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World AIDS Day 2008

Today is World AIDS Day 2008. Click here to learn more about the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the United States' commitment to turning the tide against this deadly disease.

World AIDS Day 2008

Presidential Transition

The peaceful transfer of power from one Presidential Administration to the next is a hallmark of American democracy. With our Nation at war, our homeland targeted by terrorist adversaries, and our economy facing serious challenges, the Administration is committed to establishing and executing a transition plan that minimizes disruption, maintains continuity, and addresses the major changes in government since the 2000 transition, including the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, as well as the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the Director of National Intelligence, and the Homeland Security Council.

In Focus: Transition

U.S. Economy

President Bush has outlined decisive government action to preserve and sustain America's financial system and economy. This is a pivotal moment for America's economy. Problems that originated in the credit markets – and first showed up in the area of subprime mortgages – have spread throughout our financial system. As a result, the government is acting now to protect our Nation's economic health from serious risk.

In Focus: Economy

Latest News

President George W. Bush, joined by Mrs. Laura Bush, is presented with the International Medal of PEACE by Pastor Rick Warren and his wife, Kay Warren, left, Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, following their participation at the Saddleback Civil Forum on Global Health in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Eric Draper

President Bush Discusses World AIDS Day: President Bush on Monday said, "Today is World AIDS Day, a day we reaffirm our commitment to fight HIV/AIDS at home and abroad. Thirty-three million people around the world are living with HIV, including more than one million Americans. Once again this year, to observe World AIDS Day, there is a red ribbon on the North Portico of the White House. The ribbon is a symbol of our resolve to confront HIV/AIDS and to affirm the matchless value of every life." En Español
In Focus: HIV/AIDS
World AIDS Day Discussed on "Ask the White House": On Monday, Ambassador Mark Dybul, US Global AIDS Coordinator, discussed World AIDS Day. View the transcript.
President and Mrs. Bush Participate in Saddleback Civil Forum on Global Health: President Bush on Monday said, "We're a better nation when we save lives. And I wish the American people could see what we have seen after this PEPFAR initiative has kicked in and brought results. I mean, people literally lining the roads in Tanzania, all waving and anxious to express their love and appreciation to the American President who represents the American people."
In Focus: HIV/AIDS
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Dana Perino: Watch Monday's Press Briefing with White House Press Secretary Dana Perino
Mrs. Bush's Remarks During the Presentation of the White House Christmas Tree: Mrs. Bush on Sunday said, "Well, here we are once again. This is the eighth time we've waited for the very first event of the holiday season, and that's when the big tree is brought. This is the Fraser fir for the Blue Room. It'll be the great big tree that this year will be decorated with ornaments from all around the United States, decorated by artists from all around the United States."

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Welcoming the President of the Republic of Ghana to the White House

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