4.

    February 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in an interview with April Ryan of
    American Urban Radio Networks.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Daniel W.
    Sutherland to be Chairman of the
    Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Ronald D.
    Rotunda and Francis X. Taylor to be members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties
    Oversight Board.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Nanci E.
    Langley to be Commissioner of the Postal
    Regulatory Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Paul A.
    Schneider to be Deputy Secretary of
    Homeland Security.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Sheila
    McNamara Greenwood to be Assistant
    Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Congressional and
    Intergovernmental Relations).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth E.
    Carfine and E. Edwin Eck II  to be members of the Internal Revenue Service
    Oversight Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Joseph P. Torre as a member of the President's Cancer Panel.

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    February 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with White House Press Secretary Dana
    Perino, who informed him of the death of William
    F. Buckley, Jr.
    The President announced that he has named Sonya E. Medina as Deputy Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy
    and Director of Projects for the First Lady.
    The President announced that he has named Cynthia Stowe as Special Assistant to the President for Homeland
    Security and Senior Director for Prevention Policy.
    The President announced that he has named Alison Teal Young as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy
    Director of the USA Freedom Corps.

    February 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    February 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had lunch
    with Secretary General Jakob Gijsbert ``Jaap'' de Hoop Scheffer of the North Atlantic
    Treaty Organization. He then traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX,
    where he was joined by Mrs. Bush. Later, they welcomed Prime Minister
    Anders Fogh Rasmussen of Denmark and
    his wife Anne-Mette Rasmussen to the
    ranch.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush had dinner with Prime
    Minister Rasmussen and Mrs.
    Rasmussen.

    March 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    March 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, on the North Portico, the President participated
    in a photo opportunity with the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Voice
    of Democracy Award recipients.
    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:

        Kerry Kennedy;
        Ikram U. Khan;
        Stephen D. Krasner;
        J. Robinson West; and
        Nancy M. Zirkin.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Nancy
    Davenport as a member of the National
    Historical Publications and Records Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Frances Fragos
    Townsend as a member of the
    President's Intelligence Advisory Board.
    The President announced his intention to designate Jeffrey F.
    Kupfer as Acting Deputy Secretary of
    Energy.

    March 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in an
    Oval Office ceremony, he received the annual report of the Boy Scouts of
    America.
    In the afternoon, in the second floor Family Dining Room, the President
    and Mrs. Bush hosted a social lunch for King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. Later,
    at DAR Constitution Hall, he made remarks to political appointees and
    Federal Government employees.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President-elect Dmitry A. Medvedev of
    Russia.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Kevin M. Rudd of Australia to the White House
    on March 28.

    March 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    separate telephone conversations with former Republican Presidential
    candidates Michael D. Huckabee, W. Mitt
    Romney, Fred D. Thompson, Rudolph W. Giuliani, and
    Duncan L. Hunter to thank them for their
    campaigns. Later, at the Washington Convention Center, he toured the
    trade show floor of the Washington International Renewable Energy
    Conference.
    In the afternoon, on the North Portico, the President greeted Senator
    John McCain of Arizona and his wife Cindy
    Hensley McCain. Later, in the Private
    Dining Room, he had lunch with

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    Senator McCain. He then met with Republican congressional leaders.
    The President announced that he has nominated James B.
    Cunningham to be Ambassador to Israel.
    The President announced that he has nominated Neil Suryakant
    Patel to be Assistant Secretary for
    Communications Information at the Department of Commerce.
    The President announced that he has nominated Alexander
    Passantino to be Administrator of the
    Wage and Hour Division at the Department of Labor.
    The President announced that he has nominated Donald G.
    Teitelbaum to be Ambassador to Ghana.
    The President announced that he has nominated Frank C. Urbancic,
    Jr., to be Ambassador to Cyprus.

    March 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    met with Shi'a city councilmen from Sadr City, Iraq, and Sunni city
    councilmen from Adhamiyah, Iraq.
    In the afternoon, in the Yellow Oval Room of the Residence, the
    President met with the Washington Post Editorial Board.
    The President announced that he has named Tobi Merritt Edwards as Associate Counsel to the President.
    The President announced that he has named Felipe Eduardo Sixto as Special Assistant to the President for
    Intergovernmental Affairs.
    The President announced that he has named Nancy Theis as Special Assistant to the President and Director of
    Presidential Correspondence.

    March 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in an interview with Major League Baseball Productions.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Miguel
    Sigler Amaya and Josefa Lopez
    Pena, brother and sister-in-law of Cuban
    political prisoners Ariel and Guido
    Sigler Amaya. Later, he traveled to
    Arlington, VA, where, at the Pentagon, he participated in Defense
    Department briefings. He then returned to Washington, DC.
    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 beginning on January 7 and continuing.

    March 8

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

    March 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    March 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Nashville, TN, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Fred Pancoast. He then met
    with Karla G. Christian, associate chief
    of pediatric cardiac surgery and director of pediatric cardiac surgical
    education, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
    In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Republican National Committee luncheon. Later, he returned to
    Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Mimi
    Alemayehou to be U.S. Director of the
    African Development Bank.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Rear Adm. Jonathan W.
    Bailey to be Commissioner of the
    Mississippi River Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate William C.
    Smith to be a member of the Mississippi
    River Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Karen P. Hughes and Charles M. Younger as members of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Military
    Academy.

    March 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in an interview with Susie
    Gharib of PBS's ``Nightly Business Report.''
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Hubert Ingraham of the Bahamas, Prime
    Minister David Thompson of Barbados, and
    Prime Minister

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    Dean Barrow of Belize to the White House on
    March 20.
    The White House announced that the President will host President Lee
    Myung-bak of South Korea and his wife Kim Yoon-
    ok at Camp David on April 18 and 19.
    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 from February 10 to 14.

    March 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with National
    Mathematics Advisory Panel Chairman Larry R. Faulkner, who presented him with the panel's final report.
    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 17.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will travel
    to Ukraine, Romania, and Croatia in April.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Barbara McConnell
    Barrett to be Ambassador to
    Finland.
    The President announced his intention to nominate David R. Hill to be Assistant Administrator (General Counsel) of
    the Environmental Protection Agency.
    The President announced his intention to nominate T. Vance
    McMahan to be Representative of the U.S. on
    the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, with the rank of
    Ambassador.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Community Development Advisory Board:

        Darlene Bramon;
        William Bynum;
        J. French Hill;
        Farah M. Jimenez;
        Nancy J. Leake;
        Terri Ludwig;
        Neal A. McCaleb;
        L. Raymond Moncrief; and
        Edwin A. Rodriguez.

    The President declared an emergency in Illinois and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by
    record snow and near record snow on February 5 and 6.

    March 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to New York City. Later, at the Hilton New York Hotel, he
    participated in separate interviews with the Wall Street Journal
    Editorial Board and Larry Kudlow of CNBC.
    In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Republican National Committee luncheon. Later, he traveled to Camp
    David, MD.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Lily Fu
    Claffee to be General Counsel of the
    Department of Commerce.

    March 15

    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 in the area struck by
    wildfires beginning on March 14 and continuing.

    March 16

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC. Later, he met with Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson,
    Jr., who briefed him on the Federal
    Reserve's latest actions to help the economy.

