President to Welcome Polish President Lech Kaczynski

President to Welcome Polish President Lech Kaczynski to the White House

President Bush will host Polish President Lech Kaczynski at the White House on February 9, 2006. President Kaczynski is making his first visit to the White House since he assumed the Presidency of Poland on December 23, 2005. Poland is among America's closest friends and allies, and a leading strategic partner in the cause of freedom. The two presidents will discuss reform and democracy in Eastern Europe, energy security, NATO, and assistance to the people of Iraq and Afghanistan.

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, January 17, 2006

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Martin Luther King Let Freedom Ring Celebration (VIDEO)

President Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at "Let Freedom Ring" Celebration, FULL STREAMING VIDEO,John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., 3:50 P.M. EST

President Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at "Let Freedom Ring" Celebration, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., 3:50 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, all. Thanks for the kind introduction. Thanks for the invitation to be here. It's an honor to join you on this national holiday celebrating one of America's most important lives: Martin Luther King, Jr. (Applause.)

Every year on this day we reflect on the great movement for civil rights that transformed our country. We remember leaders like Rosa Parks, who today is being honored with the John Thompson, Jr. Legacy of a Dream Award. And we recommit ourselves to working for the dream that Martin Luther King gave his life for: an America where the dignity of every person is respected; where people are judged not by the color of their skin -- by the content of their character; and where the hope of a better tomorrow is in every neighborhood in this country.

I'm sorry Laura is not with me. She's leading a delegation to Liberia for the swearing-in of President Johnson Sirleaf --(applause) -- who, by the way, is the first elected woman President on the continent of Africa. (Applause.)

I want to thank Dr. DeGioia and the good folks at Georgetown University. I want to thank the members of my Cabinet who are here. By the way, Condoleezza Rice is not here, because she's with Laura. (Laughter.) I want to thank Majority Leader Bill Frist and his wife, Karyn; other members of Congress who are here. I appreciate Bruce Gordon, the president of the NAACP, for his strong leadership. (Applause.)

It is such an honor always to be in the presence of Dorothy Height. (Applause.) And I want to thank Tiffany Thompson for being here to represent her good dad -- wonder where your brother was? (Laughter.) DeGioia hired him and he's working. (Laughter.) Thank you all for being here.

When our founders declared America's independence, they invoked the self-evident truth that all men are created equal. Our Constitution was written to put the principles of a free and equal society into practice. It is a living document. It required amendment to make sure that promise was fulfilled, amendments like the abolishment of slavery, the guarantee of equal protection, and the right to vote for all Americans. Dr. King called these documents America's great "charters of freedom," and he continued to trust in their power even when the practice of America did not live up to their promise.

As children of the South, Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks both came to the civil rights movement with long personal experience of the evils of discrimination and segregation. Dr. King called the daily humiliations endured by black Americans, "the jangling discords of our nation." And Rosa Parks famously experienced it when that bus driver had her arrested for refusing his order to give up her seat to a white man.

But Mrs. Parks and Dr. King shared a deep belief in a hopeful future. They strongly believed that segregation could not stand once it was held up to the light in all its ugliness. And because of their spirit and their work, the cruelty and humiliation of Jim Crow is a thing of the past.

As well, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mrs. Parks' faith in the future reflected their faith in a higher being. Martin Luther King and Mrs. Parks both believed that the answer to hate and discrimination was love. Dr. King once wrote, "It is quite easy for me to think of a God of love, mainly because I grew up in a family where love was central and where lovely relationships were ever-present." Mrs. Parks was a devout member all her life of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a woman who saw the face of God in every human being. These two leaders knew that freedom was not a grant of government, but a gift from the Author of all Life.

So when they made their appeal to equal rights, they aimed straight for America's soul, and they roused a dozing conscience of a complacent nation. By calling us to be true to our founding promise of equality, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Parks helped African Americans gain their God-given rights.

