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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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List of Title 3 Compilations..........................................iv
Explanation of the Code of Federal Regulations.........................v
Explanation of This Title.............................................ix
How To Cite This Title................................................xi
Title 3.............................................................xiii
2005 Compilation--Presidential Documents..........................1
Chapter I--Executive Office of the President....................287
Title 3 Finding Aids.................................................297
Tables..........................................................299
List of CFR Sections Affected...................................317
Index...........................................................319
CFR Finding Aids.....................................................329
Table of CFR Titles and Chapters................................331
Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR..............349
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TITLE 3 COMPILATIONS
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Title 3 Compilations Proclamations Executive Orders
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1936-1938...................... 2161-2286......... 7316-7905
1938-1943...................... 2287-2587......... 7906-9347
1943-1948...................... 2588-2823......... 9348-10025
1949-1953...................... 2824-3041......... 10026-10510
1954-1958...................... 3042-3265......... 10511-10797
1959-1963...................... 3266-3565......... 10798-11134
1964-1965...................... 3566-3694......... 11135-11263
1966-1970...................... 3695-4025......... 11264-11574
1971-1975...................... 4026-4411......... 11575-11893
1976........................... 4412-4480......... 11894-11949
1977........................... 4481-4543......... 11950-12032
1978........................... 4544-4631......... 12033-12110
1979........................... 4632-4709......... 12111-12187
1980........................... 4710-4812......... 12188-12260
1981........................... 4813-4889......... 12261-12336
1982........................... 4890-5008......... 12337-12399
1983........................... 5009-5142......... 12400-12456
1984........................... 5143-5291......... 12457-12497
1985........................... 5292-5424......... 12498-12542
1986........................... 5425-5595......... 12543-12579
1987........................... 5596-5759......... 12580-12622
1988........................... 5760-5928......... 12623-12662
1989........................... 5929-6084......... 12663-12698
1990........................... 6085-6240......... 12699-12741
1991........................... 6241-6398......... 12742-12787
1992........................... 6399-6520......... 12788-12827
1993........................... 6521-6643......... 12828-12890
1994........................... 6644-6763......... 12891-12944
1995........................... 6764-6859......... 12945-12987
1996........................... 6860-6965......... 12988-13033
1997........................... 6966-7061......... 13034-13071
1998........................... 7062-7161......... 13072-13109
1999........................... 7162-7262......... 13110-13144
2000........................... 7263-7389......... 13145-13185
2001........................... 7263-7516......... 13145-13251
2002........................... 7517-7635......... 13252-13282
2003........................... 7636-7748......... 13283-13323
2004........................... 7749-7858......... 13324-13368
2005........................... 7859-7972......... 13369-13394
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Beginning with 1976, Title 3 compilations also include regulations
contained in Chapter I, Executive Office of the President.
Supplementary publications include: Presidential documents of the Hoover
Administration (two volumes), Proclamations 1870-2037 and Executive
Orders 5076-6070; Consolidated Indexes for 1936-1965; and Consolidated
Tables for 1936-1965.
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EXPLANATION
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EXPLANATION OF THIS TITLE
This volume of ``Title 3--The President'' contains a compilation of
Presidential documents and a codification of regulations issued by the
Executive Office of the President.
The 2005 Compilation contains the full text of those documents
signed by the President that were required to be published in the
Federal Register. Signature date rather than publication date is the
criterion for inclusion. With each annual volume, the Presidential
documents signed in the previous year become the new compilation.
Chapter I contains regulations issued by the Executive Office of the
President. This section is a true codification like other CFR volumes,
in that its contents are organized by subject or regulatory area and are
updated by individual issues of the Federal Register.
Presidential documents in this volume may be cited ``3 CFR, 2005
Comp.'' Thus, the preferred abbreviated citation for Proclamation 7859
appearing on page 1 of this book, is ``3 CFR, 2005 Comp., p. 1.''
Chapter I entries may be cited ``3 CFR.'' Thus, the preferred
abbreviated citation for section 100.1, appearing in chapter I of this
book, is ``3 CFR 100.1.''
This book is one of the volumes in a series that began with
Proclamation 2161 of March 19, 1936, and Executive Order 7316 of March
13, 1936, and that has been continued by means of annual compilations
and periodic cumulations. The entire Title 3 series, as of January 1,
2006, is encompassed in the volumes listed on page iv.
For readers interested in proclamations and Executive orders prior
to 1936, there is a two-volume set entitled Proclamations and Executive
Orders, Herbert Hoover (March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933). Codified
Presidential documents are published in the Codification of Presidential
Proclamations and Executive Orders (April 13, 1945--January 20, 1989).
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This book was prepared in the Presidential Documents and Legislative
Division by Kathleen M. Fargey and Stephen J. Frattini, under the
supervision of Gwendolyn J. Henderson.
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Cite Presidential documents in this volume
3 CFR, 2005 Comp.
thus: 3 CFR, 2005 Comp., p. 1
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Cite chapter I entries in this volume
3 CFR
thus: 3 CFR 100.1
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TITLE 3--THE PRESIDENT
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2005 Compilation--Presidential Documents:
Proclamations.....................................................1
Executive Orders................................................155
Other Presidential Documents....................................233
Chapter I--Executive Office of the President:
Part 100.........................................................288
Part 101.........................................................288
Part 102.........................................................288
Finding Aids:
Table 1--Proclamations...........................................299
Table 2--Executive Orders........................................303
Table 3--Other Presidential Documents............................305
Table 4--Presidential Documents Affected During 2005.............309
Table 5--Statutes Cited as Authority for Presidential Documents..313
List of CFR Sections Affected....................................317
Index............................................................319
CFR Finding Aids:
Table of CFR Titles and Chapters.................................331
Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR...............349
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2005 Compilation--Presidential Documents
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PROCLAMATIONS
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Proclamation 7859 of January 1, 2005
Honoring the Memory of the Victims of the Indian Ocean Earthquake and
Tsunamis
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of respect for the victims of the Indian Ocean Earthquake and
the resulting Tsunamis, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by
the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that the flag
of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and
on all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval
stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the
District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its
Territories and possessions from Monday, January 3, 2005, until sunset,
Friday, January 7, 2005. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at
half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies,
legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all
military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7860 of January 7, 2005
To Extend Nondiscriminatory Trade Treatment (Normal Trade Relations
Treatment) to the Products of Armenia
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. Since declaring its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991,
Armenia has made considerable progress in enacting market reforms and on
February 5, 2003, Armenia acceded to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
The extension of unconditional normal trade relations treatment to the
products of Armenia will permit the United States to avail itself of all
rights under the WTO with respect to Armenia. Armenia has demonstrated a
strong desire to build a friendly and cooperative relationship with the
United States and has been found to be in full compliance with the
freedom of emigration requirements under title IV of the Trade Act of
1974 (the ``1974 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2431 et seq.).
