George W. Bush

US wary of punishing Russia for conflict with Georgia

Bush broadens sanctions on ZimbabweNew York, Sep 4 : The Bush administration does not plan to draw up a "mindless list" of penalties that could alienate Russia because of its recent conflict with Georgia.

Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs Daniel Fried said Washington is keen to know how much Russia would like to isolate itself from the world.

We don''t want to have a bad relationship with Russia. We''ve never wanted that," the New York Times quoted Fried, as saying.

McCain is ready to lead America: George Bush

Washington, Sept. 3 : McCain is ready to lead America: George BushU. S. President George W. Bush has told the Republican convention in St. Paul Minnesota, that John McCain is “ready to lead this nation.”

Bush learns lessons from Katrina, responds to Gustav

Bush learns lessons from Katrina, responds to Gustav Washington  - Keen to demonstrate that his administration had learned a hard lesson from Hurricane Katrina, US President George W Bush was in Texas on Monday to oversee disaster relief efforts.

"Coordination on this storm is a lot better than during Katrina. This has a lot to do with the coordination of the governors of various states involved," Bush said, after a briefing by Texas Governor Rick Perry.

The Bush-Cheney factor: How will McCain use them?

Washington - The Bush-Cheney factor: How will McCain use them?One of John McCain's biggest challenges between now and November's general election will be exactly how to use his Republican compatriot George W Bush - an unpopular two-term president who still appeals to the party's conservative base.

President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney are scheduled to speak Monday night at the Republican Party's nominating convention in St Paul, Minnesota.

Bush says economy showing signs of improvement

Bush says economy showing signs of improvement Washington  - The US economy is "beginning to improve" President George W Bush said Saturday, and was confident the 152- billion-dollar stimulus package signed earlier this year would ward off a recession.

The housing market was still facing tough times, but the decline in home sales had levelled off, Bush said in his weekly radio address, and the economy grew 3.3 per cent in the second quarter, beyond analysts' expectations.

"These welcome signs indicate that the economic stimulus package that I signed earlier this year is having its intended effect.

President Bush "applauds" Palin decision

President Bush "applauds" Palin decision Washington  - US President George W Bush on Friday applauded John McCain's "exciting decision" of picking Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, and described her as "a working mother with a track record of getting things done."

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