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US President George W. Bush made a surprise farewell visit Monday to Afghanistan. He arrived in the early a.m. and first met with U.S. troops stationed there. President Bush Visits with Troops in Afghanistan He then met with President Karzai who presented him with the Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan Insignia for his efforts in rebuilding the country. President Bush Participates in Press Availability with Afghanistan President Karzai in Afghanistan Our lovely, gracious and wholesome First Lady, Mrs. Laura Bush, on Sunday joined Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife Robin, on stage during the annual Christmas in Washington performance at...

The subject of the President’s weekly radio address was fighting substance abuse in America. TRANSCRIPT U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Iraq and spoke to the troops at Joint Base Balad, Iraq.

President Bush traveled to Texas today to deliver the commencement address at Texas A&M University. The President spoke to 3,700 graduates of the school’s Winter Class. (Transcript) President Bush: These days, I'm asked a lot about my time as President. Some days have been happy, some days not so happy -- every day joyous. It's been a tremendous privilege. I have traveled across our nation, and to 74 countries around the world. I have slept in Buckingham Palace; I have feasted in the desert of Abu Dhabi; I've watched the sunrise in Jerusalem. I have spoken to campaign rallies in...

Today President Bush welcomed Darfur Human Rights Activist Dr. Halima Bashir to the Oval Office. (Transcript) Dr. Bashir has been tortured my militant Muslims throughout her life, most horrifically after she dared to speak out about the abuse of women and young girls in her native Sudan. She tells her story in her book “Tears In The Desert”. President Bush: This good soul brings firsthand accounts to what life is like in Darfur. She has witnessed violence, deprivation, and she carries a message of a lot of people who want our help. First Lady Laura Bush spoke about women’s rights...

Sunday, December 7, 2008 will mark the 67th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. This morning in the Oval Office, President Bush signed an annual presidential proclamation remembering that Day of Infamy. (Transcript) President George W. Bush: On December 7, 1941, the enemy nearly destroyed our Pacific Fleet, and the United States was forced into a long and terrible war. A generation of Americans stepped forward to fight for our country. Their message to America's enemies was clear: If you attack this country and harm our people, there is no corner of the Earth remote enough to protect...

Today President Bush was briefed on our progress in stopping the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) around the world. (Fact Sheet: Defending Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism ) Press Secretary Dana Perino: This meeting gives the President the opportunity to talk to the commission about their findings and to share with them more about what he thinks about what's happened over the past seven and a half years …We recognize that there is more to do, but what we have done is provided a really good foundation for the next team to be able to take that...

President Bush traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina to participate in Roundtable on mentoring children of prisoners initiative Transcript Former First Lady Barbara Bush was released from the Houston Hospital Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attended a NATO conference at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

The President and his family are at Camp David where they will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. The President called members of the Armed Forces stationed in remote locations worldwide to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our nation President Bush on Thursday applauded Iraq's parliamentary vote approving an agreement allowing U.S. troops to remain for three more years, saying it "affirms the growth" of democracy there. LINK President George W. Bush called Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday to convey his sympathy for the victims of the "despicable" attacks in Mumbai and offer...

Today President Bush took part in the 61st National Thanksgiving Turkey Ceremony in the White House Rose Garden. (Transcript) This is my final Thanksgiving as the President. Over the past eight years, I have been given many reasons to be thankful. I'm thankful to our men and women in uniform and I am incredibly proud to have been their Commander-in-Chief. (Applause.) I am thankful for the armies of compassion volunteers who feed the hungry and shelter the poor. I am thankful for the teachers and nurses and pastors police officers and firefighters, and others who serve their neighbors and better...

Today President Bush traveled to Lima, Peru to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. This will be his final trip abroad as President. Traveling with President Bush are Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and Press Secretary Dana Perino. The President spoke about the APEC summit in his Weekly Radio Address, which was recorded and released today. (Transcript) This summit comes at a time of serious turmoil in the global economy. It also comes at a time of unprecedented cooperation. A week ago in Washington, I hosted the first in what will be a series...