2. Pursuant to section 2001(b) of Public Law 108-429, 118 Stat. 2588,
and having due regard for the findings of the Congress in section
2001(a) of said law, I hereby determine that chapter 1 of title IV of
the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2431-2439) should no longer apply to Armenia.
3. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), as amended, authorizes
the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States the substance of relevant provisions of that Act, or other acts
affecting import treatment, and of actions taken thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, including but not limited to section
2001(b) of Public Law 108-429, and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do
proclaim that:
(1) Nondiscriminatory trade treatment (normal trade relations
treatment) shall be extended to the products of Armenia, which shall no
longer be subject to chapter 1 of title IV of the 1974 Act.
(2) The extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to products of
Armenia shall be effective as of the date of signature of this
proclamation.
(3) All provisions of previous proclamations and executive orders
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7861 of January 12, 2005
National Mentoring Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
All Americans are grateful for the special people who played a positive
role in their childhood. Whether a relative, teacher, coach, or
community leader, a dedicated mentor can profoundly change a young
person's life. During National Mentoring Month, we recognize the role
models who have influenced lives, and we continue to support programs
that help the young people of America.
Mentoring programs pair a child in need with a caring adult who can help
that child understand the importance of making the right choices in
life. It is one of the best ways to send young people the right
messages. Through friendship and encouragement, mentors can help prepare
young Americans for a hopeful future.
My Administration has supported mentoring programs for young people at
risk. In August 2004, my Administration made available over $45 million
in grants to help provide mentors for children with parents in prison.
In addition, my Administration provided $48 million in school-based
grants in 2004 to provide at-risk youth with mentors to assist them in
the successful transition from elementary to secondary school.
One mentor can change a life forever. I encourage all of our citizens to
dedicate their time and talents to mentoring a young person. By
providing help and hope to our youth, mentors help foster a more
compassionate society that values every life and leaves no child behind.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2005 as National
Mentoring Month. I call upon the people of the United States to
recognize the importance of mentoring, to look for opportunities to
serve as mentors in their communities, and to celebrate this month with
appropriate activities and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7862 of January 14, 2005
Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a visionary American and a dedicated
leader who believed deeply in liberty and dignity for every person. His
faith
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and courage continue to inspire America and the world. We honor his life
and his work.
Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. King witnessed firsthand the
injustice of a segregated society. He realized that change was necessary
to ensure the full promise of our Constitution for all Americans, and
his charismatic leadership awakened the conscience of America.
Dr. King's dream inspired our Nation with what he called ``a certain
kind of fire that no water could put out.'' Since Dr. King's involvement
in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, Americans have
witnessed the power of the law to prevent injustice and encourage the
finest qualities of our Nation. Last year, we celebrated the 40th
anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Once this landmark
legislation was signed into law, Americans could no longer be denied a
room in a hotel or a table at a restaurant because of their race.
Our Nation has accomplished much over the past 40 years. Our journey
toward justice and equality has not always been an easy one, and it is
not over. However long the journey, our destination is set: liberty and
justice for all. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., believed in the good that
exists in all men and women. We will remember the work of Dr. King as we
continue striving to meet the founding ideals of our great Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Monday, January 17, 2005,
as the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday. I encourage all
Americans to observe this day with appropriate activities and programs
that honor the memory and legacy of Dr. King.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7863 of January 14, 2005
National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The Declaration of Independence proclaimed that all Americans are
endowed by the Creator with the unalienable rights to life, liberty, and
the pursuit of happiness. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we
celebrate the sacred gift of life.
We have a responsibility in America to defend the life of the innocent
and the powerless. Our Nation has made significant progress in recent
years toward building a culture of life. Last year, I signed into law
the Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004, which provides that any
person who causes death or injury to a pregnant woman commits two
separate offenses. I worked with members of both parties to ban the
brutal practice of partial-
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birth abortion, and I signed the Born-Alive Infants Protection Act.
Working with the Congress, my Administration has halted spending of
taxpayers' money on international programs that promote abortions
overseas. We continue to promote abstinence education, adoption
programs, crisis pregnancy programs, and other efforts to help protect
life.
My Administration remains committed to the steadfast belief in the
dignity of every human being and the promise of every life. Across our
country, we must continue to encourage our citizens to make ours a more
just and welcoming society in which every child is born into a loving
family and protected by law. We will work with decency and respect to
change hearts and minds, one person at a time. In doing so, we will
build a lasting culture of life and a more compassionate society.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 16, 2005,
as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call upon all Americans to
recognize this day with appropriate ceremonies in our homes and places
of worship and to reaffirm our commitment to respecting the life and
dignity of every human being.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7864 of January 14, 2005
Religious Freedom Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
George Washington wrote, ``The liberty enjoyed by the people of these
States, of worshipping Almighty God agreeably to their consciences, is
not only among the choicest of their blessings, but also of their
rights.'' On Religious Freedom Day, Americans commemorate the passage of
the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786, which helped set the
course for freedom of religion to be included in the First Amendment to
our Constitution.
Our Founding Fathers knew the importance of freedom of religion to a
stable and lasting Union. Our Constitution protects individuals' rights
to worship as they choose. Today, we continue to welcome the important
contributions of people of faith in our society. We reject religious
bigotry in every form, striving for a society that honors the life and
faith of every person. As we maintain the vitality of a pluralistic
society, we work to ensure equal treatment of faith-based organizations
and people of faith.
