Monday, April 28, 2008
President Bush met with President Alvaro Colom of the Republic of Guatemala, where they discussed a range of common interests, including increasing social development and trade ties, cooperating on security and crime, and strengthening democratic institutions. Later, he met with U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum. Afterwards, President Bush met with the National Commander of the American Legion.

"We've had a good discussion about a variety of issues. We discussed bilateral relations between Guatemala and the United States, which are very strong. We are friends. We treat each other with respect. Our objective with U.S. foreign policy is to have a neighborhood that is peaceful and prosperous, where social justice is important; want to achieve social justice through good health policy, good education policy, good judicial policy. The United States is pleased to help this government as best as we possibly can help the average citizen get a good education and have good health care."

President Bush Meets with Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom

• In Focus: Global Diplomacy

President Bush Meets with U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
In the morning, President Bush held a press conference. Later, President Bush met with the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan. Afterwards, he made remarks on National Volunteer Week. Prior to the remarks, President Bush presented Volunteer Service Awards to Paul Otellini, President and CEO, Intel, and Barry Salzberg, CEO, Deloitte LLP in recognition of their tremendous community service. During his remarks, the President formally sent off 33 Peace Corps volunteers who are leaving on Wednesday for their term of service in Guatemala. Today, volunteering in the United States is at historically high levels. Last year, more than 60 million volunteers from across the United States provided critical social services in communities both at home and abroad.

“In all these issues, the American people are looking to their leaders to come together and act responsibly. I don't think this is too much to ask even in an election year. My administration will reach out to Congress. We will work to find areas of agreement so that we can deal with the economic pressures that our American taxpayers and American families are feeling. I ask Congress to do its part by sending me sensible and effective bills that I can sign, instead of issuing or sending bills that simply look like political statements. We can work together. We can help Americans weather this difficult period. We can keep our country moving forward.”

Press Conference by the President

President Bush Meets with Ambassador Eide, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Afghanistan

President Bush Discusses National Volunteer Week

• Fact Sheet: 2008 National Volunteer Week

Ask the White House
Henry Lozano, Director of USA Freedom Corps, discussed National Volunteer Week and Freedom Corps.

Wednesday, April 30, 2008
President Bush participated in a photo opportunity with the 2008 National and State Teachers of the Year. The National Teacher of the Year program is a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers. Afterwards, he made remarks and announced the 2008 National Teacher of the Year and honored the State Teachers of the Year for their contributions to America's students. Later, the President congratulated the New York Giants on winning Super Bowl XLII. In the evening, President Bush attended a National Republican Congressional Committee reception.

"Good teachers hear a call. Good teachers are empathetic souls. And really the best teachers have a special intuition -- and I suspect a little potential -- the ability to see potential and the ability to have the patience necessary to watch it grow. I want to thank you for nurturing young minds. I thank you for providing such wonderful examples. And I thank you for inspiring the imaginations and unleashing the talents of our nation's young."

President Bush Welcomes 2008 National and State Teachers of the Year to the White House

• In Focus: Education

President Bush Welcomes Super Bowl XLII Champion New York Giants to White House

Thursday, May 1, 2008
President Bush made remarks on the National Day of Prayer, a tradition that dates back to February 19, 1795, when President Washington issued a proclamation for a day of public thanksgiving. In 1952, President Truman marked the first official National Day of Prayer, and in 1988, President Reagan signed legislation designating the first Thursday in May as the National Day of Prayer. Each year, more than two million people attend approximately 40,000 observances across the country.

In the afternoon, the President made remarks at the celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Asian/Pacific Americans have enriched our culture, excelling in many fields, including education, business, science, technology, government, sports, and the arts. We especially honor those Asian/Pacific Americans who have answered the call to protect the cause of freedom by serving in our Armed Forces.

"On this day, Americans come together to thank our Creator for our nation's many blessings. We are a blessed nation. And on this day, we celebrate our freedoms, particularly the freedom to pray in public and the great diversity of faith found in America. I love being the President of a country where people feel free to worship as they see fit. And I remind our fellow citizens, if you choose to worship or not worship, and no matter how you worship, we're all equally American."

President Bush Celebrates National Day of Prayer

President Bush Discusses Food Aid

President Bush Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Friday, May 2, 2008
President Bush toured World Wide Technology, Inc., a leading technology company that provides information technology and supply chain solutions to the commercial, government, and telecom sectors. Afterwards, he made remarks on the economy, where he explained how the stimulus bill is helping American business, discussed how World Wide technology is taking advantage of the stimulus plan's bonus depreciation provisions, addressed the broader economy, and highlighted important work that Congress needs to accomplish.

President Bush Discusses Economy, Trade

Monday, April 28, 2008

Press Briefing by Dana Perino

President Bush to Travel to Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt

President Bush Signs S. 793 into Law

Withdrawal Sent to the Senate

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Jewish American Heritage Month, 2008

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2008

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2008

Nominations Sent to the Senate

Personnel Announcement

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Statement by the Press Secretary

Statement by the President on North Korea Freedom Week

Nomination Sent to the Senate

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Press Briefing by Tony Fratto

President Bush to Welcome President Martin Torrijos of the Republic of Panama

Statement by the President on World Press Freedom Day

Statement by the President on Burma

Message to the Congress of the United States

Executive Order: Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions Related to Burma

Law Day, U.S.A., 2008

Friday, May 2, 2008

Press Gaggle by Tony Fratto

President Bush Signs S. 2954 into Law

Presidential Message: Cinco De Mayo, 2008

Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives

Fact Sheet: Addressing Economic Pressures Affecting American Families

Saturday, May 3, 2008

President's Radio Address
Embargoed until 10:06 AM ET

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