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President Obama’s request of $3.7 billion in emergency funding for the border is too high, the House chairman with purview over spending said Friday. "No, that's too much," Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) said when asked whether the House would pass the spending bill outlined by the administration. Rogers did not offer specifics of what House Republicans would prefer to pass instead. The House Appropriations Committee and the House GOP working group on border security are reviewing Obama’s request, and are expected to provide the House Republican Conference with an update next Tuesday. "Hopefully we can give you a...

For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryAugust 17, 2002 Radio Address by the President to the Nation      Audio THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week, I hosted an economic forum at Baylor University in Texas. Participants shared their concerns about the economic challenges we face, and their ideas for making the economy stronger. A common theme among many panelists was that we must leave every dollar we can in the hands of the people who have earned it. We must be disciplined with our taxpayers' money, which requires Congress to focus on funding our nation's priorities. Winning the war on terror...

For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryJuly 13, 2002 Radio Address by the President to the Nation      Audio THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. Congress came back to Washington this week and they have a lot of work ahead of them before the August vacation. I urge the Congress to join me in acting to achieve three big goals: We need to win the war, we need to protect our homeland, and we must strengthen our economy. Winning the war and protecting the homeland require a sustained national commitment. More than 100 days ago, I asked Congress to pass emergency funding to...