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Fact Sheet: Strengthening Diplomatic Ties with Saudi Arabia
Today, President Bush met with King Abdallah to commemorate the 75th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Since 1933, these two nations have enjoyed formal relations. In 1945, during the waning months of World War II, King Abdallah's father - King Abd al-Aziz - met with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt aboard the U.S.S. Quincy in the Red Sea, and the two leaders chose to deepen the strategic relationship between the two countries. The President's visit today builds on this tradition of friendship and close cooperation.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Today, President Bush met with King Abdallah to commemorate the 75th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia. Since 1933, these two nations have enjoyed formal relations. In 1945, during the waning months of World War II, King Abdallah's father - King Abd al-Aziz - met with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt aboard the U.S.S. Quincy in the Red Sea, and the two leaders chose to deepen the strategic relationship between the two countries. The President's visit today builds on this tradition of friendship and close cooperation.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
World Trade Week, 2008
Free and fair trade helps secure a future of freedom and promise. During World Trade Week, we recognize the positive effects of opening markets around the world. Open markets play an integral role in America's economic progress, creating better-paying jobs, expanding consumer choices, and providing increased opportunities for American workers and employers. Free and fair trade also increases economic growth among our trading partners.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Free and fair trade helps secure a future of freedom and promise. During World Trade Week, we recognize the positive effects of opening markets around the world. Open markets play an integral role in America's economic progress, creating better-paying jobs, expanding consumer choices, and providing increased opportunities for American workers and employers. Free and fair trade also increases economic growth among our trading partners.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev of Bulgaria
President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev of Bulgaria to the White House on June 18, 2008. Bulgaria and the United States work closely together as NATO Allies to advance global freedom and security, including through our efforts to secure freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan and in promoting the stability and Euro-Atlantic integration of the countries of the Western Balkans. Under Prime Minister Stanishev's leadership, Bulgaria has advanced key reforms and become one of the two newest members of the European Union in 2007. Our two nations are committed to deepening our economic ties and to strengthening our cooperation on energy security. The President looks forward to discussing these and other issues with Prime Minister Stanishev.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev of Bulgaria to the White House on June 18, 2008. Bulgaria and the United States work closely together as NATO Allies to advance global freedom and security, including through our efforts to secure freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan and in promoting the stability and Euro-Atlantic integration of the countries of the Western Balkans. Under Prime Minister Stanishev's leadership, Bulgaria has advanced key reforms and become one of the two newest members of the European Union in 2007. Our two nations are committed to deepening our economic ties and to strengthening our cooperation on energy security. The President looks forward to discussing these and other issues with Prime Minister Stanishev.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
President Bush to Welcome Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende of the Netherlands
President Bush will welcome Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende to the White House on June 5, 2008. As a founding member of NATO, the Netherlands stands among America's closest allies and shares a deep-rooted commitment to a strong transatlantic partnership. The President looks forward to discussing with the Prime Minister their shared commitment to the fight against terrorism and their goals of strengthening security and democracy in Afghanistan, increasing international pressure on Iran to prevent Iran from obtaining the ability to build nuclear weapons, consolidating democracy and stability in the Balkans, reducing poverty and disease in Africa, and promoting trade and prosperity between our two countries.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
President Bush will welcome Dutch Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende to the White House on June 5, 2008. As a founding member of NATO, the Netherlands stands among America's closest allies and shares a deep-rooted commitment to a strong transatlantic partnership. The President looks forward to discussing with the Prime Minister their shared commitment to the fight against terrorism and their goals of strengthening security and democracy in Afghanistan, increasing international pressure on Iran to prevent Iran from obtaining the ability to build nuclear weapons, consolidating democracy and stability in the Balkans, reducing poverty and disease in Africa, and promoting trade and prosperity between our two countries.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Personnel Announcement
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to designate the following individuals to be United States Delegates to the Sixty-first World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization: Michael O. Leavitt, William Raymond Steiger, Warren W. Tichenor
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
President George W. Bush today announced his intention to designate the following individuals to be United States Delegates to the Sixty-first World Health Assembly of the World Health Organization: Michael O. Leavitt, William Raymond Steiger, Warren W. Tichenor
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Statement by the Press Secretary
Last fall, amid some of the worst flight delays in U.S. history, President Bush directed Transportation Secretary Mary Peters to take action to address air-traffic congestion.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Last fall, amid some of the worst flight delays in U.S. history, President Bush directed Transportation Secretary Mary Peters to take action to address air-traffic congestion.
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
President Bush Participates in Roundtable with Israeli Youth
President Bush on Friday said, "What's on my mind is peace. I hope some day that everybody will be able to co-exist and respect each other's religions and work together for harmony. I believe it's possible. And I know it's going to happen when young people put... their minds together and say, listen, let's make this work."
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
President Bush on Friday said, "What's on my mind is peace. I hope some day that everybody will be able to co-exist and respect each other's religions and work together for harmony. I believe it's possible. And I know it's going to happen when young people put... their minds together and say, listen, let's make this work."
The White House – May 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania: Ruling on Barnes Plan
A judge rejected a request to hold new hearings on a contentious plan to move the Barnes Foundation’s art collection from the suburbs to downtown Philadelphia.
New York Times – May 16, 2008 04:41 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A judge rejected a request to hold new hearings on a contentious plan to move the Barnes Foundation’s art collection from the suburbs to downtown Philadelphia.
New York Times – May 16, 2008 04:41 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
National Briefing | Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania: Helicopters Vandalized
Two military helicopters were vandalized on the production line at a Boeing factory near Philadelphia, the Defense Department said as it offered a reward in the case.
New York Times – May 16, 2008 04:41 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Two military helicopters were vandalized on the production line at a Boeing factory near Philadelphia, the Defense Department said as it offered a reward in the case.
New York Times – May 16, 2008 04:41 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
National Briefing | Science and Health: Shingles Vaccine Recommended
People 60 or older should be vaccinated with Zostavax against shingles, a painful disorder related to chickenpox.
New York Times – May 16, 2008 04:41 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
People 60 or older should be vaccinated with Zostavax against shingles, a painful disorder related to chickenpox.
New York Times – May 16, 2008 04:41 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
