President Welcomes President Sirleaf of Liberia to the White House President Bush on Tuesday said, "It has been such an honor to welcome you, Madam President, to the Oval Office. I find that one of the interesting parts of my job is to be able to talk to pioneers, and Madam President, you're a pioneer. You're the first woman elected President to any country on the continent of Africa. And that requires courage, and vision, and the desire to improve the lives of your people. And I congratulate you on that." In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President Welcomes NATO Secretary General to the White House
President Bush on Monday said, "We've just had a wide-ranging discussion on a variety of issues, which is what you'd expect when allies and friends come together. We discussed Iraq, and I want to thank NATO for its involvement in helping train Iraqi security forces so they can end up protecting the Iraqi people from the -- from those who want to kill innocent life in order to affect the outcome of that democracy." In Focus: Global Diplomacy
President George W. Bush answers a question from an audience member at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, following his remarks on the global war on terror, Monday, March 20, 2006, to members of the City Club of Cleveland. White House photo by Paul Morse
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Today, the President met with President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia and discussed cooperative efforts in reconstruction, education, HIV/AIDS treatment, democratic reform, and other topics of mutual concern.
On Monday, President Bush traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, and discussed our work with all elements of Iraqi society to remove the terrorists and restore order in Iraqi cities, to rebuild homes and communities, and achieve stability. The President highlighted concrete examples of real progress and how the strategy for victory is succeeding. Click here to learn more.
On Thursday, the White House released President Bush's second term National Security Strategy, which reflects the President's most solemn obligation: to protect the security of the American people.
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President and Mrs. Bush recently traveled to the Gulf Coast region to assess ongoing hurricane recovery and rebuilding efforts. Significant progress has been made in the six months since Hurricane Katrina, but much work remains.
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President Bush on Monday said, "We've just had a wide-ranging discussion on a variety of issues, which is what you'd expect when allies and friends come together. We discussed Iraq, and I want to thank NATO for its involvement in helping train Iraqi security forces so they can end up protecting the Iraqi people from the -- from those who want to kill innocent life in order to affect the outcome of that democracy." 
President Bush on Sunday said, "So, on this third anniversary, the beginning of the liberation of Iraq, I think all Americans should offer thanks to the men and women who wear the uniform, and their families who support them. We are implementing a strategy that will lead to victory in Iraq. And a victory in Iraq will make this country more secure, and will help lay the foundation of peace for generations to come." 
