November 16, 2005 | Last Updated 8:33 p.m. (EDT)
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Earthquake Relief Discussed
Karen Hughes, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, discussed South Asia Earthquake Relief, her recent trip to the region and other public diplomacy issues on Wednesday.
View the transcript.
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President Discusses Freedom and Democracy in Kyoto, Japan
 President Bush on Wednesday said, "The relationship between our countries is much bigger than the friendship between a President and a prime minister. It is an equal partnership based on common values, common interests, and a common commitment to freedom. Freedom has made our two democracies close allies. Freedom is the basis of our growing ties to other nations in the region. And in the 21st century, freedom is the destiny of every man, woman, and child from New Zealand to the Korean Peninsula." 
 In Focus: President's Visit to Asia
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President Delivers Remarks at Elmendorf AFB on War on Terror
 President Bush on Monday said, "The tactics of al Qaeda and other Islamic extremists have been consistent for a quarter century: They hit us, and they expect us to run. The terrorists are mistaken. ... Against such an enemy, there is only one effective response: We will never back down, we will never give in, and we will never accept anything less than complete victory." 
In Focus: National Security
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President's Radio Address
In his weekly radio address, President Bush said, "With this new prescription drug benefit, Medicare will now help pay for the prescription drugs that can prevent serious illness. Seniors will get more choices and better treatment, and America will get a Medicare system to fit the needs of the 21st century."
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In Focus: Medicare
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Mrs. Laura Bush receives instruction on calligraphy from Master Minoru Sawada, head calligraphy master of the Origin Arts Program, as Alex Kerr, author and Chairman of the Iori Co., looks on. White House photo by Shealah Craighead
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The President is currently traveling throughout Asia to Japan, South Korea, China and Mongolia November 15-21. Click
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The President will participate in the presentation and pardoning of the 58th annual National Thanksgiving Turkey.
Click here to cast your vote to name this year's National Bird.
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President Bush has announced Judge Samuel A. Alito as his nominee to be Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court.
Click here to learn more about the President's choice.
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The President is committed to keeping the promise of Social Security for today's retirees and those nearing retirement and strengthening Social Security for our children and grandchildren. Click here to learn more. |
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