As the United States advances the cause of liberty, we remember that
freedom is not America's gift to the world, but God's gift to each man
and woman in this world. This truth drives our efforts to help people
everywhere achieve freedom of religion and establish a better, brighter,
and more peaceful future for all.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2005, as
Religious Freedom Day. I encourage all Americans to reflect on the great
blessing of religious freedom, to endeavor to preserve this freedom for
future generations, and to commemorate this day through appropriate
events and activities in homes, schools, and places of worship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7865 of January 25, 2005
60th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz Concentration Camp, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
At the Auschwitz concentration camp, evil found willing servants and
innocent victims. For almost 5 years, Auschwitz was a factory for murder
where more than a million lives were taken. It is a sobering reminder of
the power of evil and the need for people to oppose evil wherever it
exists. It is a reminder that when we find anti-Semitism, we must come
together to fight it.
In places like Auschwitz, evidence of the horror of the Holocaust has
been preserved to help the world remember the past. We must never forget
the cruelty of the guilty and the courage of the victims at Auschwitz
and other Nazi concentration camps.
During the Holocaust, evil was systematic in its implementation and
deliberate in its destruction. The 60th anniversary of the liberation of
Auschwitz is an opportunity to pass on the stories and lessons of the
Holocaust to future generations. The history of the Holocaust
demonstrates that evil is real, but hope endures.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 27, 2005, as the
60th anniversary of the Liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp.
I call upon all Americans to observe this occasion with appropriate
ceremonies and programs to honor the victims of Auschwitz and the
Holocaust. May God bless their memory and their families, and may we
always remember.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7866 of February 1, 2005
American Heart Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The miracles of modern medicine offer hope to those affected by heart
disease, yet there are also simple measures that Americans can take to
help prevent the disease. During American Heart Month, I encourage all
Americans to take action to help reduce their risk and increase
awareness of heart disease.
The steps to a healthy heart include preventing and controlling factors
that can lead to heart disease--smoking, high blood pressure, high blood
cholesterol, physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. By avoiding
tobacco, limiting consumption of alcohol, exercising regularly, eating a
nutritious diet, and maintaining a healthy weight, Americans can
substantially reduce their risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
I also urge citizens to get routine preventative screenings and consult
with their doctors. Through these commonsense steps, we can save many of
the lives we might otherwise lose each year to heart disease.
Although heart disease is often associated with men, it is the leading
cause of death for American women: Nearly 500,000 American women die
from cardiovascular disease each year. The National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute--part of the National Institutes of Health at the
Department of Health and Human Services--and other national
organizations have launched a national campaign called ``The Heart
Truth'' to educate women about heart disease and to encourage them to
make their health a priority. The symbol of ``The Heart Truth'' campaign
is the red dress, which reminds women to talk with their doctors about
heart disease and to make healthy choices. In addition, the American
Heart Association has launched the ``Go Red For Women'' campaign to
reach out to more women across our country. By continuing to raise
public awareness about this deadly disease, we can help all our citizens
lead healthier lives.
In recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against heart
disease, the Congress, by Joint Resolution approved December 30, 1963,
as amended (77 Stat. 843; 36 U.S.C. 101), has requested that the
President issue an annual proclamation designating February as
``American Heart Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim February 2005 as American Heart Month, and I
invite all Americans to participate in National Wear Red Day by wearing
a red dress, shirt, or tie on February 4, 2005. I also invite the
Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of
other areas subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the
American people to join me in our continuing commitment to fighting
heart disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7867 of February 1, 2005
Centennial of the Forest Service, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In 2005, the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service celebrates a
century of service to our Nation. After President Theodore Roosevelt
established the Forest Service as part of the Department of Agriculture
in 1905, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson wrote to the First Chief
of the Forest Service, Forester Gifford Pinchot, that ``all land is to
be devoted to its most productive use for the permanent good of the
whole people.'' The Forest Service has now upheld this noble charge for
100 years, and America's forests remain vibrant because of the hard work
and dedication of our foresters.
Beyond serving as places for recreation, our forests are also sources of
paper products, building materials, chemicals, and many other resources
that drive our economy. Over the last century, the Forest Service has
combined this ethic of good stewardship with sound science and a spirit
of innovation to cultivate and sustain our forests in ways that benefit
our entire society.
Today, Americans continue to be responsible stewards of national forests
and grasslands. Through the commonsense management approach of my
Healthy Forests Initiative, the Forest Service is working with State and
local governments, tribes, and other Federal agencies to help prevent
destructive wildfires, return forests to a healthier, natural condition,
and maintain a full range of forest types. The Forest Service is also
providing important work, education, and job training to citizens in
need. This commitment to ``Caring for the Land and Serving People''
contributes to our country's success in conserving our environment and
ensuring that our natural resources remain sources of pride for our
citizens, our communities, and our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 1, 2005, as the
Centennial of the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture. I
call upon the people of the United States to recognize this anniversary
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in honor of the
Forest Service's contributions to our country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7868 of February 7, 2005
National African American History Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Throughout our Nation's history, the contributions of African Americans
have stirred our Nation's conscience and helped shape our character.
During National African American History Month, we honor the
determination and commitment of generations of African Americans in
pursuing the promises of America.
The theme of National African American History Month this year, ``The
Niagara Movement: Black Protest Reborn, 1905-2005,'' honors the
grassroots movement of 1905 to 1910 that was organized to fight racial
discrimination in America. Led by W.E.B. DuBois, the movement called for
voting rights for African Americans, opposed school segregation, and
worked to elect officials committed to fighting racial prejudice.
Americans today carry on this movement as our Nation strives to live up
to our founding principle that all of God's children are created equal.
It is important to teach our children about the heroes of the civil
rights movement who, with courage and dignity, forced America to
confront the central defect of our founding. Every American should know
about the men and women whose determination and persistent eloquence
forced people of all races to examine their hearts and revise our
Nation's Constitution and laws. As we celebrate African American History
Month, we remember how great the struggle for racial justice has been.
