Bush's Schedule

Bush's Schedule.

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Nearly six in 10 Americans say the United States should withdraw some or all of its troops from Iraq, a new Gallup Poll finds, the most downbeat view of the war since it began in 2003. [USA Today, 6/13/05]

Monday, June 13, 2005

THUNE in New York, NY at 12:00 PM: Heartland Values PAC hosts Honorary Chairman Senator John Thune in his first fundraising visit to NYC, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Park Avenue at Grand Central Station. [SD Sources]

*NEW DETAILS: BUSH in Washington DC, 10:55 am: THE PRESIDENT makes a statement on the AGOA Forum with the Presidents of Botswana, Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia and Niger, EEOB Room 450 | The White House, OPEN PRESS. President Bush will welcome President Festus Mogae of Botswana, President John Kufuor of Ghana, President Armando Guebuza of Mozambique, President Hifikepunye Pohamba of Namibia, and President Mamadou Tandja of Niger to the White House on June 13, 2005. This meeting will highlight the value that the United States places on supporting democracy across Africa. President Bush looks forward to recognizing these countries' successes at holding free and fair elections last year and discussing the issues of democracy, trade and economic development, HIV/AIDS, the upcoming G-8 summit, as well as peace and security in Africa. [White House, 6/8/05; 6/10/05]

*NEW: BUSH in Washington DC, 1:05 pm: THE PRESIDENT makes remarks to the Partnerships for

Learning, Youth Exchange and Study Program Students, Rose Garden, The White House, OPEN PRESS

CHERTOFF in Chicago, IL: DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff will address the 73rd Annual Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors in a plenary session on Homeland Security held from 9am-12pm. [US Conference of Mayors, 6/9/05]

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

*NEW DETAILS: BUSH in Pennsylvania, 10:55am: Pres. Bush will appear at a 6/14 fundraiser in Bryn Mawr for Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) located at 726 Williamson Rd from 11 am to 1 pm. [Philadelphia Inquirer, 6/2/05; Democratic sources; White House, 6/10/05].

*NEW DETAILS: BUSH in PA, 2:20pm: Bush will go to Penn State on 6/14 to talk about his Social Security plan. Bush is slated to speak Tuesday during the 2005 Pennsylvania FFA conference at Penn State's University Park campus, according to several sources. He reportedly will talk about his plan to restructure Social Security. [Centre Daily Times, 6/10/05]

*NEW DETAILS: BUSH in Washington DC, 7:15 pm: THE PRESIDENT attends the 2005 President's Dinner Washington Convention Center | Washington, DC OPEN PRESS Bush "will be the keynote speaker at the June 14 event, which will be held at the Washington Convention Center and is organized jointly by the NRCC and the" NRSC. [The Hill, 5/4/05; White House, 6/10/05]

DAVIDSON (RNC) in Bedford, NH: JoAnn Davidson, Republican National Committee co-chairman, next Tuesday will keynote the state GOP's "Vesta Roy Excellence in Public Service Series" graduation lunch at C.R. Sparks in Bedford. [New Hampshire Union Leader, 6/9/05]

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

*NEW: BUSH in Washington DC, 10:55 pm: THE PRESIDENT makes remarks on Energy; Ronald Reagan Building and International; Trade Center | Washington, DC, OPEN PRESS [White House, 6/10/05]

*NEW: BUSH in Washington DC, 7:00 pm: THE PRESIDENT attends the Congressional Picnic

Reception, South Lawn, The White House, POOL FOR REMARKS ONLY [White House, 6/10/05]

*NEW: BUSH in Washington DC, 7:45 pm: THE PRESIDENT attends the Congressional Picnic Performance; South Lawn, The White House; POOL FOR REMARKS ONLY [White House, 6/10/05]

Thursday, June 16, 2005

*NEW: BUSH in Washington DC, 8:30 am: THE PRESIDENT makes remarks at the National Hispanic

Prayer Breakfast; Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium | Washington, DC, OPEN PRESS [White House, 6/10/05]

*NEW: BUSH in Washington DC, 1:15 pm: THE PRESIDENT makes remarks on Medicare Department of Health and Human Services | Washington, DC, OPEN PRESS [White House, 6/10/05]

ASHCROFT in Davenport, IA: Ex-AG John Ashcroft will headline an IA GOP fund-raiser in Davenport on 6/16 (Quad-City Times). He said of his visit: "I want to make it clear I'm not running" for president (Des Moines Register). [Quad-City Times, 6/2/05]

GINGRICH in DE: Newt Gingrich keynotes the Delaware Republican Party's 2nd annual Pete du Pont award dinner [ABC News, 6/10/05]

Friday, June 17, 2005
McCAIN in Evanston, IL: Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) delivers commencement address at Northwestern University [ABC News, 3/25/05]

*NEW DETAILS: BUSH in Maple Grove, Minnesota, 10:40 am: THE PRESIDENT participates in a visit to the Senior Center at Maple Grove Community Center, Maple Grove, Minnesota, POOL COVERAGE [White House, 6/10/05]

*NEW DETAILS: Bush In Maple Grove, MN, 11:10 am: THE PRESIDENT participates in a conversation on

Medicare, Maple Grove Community Center | Maple Grove, Minnesota, OPEN PRESS [White House, 6/10/05]

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

BUSH in Washington DC: President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Phan Van Khai of Vietnam to the White House on June 21. The visit marks the tenth anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties in 1995 between the United States and Vietnam. Prime Minister Khai will be the most senior Vietnamese official to visit Washington since that time. The two leaders will discuss ways to further strengthen cooperation on a range of bilateral, regional and international issues. This meeting is particularly timely in light of Vietnam's hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in 2006. [White House, 5/27/05]

Saturday, June 25, 2005

ALLEN in Manchester, NH: Virginia Sen. George Allen will be the featured speaker at a luncheon for the Federation of Republican Women arranged for June 25 at the Center of New Hampshire Radisson Hotel in Manchester. [New Hampshire Union Leader, 6/9/05]

Monday, June 27, 2005

BUSH in Washington DC: The President will welcome German Chancellor Gerhard Schr�der to the White House for a meeting and working lunch on June 27, 2005. Germany is a strong ally and partner of the United States, working with us to advance freedom and reform, promote prosperity and development, and counter
terrorism and proliferation around the world. Germany has played a leading role in the international effort to assist the Afghan people with security, developing the police, and reconstructing their nation. [White House Press Briefing, 5/20/05]

July 4, 2005

SANTORUM: Sen. Rick Santorum releases book "It Takes A Family" [ABC News, 6/10/05]

July 6, 2005

BUSH in Denmark: President Bush will travel to Denmark prior to his participation in the Group of Eight (G-8) Summit in Gleneagles, Scotland in the United Kingdom. The President's bilateral program in Denmark will take place on July 6, 2005. Denmark is a close friend and ally of the United States, and Prime Minister Rasmussen is a strong proponent of effective transatlantic cooperation. [White House, 5/25/05]

July 18, 2005

BUSH in Washington DC: President Bush will welcome Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House on July 18. The visit marks the next stage in the expanding and deepening U.S.-India relationship, building on the recent high-level exchanges and initiatives between the two governments. The two leaders will touch on all aspects of U.S.-India cooperation including economic, energy, and strategic elements. [White House, 6/3/05]