What Government Did Today

Earlier today, in another sign of progress, Iraq’s Council of Representatives approved two agreements with the United States: a Strategic Framework Agreement and a Security Agreement (often called a Status of Forces Agreement or SOFA).

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Text of Strategic Framework Agreement and Security Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq

The President made telephone calls this morning to exemplary members of the Armed Forces who are stationed in remote locations worldwide to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving and to thank them for their service to our Nation.

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President Bush Makes Thanksgiving Day Telephone Calls to Members of the Armed Forces

Two years ago, this day seemed unlikely – but the success of the surge and the courage of the Iraqi people set the conditions for these two agreements to be negotiated and approved by the Iraqi parliament. The improved conditions on the ground and the parliamentary approval of these two agreements serve as a testament to the Iraqi, Coalition, and American men and women, both military and civilian, who paved the way for this day.

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Statement by the President on Agreements with Iraq

President Bush offers his condolences to the Indian people and the families of the innocent civilians killed and injured in the attacks in Mumbai, India. The United States condemns this terrorist attack and we will continue to stand with the people of India in this time of tragedy.

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Statement by the Press Secretary

The President today made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Texas affected by Hurricane Ike during the period of September 7 to October 2, 2008, by authorizing an extension of 100 percent Federal funding for debris removal (Category A), including direct Federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program.

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Statement on Additional Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas

During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, we underscore our commitment to raising awareness about the tragedies that often result from driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2008

On November 25, 2008, President Bush signed a proclamation that suspends the designation of Bolivia as a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) and the Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act (ATPDEA). The suspension, which takes effect on December 15, 2008, is the result of Bolivia’s failure to cooperate with the United States on counternarcotics efforts, which is one criterion for ATPA and ATPDEA eligibility

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Statement by Press Secretary

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including 3 U.S.C. 301 and 46 U.S.C. chapter 539, I hereby approve the provision by the Secretary of Transportation of insurance or reinsurance of vessels (including cargo and crew) against loss or damage from war risks in the manner and to the extent provided in chapter 539 of title 46, United States Code, for trade in the Black Sea, whenever, after consultation with the Secretary of State, it appears to the Secretary of Transportation that such insurance adequate for the needs of the water-borne commerce of the United States cannot be obtained on reasonable terms and conditions from companies authorized to do insurance business in a State of the United States.

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Memorandum for the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Transportation and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget

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To Provide for Duty-Free Treatment Under the Earned Import Allowance Program, and for Other Purposes

As Americans, we believe in the inherent dignity and value of every man, woman, and child. On World AIDS Day, we recommit ourselves to the global challenge of combating the HIV/AIDS pandemic, and to showing our compassion for those affected here at home and around the world.

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World AIDS Day, 2008