And we renew our efforts to fight for equal rights for all Americans. We
have made great progress, but our work is not done.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2005 as National
African American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators,
librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this
month with appropriate programs and activities that honor the history,
accomplishments, and contributions of African Americans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7869 of February 7, 2005
National Consumer Protection Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
This year's National Consumer Protection Week focuses on the impact and
problems caused by identity theft and on the steps Government is taking
to safeguard personal information. Today, many Americans reveal personal
information when making purchases, borrowing money, or opening a bank or
credit card account. This information makes it convenient to conduct
routine transactions, but consumers must take precautions to protect
their names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, and
account numbers against fraud and theft.
As one of the highest impact financial crimes in our Nation, identity
theft can undermine the basic trust on which our economy depends.
Millions of Americans have had their identity stolen, costing them and
our country's businesses billions of dollars. Identity theft can shake
consumers' confidence, destroy a person's financial reputation, and
damage lifelong efforts to build and maintain a good credit rating.
We are acting to protect citizens from these crimes and the grief and
problems they cause. During the last 2 years, I have signed the Fair and
Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, which makes it easier for
consumers to detect and protect themselves from fraud, and the Identity
Theft Penalty Enhancement Act, which strengthens the penalties for
identity theft. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, and the United States Secret Service are working with
State and local officials to stop the criminal networks responsible for
much of the identity theft in America. The Federal Trade Commission also
trains local law enforcement in detecting and investigating identity
theft, and they have set up the Identity Theft Data Clearinghouse, which
tracks complaints across the country and provides these records to
prosecutors seeking to shut down those who steal our citizens' good
names.
Consumers can learn to prevent identity theft by visiting the National
Consumer Protection Week website, www.consumer.gov/ncpw. Working
together, we can reduce this growing problem and protect the financial
security of our citizens and our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 6 through
February 12, 2005, as National Consumer Protection Week. I call upon
government officials, industry leaders, and consumer advocates to
provide citizens with information about identity theft and how they can
be responsible consumers, and I encourage all citizens to take an active
role in protecting their personal information.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7870 of February 9, 2005
To Modify Rules of Origin Under the North American Free Trade Agreement
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. Presidential Proclamation 6641 of December 15, 1993, implemented the
North American Free Trade Agreement (the ``NAFTA'') with respect to the
United States and, pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (the ``NAFTA Implementation Act''), incorporated in
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (the ``HTS'') the
tariff modifications and rules of origin necessary or appropriate to
carry out the NAFTA.
2. Section 202 of the NAFTA Implementation Act provides rules for
determining whether goods imported into the United States originate in
the territory of a NAFTA party and thus are eligible for the tariff and
other treatment contemplated under the NAFTA. Section 202(q) of the
NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3332(q)) authorizes the President to
proclaim, as a part of the HTS, the rules of origin set out in the NAFTA
and to proclaim modifications to such previously proclaimed rules of
origin, subject to the consultation and layover requirements of section
103(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3313(a)).
3. I have determined that the modifications to the HTS set out in the
Annex to this proclamation are appropriate. For goods of Mexico, I have
decided that the effective date of the modifications shall be determined
by the United States Trade Representative (USTR).
4. Section 604 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (the ``1974 Act'')
(19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes the President to embody in the HTS the
substance of the relevant provisions of that Act, of other Acts
affecting import treatment, and actions thereunder, including the
removal, modification, continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or
other import restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, including section 604 of the 1974 Act,
section 202 of the NAFTA Implementation Act, and section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, do hereby proclaim:
(1) In order to modify the rules of origin under the NAFTA, general
note 12 to the HTS is modified as provided in the Annex to this
proclamation.
(2) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
(3) The modifications made by the Annex to this proclamation shall
be effective with respect to goods of Canada that are entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2005.
The modifications made by such Annex shall be effective with respect to
goods of Mexico that are entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, on or after a date that the USTR announces in the Federal
Register.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
February, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
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Proclamation 7871 of February 28, 2005
American Red Cross Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans have a long history of rising to meet humanitarian challenges,
and the American Red Cross is a leader in these efforts. Since 1881, the
American Red Cross has met disaster with compassion and courage. During
American Red Cross Month, we honor this dedication and reaffirm the
importance of volunteering time and contributing resources to make our
communities and the world better.
From offering blood drives and lifesaving courses to providing disaster
relief services at home and abroad, American Red Cross employees and
volunteers work countless hours to care for those in need and serve a
cause greater than self. As a result of the recent tsunami in the Indian
Ocean, over 150,000 lives were lost and many more were left homeless and
without food and water. The American Red Cross swiftly dispatched relief
workers to assist those affected, and to distribute supplies, counsel
survivors, and help people return home.
Here at home, the American Red Cross helps support our troops by
transmitting emergency messages to members of the Armed Forces and their
families. In this past year, the Red Cross has also contributed
significantly to relief efforts for hurricanes in Florida, flooding in
Western Pennsylvania, wildfires in the Western United States, and
mudslides in California. These good works provide hope and healing to
those dealing with profound loss and demonstrate the character of the
American Red Cross.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America and Honorary Chairman of the American Red Cross, by virtue of
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, do hereby proclaim March 2005 as American Red Cross Month. I
commend the efforts of American Red Cross employees and volunteers, and
I encourage all Americans to donate their time, energy, and talents to
support this organization's humanitarian mission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7872 of March 2, 2005
Women's History Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Women's History Month, we celebrate the achievements of our
Nation's women. For generations, American women have helped build our
great Nation through their leadership as writers, teachers, artists,
politicians, doctors, and scientists, and in other professions. As
mothers, daughters, and sisters, women have supported and strengthened
American families and communities. Women are at the forefront of
entrepreneurship in America, creating millions of new jobs and helping
to build our Nation's economic prosperity.
We celebrate those who have broken down barriers for women, such as
Jacqueline Cochran, who was the founder and director of the Women's Air
Force Service Pilots during World War II and the first woman to break
the sound barrier. Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori was the first American
woman to receive a Nobel Prize in the sciences, and her research
significantly advanced the treatment of diabetes. In 1926, Olympic Gold
Medalist Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English
Channel. Marian Anderson, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient,
opened doors in music as the first African American to perform with the
New York Metropolitan Opera. Juliette Gordon Low encouraged community
service and the physical, mental, and spiritual development of America's
young women as founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of
America. As we work to advance freedom and peace and fight the war on
terror, American women in uniform are serving at posts at home and
across the world, taking great risks as they make our Nation more
secure.
