THE WHITE HOUSE NEWS -- WEEKLY REVIEW, 22 NOV 2002

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THE WHITE HOUSE NEWS -- WEEKLY REVIEW

November 22, 2002

In this Issue
- AT THE TOP
^ Homeland Security & Terrorism Insurance
^ NATO Summit
^ Next Week

- PRESIDENTIAL & ADMINISTRATION NEWS
^1 Meeting Russian President
^2 Meeting British P.M.
^3 Meeting Czech President
^4 NATO Preview
^5 Thanksgiving
^6 Nobel Laureates

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~AT THE TOP~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Homeland Security & Terrorism Insurance
EVEN MORE PROGRESS CAPS TWO YEARS OF LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENT

On Tuesday Congress took an historic step forward to protect the American people by passing legislation creating the Department of Homeland Security. The landmark bill is the most extensive reorganization of the Federal Government since the reorganization of the armed forces in the late 1940s. It will help America meet the emerging threats of terrorism in the 21st Century. Congress also passed terrorism insurance legislation to help get America's hard hats back on the job by spurring billions in new construction project investments all across the country. These bills passed by Republicans and Democrats cap two years of impressive legislative achievements by the President and Congress that began with much needed tax relief and historic education reform.

In Focus - Homeland Security:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/

Text - President's Statement on Homeland Security Bill:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021119-4.html

Text - President's Statement on Terrorism Insurance Bill:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021119-5.html

Text - President Thanks Senators for Work on Passing Bills:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021119-2.html

NATO Summit
PRESIDENT BUSH & NATO WELCOME NEW MEMBERS, DISCUSS IRAQ

President Bush traveled to Europe and Russia this week to consult with our friends and NATO allies about the new threats to freedom we face. Our NATO allies are making important contributions in the war against terrorism. Military forces from sixteen NATO countries have been sent to Afghanistan in the fight against terror. And by the end of this week's summit, NATO committed to build a new rapid reaction force prepared to deploy on short notice wherever needed. NATO members also invited Europe's newest democracies to join - nations that will bring greater clarity to NATO's purposes because they know from experience that threats to freedom must be opposed, not ignored or appeased.

Use the "President's Trip to NATO Summit" link below for complete coverage, including the latest fact sheets, press briefings from senior administration officials, speeches by the President, relevant White House press releases, and interviews with the President by foreign news media.

Fact Sheet - Building New Capabilities for New Challenges:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021121-6.html

In Focus - President's Trip to NATO Summit:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/europe-200211/

Photo Essay - President's Visit to Czech Republic:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/president/gallery/photoessay/

President George W. Bush talks with NATO Secretary General Lord George Robertson at the beginning of the North Atlantic Council Summit in Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday, Nov. 21.

Next Week
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White House E-mail Updates will not be sent next week. The Weekly Review e-mail will resume Friday, December 6, 2002. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Get the latest White House news @
http://www.whitehouse.gov

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~PRESIDENTIAL & ADMINISTRATION NEWS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

^1 Meeting Russian President
PRESIDENT BUSH, PRESIDENT PUTIN DISCUSS NATO, IRAQ

President Bush Friday said, "I have just come from NATO. My visit with Vladimir was my first stop after Prague. The mood of the NATO countries is this: Russia is our friend; we've got a lot of interests together; we must continue our cooperation in the war on terror."

Text - President Bush's & President Putin's Remarks:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021122-2.html

Text - Joint U.S./Russia Statement on Iraq:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021122-1.html

Fact Sheet - NATO-Russia Relations:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021121-7.html

Text - Joint Statement on U.S./Russian Energy Dialogue:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021122.html

^2 Meeting British P.M.
PRESIDENT BUSH, PRIME MINISTER BLAIR MEET IN PRAGUE

President Bush said of Prime Minister Tony Blair Thursday, "He and I are bound by the strong conviction that freedom belongs to everybody, and we're going to work together to make the world a more peaceful place."

Text - President Bush's & Prime Minister Blair's Remarks:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021121-1.html

^3 Meeting Czech President
PRESIDENT BUSH, PRESIDENT HAVEL DISCUSS IRAQ, NATO

At Prague Castle in the Czech Republic, President Bush and President Havel discussed the upcoming vote on NATO expansion and the universal recognition that Saddam Hussein is a threat to world peace.

Text - President Bush's & President Havel's Remarks:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021120-1.html

Fact Sheet - Czech Republic, Military Deployments Abroad:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021121-4.html

^4 NATO Preview
PRESIDENT BUSH PREVIEWS HISTORIC NATO SUMMIT IN PRAGUE SPEECH

On Wednesday President Bush said, "This NATO summit that convenes tomorrow will be the first ever held at the capital of a Warsaw Pact. The days of the Warsaw Pact seem distant... It was a dark and distant era. The years since have brought great challenge and great hope to all of the countries on this continent. And tomorrow in Prague we will have reached a decisive moment, and historic moment. For, tomorrow, we will invite new members into our alliance. It's a bold decision -- to guarantee the freedom of millions of people."

Text - President's Remarks:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021120-4.html

^5 Thanksgiving
A PROCLAMATION FOR THANKSGIVING DAY, 2002

In this year's proclamation, the President said, "This Thanksgiving, we recognize the ties of friendship and respect that bind us together. And we renew our pledge to uphold the timeless principles of freedom, equality, and opportunity that have made our country into a great Nation. By working together, we will continue to build mutual trust, peace, and hope for all across this land and around the world."

Text - President's Thanksgiving Proclamation:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021122-5.html

^6 Nobel Laureates
PRESIDENT BUSH MEETS WITH NOBEL LAUREATES

President Bush said on Monday, "These Americans are a great honor to their fields and a great honor to our country. And we're proud to have you here. We're proud for what you've done, for not only America but the world. And we're proud for your contributions."

Text - President's Remarks:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021118-4.html

Video - President's Remarks:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/11/20021118-4.v.smil

[PhiKapMom]

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Bush congratulate Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel during a gift presentation before a dinner for NATO leaders at Prague Castle in Prague, Czech Republic, Nov. 20.

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