President Bush Attends Ceremonial Swearing-In for the Secretary of Defense
President Bush on Monday said, "We are a nation at war. And I rely on our Secretary of Defense to provide me with the best possible advice, and to help direct our nation's Armed Forces as they engage the enemies of freedom around the world. Bob Gates is the right man to take on these challenges. He'll be an outstanding leader for our men and women in uniform, and he's going to make our nation proud." In Focus: Defense
President George W. Bush meets with Jewish leaders from the higher education community in the Roosevelt Room Monday, Dec. 18, 2006. White House photo by Eric Draper
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President Bush on Monday said, "Tonight is the fourth night of Hanukkah, a holiday which commemorates a victory for freedom and the courage and faith that made it possible. Laura and I are honored to have this Hanukkah menorah here at the White House. It's a symbol that the White House is the people's house, and it belongs to Americans of all faiths." 
President Bush on Monday said, "We are a nation at war. And I rely on our Secretary of Defense to provide me with the best possible advice, and to help direct our nation's Armed Forces as they engage the enemies of freedom around the world. Bob Gates is the right man to take on these challenges. He'll be an outstanding leader for our men and women in uniform, and he's going to make our nation proud." 
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President Bush on Monday said, "Today, I have the honor of signing a bill that will strengthen the partnership between the world's two largest democracies. The relationship between the United States and India has never been more vital -- and this bill will help us meet the energy and security challenges of the 21st century." 
