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Welcome to "Ask the White House". This online interactive forum, the first of its kind in politics, allows you to interact with Bush administration officials and friends of the White House.

Launched in April 2003, citizens have participated in over 200 online discussions with Cabinet Secretaries, Senior White House Officials, behind-the-scenes professionals at the White House, and others.

Transcripts of every live chat session are available on this page. If you would like to suggest a participant to appear on Ask the White House, click here.

Previous Guests on Ask the White House Ask the White House Archives

October 18, 2006
Alberto Gonzales, Attorney General

Yesterday, the President signed into law the Military Commissions Act of 2006. This landmark piece of legislation accomplishes two goals that are vital to our national security.
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October 16, 2006
Clay Johnson, Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget

Citizens and taxpayers should hold the Federal government, Congress and the Executive Branch, accountable for spending their money effectively.
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October 11, 2006
Michael Johanns, Secretary of Agriculture

Good afternoon. I join you from the America Center in St. Louis, MO, where the Departments of Energy and Agriculture have convened a major conference to advance the promise of renewable energy.
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October 10, 2006
Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education

Good afternoon. I’m glad to join all of you today and answer your questions. One of the issues on all of our minds right now is school safety. Our country has seen terrible and senseless violence in our schools in recent weeks, and our heart goes out to the families and communities who are coping with these tragedies.
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October 4, 2006
Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Thank you for joining me. This is my first opportunity to participate in an “Ask the White House” forum, and I’m excited to discuss Bush Administration’s efforts in promoting clean and dependable energy solutions.
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October 2, 2006
Samuel Bodman, Secretary of Energy

Good afternoon. Thanks for logging in to Ask the White House.
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