White House Press BriefingsPress Briefings by the White House Press Secretary and other Administration officials.Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 07302008- July 30, 2008 MS. PERINO: Good to see you. Earlier today, President Bush met with his Cabinet and spoke in the Rose Garden about the importance of addressing our nation's energy needs. And as you heard the President say, Democratic leaders in Congress need to stop standing between the American people and the vast energy resources we have here at home. And we believe they should allow a vote to expand exploration.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080730-2.html Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 07282008- July 28, 2008 MS. PERINO: Hello, everybody. A couple of things. The President is just finishing up a lunch right now with Prime Minister Gillani of Pakistan. They had a very good meeting -- I would describe it as a serious meeting -- one in which they spent most of the time talking about counterterrorism issues. The President reaffirmed his commitment to Pakistan for the aid that we provide. In addition, you will get a joint statement from the two leaders a little bit later this afternoon -- it's not quite...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080728-4.html Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 07242008- July 24, 2008 MS. PERINO: A special welcome to the Frattos. A couple of announcements, so bear with me here.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080724-11.html Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 07232008- July 23, 2008 MS. PERINO: Hello, everyone. I'll start off with two announcements. As you all know, there's a hurricane brewing in -- off the Gulf, actually hitting land now. The federal government has been working closely with the state of Texas to prepare for the hurricane called Dolly. We've been identifying resources and pre-positioning supplies in case they are needed after the landfall. And FEMA has deployed a couple of teams there and will have more information for you if you need it.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080723-6.html Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 07222008- July 22, 2008 MS. PERINO: Good afternoon. A couple of announcements. This afternoon at 1:30 p.m., President Bush will make remarks at an event commemorating Colombia Independence Day. In addition to recognizing our shared history and the great strides in democracy and human rights by Colombia under President Uribe, the President will also highlight the need for Congress to bring the Colombia free trade agreement to a vote. This trade agreement would bring economic benefits to the United States and would...http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080722-3.html Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 07212008- July 21, 2008 MS. PERINO: Hello. Couple of announcements, then I'll take your questions.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080721-1.html Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 07162008- July 16, 2008 MS. PERINO: I just realized I have nothing to start with. (Laughter.)http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080716-4.html Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 07142008- July 14, 2008 MS. PERINO: Hello, everybody. First I'd like to spend a moment just sharing a word about our friend and former White House Press Secretary, Tony Snow. We appreciate all of the emails and outreach that you did to me and for Jill and the children this week -- this weekend, after we got the terrible news about his death on Saturday morning.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080714-5.html Press Briefing by Tony Fratto - 07102008- July 10, 2008 MR. FRATTO: Good afternoon, everyone. A couple things for you. General Petraeus and General Odierno -- we're expecting votes on the two generals on the floor this afternoon. I think we just heard it will be at 2:00 p.m. on the Senate. So, you know, very hopeful that the Senate will confirm both General Petraeus and General Odierno -- General Odierno as the new multinational force commander in Iraq, and General Petraeus as the commander of Central Command.http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080710.html Press Briefing by Dana Perino - 0732008- July 3, 2008 MS. PERINO: Hello, everybody. Hello to my mom in the back, my mom and my sister -- friends. (Applause.) I don't usually get that reception in here. (Laughter.)http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2008/07/20080703-8.html |