    March 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with Governor David A. Paterson of New York to wish him well in his new position.
    In the afternoon, at the U.S. Capitol, the President attended the
    Speaker of the House of Representatives annual St. Patrick's Day
    luncheon. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he met with the President's
    Working Group on Financial Markets. Then, on the South Portico, he
    participated in a photo opportunity with Children's Miracle Network
    Champions Across America representatives.
    In the evening, in the State Dining Room, the President and Mrs. Bush
    hosted a St. Patrick's Day social dinner.

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    March 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Jacksonville, FL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Holly Cleveland.
    In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Republican National Committee luncheon. Later, at the Jacksonville Port
    Authority Blount Island Marine Terminal, he toured Coastal Maritime
    Stevedoring, LLC.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Palm Beach, FL, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Cheryl
    Crowley. Then, at a private residence, he
    attended a Republican National Committee reception.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Philip T.
    Reeker to be Ambassador to Macedonia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher R.
    Wall to be Assistant Secretary of
    Commerce (Export Administration).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Miguel R. San Juan to be U.S. Executive Director of the Inter-
    American Development Bank.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Peter Pace as a member of the President's Intelligence Advisory
    Board.
    The President announced his intention to appoint James B. Peake as a member of the Advisory Council to the Board of
    Governors of the American Red Cross.
    The President announced his intention to designate Peter C.
    Schaumber as Chairman of the National
    Labor Relations Board.

    March 19

    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 President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael E.
    Leiter to be Director of the National
    Counterterrorism Center in the Office of the Director of National
    Intelligence.
    The President announced that he has named Heather Ann Hopkins as Special Assistant to the President and Senior
    Director for Legislative Affairs in the National Security Council.
    The President announced that he has named La Rhonda M. Houston as Special Assistant to the President and Deputy
    Director for Appointments and Scheduling.
    The President declared an emergency in Wisconsin and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by
    record snow and near record snow on February 5 and 6.
    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 beginning on March 17 and continuing.

    March 20

    In the morning, the President had breakfast with Secretary of State
    Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of Defense
    Robert M. Gates, and National Security
    Adviser Stephen J. Hadley. He then had an
    intelligence briefing. Later, in the Old Family Dining Room, he
    participated in an interview with Brian P. Lamb of C-SPAN.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome King Hamad bin
    Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain to
    the White House on March 25.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Constance S.
    Barker to be a member of the Equal
    Employment Opportunity Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Robert S.
    Beecroft to be Ambassador to Jordan.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Tyler D.
    Duvall to be Under Secretary (Transportation
    Policy) at the Department of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John R. Vaughn to be a member of the National Council on Disability
    and, upon appointment, to redesignate him as Chairperson.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Council on Disability:

        Victoria Ray Carlson;
        Chad Colley;
        Kristen Cox;
        Marvin G. Fifield;
        John H. Hager;
        Lisa Mattheiss;
        Katherine O. McCary;

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        Anne M. Rader;
        Renee L. Tyree; and
        Tony J. Williams.

    The President announced his intention to appoint William D. James as Commissioner of the U.S. section of the Great
    Lakes Fishery Commission.
    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 from March 14 to 16.

    March 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    March 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    March 23

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.
    In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Secretary of the Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr., who briefed him on the discussions between JPMorgan Chase
    & Co., Bear Stearns Companies Inc., and Federal Reserve representatives.

    March 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Situation Room, he participated in a National Security Council
    meeting, where he was briefed by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C.
    Crocker and Gen. David H.
    Petraeus, USA, commanding general, Multi-
    National Force--Iraq, via secure video teleconference.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Minister of
    External Affairs Pranab Mukherjee of India.

    March 25

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani of
    Pakistan to congratulate him on his recent nomination and discuss
    Pakistan-U.S. relations and the war on terror. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Old Family Dining Room, the President had a
    working lunch with King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain. Later, he traveled to McLean, VA,
    arriving in the evening.
    Later in the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a
    National Republican Senatorial Committee reception. He then returned to
    Washington, DC.

    March 26

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Hu Jintao of China. He then had an intelligence briefing.
    Later, he traveled to Arlington, VA, where, at the Pentagon, he
    participated in Defense Department briefings.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Sterling, VA.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kameran L.
    Onley to be Assistant Secretary of the
    Interior (Water and Science).
    The President announced his intention to nominate A. Ellen
    Terpstra to be Chief Agricultural
    Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, with the rank
    of Ambassador.
    The President announced his intention to designate William E.
    Kovacic as Chairman of the Federal Trade
    Commission.
    The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on March 18 and
    continuing.

    March 27

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of
    Egypt to express his condolences for the accidental death of a citizen
    who was killed in the Suez Canal by U.S. naval gunfire. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing. He then traveled to Dayton, OH.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to Bellbrook, OH.
    In the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended an Ohio
    Victory 2008 reception. Later, he returned to Dayton, OH, where, at
    Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, he met with families of military
    personnel killed in the war on terror.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Pittsburgh, PA, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Lydia
    Humenycky. He then traveled to Sewickley,
    PA,

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    where, at a private residence, he attended a Pennsylvania Victory 2008
    reception.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC. While en route
    aboard Air Force One, he participated in an interview with the History
    Channel for the documentary ``Air Force One: Behind the Scenes.''

    March 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wrightstown, NJ, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Andrell Reid. Later, he traveled to Freehold, NJ, where, at
    Novadebt, he participated in a roundtable on the HOPE NOW Alliance. He
    then toured Novadebt.
    Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will welcome
    Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United
    Kingdom and his wife Sarah to the White House on
    April 17.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Luis Aguilar and Elisse B. Walter to be
    Commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Marie L.
    Yovanovitch to be Ambassador to
    Armenia.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Christopher A.
    Padilla as a member of the
    Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Alexa E. Posny as a member of the National Institute for Literacy
    Advisory Board.
    The President announced his intention to designate Stephanie Johnson
    Monroe as Acting Assistant
    Secretary for Legislation and Congressional Affairs at the Department of
    Education.

    March 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    March 30

    In the evening, at Nationals Park, the President and Mrs. Bush visited
    the clubhouses of Major League Baseball's Washington Nationals and
    Atlanta Braves. Later, he threw out the ceremonial first pitch to open
    the game, and he and Mrs. Bush watched the game.

    March 31

    In the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Kiev, Ukraine,
    arriving in the evening. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had an
    intelligence briefing.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Hyatt
    Regency Kiev hotel.

    April 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families. They then
    traveled to the Presidential Secretariat, where they participated in an
    arrival ceremony with President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine and his wife Kateryna Mykhailivna
    Yushchenko.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a
    reception with President Yushchenko and
    Mrs. Yushchenko. During the
    reception, he met with Yatseniuk Arseniy Petrovych, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, and Viktor
    Yanukovych, Leader of the Party of Regions
    of Ukraine.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Club of Cabinet
    Ministers, where he met with Prime Minister Yuliya
    Tymoshenko of Ukraine. Later, he traveled
    to the Holodomor Memorial, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush, President
    Yushchenko, and Mrs.
    Yushchenko. They all then
    traveled to St. Sophia's Cathedral, where they toured the cathedral and
    attended a musical performance.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to
    Bucharest, Romania, arriving in the evening.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the JW
    Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to Warsaw, Poland, to attend the
    ceremony commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto
    uprising on April 15:

        Michael Chertoff (head of delegation);
        Victor Ashe;
        Phyllis Heideman;
        David Mitzner; and
        William J. Lowenberg.

