H.R. 1160, S. 384

Statement on H.R. 1160, S. 384, On Friday, March 25, 2005, the President signed into law:

H.R. 1160, the "Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2005," which extends certain welfare and related programs that expire on March 31, 2005;

S. 384, which extends the authority for the existence of the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group by two years, through March 27, 2007.

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary March 25, 2005

H.R. 1160, Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2005 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend through June 30, 2005, the TANF program, the national random sample study of child welfare, and child welfare waiver authority.

S. 384, Amends the Japanese Imperial Government Disclosure Act of 2000 to extend from four to six years the existence of the Nazi War Crimes and Japanese Imperial Government Records Interagency Working Group.

President's Easter Message Easter 2005

President's Easter Message Easter 2005

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

I send greetings to all those celebrating Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through His sacrifice and triumph over death, Christ lifted the sights of humanity forever. In His teachings, the poor have heard hope, the proud have been challenged, and the weak and dying have found assurance. Today, the words of Jesus continue to comfort and strengthen Christians around the world.

During this holy season, we thank God for His blessings and ask for His wisdom and guidance. We also keep in our thoughts and prayers the men and women of our Armed Forces -- especially those far from home, separated from family and friends by the call of duty. May the joy of Easter fill our hearts with gratitude for our freedom, love for our neighbors, and hope for peace.

Laura and I wish you a Happy Easter. GEORGE W. BUSH

# # # For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary (Crawford, Texas) March 24, 2005