As we commemorate Women's History Month, I encourage all Americans to
celebrate the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of
American women and to continue our progress in making our society more
prosperous, just, and equal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2005 as Women's
History Month. I call upon the people of the United States to observe
this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that
honor the history, accomplishments, and contributions of American women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7873 of March 4, 2005
Irish-American Heritage Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The story of the Irish in America is an important part of the history of
our country. This month, we pay tribute to Americans of Irish descent
who have shaped our Nation and influenced American life.
Long before the great wave of Irish immigration in the 1840s, people of
Irish ancestry were defining and defending our Nation. Charles Thomson,
an Irishman by birth, served as Secretary of the Continental Congress
and helped design the Great Seal of the United States. Irish-born
Commodore John Barry fought for our country's independence and later
helped found the United States Navy.
Irish Americans have been leaders in our public life, and they have
retained a proud reverence for their heritage. In June 1963, President
John F. Kennedy spoke to the Parliament in Dublin and told the story of
the Irish Brigade, a regiment that fought valiantly for the Union and
suffered terrible losses during the Civil War. Two decades after
President Kennedy's visit, President Ronald Reagan returned to his
great-grandfather's hometown in County Tipperary, Ireland, and greeted
the crowd in their own Irish language.
The industry, talent, and imagination of Irish Americans have enriched
our commerce and our culture. Their strong record of public service has
fortified our democracy. Their strong ties to family, faith, and
community have strengthened our Nation's character. The Irish are a
significant reason why Americans will always be proud to call ourselves
a Nation of immigrants.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2005 as Irish-
American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month
by celebrating the contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7874 of March 4, 2005
Save Your Vision Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Eye disease causes suffering, loss of productivity, and diminished
quality of life for millions of Americans. During Save Your Vision Week,
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awareness of eye disease and encourage all our citizens to take action
to safeguard their eyesight.
As people age, they can develop conditions that affect eyesight,
including cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disorders, dry eye, and low
vision. Through regular eye exams, many of these problems can be
detected and treated early, reducing the risk of vision loss. The
National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH), suggests five steps for all Americans to take to protect their
eyesight: regular physical exams; a complete eye exam every 1 to 2
years; a check of family history; immediate attention if you notice any
loss of eyesight, eye pain, or other eye problems; and use of sunglasses
and a hat to protect eyes from the damaging effects of ultraviolet rays.
My Administration is committed to helping Americans lead better,
healthier lives. We have doubled funding for the NIH, helping the United
States to stay on the leading edge of medical research and technological
change. Through education, prevention, early detection, and further
research into effective treatments for eye disease, we can bring hope
and comfort to our citizens and help more Americans keep the precious
gift of sight.
The Congress, by joint resolution approved December 30, 1963, as amended
(77 Stat. 629; 36 U.S.C. 138), has authorized and requested the
President to proclaim the first week in March of each year as ``Save
Your Vision Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim March 6 through March 12, 2005, as Save Your
Vision Week. I encourage eye care professionals, teachers, the media,
and public and private organizations dedicated to preserving eyesight to
join in activities that will raise awareness of the measures all
citizens can take to protect vision.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7875 of March 18, 2005
National Poison Prevention Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Poison Prevention Week reminds us that young children need
constant close supervision by responsible adults to keep them safe. This
week highlights the dangers of accidental poisonings, steps that can be
taken to reduce risks, and what to do in case of an emergency.
Poison control centers receive approximately one million calls each year
about children who have ingested dangerous medicines or chemicals they
have found around their homes. Since the first National Poison
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Week 43 years ago, many deaths and injuries have been prevented through
increased public awareness, the use of child-resistant packaging, and a
national network of poison control centers. We must build on this
progress by taking additional precautions to keep our children safe. All
potentially hazardous products, including those encased in child-
resistant packaging, should be stored out of the reach of children.
Parents can educate themselves about poisons and receive safety
information by visiting the Poison Prevention Week Council website at
www.poisonprevention.org. In case of an emergency, families should keep
the toll-free number, 1-800-222-1222, on hand in order to reach the
nearest Poison Control Center. By properly supervising children, taking
preventive measures, and knowing what to do in an emergency, we can help
protect our young people from the risks of accidental poisonings.
To encourage Americans to learn more about the dangers of accidental
poisonings and to take appropriate preventive measures, the Congress, by
joint resolution approved September 26, 1961, as amended (75 Stat. 681),
has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation
designating the third week of March each year as ``National Poison
Prevention Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim March 20 through March 26, 2005, as National
Poison Prevention Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this week
by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities and by
learning how to prevent poisonings among children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7876 of March 24, 2005
Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and
American Democracy, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Well before modern Greece gained her independence, the ancient Athenians
adopted democratic principles that guided their society. These
principles inspired our Founding Fathers to proclaim the imperative of
self-government as they worked to build our great Nation. America's love
for liberty has deep roots in the spirit of Greece. On Greek
Independence Day, we celebrate our special ties of friendship, history,
and shared values with Greece.
Our country has welcomed generations of Greek immigrants, and we are
grateful for their talents, wisdom, and creativity. We honor the Greek
spirit that values family and education, public service and faith. Greek
Americans have made a mark in every field--enhancing our culture,
enriching our commerce, and defending our freedom. Their strong record
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service has also strengthened our democracy, and their contributions
have made America a better place.
As we address the challenges of the 21st century, the United States and
Greece remain committed partners in the vital work of advancing freedom
and democracy. Our two Nations are founded on shared ideals of liberty,
and we are working together to advance those ideals across the world
today.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 25, 2005, as Greek
Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American
Democracy. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day
of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7877 of March 31, 2005
National Crime Victims' Rights Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In proclaiming the first Victims' Rights Week in 1981, President Reagan
said, ``it is time all of us paid greater heed to the plight of
victims.'' Since then, America has made great progress in treating crime
victims with greater respect, meeting their needs, and providing them
with help, hope, and healing. Each year, during National Crime Victims'
Rights Week, we remember those who have lost their lives in violent
crimes. We also renew our commitment to address the needs of victims and
their families and to build public awareness of crime victims' rights.