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    April 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania, where, upon
    arrival at Mihail Kogalniceanu Airport, they participated in an arrival
    ceremony with President Traian Basescu of
    Romania and his wife Maria.  They then
    traveled to the Protocol Villas Neptun-Olimp in Neptun, Romania,
    arriving in the afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, in the Protocol Villas Neptun-Olimp dining room,
    the President had a working lunch with President Basescu. Later, he and Mrs. Bush returned to the JW Marriott
    Bucharest Grand Hotel in Bucharest, Romania.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Cotroceni
    Palace, where, in the Union Hall, they participated in the North
    Atlantic Treaty Organization summit official greeting. He then
    participated in the North Atlantic Council summit working dinner. Later,
    he returned to the JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Richard E.
    Hoagland to be Ambassador to Kazakhstan.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey F.
    Kupfer to be Deputy Secretary of Energy.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Elaine C. Duke to be Under Secretary for Management at the
    Department of Homeland Security.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Brandon C.
    Bungard to be General Counsel of the
    Federal Labor Relations Authority.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John P. Hewko to be Assistant Secretary (Aviation and International
    Affairs) at the Department of Transportation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Janice L.
    Jacobs to be Assistant Secretary (Bureau of
    Consular Affairs) at the Department of State.
    The President announced his intention to designate Patrick W.
    Dunne as Acting Under Secretary for
    Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

    April 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to the Palace of Parliament.
    In the afternoon, in the Rustic Hall of the Palace of Parliament, the
    President attended the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council summit working
    lunch. Later, in the Unirii Hall of the Palace of Parliament, he
    attended the NATO summit meeting on Afghanistan. He then participated in
    an official photograph with participants of the NATO summit meeting on
    Afghanistan.
    In the evening, the President returned to the JW Marriott Bucharest
    Grand Hotel. Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Athenaeum, where,
    in the theater, they attended a NATO cultural event. They then traveled
    to the Athenee Palace Hilton Bucharest Hotel, where they attended the
    NATO gala dinner.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to the JW
    Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Bartholomew H.
    Chilton and Scott O'Malia to be Commissioners of the Commodity Futures Trading
    Commission.

    April 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to the Palace of Parliament, where he attended the NATO-Ukraine
    Commission summit meeting. He then attended the NATO-Russia Council
    summit meeting.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Zagreb,
    Croatia. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had a telephone
    conversation with President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki of South Africa to discuss the situation in
    Zimbabwe. They then traveled to the Westin Zagreb hotel.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Office of
    the President, where they participated in an arrival ceremony with
    President Stjepan Mesic of Croatia and his
    wife Milka. He then met with President Mesic.
    Later they returned to the Westin Zagreb hotel.
    The President announced that he has named Patrick S. Aylward as Special Assistant to the President and
    Director, Office of the Chief of Staff.
    The President announced that he has named Amy L. Farrell as Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy
    at the National Economic Council.
    The President announced that he has named John S. Roberts as Special Assistant to the President for
    Intergovernmental Affairs.

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    April 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He and Mrs.
    Bush then met with U.S. Embassy staff and their families. Later, he
    traveled to the Banski Dvori.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to the Vila Prekrizje. He
    then participated in a working lunch and a photo opportunity with future
    NATO leaders.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Sochi, Russia,
    arriving in the evening.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the
    Bocharov Ruchei, where they participated in a briefing on the 2014
    Winter Olympic Games with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. They then participated in a social dinner and
    entertainment with President Putin. Later, they traveled to the Radisson
    SAS Lazurnaya Hotel.

    April 6

    In the morning, the President traveled to the Bocharov Ruchei.
    In the afternoon, the President participated in a working lunch with
    President Vladimir V. Putin and President-
    elect Dmitry A. Medvedev of Russia.
    Later, he and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington, DC.

    April 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had a telephone conversation with Speaker of the House of
    Representatives Nancy Pelosi to discuss the
    Colombia free trade agreement.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Peter W. Bodde to be Ambassador to Malawi.
    The President announced his intention to appoint David S.
    Bohigian as a Commissioner-Observer of the
    Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Richard F.
    Mangogna as Chief Information Officer
    for the Department of Homeland Security.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Edward A.
    Mueller as a member of the President's
    National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee and, upon
    appointment, designate him as Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to appoint John T.
    Stankey as a member of the President's
    National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee and, upon
    appointment, designate him as Vice Chairman.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Michael W.
    Laphen, Thomas J. Lynch, and William A. Roper as
    members of the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory
    Committee.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the National Infrastructure Advisory Council:

        David J. Bronczek;
        Wesley Bush;
        Philip G. Heasley;
        D.M. Houston;
        David Kepler;
        James A. Reid;
        Matthew K. Rose;
        Michael J. Wallace;
        Greg Wells;
        John M. Williams, Jr.; and
        Martha B. Wyrsch.

    The President announced his intention to designate Alfred R. Berkeley
    III as Vice Chairman of the National
    Infrastructure Advisory Council.

    April 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with head coach Bill Self
    of the University of Kansas men's basketball team to congratulate him on
    the team's April 7 NCAA championship. Later, in the Library, he
    participated in an interview with EWTN Global Catholic Network on the
    visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Washington,
    DC.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with the 2008 White House News Photographers
    Association ``Eyes of History'' winners.

    April 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on
    the North Lawn, he and Mrs. Bush participated in a commemorative tree
    planting ceremony.
    In the afternoon, in the Cabinet Room, the President met with bipartisan
    congressional leaders.
    In the evening, in the Residence, the President met with Prime Minister
    Jean-Claude Juncker of Luxembourg.
    The President announced that he has named William B.
    Wichterman as Special Assistant to

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    the President and Deputy Director of Public Liaison.

    April 10

    In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had breakfast
    with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker
    and Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA,
    commanding general, Multi-National Force--Iraq. He then had an
    intelligence briefing. Later, in the Oval Office, he met with U.S.
    Special Envoy to Sudan Richard S. Williamson.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
    TX.

    April 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in an interview with Martha Raddatz of ABC News.
    In the evening, at the Broken Spoke Ranch, the President and Mrs. Bush
    attended a Republican National Committee reception.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Robert Kelly as a member of the Committee for Purchase From People
    Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship
    Board:

        John W. Johnson;
        James L. Oblinger;
        Dina Habib Powell; and
        Donald E. Vermeil.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Mary Beth Long as a Commissioner-Observer of the Commission on
    Security and Cooperation in Europe.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council:

        Norman R. Bobins;
        Joseph M. Brodecki;
        Michael D. Epstein;
        Donald Etra
        David M. Flaum;
        Andrew Hochberg;
        Ezra Katz;
        Howard Konar;
        Douglas R. Korn;
        Hadassah F. Lieberman; and
        Pierre-Richard Prosper.

    The President announced his intention to designate Kameran L.
    Onley as Acting Assistant Secretary of the
    Interior (Water and Science).