As leaders, Martin Luther King and Mrs. Parks believed their calling was to be involved, to be active, to work for change. Long before Mrs. Parks refused to move from her bus seat, she'd been active in community efforts to advance opportunities for African Americans and to register them to vote.

At the dawn of this new century, America can be proud of the progress we have made toward equality, but we all must recognize we have more to do. (Applause.) The reason to honor Martin Luther King is to remember his strength of character and his leadership, but also to remember the remaining work. The reason to honor Mrs. Parks is not only to pay homage to her strength of character, but to remember the ideal of active citizenship. Active citizens in the 1960s struggled hard to convince Congress to pass civil rights legislation that ensured the rights of all, including the right to vote. And Congress must renew the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Applause.)

Martin Luther King did not live to celebrate his 40th birthday. Yet in the short time he walked upon this earth, he preached that all the powers of evil are ultimately no match for one individual armed with eternal truths. And one evening, on a bus ride home from work, a tired but brave woman named Rosa Parks proved that Dr. King was right.

And so today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. We ask for God's blessings on their legacy, and we ask for God's blessings on our great nation.

Thank you. (Applause.)

END 3:58 P.M. EST, For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, January 16, 2006

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Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmad Al Sabah

STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT

I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Highness Sheikh Jabir al-Ahmad Al Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. Sheikh Jabir was a friend and steadfast and reliable ally of the United States. He supported the U.S. servicemen and women who fought to liberate Kuwait and later Iraq from the aggression and tyranny of Saddam Hussein. Sheikh Jabir worked tirelessly to provide a better future for Kuwait's citizens and was the driving force behind many reforms, including the establishment of a vibrant, elected parliament and a free press. In his last months, he provided critical leadership to ensure that Kuwait's women achieved political rights. On behalf of the American people, Laura and I send our deepest condolences to Sheikh Jabir's family and to the government and people of Kuwait on the passing of this historic leader.

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, January 16, 2006, Statement by the President

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Emancipation Proclamation at National Archives

President George W. Bush views the Emancipation Proclamation with Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States, at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 16, 2006. White House photo by Eric Draper.

President Views Emancipation Proclamation at National Archives, The National Archives Building, Washington, D.C. 9:00 A.M. EST. The Emancipation Proclamation

THE PRESIDENT: It seems fitting on Martin Luther King Day that I come and look at the Emancipation Proclamation in its original form. Abraham Lincoln recognized that all men are created equal. Martin Luther King lived on that admonition to call our country to a higher calling, and today we celebrate the life of an American who called Americans to account when we didn't live up to our ideals.

Allen, thanks for having me. I would strongly recommend our fellow citizens come to this house of archives -- a house that archives a lot of our important documents. It's really an amazing place; it's really fascinating. I appreciate you and your staff, thanking you.

All right, thank you all. See you later today.

END 9:01 A.M. EST, For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, January 16, 2006

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National System for Geospatial-Intelligence Statement

National System for Geospatial-Intelligence Statement of Strategic Intent Available Online

BETHESDA, Md. -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) recently released the National System for Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG) Statement of Strategic Intent, a vision for the future of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT). The document reflects changes in the Intelligence Community and responds to challenges from oversight commissions to embrace innovative analytic approaches and improved information sharing and collaboration.

NGA Director retired Air Force Lt. Gen. James R. Clapper Jr., said, “The focus of the NSG remains on threats to our security -- the global war on terrorism, impending global threats such as the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction, and the regional developments that threaten U.S. national interests. This current document directly supports these focus areas.”

While bolstering these traditional focus areas, the document’s goals and objectives also highlight the changes required to successfully meet the challenges of tomorrow, including: adopting fresh analytic approaches; collaborating with peers and partners; improving information sharing; and rapidly incorporating new technologies.

Clapper, who is also the NSG Functional Manager, added, “We must continue to develop an integrated capability to handle the future explosion in volume, velocity, and variety of information and improve capabilities to integrate and analyze data and information. Our national security demands it.”

