Posted on 08/05/2010 6:39:21 PM PDT by Kaslin
August was always the month, when President Bush went to his ranch in Crawford, but unlike the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, President Bush worked during his vacation, as you can see in the photos
For Immediate Release
August 6, 2005
President's Radio Address
Crawford, Texas
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. As families across the country enjoy the summer, Americans can be optimistic about our economic future. In the past four years, our economy has been through a lot: we faced a stock market decline, a recession, corporate scandals, an attack on our homeland, and the demands of an ongoing war on terror.
To grow the economy and help American families, we acted by passing the largest tax relief in a generation. And today, thanks to the tax relief and the efforts of America's workers and entrepreneurs, our economy is strong and growing stronger.
This past week, we learned that America added over 200,000 new jobs in July. Since May of 2003, we've added nearly 4 million new jobs. The unemployment rate is down to 5 percent, below the average of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. And more Americans are working today than ever before in our nation's history.
Recent economic reports show that our economy is growing faster than any other major industrialized nation. Small businesses are flourishing. Workers are taking home more of what they earn. Real disposable personal income has grown by over 12 percent since the end of 2000. Inflation is low and mortgage rates are low. And over the past year, the home ownership rate in America has reached record levels.
The tax relief stimulated economic vitality and growth and it has helped increase revenues to the Treasury. The increased revenues and our spending restraint have led to good progress in reducing the federal deficit. Last month we learned that the deficit is now projected to be $94 billion less than previously expected. I set a goal of cutting the deficit in half by 2009, and we are ahead of pace to meet that goal.
To continue creating jobs and to ensure that our prosperity reaches every corner of America, we're opening markets abroad for our goods and services. This past week, I was proud to sign the Central American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement. This historic agreement will level the playing field for America's workers and farmers, and open up a market of 44 million customers for products made in the United States.
To keep our economy growing we also need affordable, reliable supplies of energy. Next week in New Mexico, I'll sign a bipartisan energy bill that encourages conservation, expands domestic production in environmentally sensitive ways, diversifies our energy supply, modernizes our electricity grid and makes America less dependent on foreign sources of energy. And next Wednesday in Illinois, I'll sign a highway bill that will improve the safety of our roads, strengthen our transportation infrastructure and create good jobs.
Our economy is strong, yet I will not be satisfied until every American who wants to work can find a job. So this coming Tuesday I will meet with my economic team in Texas to discuss our agenda to keep the economy moving forward. As Congress considers appropriations bills this fall, we will work with the House and the Senate to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, or not at all.
We need to make the tax relief permanent, end the death tax forever, and make our tax code simpler, fairer and more pro-growth. We'll continue working on Social Security reform. Social Security is sound for today's seniors, but there's a hole in the safety net for our younger workers, so I'll work with the Congress to strengthen Social Security for our children and grandchildren. I'll continue to press for legal reform to protect small businesses, doctors and hospitals from junk lawsuits. And we will work to make health care more affordable and accessible for all Americans.
The American economy is the envy of the world and we will keep it that way. We will continue to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of America, so more of our citizens can realize the American Dream.
Thank you for listening.
Photos of the month
After addressing the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention, President George W. Bush chats with troops from the Utah National Guard shortly before departing Salt Lake City, Utah, August 22, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush speaks during a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day at the Naval Air Station in San Diego, Calif., August 30, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
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“Miss me yet?” I miss him every day.
this is so nice.................thanks
Ahhhh...a brand new month of great pictures and memories of
when America was strong and proud!
Bless you, dear Kaslin! You sure put a lot of work into our Sanity Isle, but please know, you’re treasured and your labor is truly appreciated.
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So do I
Accompanied by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, President George W. Bush announces his nomination of John Bolton, left, as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. White House photo by Paul Morse
With Dr. Condoleezza Rice looking on, President George W. Bush shakes the hand of John Bolton after nominating him Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush acknowledges the applause of legislators and administration officials Tuesday, Aug. 2. 2005 in the East room of the White House, as he signs the CAFTA Implementation Act. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush shakes hands with legislators, administration officials and guests, Tuesday, Aug. 2. 2005 in the East room of the White House, after the signing ceremony for the CAFTA Implementation Act. White House photo by Krisanne Johnson
President George W. Bush acknowledges the applause of legislators, administration officials and guests, Tuesday, Aug. 2. 2005 in the East room of the White House, at the signing ceremony for the CAFTA Implementation Act. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush smiles as he waves goodbye to the crew of the Space Shuttle Discovery Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, during a phone call from the Roosevelt Room of the White House. Before bidding the crew Godspeed and telling them to "get back to work," the President thanked them for being "risk-takers for the sake of exploration." White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush poses with the American Legislative Exchange Council's Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award after speaking to the group in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday August 3, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush speaks to the American Legislative Exchange Council next to their Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award in Dallas, Texas on Wednesday August 3, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
(unlike the current Resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. President Bush worked on his vacation
Great shots! What a gentleman OUR president is!