    April 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    April 13

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

    April 14

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    April 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he presented the Lifetime President's Volunteer Service
    Award to S. Truett Cathy. Then, also in the
    Oval Office, he participated in a signing ceremony for the Education and
    Sharing Day, U.S.A., proclamation.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Andrews Air
    Force Base, MD, where they greeted Pope Benedict XVI upon his arrival. He then met with Pope Benedict XVI.
    Later, they returned to Washington, DC.
    During the day, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy to
    congratulate him on his election victory. He also had a telephone
    conversation with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
    of the United Nations.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michele M.
    Leonhart to be Administrator of the Drug
    Enforcement Administration.

    April 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with Pope Benedict XVI.
    In the evening, in the East Room, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a
    dinner for Pope Benedict XVI.

    April 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the evening, on the North Portico, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in a welcoming ceremony for Prime Minister Gordon
    Brown of the United Kingdom and his wife
    Sarah. Later, in the Yellow Oval Room, they

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    hosted a social dinner for Prime Minister Brown and Mrs. Brown.

    April 18

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Camp David,
    MD. Later, they participated in a welcoming ceremony for President Lee
    Myung-bak of South Korea and his wife Kim Yoon-
    ok.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a social dinner for
    President Lee and Kim Yoon-ok.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Alvaro Colom Caballeros of Guatemala
    to the White House on April 28.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Steven C.
    Preston to be Secretary of Housing and
    Urban Development.

    April 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    April 20

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

    April 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to New Orleans, LA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA
    Freedom Corps volunteer Audrey Browder.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to the Windsor Court Hotel.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Commander's Palace restaurant,
    where he attended a dinner and entertainment with President Felipe de
    Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of
    Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of
    Canada. Later, he returned to the Windsor Court Hotel.
    The White House announced that the President will meet with King
    Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House on
    April 23.

    April 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Dooky Chase's Restaurant, where he had breakfast with
    President Felipe de Jesus Calderon Hinojosa of Mexico and Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada. He then traveled to Gallier Hall, where he
    met with the North American Competitiveness Council.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Lafayette Square, where he,
    President Calderon, and
    Prime Minister Harper participated in a tree
    planting ceremony in honor of Earth Day. Later, he traveled to Baton
    Rouge, LA, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer
    Randle D. Raggio. Then, at a private
    residence, he attended a Kennedy Majority
    Committee reception.
    Later in the afternoon, the President returned to Washington, DC,
    arriving in the evening.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to Belfast, Northern Ireland, to
    attend the U.S.-Northern Ireland Investment Conference from May 7 to 9:

        Paula J. Dobriansky (head of
            delegation);
        Robert H. Tuttle;
        Thomas C. Foley;
        Michael R. Bloomberg;
        David Scott; and
        Catherine Brune.

    The President announced his intention to nominate C. Steven
    McGann to be Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati,
    Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Christine O.
    Hill to be Assistant Secretary of Veterans
    Affairs (Congressional Affairs).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jeffrey L.
    Sedgwick to be Assistant Attorney
    General (Office of Justice Programs) at the Department of Justice.
    The President announced his intention to nominate T. Vance
    McMahan to be an Alternate Representative
    of the U.S. to the Sessions of the United Nations General Assembly
    during his tenure of service as the U.S. Representative on the Economic
    and Social Council to the United Nations.

    April 23

    In the morning, in the Private Dining Room, the President had breakfast
    with King Abdullah II of Jordan. Later, he
    had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Johns
    Hopkins Hospital organ donors and recipients. Later, also in the

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    Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with recipients of
    the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.

    April 24

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President-elect Fernando Armindo Lugo Mendez of Paraguay to congratulate him on his April 21
    election victory and discuss Paraguay-U.S. relations. He then had an
    intelligence briefing.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kristen
    Silverberg to be Representative of the
    U.S. to the European Union, with the rank and status of Ambassador.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Lyndon L. Olson,
    Jr., to be a member of the U.S.
    Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Victor D.
    Hanson as a member of the American Battle
    Monuments Commission.
    The President declared an emergency in Ohio and ordered Federal aid to
    supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by record
    snow and near record snow from March 7 to 9.

    April 25

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a signing ceremony for the Malaria
    Awareness Day proclamation. He then traveled to Hartford, CT, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteers Kevin Eberly,
    Jr., and Joe Lapenta, Jr.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to South Kent, CT, where, at a
    private residence, he attended a David Cappiello for Congress and Connecticut Victory 2008 luncheon. Later,
    he returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to designate Clay Lowery as Acting U.S. Director of the European Bank for
    Reconstruction and Development and Acting U.S. Director of the African
    Development Bank.
    The President announced his intention to designate David R.
    Murtaugh as Acting Deputy Director for
    State, Local and Tribal Affairs in the Office of National Drug Control
    Policy.
    The President announced that he has named Robert R. Hood as Special Assistant to the President for Legislative
    Affairs.
    The President announced that he has named Richard G.F.
    O'Donoghue as Associate Counsel to
    the President.

    April 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    April 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with American
    Legion national commander Martin F. Conatser.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will travel
    to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt from May 13 to 18.

    April 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Eric J.
    Boswell to be Assistant Secretary of State
    (Diplomatic Security) and Director of the Office of Foreign Missions,
    with the rank of Ambassador.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Patricia McMahon
    Hawkins to be Ambassador to Togo.
    The President announced his intention to designate William W. Park as a member of the Panel of Arbitrators of the
    International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes.

    April 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a photo opportunity with the 2008
    National and State Teachers of the Year.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Prime
    Minister Bertie Ahern of Ireland. Later, he
    traveled to Fairfax, VA, arriving in the evening.
    Later in the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a
    National Republican Congressional Committee reception. Later, he
    returned to Washington, DC.

    May 1

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Martin Torrijos Espino of Panama to
    the White House on May 6.

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    The President announced his intention to nominate Liliana Ayalde to be Ambassador to Paraguay.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Tatiana C. Gfoeller-
    Volkoff to be Ambassador to
    Kyrgyzstan.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Sean J.
    Stackley to be Assistant Secretary of the
    Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Martin J. Dannenfelser,
    Jr., as Staff Director of the
    U.S. Commission on Civil Rights.
    The President announced his intention to designate Gregory G.
    Katsas as Acting Assistant Attorney
    General (Civil Division) at the Department of Justice.

    May 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to St. Louis, MO, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Jerron Johnson. He then
    traveled to Maryland Heights, MO, where he toured World Wide Technology,
    Inc.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford,
    TX.

    May 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    May 4

    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Wichita, KS, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Buddy Shannon
    III. He then traveled to Greensburg, KS.
    Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

    May 5

    In the morning, on the South Lawn, the President and Mrs. Bush
    participated in an interview with Robin Roberts of ABC's ``Good Morning America.'' Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing. Then, he participated in a photo opportunity with
    the Westminster Kennel Club's 2008 Best in Show award winner, Uno.
    In the evening, in the Rose Garden, the President and Mrs. Bush hosted a
    social dinner and entertainment in honor of Cinco de Mayo.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Michael R.
    Anderson and Gregg C. Lord as members of the National Commission on Children and
    Disasters.
    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 March 17 to 23.

    May 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Situation Room, the President had a video
    teleconference with Cuban dissident Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello, former Cuban political prisoner Jorge
    Luis Garcia Perez, and Berta Soler
    Fernandez, wife of Cuban political
    prisoner Angel Moya Acosta.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Cynthia L.
    Bauerly, Caroline C. Hunter, and Donald F. McGahn
    to be members of the Federal Election Commission.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Troy A.
    Paredes to be a Commissioner of the
    Securities and Exchange Commission.