The violent crime rate is at its lowest point in three decades. We must
remain steadfast in our efforts to make America safer for all citizens
and fairer for victims of crime. The Department of Justice has received
historic levels of funding for programs to protect women and prosecute
criminals. Family Justice Centers are helping local communities provide
comprehensive services to victims of domestic crime and their loved
ones. State and local law enforcement officials are continuing to serve
the public and assist victims of crime. I signed into law the Justice
for All Act of 2004, which expands DNA testing and enhances the scope
and enforceability of crime victims' rights.
As we work to combat crime and support victims, we must also ensure the
fairness and effectiveness of our criminal justice system. All 50 States
and the Federal Government have passed important legal protections for
victims of violent crime, and more than half the States have amended
their constitutions to guarantee rights for victims. My Administration
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support the bipartisan Crime Victims' Rights Amendment to the
Constitution, which would safeguard basic rights for victims regarding
their safety, notification of public proceedings involving the crime,
and claims of restitution.
Across our Nation, individuals and organizations--including faith-based
and community groups--are dedicated to defending and securing the rights
of crime victims and providing hope and healing to those who hurt.
Together, their commitment and compassion help ensure that our legal
system stands up for the rights of victims and that our communities step
forward to lend a hand to people in need. During this week, we honor
their extraordinary work and renew our pledge to protect the rights of
crime victims.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 10 through April 16,
2005, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week. I encourage all Americans
to highlight and advance the cause of victims' rights in their
communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7878 of April 1, 2005
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Our Nation has a responsibility to build a safe and nurturing society so
that our young people can realize their full potential. During National
Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to preventing
child abuse and rededicate ourselves to working together to ensure that
all children can have a bright and hopeful future.
Creating a protective environment for our young people requires the
shared commitment of individuals, families, and faith-based and
community organizations. Parents and family members are the first and
most important influence in a child's life. A safe and stable family can
provide children with a foundation of love and security that encourages
positive growth and development. Federal, State, and local government
officials can also improve the lives of our young people by doing all
they can to keep children safe from harm.
Together, we can protect our future generations so that they can realize
the opportunities of our Nation. By providing help and hope to our young
people, we will build a better and more compassionate world for our
children and grandchildren.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2005 as National
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Abuse Prevention Month. I encourage all Americans to protect our
children from abuse and neglect and to help ensure that every child can
grow up in a secure and loving environment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7879 of April 1, 2005
National Donate Life Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's health care system is the best in the world. We are blessed
with skilled doctors and medical professionals, advances in technology,
and countless organ, tissue, and bone marrow donors who help save lives.
During National Donate Life Month, we continue to work to raise donation
awareness, help people get the information they need to become donors,
and recognize those who have chosen to donate.
Organ donors share the precious gift of life with others and demonstrate
the compassionate spirit of our Nation. Most people are eligible to
donate organs, tissue, or bone marrow. They can join the donor registry
in their State, indicate donations on their driver's license, or
complete and carry a donor card. Through these measures, Americans help
others in need to live longer and healthier lives.
My Administration remains committed to increasing organ and tissue
donation. Over the past 4 years, more than 10,500 organizations have
joined the Department of Health and Human Services' ``Gift of Life
Donation Initiative'' and made donation information available to their
employees, associates, and members. My fiscal year 2006 budget proposal
includes $23 million for donation and transplant services at HHS and an
additional $23 million for the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry.
These programs will help increase donation rates, treat patients in
need, and strengthen efforts to find suitable bone marrow donors.
During National Donate Life Month, I join our citizens in honoring
donors and their families. The generosity of these individuals reflects
the great character of our country and sets a fine example for all
Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 2005 as National
Donate Life Month. I urge health care professionals, volunteers,
educators, government agencies, and private organizations to help raise
awareness of the need for organ and tissue donors across our Nation.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7880 of April 1, 2005
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
From the time of our Nation's founding, members of our military have
built a tradition of honorable and faithful service. As they fought to
protect our security and defend our ideals, some endured the extreme
hardship of enemy captivity. On National Former Prisoner of War
Recognition Day, we remember those courageous individuals taken prisoner
while defending our country, and we honor their extraordinary
sacrifices.
America's former prisoners of war are among our Nation's bravest heroes.
Under the worst conditions, they fought fiercely and served with honor,
and they continue to inspire generations with their strength and
perseverance. In serving our Nation, each demonstrated personal courage,
love of country, and devotion to duty. Because of their sacrifices, and
the selflessness and heroism of all who have served in our Armed Forces,
millions of people now live in freedom, and America remains the greatest
force for good on Earth. On this day, we honor their role in protecting
our country and the liberty of mankind.
Today, our brave men and women in uniform carry on their legacy--
unrelenting in battle, unwavering in loyalty, and unmatched in decency.
As we pursue victory in the war on terror, I join all Americans in
expressing our deepest gratitude to every service member who has been a
prisoner of war and to their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 9, 2005, as National
Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day. I call upon the people of the
United States to join me in remembering former American prisoners of war
by honoring their sacrifices. I also call upon Federal, State, and local
government officials and private organizations to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7881 of April 2, 2005
Honoring the Memory of Pope John Paul II
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of respect for His Holiness Pope John Paul II, I hereby order,
by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at
half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and grounds,
at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of
the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the
United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on the
day of his interment. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at
half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies,
legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all
military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7882 of April 5, 2005
Pan American Day and Pan American Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Leaders across the Americas understand that the hope for peace in our
world depends on the unity of free nations. Each year, the people of the
United States observe Pan American Day and Pan American Week to honor
our shared commitment to freedom, prosperity, and security. We are
working with our partners in the Western Hemisphere to advance our
common interests and values so that we can build a brighter future for
our citizens.
The idea of regional solidarity and inter-American cooperation, first
envisioned in 1826 by Simon Bolivar, became a reality in 1890 when the
First International Conference of American States concluded its meetings
in Washington, D.C. There, President Benjamin Harrison praised the
efforts of the countries in attendance for their desire to work together
as American States. Through the years, these efforts, shared values, and
mutual respect have strengthened this partnership.