The NSG Statement of Strategic Intent is available on the NGA Web site, at nga.mil

NGA is a Department of Defense combat support agency and a member of the National Intelligence Community whose mission is to provide timely, relevant and accurate GEOINT in support of our national security. Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., NGA has major facilities in the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and St. Louis, Mo. areas, with NGA support teams deployed worldwide. -- 30 --

NEWS RELEASE, Release Number: 06-01 Public Affairs Office, January 12, 2006

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Presidential Podcast 01/14/06

Presidential Podcast 01/14/06

Subscribe to Our Odeo Podcast Channel and receive the Presidential Radio Address each week. Featuring real audio and full text transcript

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Freedom Calendar 01/14/06 - 01/21/06

January 14, 1975, Republican William T. Coleman nominated as first African-American to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

January 15, 1901, Republican Booker T. Washington protests Alabama Democratic Party’s refusal to permit voting by African-Americans.

January 16, 1954, Consuelo Bailey (R-VT) announces her ultimately successful candidacy to become nation’s first woman elected Lt. Governor of a state.

January 17, 1874, Armed Democrats seize Texas state government, ending Republican efforts to racially integrate government.

January 18, 1815, Birth of Republican Gov. Richard Yates (R-IL), who prevented Democrat-controlled legislature from withdrawing state troops from the Union Army.

January 19, 1818, Birth of anti-slavery activist Alvan Bovay, who organized first meeting of Republican Party in 1854, to oppose Democrats’ pro-slavery policies.

January 20, 2001, Mississippi Republican Rod Paige is confirmed as first African-American U.S. Secretary of Education; calls for school choice to allow poor and minority children to “throw off their chains”.

January 21, 1813, Birth in Georgia of John C. Fremont – abolitionist, western explorer, U.S. Senator from California, U.S. Army general, Arizona Governor, and first Republican presidential candidate.

“It’s that expression of the individual and a willingness to put the educational opportunities before me that led to who I am. Who you are is who you are as an individual.”

Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State

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bush radio address 01/14/06 full audio, text transcript

bush radio address 01/14/06 full audio, text transcript PODCAST

President's Radio Address

THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Last October, I was proud to nominate Judge Sam Alito to be an Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of the United States. This week, Judge Alito testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the American people saw a man of character and intelligence. He forthrightly answered questions with grace and composure, and showed his personal humility and legal brilliance -- qualities that have made him one of America's most accomplished and respected judges.

In his opening statement to the Committee, Judge Alito offered an eloquent description of the proper role of a judge. He put it this way: "A judge cannot have any agenda, a judge cannot have any preferred outcome in any particular case. The judge's only obligation is to the rule of law. In every single case, the judge has to do what the law requires."

Judge Alito has embodied this understanding of a judge's proper role throughout his distinguished career. He has participated in thousands of appeals, and he has authored hundreds of opinions. His record shows that he strictly and fairly interprets the Constitution and laws, and does not try to legislate from the bench or impose his personal preference on the people. As the American people saw this week, Judge Alito always approaches the law in a thoughtful, fair, and open-minded way.

Throughout his life, Sam Alito has demonstrated a mastery of the law, great decency, and a strong commitment to public service. As a young man, he wore his country's uniform in the Army Reserve, and achieved the rank of Captain. Early in his legal career, he worked as a federal prosecutor. As Assistant to the Solicitor General, Sam Alito argued 12 cases before the Supreme Court. He later served in the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, where he provided constitutional advice for the President and the executive branch.

In 1987, President Reagan named Sam Alito the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey -- the top federal prosecutor in one of the Nation's largest federal districts. The Senate confirmed him by unanimous consent. In this important post, Sam Alito showed a passionate commitment to justice and the rule of law, and earned a reputation for being both tough and fair. He moved aggressively against white-collar and environmental crimes, drug trafficking, organized crime, and violations of civil rights. In 1990, President Bush nominated Sam Alito for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the Senate once again confirmed him by unanimous consent. He's served with distinction on that court for 15 years, and he has more prior judicial experience than any Supreme Court nominee in more than 70 years.

