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G8 Summit 2008 |
President and Mrs. Bush will travel to Toyako, Japan to attend the G8 Summit on July 6-9, 2008. The G8 leaders will discuss continued cooperation on a broad range of international economic, security, and political issues.
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Celebrating America's Birthday |
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Learn more about how the White House celebrates this important day in our Nation's history.
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Energy Security for the 21st Century |
America's prosperity depends on reliable, affordable and secure sources of energy. President Bush believes the power of technology and the innovative spirit of America will reduce our reliance on foreign sources of energy, which will help ensure a growing and prosperous America in the 21st Century. |
Tax Relief |
President Bush's 2001 and 2003 tax relief fueled economic growth and reduced the marginal rate for every income tax bracket. By the end of last year, Americans would have paid an additional $1.3 trillion in taxes had it not been for the President's tax relief. If the President's tax relief is allowed to expire at the end of 2010, Americans will pay about $280 billion more in taxes each year. With the largest tax increase in history looming, Congress should make the President's tax relief permanent.
International Trade
America is economically stronger when we participate fully in the worldwide economy. When 95% of the potential customers for American products live outside the U.S., America must reject policies that would result in economic isolationism.
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Latest News
President George W. Bush holds Julia White Freeman, formerly of China, after she took the Oath of Citizenship at Monticello's 46th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony Friday, July 4. 2008, in Charlottesville, VA. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
President's Radio Address- In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "This weekend, Americans are celebrating the anniversary of our Nation's independence. Two hundred and thirty-two years ago, our Founding Fathers came together in Philadelphia to proclaim that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
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Independence Day
President Bush Attends Monticello's 46th Annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony-
President Bush on Friday said, "...We must remember that the desire for freedom burns inside every man and woman and child. More than two centuries ago, this desire of freedom... had inspired the subjects of a mighty empire to declare themselves free and independent citizens of a new nation. Today that same desire for freedom has inspired 72 immigrants from around the world to become citizens of the greatest nation on Earth -- the United States of America. I congratulate you. I welcome you. I wish you all a happy Fourth of July. Thanks for inviting me. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United States of America."
Independence Day 2008
- President and Mrs. Bush Saddened by Passing of Senator Jesse Helms
- Laura and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our good friend and a great American: Senator Jesse Helms. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Dot, and all the members of the Helms family.
- President Bush Congratulates President Uribe of Colombia on Hostage Rescue
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President Bush on Thursday said, "Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak to President Uribe of Colombia, and he called to give me the good news that hostages had been rescued, including three Americans that had been held since 2003. I congratulated the President. I asked him to congratulate his military and those who had planned it. And I told him what a joyous occasion it must be to know that the plan had worked, that people who were unjustly held were now free to be with their families."
- Press Briefing by Dana Perino
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Watch Thursday's Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Dana Perino
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