Speeches & Events

“…Good evening. For the past few days. New York State. . Has been actively involved. With AIG. And the Federal Reserve. . In trying to reach a deal. That would allow AIG to address these serious shortfall in its liquidity and cash. That threatened its mere existence. Our commitment to the viability of AIG. Is our understanding of a multinational corporation. That is active in over 130 companies. Which has 116000. Employees. 8500 in New York State 6000 right here in New York City. . It has eighty nearly eighty million policyholders. And customers. And that they its efforts and interaction with -- businesses. Helps -- New York to be. The major financial capital of the world. Just over an hour ago. The board of AIG has accepted an offer from the Federal Reserve board. Whereby the feds. Will allow AIG. To receive a revolving loan of 85 billion dollars to be paid back over 24 …”

“…if not -- We did not. Take advantage of the opportunity. That New York State provided. Whereby we would've allowed AIG to ask access some of its assets. In order to create cash. And a very difficult …”

“…This is the CBS news special report President Bush on financial markets I'm Dan movie that CBS news in Washington. Mr. Bush is playing host to a West African president John -- for of gun out. That's at the White House officials say that Mr. Bush wants to comment about Wall Street it's a memorable day. Anyone who works in the financial markets will tell you that the bankruptcy filing today by Lehman Brothers. One of the big investment banks Merrill Lynch another is being bought out by Bank of America. And there's trouble according to market analyst for Washington Mutual big bank. And the insurance company AIG. I may wonder what President Bush's direct role -- it is in this well he asked to approve. Bailouts by the federal government. It's pretty clear this past weekend there won't be any more and -- bailouts and the president probably talk about that and you can hear the announcer in the rose garden at the White House. Announcing that Mr. Bush is heading toward one podium and the president of Ghana toward another here's President Bush. . …”

“…And this morning. I appreciate the work. The Treasury Department. And the Federal Reserve in the securities exchange commission. And major financial institutions here and around the world are doing. To promote stability. In the financial …”

“…They you know I think of Rudy Giuliani made early in the primaries to kind of speech that he delivered tonight I think you might gotten further in the primaries. He really got him going in Portland she came out there and she really touch the buttons. That this proud one they'd be here tonight it was. You know as I said last week and -- Bill Clinton make a very good political speech this was a very good political speak. I can't think they -- John McCain has been helpful most of the night immediately he has convinced that conservatives and evangelical wing of the Republican Party. I think he's kind of split. That there was a time when they meet with -- anathema to them now he seems to -- either side a lot of it had to do with this -- tonight. A lot more questions a lot of fact check it. The land that is up for tonight this -- that's a big deal for John McCain. . …”

“…the attention but so far this week the focus. Has been on John McCain's running mate perhaps because everyone likes that mystery we know so little about Sarah Palin. The 44 year old governor of Alaska but tonight he'll try to change that think about it just five days ago most Americans had never heard of Sarah Palin. But tonight she will address the nation of by January she would be vice president. But up first tonight the keynote address John McCain chose Rudy Giuliani the former mayor of New York to deliver at their longtime friend and -- friendly rivals. For the nomination Senator McCain. -- tomorrow. Here is the Arab -- Former mayor of New York City Rudy Giuliani. . …”

“…need. Our thoughts and prayers have been -- our friends on the Gulf Coast throughout the week. But we must continue to help. I hope you'll join me in uniting our state and local public servants. And becoming good neighbors to our fellow citizens. Along the Gulf Coast. . This is this bear. Of the McCain -- campaign. To restore America's greatness by putting our country first. Mrs. Laura Bush. . And mrs. Cindy McCain showed us the way Monday night. Here's how you can help. Our governors in Louisiana. . Mississippi. . Alabama. . Texas and Florida. Have identified the organizations. Listed on the screen behind me. As offering their best and quickest ways to contribute. …”

“…In this state and local response to the hurricane threat. In the Gulf Coast. . We can all be very proud of the work being done by our governors. And our county and local officials. They are …”

“…the man himself. That determination. And resolve. And the sheer guts of Senator John McCain. . The voters have been better. And maybe that's because they realize. There's a time for politics. And a time for leadership. At …”

“…can be certain that where ever he goes and whoever is listening John McCain in the same man. Where I'm not a member of the permanent political establishments. I learned quickly these last few days that …”

“…people say well. How come you could make how -- Ford and General Motors and others can make money in Europe and other places that sell extremely small cars. The answer is. Historically six dollars a gallon gasoline around nine to ten dollars a gallon gasoline in Europe. Some of the European equivalents of the Ford focus Volkswagen golf or -- or. Chevrolet cobalt called Opel Vauxhall Astra and Europe. These vehicles carrying PP's. 353637000. Dollars. I remember in my days of forward Ford of Europe when we have …”

“…joining us on the want to make sure you understand we have Rick Wagoner chairman CEO well -- Anderson president and CEO. Bob Lutz vice chairman of product global product development. -- chief financial officer and …”