    May 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he participated in a bill signing ceremony for H.R.
    5715, the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008. Then,
    also in the Oval Office, he participated in a briefing with Secretary of
    Agriculture Edward T. Schafer and Under
    Secretary of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
    Nancy Montanez Johner on food aid
    programs.

    May 8

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to the Bush Ranch in Crawford, TX.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Donetta
    Davidson and Rosemary E.
    Rodriguez to be members of the
    Election Assistance Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Thomas D.
    Cairns as Chief Human Capital Officer at
    the Department of Homeland Security.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Committee for People with
    Intellectual Disabilities:

        James M. Boles;

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        Stephanie Preshong Brown;
        Olegario D. Cantos VII;
        Eric L. Cole;
        Berthy De La Rosa-Aponte;
        William J. Edwards;
        MaryMargaret Sharp-Pucci;
        Linda Hampton Starnes;
        Dallas R. Sweezy;
        William E. Tienken;
        Eric T. Treat;
        Charles J. Weis; and
        Mary Ellen Zeppuhar.

    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the Commission of Fine Arts:

        Diana Balmori;
        Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk;
        Earl A. Powell III; and
        Witold Rybczynski.

    The President announced his intention to designate Thomas R.
    Barker as Acting General Counsel of the
    Department of Health and Human Services.
    The President announced his intention to designate Steven C.
    Rhatigan as Chair of the President's
    Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
    The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on March 20 and
    continuing.

    May 9

    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, tornadoes, and flooding from April 9 to 28.
    The President declared a major disaster in Maine and ordered Federal aid
    to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding beginning on April 28 and continuing.

    May 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    May 11

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC. While en route aboard Air Force One, he had separate telephone
    conversations with Governors Matthew R. Blunt of Missouri and George E. ``Sonny'' Perdue of Georgia to discuss the recent storms and
    tornadoes in the States.
    Later in the afternoon, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Governor C. Bradford Henry of Oklahoma to
    discuss the recent storms and tornadoes in the State.

    May 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    had separate telephone conversations with President Dmitry A.
    Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir V.
    Putin of Russia. Then, in the Oval Office,
    he participated in a roundtable interview with foreign print media.
    In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President participated in
    an interview with Mark Knoller and Peter
    Maer of CBS Radio.
    The President announced the designation of a U.S. honorary delegation to
    Jerusalem, Israel, to attend celebrations in honor of the 60th
    anniversary of the State of Israel on May 14 and 15.

    May 13

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Hu Jintao of China. He then had an
    intelligence briefing. Later, in the Roosevelt Room, he participated in
    an interview with Mike Allen of Politico for
    Yahoo! News.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Tel Aviv,
    Israel, arriving the following morning.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John R. Beyrle to be Ambassador to Russia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Rosemary A.
    DiCarlo to be the Alternate
    Representative of the U.S. for Special Political Affairs to the United
    Nations, with the rank of Ambassador, and an Alternate Representative of
    the U.S. to the Sessions of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Carol A.
    Rodley to be Ambassador to Cambodia.

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    The President announced his intention to appoint Jan Donnelly
    O'Neill as a member of the J. William
    Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
    The President announced his intention to designate Leland A.
    Strom as Chairman of the Farm Credit
    Administration Board.

    May 14

    In the morning, aboard Air Force One, the President had an intelligence
    briefing. Later, after arriving in Tel Aviv, Israel, he and Mrs. Bush
    traveled to the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, Israel, arriving in the
    afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to the President's
    residence. Later, he traveled to the Prime Minister's residence. He then
    returned to the King David Hotel.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the ICC
    Jerusalem International Convention Center. Later, they returned to the
    King David Hotel.
    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 May 10 and
    continuing.

    May 15

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush traveled to Masada, Israel, where they participated in a
    greeting with Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of
    Israel and his wife Aliza. They all then
    visited Masada National Park.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush participated in a gift
    presentation with Prime Minister Olmert and Mrs.
    Olmert. They then returned to the King David
    Hotel in Jerusalem, Israel.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Knesset,
    where they participated in an arrival ceremony and met with Israeli
    Government officials. Later, they returned to the King David Hotel.
    Later in the afternoon, the President met with former Prime Minister
    Tony Blair of the United Kingdom, Quartet
    Representative in the Middle East.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Israel
    Museum, where they participated in a greeting with President
    Peres and Prime Minister Olmert and Mrs. Olmert. They then
    toured the museum. Later, they attended a reception in honor of the 60th
    anniversary of the State of Israel.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Prime
    Minister's residence, where, in the dining room, they attended a social
    dinner with Prime Minister Olmert and Mrs.
    Olmert. Later, they returned to the King David
    Hotel.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to Bethlehem to attend the
    Palestine Investment Conference from May 21 to 23:

        Robert M. Kimmitt (head of
            delegation);
        John J. Sullivan;
        Robert A. Mosbacher, Jr.;
        Larry W. Walther;
        Walter Isaacson; and
        Ziad Asali.

    May 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    and Mrs. Bush toured the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem. They then
    traveled to Ben Gurion International Airport, where they participated in
    a greeting with President Shimon Peres and
    Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel and Prime
    Minister's wife Aliza.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Riyadh,
    Saudi Arabia, where, upon arrival in the afternoon at King Khaled
    International Airport, they participated in an arrival ceremony with
    King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Al
    Janadriyah, Saudi Arabia, where, at Al Janadriyah Farm, they had lunch
    with King Abdallah.
    Later, he met with King Abdallah.
    In the evening, the President had dinner with King Abdallah.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Sergei Stanishev of Bulgaria to the White
    House on June 18.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Jan Peter Balkenende of the Netherlands
    to the White House on June 5.
    The President announced his intention to designate Michael O.
    Leavitt (chief delegate), William R.
    Steiger, and Warren W. Tichenor as

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    U.S. delegates to the 61st World Health Assembly of the World Health
    Organization.
    The President announced his intention to designate the following
    individuals as alternate U.S. delegates to the 61st World Health
    Assembly of the World Health Organization:

        Mark A. Abdoo;
        Gerald C. Anderson;
        Joxel Garcia;
        David E. Hohman;
        John E. Lange;
        Michael W. Miller;
        Penelope S. Royall; and
        Mary Lou Valdez.

    May 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    breakfast with King Abdallah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. Later, he and Mrs. Bush
    traveled to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where, upon arrival at Sharm el-
    Sheikh International Airport, they participated in a greeting with
    President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak of
    Egypt and his wife Suzanne Thabet.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Four
    Seasons Resort, where he met with President Mubarak. They then had a working lunch. Later, he traveled to
    the Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh hotel.
    In the evening, the President had a working dinner with President
    Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority.

    May 18

    In the morning, the President met with King Abdullah II of Jordan. He then met with Prime Minister Salam
    Fayyad of the Palestinian Authority.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the Maritim
    Sharm El Sheikh International Congress Center. Later, they returned to
    Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

    May 19

    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.

