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Coalition Provisional Authority Operational Briefing Presenter: Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez, Commander, Coalition Ground Forces September 18, 2003 Gen. Sanchez: Well, good afternoon. As usual, let me start out by expressing my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who sacrificed their lives week for freedom and democracy here in Iraq. This week the coalition suffered four killed in action, and we also had two non-hostiles, and our wounded in action totaled 46. Sadly, this week we must also include among those who died the brave Iraqi policemen who were killed in a tragic incident involving elements of...

<p>The federal budget is already heavily burdened. And today, the deficit hit a new record high. The Treasury Department reports, the deficit passed $400 billion and we still have another month left in this budget year. The budget deficit is now twice as high as a year ago.</p>

Transcript for Sept. 14 Sunday, September 14, 2003 GUEST: Dick Cheney, vice president Tim Russert, moderator This is a rush transcript provided for the information and convenience of the press. Accuracy is not guaranteed. MR. TIM RUSSERT: Our issues this Sunday: America remembers September 11, 2001. In Iraq, six months ago, the war began with shock and awe. Vice President Dick Cheney appeared on MEET THE PRESS: (Videotape, March 16): VICE PRES. DICK CHENEY: My belief is we will, in fact, be greeted as liberators. (End videotape) MR. RUSSERT: Did the Bush administration misjudge the level of organized resistance, the...

Thank you very much. Thank you and good evening. The sponsor has been identified, but unlike most television programs, the performer hasn't been provided with a script. As a matter of fact, I have been permitted to choose my own ideas regarding the choice that we face in the next few weeks. I have spent most of my life as a Democrat. I recently have seen fit to follow another course. I believe that the issues confronting us cross party lines. Now, one side in this campaign has been telling us that the issues of this election are the maintenance...

THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts. The victims were in airplanes, or in their offices; secretaries, businessmen and women, military and federal workers; moms and dads, friends and neighbors. Thousands of lives were suddenly ended by evil, despicable acts of terror. The pictures of airplanes flying into buildings, fires burning, huge structures collapsing, have filled us with disbelief, terrible sadness, and a quiet, unyielding anger. These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos...

Tuesday, September 9, 2003 (Media stakeout following testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. Also participating were Senator John Warner, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.) Warner: I wish to thank Secretary Wolfowitz, General Myers and Secretary Grossman. We had a 4 ½ hour hearing, 22 Senators participated and the questions were asked forcefully, the answers came back I think thoroughly responding to these important issues. That this one theme, and I feel it was on both sides, is that America is going...

<p>BILL O'REILLY, HOST: Now for the top story tonight. Arnold Schwarzenegger enters the no-spin zone. Here he is, from San Jose, California.</p> <p>Appreciate you coming on. You know, you've got more courage than a lot of these career politicians who won't come on this program.</p>

(Also participating was Tammy Lytle, National Press Club president.) Lytle: (Sounds gavel.) Good afternoon, and welcome to the National Press Club. My name is Tammy Lytle, and I'm the Washington bureau chief of the Orlando Sentinel, and president of the National Press Club. I would like to welcome Club members and their guests in the audience today, as well as those of you watching on C-SPAN, or listening to this program on National Public Radio. Please hold your applause during the speech, so we have time for as many questions as possible -- and we do have a lot...

Remarks by the President at Bush-Cheney 2004 Reception Alltel Stadium Jacksonville, Florida THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all very much. Glad you're here. Thanks for coming. It's great to be in Florida. It's great to be with a great governor. (Laughter and applause.) I'm not surprised he has been so successful; we both share the same political consultant. (Laughter.) Mother. (Laughter.) Thanks for coming. This is a huge crowd, and it's a good sign. Today we're laying the groundwork for what is going to be a great national victory in November of 2004. (Applause.) Jeb is right -- I'm going to...

President Bush officially declared combat over in Iraq in May. Since then there have been attacks on American soldiers and they seem to be growing in intensity with Major terrorist attacks on the U.N. headquarters in Baghdad and a sacred mosque in Najaf. Terrorist expert Michael Ledeen recently appeared on The 700 Club to discuss the situation there and the rest of the Middle East. PAT ROBERTSON: Michael, it's always a pleasure to have you with us on The 700 Club. MICHAEL LEDEEN: Good morning, Pat. My pleasure, too. ROBERTSON: You pinpointed a top Hezbollah official whom you believe masterminded...

