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October 10, 2006 | Last Updated 2:32 p.m. (EDT)
 
President Bush Welcomes President Garcia of Peru to the White House
President Bush on Tuesday said, "We talked about world issues, we talked about issues regarding South America and Central America, and we talked about our bilateral relations. The central issue facing us right now is the passage of a free trade agreement. ... All in all, it was an excellent meeting." full story
Fact sheet Joint Statement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Peru
Fact sheet In Focus: Global Diplomacy

Press Briefing by Tony Snow
Press BriefingToday's Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Tony Snow has concluded. Video from the Press Briefing will be available on the web site shortly.

Discuss Education
Margaret SpellingsMargaret Spellings, Secretary of Education, will host "Ask the White House" to discuss the No Child Left Behind Act and school safety today at 4 PM ET. Submit a question

President Bush's Statement on North Korea Nuclear Test
President Bush on Monday said, "The North Korean regime remains one of the world's leading proliferator of missile technology, including transfers to Iran and Syria. The transfer of nuclear weapons or material by North Korea to states or non-state entities would be considered a grave threat to the United States, and we would hold North Korea fully accountable of the consequences of such action." full story

President Bush Attends Christening Ceremony of the George H. W. Bush
President Bush on Saturday said, "In accord with a long and honored tradition, we gather to christen this fine ship. We recall the service and sacrifice of earlier generations. And we pay tribute to a new generation of sailors and Marines who have stepped forward to serve in freedom's cause." full story


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President George W. Bush delivers a statement on North Korea from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 9, 2006. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt President George W. Bush delivers a statement on North Korea from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Monday, Oct. 9, 2006. White House photo by Kimberlee Hewitt

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Education Reform
On Tuesday, October 10th, President Bush will participate in a Conference on School Safety at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Md. The meeting will bring together leading experts and stakeholders to discuss how the Federal, State and local government can work together with schools, communities, and families to ensure our schools are a safe place for students to learn. No Child Left Behind
Global Diplomacy
On Tuesday, President Bush welcomed President Alan Garcia of Peru to the White House to congratulate him on his electoral victory and to thank the Peruvian people for their steadfast commitment to democracy. The two leaders will discuss continuing cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as expanding education and health benefits to all and creating jobs and prosperity. Global Diplomacy
Ask the White House
Michael Johanns, Secretary of Agriculture, will discuss the promise of ethanol and bio-based fuels as well as his participation in "Advancing Renewable Energy," a conference jointly hosted by the Departments of Energy and Agriculture. Secretary Johanns will join us from the conference center in St. Louis, Mo. Wednesday at 1 PM ET. Michael Johanns
Setting the Record Straight
National Security
Global War on Terror
President Bush's top priority is the safety and security of the American people. Though America and its allies are safer since 9/11, we are not yet safe. We have important challenges ahead as we wage a long-term battle not just against terrorists, but against the ideology that supports their agenda.
National Security
The Economy
Strong U.S. Economy
Economic growth continues with 51,000 new jobs created in September. There have been over 6.6 million new jobs created since August of 2003, and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.6 percent. Click here to learn more about the President's pro-growth policies.
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