Across our hemisphere, social, economic, military, and political
cooperation are widespread. Last year, trade officials of five Central
American nations and the Dominican Republic signed the Central American-
Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement with the United States. I urge
the Congress to ratify this agreement, which will eliminate tariffs and
trade barriers and expand regional opportunities.
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My Administration remains committed to the Inter-American Democratic
Charter to advance democracy and defend freedom across our region. Our
Nation's continued support of democratic institutions, constitutional
processes, and basic liberties gives hope and strength to those
struggling in our hemisphere and around the world to preserve the rule
of law and their God-given rights.
The democratic nations of the Western Hemisphere believe in the rights
and dignity of every person, and we believe that liberty is worth
defending. In the spirit of Pan American cooperation, we will continue
to work to strengthen ties among our nations and further democracy,
peace, and prosperity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2005, as Pan
American Day and April 10 through April 16, 2005, as Pan American Week.
I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor of the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas under the flag of the
United States of America to honor these observances with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7883 of April 5, 2005
National D.A.R.E. Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across America, law enforcement officers, volunteers, parents, and
teachers are helping to send the right message to our Nation's youth
about illegal drugs and violence through the Drug Abuse Resistance
Education (D.A.R.E.) Program. On National D.A.R.E. Day, we express our
gratitude for the important work of these individuals and reaffirm our
commitment to ensuring that every child has an opportunity for a bright
and hopeful future.
For over two decades, D.A.R.E. programs have taught our Nation's young
people about the dangers of drug use and encouraged them to lead
productive, drug-free, and violence-free lives. Police officers and all
those involved in D.A.R.E. help save lives by opening the lines of
communication between law enforcement and our young people to better
enable them to make the right choices. In a culture in which bad
influences and temptations are all too present, these soldiers in the
armies of compassion are fostering a culture of responsibility among
young people.
My Administration will continue to stand with families and communities
to combat the dangers of drugs and violence. In my State of the Union
Address, I announced a new initiative called Helping America's Youth to
help ensure a successful future for young Americans. Led by First Lady
Laura
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Bush, this initiative is educating parents and communities on the
importance of positive youth development and is supporting
organizations, including faith-based and community groups, who are
helping young people to overcome the risks they face. We also support
random student drug testing as a prevention tool, and we are helping
educate young people about the dangers of illicit drug use through the
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign and Drug-Free Communities
Program.
The decisions our children make today will affect their health and
character for the rest of their lives. By giving them the tools they
need to make the right choices, D.A.R.E. programs help prepare our
Nation's young people for the promising future our Nation holds for each
of them.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 14, 2005, as
National D.A.R.E. Day. I call upon Americans, particularly our youth, to
help fight drug use in our communities, and I urge our citizens to show
their appreciation for the law enforcement officials, volunteers,
teachers, health care professionals, and all those who dedicate
themselves to helping our children avoid drugs and violence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7884 of April 5, 2005
Cancer Control Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
We are making great gains in the fight against cancer. Advances in
prevention, early detection, and treatment are reducing cancer rates and
increasing the likelihood of survival. Despite this progress, cancer
remains the second leading cause of death in America. During Cancer
Control Month, we continue to work to learn more about cancer prevention
and detection, promote efforts to find better treatments and a cure, and
support cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
A healthy lifestyle can lower the risk of developing certain types of
cancer. This year, the Department of Health and Human Services released
new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, which emphasize reducing
caloric intake, eating healthy foods, and increasing physical activity.
I encourage all Americans to follow these guidelines, to use sunscreen
and limit exposure to the sun, and to avoid tobacco and alcohol abuse. I
also urge citizens to talk with their doctors about their cancer risk
and to get regular check-ups and preventive screenings. Detecting cancer
early increases survival rates and saves lives.
There are nearly 9.8 million cancer survivors in the United States today
because of advances in health care. Aggressive funding will lead
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earlier diagnoses and improved treatments for lung, colorectal, and
other cancers. My Administration proposed more than $5.6 billion for
cancer prevention, treatment, and research through the National
Institutes of Health in my fiscal year 2006 budget. These funds will
help scientists learn more about this devastating disease and offer new
hope for countless Americans and their families.
As we observe this month, we honor cancer survivors for their inspiring
examples of courage, steadfast strength, and willingness to share their
stories and experiences with others. We recognize the families, friends,
and loved ones who support and encourage those living with cancer. And
we remain grateful to our scientists and medical professionals, who make
America's health care system the best in the world. Together, we can
help all our citizens live healthier, longer lives.
In 1938, the Congress of the United States passed a joint resolution (52
Stat. 148; 36 U.S.C. 103) as amended, requesting the President to issue
an annual proclamation declaring April as ``Cancer Control Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim April 2005 as Cancer Control Month. I
encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit
organizations, and other interested groups to join in activities that
raise awareness about how all Americans can prevent and control cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of April,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7885 of April 14, 2005
National Volunteer Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The great strength of our Nation is found in the hearts and souls of the
American people. During National Volunteer Week, we recognize the
millions of individuals who touch our lives as soldiers in America's
armies of compassion. Our Nation's volunteers inspire us with their
dedication, commitment, and efforts to build a more hopeful country for
our citizens.
Americans take pride in the example of citizens who give their time and
energy to care for the most vulnerable among us. In the past year,
millions of volunteers have mentored children, provided shelter for the
homeless, prepared for and responded to disasters, cared for the sick
and elderly, fed the hungry, and performed other acts of kindness and
community service. These selfless deeds have contributed to a culture of
compassion and taught young people the importance of giving back to
their communities.
My Administration is encouraging volunteer service through the USA
Freedom Corps, and we have seen tremendous growth in the number of
volunteers. Last year, over 64 million Americans offered their time as
volunteers,
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an increase of nearly 5 million people since 2002. In the aftermath of
the Indian Ocean tsunami, the world witnessed the compassion of our
Nation as millions of our citizens donated generously to help the many
people affected by the disaster. By participating in public service
programs such as the Peace Corps, Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and
grassroots efforts such as Citizen Corps, our citizens are helping
others. My Administration also supports faith-based and community groups
whose volunteers bring hope and healing to those in need.
