Guest White House Posted May 4, 2004 Report Share Posted May 4, 2004 Patriot Act PRESIDENT CALLS FOR RENEWING THE USA PATRIOT ACT This week the President traveled to Hershey, PA and Buffalo, NY to address the importance of the USA PATRIOT Act with local and state officials. Before September 11, law enforcement, intelligence, and national security officials were prevented by legal and bureaucratic restrictions from sharing critical information with each other -- and with state and local law enforcement officials. By passing the USA Patriot Act, we removed those barriers. Fast Facts The USA Patriot Act: - Has played a key role in a number of successful operations to protect innocent Americans from terrorists. - Uses proven law enforcement methods in new ways to reflect new technologies and new threats. - Gives investigators the tools which are needed to stop terrorists before they strike. The USA Patriot Act helps fulfill America's duty to win the War on Terror and never forget the lessons of September 11, 2001. Earth Day PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES WETLANDS INITIATIVE ON EARTH DAY This year, Earth Day falls during the middle of National Volunteer Week, and President Bush commended the nearly 400 volunteers at Wells National Reserve, and thousands of volunteers nationwide, for their ethic of stewardship that is helping to preserve our precious natural resources. President Bush celebrated Earth Day in Wells, Maine, where he visited with volunteers helping protect a wetland that is home to abundant wildlife and helps cleanse water reaching the Atlantic Ocean. During the President's remarks he said, "My administration has put in place some of the most important anti-pollution policies in a decade -- policies that have reduced harmful emissions, reclaimed brownfields, cut phosphorus releases into our rivers and streams. Since 2001, the condition of America's land, air and water has improved." Fast Facts President Bush's continuing action to save our wetlands: - For the first time in history, America has reversed the annual net loss of wetlands on our farms. - The President announced an aggressive new national goal -- moving beyond a policy of "no net loss" of wetlands to have an overall increase of wetlands in America each year. - Restore, Improve, and Protect America's wetlands through a combined Federal effort over the next five years. In The News ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Responsibility PRESIDENT DISCUSSES ROLE IN MAKING AMERICA PROSPEROUS & SECURE On Wednesday the President said, "...I thought I'd talk a little bit about the role of the President in creating an environment so that our prosperity lasts, and then the role of the President in securing America." The President went on to discuss his agenda and views on the economy, the War on Terror, and America's role in the world. In his closing remarks he said, "We have a responsibility beyond just being the leader in the war against terror. We have a responsibility to be the leader in the war against hunger, and disease, and hopelessness. And we are." 2 Iraq Ambassador PRESIDENT INTENDS TO NOMINATE JOHN NEGROPONTE IRAQI AMBASSADOR President Bush on Monday said, "Today I'm announcing my intention to nominate Ambassador John Negroponte as the Ambassador to Iraq." 3 Education PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES 2004 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR On Wednesday the President and Mrs. Bush announced the 2004 Teachers of the Year. During his remarks, the President said, "Our 2004 National Teacher of the Year is Kathy Mellor. She embodies the qualities that all students and parents hope for in a teacher. For nearly 20 years, Ms. Mellor has taught English as a second language in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Kathy redesigned her district's ESL program to better integrate students with their English-speaking classmates. And the educational benefits of her innovation have been clear." 4 Homeland Security SECRETARY RIDGE DISCUSSES HOMELAND SECURITY IN LAS VEGAS In an address on Monday Secretary Ridge said, "As an open, welcoming nation, we recognize that we can never be 100 percent secure against terrorist attacks. But we will never succumb to despair. There is the old maxim: strength in numbers. And if there is any lesson we learned from 9-11, it is that freedom's greatest companion is fellowship; unity, the integration of a nation -- everyone pledged to freedom's cause, everyone its protector." National Volunteer Week PRESIDENT DISCUSSES EARTH DAY, NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK IN FL President Bush on Friday visited Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve to discuss conservation, volunteer service, and USA Freedom Corps. 6 Environmental Youth Awards PRESIDENT'S REMARKS AT ENVIRONMENTAL YOUTH AWARDS CEREMONY On Thursday the President said, "The award winners today span the entire country, from Barrackville, West Virginia to Shakopee, Minnesota, to Albuquerque, New Mexico. You've cleaned parks, you've restored wetlands and you've organized conservation projects. As volunteers, you've given your time and talents in many different ways, and together you're helping to achieve a great national goal: to protect and pass along the great natural beauty of our country." 7 Race for the Cure PRESIDENT SPEAKS AT NATIONAL RACE FOR THE CURE RECEPTION On Wednesday the President said, "Approximately one in seven women in the United States will develop breast cancer over her lifetime. That means more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed this year. This government is committed to helping find a cure for breast cancer -- and it must be. The Department of Health and Human Services is spending $900 million on breast cancer research and preventative activities. I want to thank the members of Congress for your strong support." President's and First Lady's Remarks: http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/20...20040421-6.html 8 Cyprus PRESS SECRETARY'S STATEMENT ON U.N. CYPRUS SETTLEMENT PLAN On Wednesday the Press Secretary stated, "Should the Cypriot people accept the Annan Plan on April 24, they will not stand alone. The United States and its partners in the European Union have already pledged over $800 million to ensure implementation of the settlement. More support will be forthcoming. The friends of Cyprus around the world are thus extending heartfelt encouragement for the people of Cyprus to make the decision of a lifetime on April 24 in favor of peace, prosperity, and unity with the European and Transatlantic families." 9 Navy Football PRESIDENT'S REMARKS AT COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF PRESENTATION TROPHY On Monday the President said, "We have got a mission in this nation, and that is not only to make ourselves secure from an enemy which hates our freedom, but at the same time, spread freedom so that the world will be more peaceful; so people have a chance to live with dignity and hope. And members of the classes before you, members of the great Naval Academy class, understand that mission, and they're accomplishing it with great class and dignity." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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