    May 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he and Mrs. Bush met with Japan's outgoing Ambassador
    to the U.S. Ryozo Kato and his wife Hanayo.
    The White House announced that the President and Mrs. Bush will travel
    to Slovenia, Germany, Italy, the Holy See, France, and the United
    Kingdom from June 9 to 16.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Asif J.
    Chaudhry to be Ambassador to Moldova.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Husein A.
    Cumber to be a member of the Surface
    Transportation Board.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Tina S.
    Kaidanow to be Ambassador to Kosovo.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Grant S. Green and Dov S. Zakheim as
    members of the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and
    Afghanistan.
    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, tornadoes, flooding, mudslides, and landslides
    on April 3 and 4.
    The President declared a major disaster in Arkansas and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes beginning on May 2 and
    continuing.

    May 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Oval Office, he met with George J. Lisicki, national commander-in-chief, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
    In the afternoon, in the Oval Office, the President met with Nasrallah
    Boutros Cardinal Sfeir, the
    Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East.

    May 22

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Pope Air Force Base, NC, where, upon arrival, he met with
    USA Freedom Corps volunteer Amy Petrenko. He
    then traveled to Fort Bragg, NC, where he presented medals to soldiers
    and family members of soldiers killed in the war on terror.
    In the afternoon, the President toured Barracks C-4122 and C-5624.
    Later, at the 82d Airborne Division War Memorial Museum, he attended the
    All American Memorial Ceremony

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    and the unveiling of the Global War on Terror Memorial. He then returned
    to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate David F. Girard-
    diCarlo to be Ambassador to Austria.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Patrick J.
    Durkin to be a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael B.
    Bemis to be a member of the Board of
    Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John J. Faso, Joseph Manchin III, and
    Harvey M. Tettlebaum to be members of
    the Board of Trustees of the James Madison Memorial Fellowship
    Foundation.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Matthew S.
    Petersen to be a member of the Federal
    Election Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Joseph Cascio as Federal Environmental Executive of the
    Environmental Protection Agency.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Gary S. Becker, Lucille Shapiro, and
    Robert J. Zimmer as members of the
    President's Committee on the National Medal of Science.
    The President announced his intention to designate Matthew W.
    Friedrich as Acting Assistant Attorney
    General (Criminal Division).
    The President announced his intention to designate Jason J.
    Fichtner as Acting Deputy Commissioner of
    Social Security.
    The President announced his intention to designate Linda P.B.
    Katehi as Chairman of the President's
    Committee on the National Medal of Science.
    The President declared a major disaster in South Dakota and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by a severe winter storm and record and near-record snow on May 1
    and 2.

    May 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Situation Room, he participated in a Homeland Security Council
    meeting, where he was briefed on the upcoming hurricane season. Then, on
    the South Lawn, he participated in an interview with Neil Cavuto of FOX News.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.
    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 tornadoes on May 10 and 11.
    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 May 11 and 12.

    May 24

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    May 25

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

    May 26

    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, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to Washington,
    DC.
    The President declared a major disaster in Colorado and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and tornadoes on May 22.

    May 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Kirtland Air Force Base, NM, where, upon arrival, he met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Fran Macintyre.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque,
    NM, where, at a private residence, he attended a White for Congress and New Mexico Victory 2008 luncheon.
    Later, he traveled to Phoenix, AZ, where, upon arrival, he met with four
    generations of Eagle Scouts: Thomas S. Boggess, Jr., Thomas S. Boggess III, Thomas S. Boggess IV,
    and Thomas S. Boggess V. He then met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Tamara Skinner.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Mesa, AZ. He then
    returned to Phoenix, AZ,

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    where, at a private residence, he attended a McCain for President and Republican National Committee Victory
    reception.
    In the evening, the President traveled to Colorado Springs, CO.
    The President announced the designation of the following individuals as
    members of the Presidential delegation to Arusha, Tanzania, to attend
    the Leon H. Sullivan Summit VIII on June 2:

        Dirk Kempthorne (head of delegation);
        Mark A. Green;
        Jendayi E. Frazer;
        John A. Simon;
        Michael S. Steele;
        Edward W. ``Ward'' Brehm III; and
        Melinda Doolittle.

    The President announced his intention to nominate James
    Culbertson to be Ambassador to the
    Netherlands.
    The President announced his intention to nominate W. Stuart
    Symington to be Ambassador to Rwanda.
    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, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on May 25 and
    continuing.

    May 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he participated in a photo
    opportunity with members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Salt Lake City, UT, where,
    upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Richard
    Pehrson. Then, at a private residence, he
    attended a McCain for President and Republican
    National Committee Victory reception. Later, he traveled to Park City,
    UT.
    In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a
    McCain for President and Republican National
    Committee Victory reception.
    The President declared a major disaster in Mississippi and ordered
    Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area
    struck by severe storms and tornadoes on April 4.

    May 29

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Salt Lake City, UT, where, at the Church of Jesus Christ of
    Latter-day Saints worldwide headquarters, he met with Thomas S.
    Monson, president, Henry B. Eyring, first counselor, and Dieter F. Uchtdorf, second counselor, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
    day Saints. He then traveled to Olathe, KS, where, upon arrival in the
    afternoon, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Ashley
    Knight.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Bucyrus, KS, where, at
    a private residence, he attended a Nick Jordan
    for Congress and Kansas Victory 2008 reception. He then returned to
    Washington, DC.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome President
    Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the
    Philippines to the White House on June 24.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Alan W. Eastham,
    Jr., to be Ambassador to the Republic
    of the Congo.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation
    for Public Broadcasting:

        Lori Gilbert;
        Cheryl Feldman Halpern;
        David H. Pryor;
        Bruce M. Ramer; and
        Elizabeth Sembler.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Don A.
    Christiansen as a member of the Utah
    Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation Commission.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Arnold Fields as Special Inspector General for Afghanistan
    Reconstruction.
    The President announced his intention to designate Clay Lowery as Acting U.S. Executive Director of the Inter-American
    Development Bank.

    May 30

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan to
    discuss Pakistan-U.S. relations and the war on terror. He then had an
    intelligence briefing.

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    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, tornadoes, and flooding from April 23 to 26.

    May 31

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Greenville, SC, where, upon
    arrival in the evening, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Andrew
    Barnhill.
    Later in the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.

    June 2

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    chaired a National Security Council meeting on Iraq, in which he was
    briefed by Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA,
    commanding general, Multi-National Force--Iraq, via video
    teleconference.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Kenneth L. Peel to be U.S. Director of the European Bank for
    Reconstruction and Development.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Gregory G.
    Garre to be Solicitor General at the
    Department of Justice and designate him as Acting Solicitor General.

    June 3

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, in the Roosevelt Room, the President met with Iraqi
    Shi'a and Sunni tribal leaders.

    June 4

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    During the day, the President met with Secretary of Defense Robert M.
    Gates to discuss personnel changes at the
    Department of the Air Force.

    June 5

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Rose Garden, he participated in a photo opportunity with the 2007
    Major League Soccer Cup champion Houston Dynamo.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James F.
    Jeffrey to be Ambassador to Turkey.
    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the National Council on Disability:

        Marylyn Andrea Howe;
        Heather McCallum;
        Lonnie C. Moore; and
        Christina Alvarado Shanahan.