President George W. Bush and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe shake hands during a joint press conference at the President's Central Texas ranch in Crawford, Texas, on August 4, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe shake during a joint press conference at the President's Central Texas ranch in Crawford, Texas, on August 4, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe pose with their wives, U.S. first lady Laura Bush (R) and Colombia first lady Lina Moreno at the President's Central Texas ranch in Crawford, Texas, on August 4, 2005. White House photo by Paul Morse
Vice President Dick Cheney, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and former President George H.W. Bush are escorted from the plane by members of the Saudi delegation before meeting with the newly crowned King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia Friday, August 05, 2005. Vice President Dick Cheney led a delegation to pay respects following the recent death of King Fahd. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney walks with newly crowned King Abdullah, former President George H.W. Bush, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell during a retreat at King Abdullah's Farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, August 5, 2005, following the death of Abdullah's half-brother King Fahd who passed away August 1, 2005. White House photo by David Bohrer
Former President George H.W. Bush, left, shake hands with newly crowned King Abdullah, right, during a retreat at King Abdullah's Farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, August 5, 2005, following the death of his half-brother King Fahd who passed away August 1, 2005. Interpreter Gamal Helal, center, is also pictured. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney, left, shake hands with newly crowned King Abdullah, right, during a retreat at King Abdullah's Farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, August 5, 2005, following the death of his half-brother King Fahd who passed away August 1, 2005. Interperter Gamal Helal, center, is also pictured. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney speaks with newly crowned King Abdullah during a retreat at King Abdullah's Farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, August 5, 2005, following the death of his half-brother King Fahd who passed away August 1, 2005. Interpreter Gamal Helal, center, is also pictured. White House photo by David Bohrer
What is Dr. Rice doing now?
Vice President Dick Cheney and former President George H.W. Bush walks with newly crowned King Abdullah during a retreat at King Abdullah's Farm in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Friday, August 5, 2005, following the death of his half-brother King Fahd who passed away August 1, 2005. Interpreter Gamal Helal, center, is also pictured. White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, and former President George H.W. Bush are escorted from the plane by members of the Saudi delegation before meeting with the newly crowned King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia Friday, August 05, 2005. Vice President Dick Cheney led a delegation to pay respects following the recent death of King Fahd. White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush tours the Sandia Solar Tower Complex lead by Sandia Lab Director Tom Hunter Monday, Aug. 8, 2005 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Also pictured from left are, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D, NM), Senator Pete Domenici (R, NM) and Secretary of Energy Sam Bodman. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush tours the Sandia Solar Tower Complex lead by Sandia Lab Director Tom Hunter Monday, Aug. 8, 2005 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Also pictured from left are, Senator Pete Domenici (R, NM) and Secretary of Energy Sam Bodman. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush signs H.R. 6, The Energy Policy Act of 2005 at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Monday, Aug. 8, 2005. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush holds the box containing the energy bill after signing the H.R. 6, The Energy Policy Act of 2005 at Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Monday, Aug. 8, 2005. Also on stage from left are Congressman Ralph Hall (R, TX), Congressman Joe Barton (R, TX), Senator Pete Domenici (R, NM) and Senator Jeff Bingaman (D, NM). White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush addresses a news conference, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005 at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, following a meeting to discuss the strength of the U.S. economy. At left are economic policy advisors U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman; U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush stands with his economic advisors as he addresses a news conference, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005 at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, following a meeting to discuss the strength of the U.S. economy. From left to right are Dr. Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers; U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman; U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns; U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow; U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez; OMB Director Josh Bolten and assistant to the President on economic policy, Allan B. Hubbard. White House photo by Paul Morse
President George W. Bush addresses a news conference, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005 at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, following a meeting to discuss the strength of the U.S. economy. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney meet with the President's Economic Advisors Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at the ranch in Crawford, Texas, where they discussed the strength of the country's economy. White House photo by Eric Draper
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