What Government Did Today

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and pursuant to the August 14, 2008, claims settlement agreement between the United States of America and Libya (Claims Settlement Agreement), and in recognition of the October 31, 2008, certification of the Secretary of State, pursuant to section 5(a)(2) of the Libyan Claims Resolution Act (Public Law 110-301), and in order to continue the process of normalizing relations between the United States and Libya, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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Executive Order: Settlement of Claims Against Libya

The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Kansas and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes during the period of September 11-17, 2008.

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Statement on Federal Disaster Assistance for Kansas

During National Adoption Month, we recognize the compassion of adoptive and foster families as we seek to raise awareness of the need for every child in America to have a safe, loving, and permanent home.

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National Adoption Month, 2008

During National Hospice Month, we honor the dedicated health care professionals and volunteers who help the terminally ill spend their final days in comfort and with dignity. Hospice care providers and other compassionate individuals are a constant reminder that the greatness of America lies in the hearts and souls of its citizens.

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National Hospice Month, 2008

On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States.

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Veterans Day, 2008

On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, a national emergency was declared with respect to Sudan, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706), to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of Sudan

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Notice: Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to the Situation in or in Relation to Sudan

During National American Indian Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich ancestry of American Indians and Alaska Natives and recognize their many contributions to our national story.

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National American Indian Heritage Month, 2008

Today, President Bush spoke to the graduating class of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and discussed how the FBI has been transformed as part of the Administration’s broader efforts to modernize the intelligence community since 9/11. The special agents awarded their badges today will write a new chapter in the FBI’s storied history with assignments as diverse as the FBI’s mission – from dismantling organized crime networks, to pulling the plug on online predators, to making white-collar criminals pay for defrauding hardworking Americans – and they will take their place on the front lines of the war on terror.

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Fact Sheet: Confronting the Emerging Dangers of a New Century

President Bush on Thursday said, “As new special agents, your charge to keep is to carry out this mission. I ask you to defend the values of fidelity, bravery, and integrity that you have learned here at this Academy. I ask you to carry out your duty to protect the lives and liberties of the American people

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President Bush Attends Graduation Ceremony for Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agents

During National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, we recognize the dignity and courage of the men and women living with Alzheimer’s disease.

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National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, 2008