    The President announced his intention to nominate the following
    individuals to be members of the Board of Directors of the African
    Development Foundation:

        John O. Agwunobi;
        Julius E. Coles;
        Morgan W. Davis; and
        John W. Leslie, Jr.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Wayne B. Paugh as Coordinator for International Intellectual
    Property Enforcement at the Department of Commerce.
    The President announced that he has named Thomas P. Bossert as Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland
    Security.
    The President announced that he has named Pete Patterson as Associate Counsel to the President.

    June 6

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then had
    a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Fredrik
    Reinfeldt of Sweden to wish him a happy
    National Day of Sweden and thank him for hosting the first International
    Compact with Iraq Annual Review Conference in Stockholm.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD.

    June 7

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    June 8

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

    June 9

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Ljubljana, Slovenia, arriving in the evening. While en route
    aboard Air Force One, he participated in an

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    interview with Gerard Baker and Tom
    Baldwin of The Times newspaper.
    Later in the evening, upon arrival at Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, the
    President participated in a greeting with Prime Minister Janez
    Jansa of Slovenia. He then traveled to the Kokra
    Hotel in Kranj, Slovenia.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michael Bruce
    Donley to be Secretary of the Air Force
    and designate him as Acting Secretary.
    The President declared a major disaster in Indiana and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    severe storms and flooding beginning on June 6 and continuing.

    June 10

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Brdo Castle, where he met separately with President Danilo
    Turk and Prime Minister Janez Jansa of Slovenia. He then returned to the Kokra Hotel, where
    he was joined by Mrs. Bush.
    Later in the morning, the President and Mrs. Bush met with U.S. Embassy
    staff and their families. He then returned to Brdo Castle, where he
    participated in a photo opportunity and met with European Union leaders.
    Later, he traveled to the Brdo Congress Centre, where, in Splendens
    Hall, he participated in the EU-U.S. summit.
    In the afternoon, in Glass Hall at the Brdo Congress Centre, the
    President participated in the EU-U.S. summit working lunch. Later, he
    returned to Brdo Castle, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush. Then, on the
    South Lawn of Brdo Castle, they viewed the Lipizzaner Horse Exhibition.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport, where they, Prime Minister Jansa, and his fiancee Urska Bacovnik participated in photo opportunities and met with
    Slovenian military personnel. They then traveled to Meseberg, Germany,
    arriving in the evening.
    Later in the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to the
    Schloss Meseberg, where they had dinner with Chancellor Angela
    Merkel of Germany and her husband Joachim
    Sauer.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Frederick S.
    Celec to be Assistant to the Secretary of
    Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs.
    The President announced his intention to nominate John M. Jones to be Ambassador to Guyana.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Commission on White House
    Fellowships:

        Dionel M. Aviles;
        Ari Bousbib;
        Amy Woods Brinkley;
        Deirdre P. Connelly;
        Louis DeJoy;
        George M. Drysdale;
        John H. Frey;
        Trey Grayson;
        Frederick D. Gregory;
        Mark F. Hearne II;
        Thomas C. Leppert;
        Catherine J. Martin;
        Roger B. Porter;
        Amy Tuck; and
        Dennis Zeleny.

    The President announced his intention to appoint Brig. Gen. Errol R.
    Schwartz as Commanding General of the
    Militia of the District of Columbia.

    June 11

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Garden Salon of Schloss Meseberg, he and Mrs. Bush had breakfast
    with Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany.
    In the afternoon, in the Garden at Schloss Meseberg, the President had
    lunch with Chancellor Merkel. Later, he
    traveled to Rome, Italy. Upon arrival, he traveled to the Villa Taverna,
    the official residence of U.S. Ambassador to Italy Ronald P.
    Spogli.

    June 12

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. He then
    traveled to the Villa Aurelia at the American Academy.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Quirinale Palace, where, in
    the President's Office, he met with President Giorgio
    Napolitano of Italy. Then, in the Mirror
    Room, they had lunch. Later, he returned to the Villa Taverna.
    During the day, the President was briefed on the June 11 storms and
    flooding in the Midwest.
    In the evening, the President traveled to the Villa Madama, where, in
    the Dining Room, he

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    had a working dinner with Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of Italy. Later, he returned to the Villa Taverna.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Michele J.
    Sison to be Ambassador to Lebanon.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James C. Swan to be Ambassador to Djibouti.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Carole Jean
    Jordan as Chairperson of the National
    Women's Business Council.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Florence
    Shapiro as a member of the U.S. Holocaust
    Memorial Council.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the National Cancer Advisory Board:

        Victoria Lee Champion;
        William H. Goodwin, Jr.;
        Waun Ki Hong;
        Judith Salmon Kaur;
        Mary Vaughan Lester;
        Herbert K. Lyerly; and
        Jennifer A. Pietenpol.

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

    June 13

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to the Vatican, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush. They then
    participated in a greeting with Pope Benedict XVI.
    Later in the morning, the President met with Pope Benedict XVI. They then toured the Vatican Gardens. Later, he,
    Mrs. Bush, and Pope Benedict XVI attended a cultural performance.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Paris, France.
    Later, he traveled to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and
    Development headquarters. He then traveled to the U.S. Embassy
    residence, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush.
    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Elysee Palace,
    where he participated in an arrival ceremony with President Nicolas
    Sarkozy of France. They then had dinner with
    President Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Later, they returned to the U.S. Embassy residence.
    The President declared a major disaster in Montana and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by
    a severe winter storm on May 1 and 2.

    June 14

    In the morning, at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris, France, the
    President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he traveled to Elysee
    Palace.
    In the afternoon, the President and President Nicolas Sarkozy of France returned to the U.S. Ambassador's
    residence, where they were joined by Mrs. Bush. They all then attended
    the unveiling of the Flamme de la Liberte statue. Later, he visited the
    Suresnes American Cemetery and Memorial, where he participated in a
    wreath-laying ceremony.
    Later in the afternoon, the President visited Mont Valerien, where he
    participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. He then returned to the U.S.
    Ambassador's residence, where he met with U.S. Embassy staff and their
    families.
    In the evening, the President had a telephone conversation with
    Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator
    R. David Paulison, in which he was briefed
    on the flooding in the Midwest. Later, he and Mrs. Bush attended
    entertainment and a dinner hosted by U.S. Ambassador to France Craig R.
    Stapleton and his wife
    Dorothy.
    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, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on June 5 and
    continuing.

    June 15

    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to Windsor,
    England, where, at Windsor Castle, they met with Queen Elizabeth
    II and her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Later, they traveled to Winfield
    House, the U.S. Ambassador's residence in London, England. Then, in the
    Yellow Room, they participated in an interview with Adam
    Boulton of Sky News.
    Later in the afternoon, in the Green Room, the President and Mrs. Bush
    attended a reception with British military personnel.

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    In the evening, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to 10 Downing
    Street, the Prime Minister's residence, where, in the State Dining Room,
    they had dinner with Prime Minister Gordon Brown of the United Kingdom and his wife Sarah. Later, they returned to Winfield House.

    June 16

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, in
    the Family Dining Room, he had breakfast with former Prime Minister Tony
    Blair of the United Kingdom, Quartet Representative in the Middle
    East. He then traveled to 10 Downing Street, the
    Prime Minister's residence.
    Later in the morning, the President traveled to the U.S. Embassy, where
    he was joined by Mrs. Bush. They then met with U.S. Embassy staff and
    their families.
    In the afternoon, the President returned to Winfield House, where, in
    the Yellow Room, he met with Conservative Party Leader and Opposition
    Leader David Cameron of the United Kingdom.
    Later, he and Mrs. Bush traveled to Belfast, Northern Ireland.
    Later in the afternoon, the President traveled to Stormont Castle.
    Later, he traveled to the Lough View Integrated Primary & Nursery
    School, where he was joined by Mrs. Bush. They then toured the school.
    Later in the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush returned to
    Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.

