In his second press conference of the year, President George W. Bush answers reporters questions, Tuesday morning, March 21, 2006, during a news briefing at the White House. White House photo by Paul Morse
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President Bush on Tuesday said, "...I just marvel at the fact that Americans from around our country have heard a call to help somebody realize the benefits of freedom. You know, governments can help, and we will help. And obviously, we've got a brave military trying to secure freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq. But one of the real powerful parts of developing civil societies in these two countries is the fact that fellow citizens are willing to interface with citizens in Iraq and Afghanistan."
President Bush on Tuesday said, "...We've got a strategy for victory, and
we're making progress because the men and women of the United States
military are showing magnificent courage and they're making important
sacrifices that have brought Iraq to an historic moment -- the opportunity
to build a democracy that reflects its country's diversity, that serves its
people, and is an active partner in the fight against the terrorists."
State of the Union
In his 2006 State of the Union Address, President Bush described the state of our Union as strong and he laid out an agenda of leadership to act confidently in pursuing the enemies of freedom and to build our prosperity by leading the world economy. The President rejected the roads of isolationism and protectionism and called for cooperation and courage in confronting challenges. America will lead freedom's advance, compete and excel in the global economy, and renew the defining moral commitments of this land, confident of victory.
The President announced three new domestic initiatives the American Competitiveness Initiative, to encourage American innovation and strengthen our Nation's ability to compete in the global economy; the Advanced Energy Initiative, to help break America's dependence on foreign sources of energy; and a comprehensive agenda to make health care in America more affordable, portable, transparent, and efficient. With the right policies, we will maintain America's competitive edge, we will create more jobs, and we will improve the quality of life and standard of living for generations to come.
President Bush laid out ambitious goals for the future, behind which all Americans can unite, and urged the Nation to move forward with the work that needs to be done this year:
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