President Bush had no public events on his schedule today, thus there are no new photos of him. Tomorrow he will depart the WH for Peru where he will attend APEC. Barring an unannounced trip in the final days of his presidency, President Bush's stop in South America will cap eight years of foreign travel, covering 48 separate trips to more than 70 countries. (And we Dosers have enjoyed every one of them). Mrs. Laura Bush is in Panama for a two day visit to promote breast cancer research. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice and Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi's...

Today President & Mrs. Bush attended the reopening of the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. The museum had been closed two years for renovations. After speaking (Transcript), the President and First Lady joined five new citizens (one of them a US Marine) as they took the oath of citizenship and pledged allegiance to the flag. Today, I'm delighted to congratulate five of you who will be taking your oath of citizenship in just a few moments. Though you are originally from France, Germany, Guyana, Lebanon, and Peru, today you're becoming members of the American family. We welcome...

President Bush returned to the White House this morning after spending the weekend at Camp David. Today, President and Mrs. Bush attended the presentation of the 2008 National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals in the East Room. LINK President Bush welcomed members of the 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup team to the Oval Office of the White House.

While others are finding it fashionable to bash capitalism, President Bush continues to defend the free market system--rightly so--as the best in the world. The President spoke about the economy today in his weekly radio address, which was recorded and released this morning. (Transcript) The benefits of free market capitalism have been proven across time, geography, and culture. Around the world free market capitalism has allowed once impoverished nations to develop large and prosperous economies. And here at home, free market capitalism is what transformed America from a rugged frontier to the greatest economic power in history. Tonight, President Bush...

Today President Bush and Laura Bush went to New York City. The President addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations. The topic was Interfaith Dialogue. President Bush Attends United Nations High-Level Debate on Interfaith Dialogue The President addressed the Manhatten Institute at Federal Hall National Memorial. The topic was the economy. President Bush Discusses Financial Markets and World Economy Vice President Dick Cheney (and Mrs. Cheney) welcomed his successor, vice president-elect Joseph Biden (and Mrs. Biden) to his official residence this evening.

Today President Bush welcomed the 2008 NCAAP Sports Champions to the White House. (Transcript) I thank you for your willingness to never say die, your willingness to keep fighting. Steve Detwiler said this -- he played with an injury by the way -- he said, "It's mind over matter. The pain is temporary. The pride is forever." And I suspect, Steve, a lot of athletes, whether they were on your team or on the teams represented here, can testify that pride is forever. This is a prideful moment for you. This morning President & Mrs. Bush recorded an audio interview...

Today the President met with his cabinet in the Cabinet Room of the White House. The President also Discusses the Transition with Employees of the Executive Office of the President on the South Lawn of the White House. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is in Israel. Pray for President Bush - Day 2976. Enjoy Sanity Island

Today President Bush traveled to Camp David where he and Mrs. Bush and key members of his cabinet will stay this weekend. The President released a statement on this upcoming Veteran’s Day, proclaiming November 9th through 15th as Veteran’s Awareness Week.(Transcript) President Bush: Our country is forever indebted to our veterans for their quiet courage and exemplary service. We also remember and honor those who laid down their lives in freedom's defense. These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for our benefit. On Veterans Day, we remember these heroes for their valor, their loyalty, and their dedication. Their...

President Bush is spending the weekend at Camp David. In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "Election season brings out the spirit of competition between our political parties, and that competition is an essential part of a healthy democracy. But as the campaigns come to a close, Republicans, Democrats, and independents can find common ground on at least one point: Our system of representative democracy is one of America's greatest strengths." Vice President Cheney campaigned in Wyoming on Saturday for three Republicans running for the House and Senate in his home state. He also hailed Republican presidential candidate John...

Today President George W. Bush attended the graduation ceremony for Federal Bureau of Investigation special agents at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va The First lady attended a get out the vote rally in in Gulfport, Miss today. Pray for President Bush -- Day 2969 - McCain/Palin--Day 63. Sarah Palin was in Mo and Pa campaigning today Enjoy Sanity Island