    June 17

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President and Mrs. Bush traveled to St. Albans
    School, where they attended the wake for Tim Russert, moderator of NBC's ``Meet the Press,'' who died on June
    13.
    The White House announced that the President will welcome Prime Minister
    Nguyen Tan Dung of Vietnam to the White
    House on June 24.

    June 18

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with
    President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa of Zambia
    to discuss the situation in Zimbabwe. Later, he had an intelligence
    briefing.
    In the afternoon, in Room 350 of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive
    Office Building, the President met with the Chinese delegation to the
    U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue.
    The President announced his intention to nominate J.V. Schwan to be Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade
    Commission.
    The President announced his intention to designate Shara L.
    Aranoff as Chairman of the U.S.
    International Trade Commission.
    The President announced his intention to designate Daniel
    Pearson as Vice Chairman of the U.S.
    International Trade Commission.

    June 19

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Cedar Rapids, IA, where he participated in a briefing on the
    flooding in the Midwest.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Iowa City, IA. While en
    route aboard Marine One, he took an aerial tour of the areas damaged by
    flooding. Later, he returned to Washington, DC, arriving in the evening.
    The President announced his intention to nominate J. Patrick
    Rowan to be Assistant Attorney General
    (National Security Division) at the Department of Justice.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Brent R.
    Orrell to be Assistant Secretary of Labor
    (Employment and Training).
    The President announced his intention to nominate Richard G. Olson,
    Jr., to be Ambassador to the United
    Arab Emirates.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Diane Barone and Mary E. Curtis to be
    members of the National Institute for Literacy Advisory Board.
    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, tornadoes, flooding, mudslides, and landslides
    from June 3 to 7.

    June 20

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    traveled to Fort Myers, FL, where, upon arrival, he met with USA Freedom
    Corps volunteer Josh Kelchner. He then
    traveled to Naples, FL, arriving in the afternoon.
    Later in the afternoon, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Lincoln and Mario

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    Diaz-Balart Florida Victory 2008 Committee
    luncheon. Later, he traveled to Raleigh, NC, where, upon arrival, he met
    with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Nick Marriam.
    Then, at a private residence, he attended a Pat McCrory for Governor reception.
    In the evening, the President 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, tornadoes, and flooding beginning on May 22 and
    continuing.

    June 21

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.

    June 23

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, on the South Portico, the President participated in a
    photo opportunity with the 2008 Presidential Scholars.

    June 24

    In the morning, the President had a video teleconference with President
    Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan. Later, he had an
    intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to McLean, VA.
    In the evening, at a private residence, the President attended a
    Republican National Committee reception. He then returned to Washington,
    DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Holly A.
    Kuzmich to be Assistant Secretary for
    Legislation and Congressional Affairs at the Department of Education.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Christopher M.
    Marston to be Assistant Secretary for
    Management at the Department of Education.
    The President announced his intention to nominate David D.
    Pearce to be Ambassador to Algeria.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Lyndon L. Olson,
    Jr., to be a member of the U.S.
    Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.
    The President announced his intention to appoint Sambhu N. Banik as a member of the President's Committee for People
    With Intellectual Disabilities.
    The President announced his intention to appoint the following
    individuals as members of the President's Council on Bioethics:

        Floyd E. Bloom;
        Benjamin S. Carson, Sr.;
        Rebecca Susan Dresser;
        Nicholas Eberstadt;
        Jean B. Elshtain;
        Daniel W. Foster;
        Michael S. Gazzaniga;
        Robert P. George;
        Alfonso Gomez-Lobo;
        William B. Hurlbut;
        Donald W. Landry;
        Peter A. Lawler;
        Paul R. McHugh;
        Gilbert C. Meilaender, Jr.;
        Edmund D. Pellegrino;
        Janet Davison Rowley;
        Diana J. Schaub; and
        Carl E. Schneider.

    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 beginning on June 1.

    June 25

    In the morning, the President had a telephone conversation with Prime
    Minister Yasuo Fukuda of Japan. He then had an
    intelligence briefing. Later, he met with Secretary of the Treasury
    Henry M. Paulson, Jr., to discuss the
    economic situation.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Detroit, MI, where, upon
    arrival, he met with USA Freedom Corps volunteer Jean Peirce. He then traveled to Livonia, MI.
    In the evening, the President returned to Washington, DC.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Santanu K. ``Sandy''
    Baruah to be Administrator of
    the Small Business Administration.
    The President announced his intention to nominate Jason J.
    Fichtner to be Deputy Commissioner of
    Social Security.
    The President announced his intention to nominate James A.
    Williams to be Administrator of the
    General Services Administration.
    The President declared a major disaster in Missouri and ordered Federal
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    State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and
    flooding beginning on June 1 and continuing.
    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 June 7 and continuing.

    June 26

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    In the afternoon, the President traveled to Camp David, MD. Later, he
    participated in a welcoming ceremony with Crown Prince Muhammad bin
    Zayid Al Nuhayyan of Abu
    Dhabi.
    The President announced that he has nominated Richard A.
    Anderson to be a member of the Internal
    Revenue Service Oversight Board.
    The President announced that he has nominated Joseph F. Bader to be a member of the Defense Nuclear Facilities
    Safety Board.
    The President announced that he has nominated Mark E. Keenum to be a member of the Farm Credit Administration
    Board.
    The President announced that he has nominated Mary Lucille
    Jordan to be a member of the Federal Mine
    Safety and Health Review Commission.
    The President announced that he has nominated Matthew A.
    Reynolds to be Assistant Secretary of
    State (Legislative Affairs).
    The President announced that he has nominated Peter R. Kann and Michael Meehan to be
    members of the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

    June 27

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President announced that he has nominated Thomas A. Betro to be Inspector General at the Department of State.
    The President announced that he has nominated Brian H. Hook to be Assistant Secretary of State (International
    Organization Affairs) and his intention to designate him as Acting
    Assistant Secretary of State.

    June 28

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing.
    The President declared an emergency in California and ordered Federal
    aid to supplement State and local response efforts in the area struck by
    wildfires beginning June 20 and continuing.

    June 29

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

    June 30

    In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, he
    participated in an interview with print journalists.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Iowa by
    authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency
    protective measures undertaken as a result of the severe storms,
    tornadoes, and flooding beginning on May 25 and continuing.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Missouri
    by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency
    protective measures undertaken as a result of the severe storms and
    flooding beginning on June 1 and continuing.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Illinois
    by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency
    protective measures undertaken as a result of the severe storms and
    flooding beginning on June 1 and continuing.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Wisconsin
    by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency
    protective measures undertaken as a result of the severe storms,
    tornadoes, and flooding beginning on June 5 and continuing.
    The President made additional disaster assistance available to Indiana
    by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for emergency
    protective measures undertaken as a result of the severe storms and
    flooding beginning on June 6 and continuing.