2:07 PM ET START TRANSCRIPT RUSH: And from Washington, D.C., we are joined now, we welcome to the EIB Network Ed Gillespie, the chairman of the Republican National Committee. Welcome to the program Ed, great to have you here. GILLESPIE: Rush, thanks for letting me be with you and your listeners today. RUSH: You bet. I want to start here straight in. When I read that editorial in the Manchester Union Leader, I have to tell you, if it were true, I was crushed because I thought we always stood for limited government I thought that's what animated us. I...

By Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, September 9, 2003. Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: One of the things that is most important for troops facing danger on the front lines is the knowledge that their dedication and sacrifice is appreciated by the people of America. On behalf of the men and women who serve our country so faithfully and so well, let me begin by expressing thanks to Congress for the bipartisan support that you give our armed forces. The enemy are people who show no mercy toward women or children. They are...

President Bush Addressed the Nation Sunday Night Address of the President to the Nation The Cabinet Room 8:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. I have asked for this time to keep you informed of America's actions in the war on terror. Nearly two years ago, following deadly attacks on our country, we began a systematic campaign against terrorism. These months have been a time of new responsibilities, and sacrifice, and national resolve and great progress. America and a broad coalition acted first in Afghanistan, by destroying the training camps of terror, and removing the regime that harbored al...

Transcript of President Bush's Sept. 7 Address to Nation 9/7/03 9:18:00 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To: National Desk Contact: White House Press Office, 202-456-2580 WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is a transcript of remarks by President Bush in tonight's address to the nation: The Cabinet Room 8:31 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. I have asked for this time to keep you informed of America's actions in the war on terror. Nearly two years ago, following deadly attacks on our country, we began a systematic campaign against terrorism. These months have been a time of new responsibilities, and sacrifice,...

<p>Good evening. I have asked for this time to keep you informed of America's actions in the war on terror.</p> <p>Nearly two years ago, following deadly attacks on our country, we began a systematic campaign against terrorism. These months have been a time of new responsibilities, and sacrifice, and national resolve, and great progress.</p>

Friday, September 5, 2003 Secretary Rumsfeld Press Briefing from Camp Victory, Baghdad Rumsfeld: I had a good visit with Jerry Bremer, and then went over and visited with General Sanchez, and then we visited the people around the building we've known over the years who are helping out. And then we had a dinner with the British ambassador and the senior team that Jerry Bremer and General Sanchez have. It ran about an hour and 20 minutes longer than it was supposed to, but it was excellent. We were able to talk the broad scope of what's taking place in...

For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary September 4, 2003 President's Statement on Miguel EstradaStatement by the President It is with regret that, at the request of Miguel Estrada, I have today withdrawn his nomination to the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. I understand and respect his decision, and wish Mr. Estrada and his family the best. Mr. Estrada received disgraceful treatment at the hands of 45 United States Senators during the more than two years his nomination was pending. Despite his superb qualifications and the wide bipartisan support for his nomination, these Democrat...

For Immediate ReleaseOffice of the Press SecretaryAugust 30, 2003 President's Radio Address      Audio THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. On this Labor Day weekend, Americans pay tribute to the spirit of hard work and enterprise that has always made this nation strong. Every day, our workers go to factories and offices and farms and produce the world's finest goods and services. Their creativity and energy are the greatest advantage of the American economy. Worker productivity accelerated last year at the fastest rate in more than a half century. This higher productivity means our workers receive higher wages, our nation's exports get a...

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of captivity. But one hundred years later, we must face the tragic fact that the Negro is still not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination. One hundred years...

St. Louis Convention Center St. Louis, Missouri THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, all. Thanks for that warm welcome. It is great to be here in St. Louis, Missouri, at the 85th Annual Convention of the American Legion. I wonder if I'm the only member here today from Post 77, in Houston, Texas. AUDIENCE MEMBER: No. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: Seems like they'd have given you a better seat. (Laughter and applause.) It is always an honor to be with people who have served America and who love America. (Applause.) When the American Legion held its first caucus in this city, back in...