“…advice and services. Of mister Lawrence H for. The -- constitutional. And Supreme Court scholar. He will help the nation in the new federal court action or an appeal. Professor tribe is one of the mayor of America's foremost constitutional law scholars. And is regarded as an expert on the Supreme Court. . Where he argued 3050s. Because the Seneca nation is not a party to the lawsuit. Any decision. To appeal rests with the US Justice Department. . And MS GC the federal agency that regulates Indian gaming. -- the United States. The nation's general view. Is that the decision …”

“…casino. The nation. In consultation with federal officials. Of that in the National Indian Gaming Commission has found no reason in Tuesday's court decision to consider any other alternatives. As we said yesterday this is a complex and …”

“…the policy of the United States is a Korean Peninsula free of nuclear weapons. This morning we moved a step closer today goal. North Korean officials admitted declaration of their nuclear programs to Chinese Government as part of the six party talks. The United States has no illusions. About the regime in piano. We remain deeply concerned about North Korea's human rights abuses. Uranium enrichment activities nuclear testing and proliferation. Ballistic missile programs and the threat continues to pose -- South Korea and its neighbors. Yet we welcome today's development. As one step in a multi step process laid out by the six party talks between North Korea China Japan Russia South Korea. And the United States. Last year North Korea pledged to disable its nuclear facilities. North -- begun disabling its young beyond nuclear facility which was being used to produce plutonium for nuclear weapons. This work is being overseen by officials from the United States and the IAEA. And demonstrates commitment. North Korea has said it will destroy the cooling terror and beyond beyond reactor in front of international television cameras tomorrow. Last year North Korea also pledged to declare its nuclear activity. But today's declaration North Korea has begun describing its plutonium related activities. It's also provided other documents related to its nuclear programs going back to 1986. Is promised access to the reactor core. And waste facilities that young gone as well as personnel related to this particular program. All this information will be essential to verifying. That North Korea is ending its nuclear programs and activities. The six party -- based on the principle of action for action. So in keeping with the existing six party agreements the United States is responding to North Korea's actions with -- actions of our own. First -- issuing a proclamation that lifts the provisions of the trading with the enemy act with respect to North Korea. . And secondly I am notifying congress of my intent to -- and North Korea's designation as a state sponsor of terror and 45 days. The next 45 days will be an important period for North Korea to show its seriousness of this corporation. We will work through the six party talks should develop a comprehensive and rigorous verification protocol. And during this period United States will carefully observe North Korea's actions and act accordingly. The two actions America's taking have little impact. On North Korea's financial and diplomatic isolation. North Korea will remain one of the most heavily sanctioned nations in the world. The sanctions that North Korea faces words human rights violations this particular test and 2006 and it's weapons proliferation. We'll all stay in effect. And all United Nations Security Council -- sanctions stay in effect as well. Just six party process is shed light on a number of issues. Of serious concern the United States in the international community. And this isolation North Korea must address these concerns. Must dismantle all of this particular facilities give up -- separated plutonium. Resolve outstanding questions on his highly enriched uranium and proliferation activities and in these activities in a way. That we can fully verified. North Korea must also meet other obligations it is undertaken in the six party talks. The United States will never forget the abduction of Japanese citizens by the north Koreans. We will continue to closely cooperate and coordinate. Which Japan and pressed North Korea to swiftly resolve the abduction issue. This can be a moment of opportunity for North Korea. . If North Korea continues to make the right choices it can repair its relationship with the international community. Much is Libya has done over the past few years. If North Korea makes the wrong choices. The United States and our partners in the six party talks will respond accordingly. They do not fully disclose and in their plutonium there enrichment. And their proliferation efforts and activities there will be further consequences. Multilateral diplomacy is the best way to peacefully solve that particular issue with North Korea. . Today's development show that of multi lateral diplomacy could yield promising results. If the diplomatic process is not an end in itself. Our ultimate goal remains clear as stable and peaceful Korean Peninsula. . People are free from oppression free from hunger and disease and free from nuclear weapons. Journey toward that goal remains along. But …”

“…the axis of evil and then after that. Underground nuclear test that North Korea conducted in 2006 I'm wondering if you ever doubted. Getting to the stage and also wondering if you had a message for …”

“…these ways the administration has upheld as promised to treat community and faith based organizations distrusted partners. We -- organizations to high standard and insisted on clear results. Any organizations have delivered -- those results. You've helped revolutionize the way government addresses the greatest challenges facing our society. I truly believe the faith based initiative is one of the most important initiatives of this administration. I would like to share reviewed some of your record. Faith based …”

“…as potential partners in service and because many of them belong to faith based organizations. . They were often barred from receiving support. From the federal government. So I set about to change that at least from the …”

“…This is a CBS news special report President Bush on offshore drilling I'm Steve case and CBS news shortly President Bush will speak at the White House to call on congress to lift the ban on offshore drilling for oil and gas. CBS's Peter -- live at the White House this morning Peter this band has been in effect a long time what are the …”

“…is no more pressing concern the price of gasoline. Truckers and farmers small business owners. . Have been hit especially hard. Every American -- to work purchases -- ships a product has felt the effect. And families across …”