Laura Bush

June 13, 2008 -- MS. PERINO: All right, I don't know which stop this is on the trip, because we're in the middle of it, but we're going from Rome to Paris. One note about this morning: The President had a wonderful meeting with the Pope. This is their third meeting in about a year or a little over a year. They have formed a strong and personal bond.

The President said he was very honored to be taken on a walk through the gardens that the Pope walks through every evening; that it was very special, and that they had a good conversation as they have in the past, especially after the visit in April when they got to know each other even better.    » read more »

May 21, 2008 -- "Laura and I are saddened by the death of Hamilton Jordan. Hamilton Jordan was a man whose love for American politics and his country took him at a young age from the State Capitol in Georgia to the White House. As President Carter's close advisor, Hamilton played an important role in shaping our Nation's policies. We value his service to our country.

Hamilton Jordan was also a great community leader, using lessons learned during his personal struggle against cancer to encourage other cancer survivors to remain optimistic and embrace the blessings of each day. Through their work with Camp Sunshine, he and his wife Dorothy have helped thousands of children enjoy life as they cope with the challenges of cancer.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Jordan family."    » read more »

April 15, 2008 -- April 16, 2007, brought the deadliest day of violence on a college campus in our Nation's history. The horrific crimes committed at Virginia Tech filled our souls with sadness. One year later, we remember the victims murdered and wounded that day.

We join our fellow Americans in praying for the families and friends whose hearts ache for their lost loved ones. We continue to be amazed by the extraordinary Hokie spirit and inspired by the survivors of this tragedy. Students, teachers, and alumni have overcome evil with good by supporting each other with love and compassion. We are humbled by their resilience and confident in the University's bright future.

We pray that God will continue to comfort and heal the people of the Virginia Tech community.    » read more »

April 11, 2008 -- President and Mrs. George W. Bush reported taxable income of $719, 274 for the tax year 2007. This resulted in a total of $221,635 in federal income taxes paid by President and Mrs. Bush.

The President's 2007 income included salary earned as President and investment income from the trusts in which the President and Mrs. Bush's assets are held.

George W. Bush and Laura Bush: Photo by Nathan M (CC)

The tax return also reports a $150,000 advance received by Mrs. Bush for the children's book she co-authored with Jenna Bush. Mrs. Bush donated all net proceeds from the advance to Teach for America and the New Teacher's Project.    » read more »

North Lawn -- MRS. BUSH: We are replacing the Scarlet Oak that fell earlier -- actually, I think it was before Christmas, that was planted by Benjamin Harrison, I think in 1898*, I believe, is when it was planted.

And so now we're replacing it.

George W. Bush shovels dirt with Laura Bush: White House photo by Eric Draper

And we've invited descendants of Benjamin Harrison to come help us plant it. So we see all the family members over here, and three -- two great-great-grandsons, and one great-grandson of Benjamin Harrison who are here with us.

So we're ready to do it. Are you ready?

THE PRESIDENT: Yes, getting ready to shovel -- (laughter) -- dirt.

Source: White House

February 11, 2008 -- "Laura and I are saddened by the death of our friend Congressman Tom Lantos.    » read more »

January 28, 2008 -- Mrs. Laura Bush
Barbara Bush
Jenna Bush
Mrs. Lynne Cheney

Lori Ball, Homemaker (Brookville, Indiana)    » read more »

January 25, 2008 -- President and Mrs. Bush will travel to Africa from February 15-21, 2008. They will visit Benin, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Liberia. This trip will be an opportunity for the President to review firsthand the significant progress since his last visit in 2003 in efforts to increase economic development and fight HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other treatable diseases, as a result of the United States robust programs in these areas.    » read more »

December 3, 2007 -- THE PRESIDENT: Thank you all for coming. Welcome to the White House. I've got two jobs. One is to introduce you to my wife, Laura, and two is to tell you how much we admire your moms and dads; how much we appreciate their service to our country.

I know it's hard when you have a loved one, somebody you love a lot, not going to be around for the Christmas season. And one way we hope to help you through the moment is to invite you here to the White House for what's going to be a pretty special moment.    » read more »

December 2, 2007 -- Guest List:

The President and Mrs. Bush

Mr. Jim Axelrod, CBS

Mrs. Christina Axelrod

Ms. Christine Baranski, Kennedy Center Artists Committee

Miss Lily Cowles (Guest)

Mr. Peter Bart, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Variety

Ms. Phyllis Fredette (Guest)

Mr. Joshua Bell, Kennedy Center Artists Committee

Ms. Niki Kanodia (Guest)

The Honorable (Mr.) Wayne Lee Berman, Managing Director, Ogilvy Government Relations and Spouse of The Honorable Lea Berman

The Honorable (Mrs.) Lea Berman, Former Social Secretary under President George W. Bush    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- Following is the Thanksgiving Menu for Camp David, as published by the Office of the First Lady:

Oven Roasted Turkey
Cast-Iron Skillet Cornbread Dressing
Jellied Cranberry Molds
Sautéed Green Beans
Zucchini Gratin
Whipped Sweet Potato Soufflé
Buttered Mashed Potatoes
Giblet Gravy
Morelia Style Gazpacho
Fresh Clover Rolls with Honey Butter
Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Topping
Apple Pie
Apple Crisp
Pumpkin Mousse Trifle

Source: White House

- Exclusive Interview to Air on "World News with Charles Gibson," "Nightline,"
- "Good Morning America," ABC News Radio and All Digital Platforms

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 -- On Tuesday, November 20, ABC News' Charles Gibson will conduct an exclusive, wide-ranging interview with President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush at Camp David, the private presidential retreat.

The interview, just days before the Thanksgiving holiday, will cover a variety of topics, including: the war in Iraq, turmoil in Pakistan, the state of the economy and rising gas prices.    » read more »

August 8, 2007 -- "The President and Mrs. Bush will welcome French President Nicolas Sarkozy and Mrs. Sarkozy to former President George H. W. Bush's home in Kennebunkport, Maine for a private lunch on August 11, 2007.

The United States and France share a deep historic friendship and have worked together since the founding of our Nation to protect freedom around the world.

The President looks forward to meeting President Sarkozy on his first visit to the United States as President."

Source: White House

04 July 2007 -- A week ago, VOA’s Daybreak Africa program ran an interview with Africa analyst Emira Woods, co-director of Foreign Policy in Focus at the Washington-based Institute for Policy Studies. Woods described U.S. First Lady Laura Bush’s most recent visit to Africa as lacking substance. She also described President Bush’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, known as PEPFAR as driven by the administration’s political ideology.    » read more »

27 June 2007 -- U.S. First Lady Laura Bush continues her four-nation Africa visit Wednesday in the Mozambican capital, Maputo. Among her activities, she will meet with President and Mrs. Guebuza of Mozambique and participate in a women’s empowerment roundtable. Yesterday in Dakar, Senegal, the first lady pledged U.S. support in improving education and combating AIDS in Africa.

Emira Woods is co-director of Foreign Policy in Focus at the Washington-based Institute for Policy Studies. She told VOA her organization sees limited substance in the U.S. First Lady’s current visit to Africa.    » read more »