Sam Alito's brilliance, integrity, and accomplishments have gained him respect and praise from his colleagues and from attorneys across the political spectrum. This week, fellow judges from the Third Circuit publicly testified in support of his confirmation, and they praised his integrity and fairness. The American Bar Association gave Judge Alito a unanimous rating of "well-qualified" -- the ABA's highest possible rating. The ABA concluded that Judge Alito meets "the highest standards" of "integrity, professional competence, and judicial temperament." In the past, leading Democratic senators have called the ABA's rating system the "gold standard" for judicial nominees.

During this week's hearings and over the course of his career, Judge Alito has demonstrated that he is eminently qualified to serve on our Nation's highest court. I'm grateful to Senator Arlen Specter for his superb work in chairing the hearings. I also thank Judge Alito's wife, Martha, and the Alito children for their patience and dignity during the confirmation process.

Now the Senate has a duty to give Judge Alito a prompt up-or-down vote. I look forward to the Senate voting to confirm Sam Alito as 110th Justice of the Supreme Court. America is fortunate to have a man of his intellect and integrity willing to serve, and as a Justice on our Nation's highest court, Sam Alito will make all Americans proud.

Thank you for listening.

END For Immediate Release, January 14, 2006

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Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2006

Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2006, A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

As we observe the 20th anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, we reflect on the history of civil rights in America and honor Dr. King for the power of his intellect, the truth of his words, and the example of his courage. Dr. King created a powerful and enduring legacy for all Americans by calling upon our Nation to ensure equal justice under law and uphold our founding ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all people.

Dr. King became an active leader in the civil rights movement in the 1950s, strengthened in his resolve by the quiet courage of Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, bus. He advocated non-violent action as a means to overcome the evil of racism in America, and he led the effort that resulted in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dr. King later said that the legislation was the work of every citizen who took to the streets and marched for justice and equality. The Voting Rights Act, which became law the next year, guaranteed all citizens the right to vote, regardless of race, and helped our country realize the promise of the 15th Amendment to our Constitution.

Dr. King believed that all people are made in God's image and created equal. He dedicated his life to empowering people, no matter their circumstances, and challenged them to lift up their neighbors and communities. He broke down barriers within our society by encouraging Americans to look past their differences and refused to rest until our Nation fulfilled its pledge of liberty and justice for all.

As we observe and honor Dr. King's birthday, we are reminded that great causes often involve great sacrifices. In the five decades since Dr. King and Mrs. Parks stood together in Montgomery, Alabama, our country has made great progress toward equality for every citizen. Yet more work remains. In the words of Dr. King, "We will not be satisfied until 'justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.'"

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Monday, January 16, 2006, as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. I encourage all Americans to observe this day with appropriate civic, community, and service programs and activities in honor of the memory and legacy of Dr. King.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.

GEORGE W. BUSH

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, January 13, 2006

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President to Welcome Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz

President to Welcome Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to the White House

President Bush will welcome Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz to the White House on January 24. This will be the Prime Minister's first visit to the White House since taking office. The President looks forward to discussing earthquake reconstruction, bilateral trade and economic ties, and the war on terror.

# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Press Secretary, January 13, 2006

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Vice President to Travel to Egypt and Saudi Arabia

Vice President to Travel to Egypt and Saudi Arabia

The President has asked the Vice President to travel to Egypt and Saudi Arabia next week. These visits were originally scheduled as part of the Vice President's travel to the region in December, but were postponed because he had to return to Washington to vote on the budget.

The Vice President will meet with President Mubarak of Egypt and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, January 17, 2006.

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# # # For Immediate Release, Office of the Vice President, January 13, 2006

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