During National Volunteer Week, we thank those who volunteer to serve a
cause greater than self, and I commend the more than 200,000 Americans
who have earned the Volunteer Service Award from my Council on Service
and Civic Participation. I urge all those who wish to get involved to
visit the USA Freedom Corps website at www.usafreedomcorps.gov. By
giving back to our communities, we can change America for the better one
heart and one soul at a time.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 17 through April 23,
2005, as National Volunteer Week. I call upon all Americans to recognize
and celebrate the important work that volunteers do every day across our
country. I also encourage citizens to explore ways to help their
neighbors and become involved in their communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7886 of April 14, 2005
Small Business Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's economy is the most prosperous in the world, and the small
business sector is one of its great strengths. During Small Business
Week, we honor small business owners and workers, and we reaffirm our
commitment to keeping America the best place in the world to do
business.
Our economy is strong and growing stronger. More Americans are working
today than ever before. The unemployment rate is lower than the average
rate of the 1970's, 1980's, and 1990's. Homeownership is at a record
high. Family incomes are rising. Small businesses are at the heart of
this growth, creating most new private-sector jobs in our economy and
helping our citizens succeed.
My Administration is committed to keeping small businesses vibrant and
strong. We provided tax relief and streamlined tax reporting
requirements for small businesses. We are working to reduce the burden
of unnecessary regulation and excessive litigation. We are working to
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more available and affordable. We are opening up markets for U.S.
products through free trade agreements and by enforcing existing trade
laws. And we have promoted a culture of ownership so that more people
can own their own homes and start their own businesses.
As small business owners and employees add to the vitality of our
economy, they also inspire others to realize the full promise of our
Nation. I join all Americans in celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit
and hard work of our small business owners and employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 24 through April 30,
2005, as Small Business Week. I call upon all the people of the United
States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and
programs that celebrate the achievements of small business owners and
their employees and encourage and foster the development of new small
businesses.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7887 of April 15, 2005
National Park Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's system of national parks is dedicated to protecting our
resources and preserving our cultural and natural treasures. During
National Park Week, we celebrate these places and those who work to
support and maintain them. This year's National Park Week theme,
``National Parks: America's Gift to the World,'' reminds us that our
country's parks serve as tributes to our Nation's history that are
enjoyed by visitors from around the globe.
My Administration is dedicated to ensuring that our national parks
remain a source of pride for our citizens, and we are expanding our
ability to protect America's historical and natural wonders. By
insisting upon management excellence, the National Park Service is
ensuring that the most vital maintenance and conservation needs of our
parks are met and that resources are spent where they are needed the
most.
As we observe National Park Week, we recognize the vital contributions
of National Park Service employees and volunteers. These dedicated men
and women manage nearly 400 areas, covering more than 84 million acres
in 49 states. Together with the 140,000 volunteers who donated over 5
million hours to these sites last year, National Park Service employees
ensure that our National Parks are safe and enjoyable places where
visitors can experience America.
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America's national parks reflect our commitment to protect the land that
God has entrusted to our care and to mark the milestones that have made
us a better Nation. In being good stewards of these treasures, we
maintain the legacy of our country for future generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 18 through April 24,
2005, as National Park Week. I call upon the people of the United States
to join me in recognizing the importance of our national parks and to
learn more about these places of beauty, their cultural and historical
significance, and the many ways citizens can volunteer to protect and
conserve these precious national resources.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7888 of April 19, 2005
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As we enjoy the great freedoms of our country, we are mindful of our
obligation to pass on to our children the values that sustain our
liberty and our democracy. On Education and Sharing Day, we reaffirm our
commitment to teach young people the lessons they need to preserve and
strengthen our Nation, and to reach as far as their vision and character
can take them.
Education and Sharing Day honors the memory of Rabbi Menachem Mendel
Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, who established education and
outreach centers that offer social services and humanitarian aid around
the world. Commemorating his life and legacy teaches the next generation
that a single life of conscience and purpose can touch and lift up many
lives. By helping to heal a broken heart, surrounding a friend with
love, feeding the hungry, or providing shelter for the homeless, we can
change America for the better, one heart, one soul, and one conscience
at a time.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 20, 2005, as
Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A. I call upon all our citizens to
dedicate their time and talents to help our rising generation grow into
caring and responsible adults.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7889 of April 20, 2005
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Physical fitness is vital to a healthy lifestyle. During National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month, we highlight the importance of
integrating exercise into our daily routines and encourage all our
citizens to live more active lives.
Physical fitness benefits both the body and the mind. Regular exercise,
along with healthy eating habits, helps prevent serious health problems,
improves productivity, and promotes better sleep and relaxation.
Maintaining an active lifestyle reduces the risk of chronic diseases
such as obesity, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Americans can improve their health and well-being by dedicating a small
part of each day to physical activity.
As children grow, athletic activities teach them important life lessons
and help prepare them for the opportunities ahead. Sports are a way for
young Americans to meet new friends, discover the value of teamwork,
discipline, and patience, and learn to win and lose with respect for
others. From baseball to mountain biking to swimming, sports and
physical activities can be a great chance to get outdoors and enjoy
memorable experiences with family and friends.
Through the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, my
Administration is promoting the incorporation of physical activity into
daily life and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The Council's
website, www.fitness.gov, provides information on steps individuals can
take to live better and more productive lives. Programs like ``The
President's Challenge'' help individuals set fitness goals and work hard
to achieve them.
I urge all Americans to set aside time to improve their health through
physical fitness and sports, and I encourage individuals to help
motivate their family and friends to get out and exercise. By
contributing to a culture of health and well-being in America, citizens
help demonstrate the strength and character of our great country.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2005 as National
Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon the people of the United
States to make daily physical activity a priority in their lives and to
recognize the numerous benefits of an active lifestyle. I also call on
all Americans to celebrate this month with appropriate ceremonies,
activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7890 of April 28, 2005
National Charter Schools Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Strong schools are the building blocks of a prosperous and hopeful
country. To ensure that all our children receive the education they need
to succeed, schools must be innovative, accountable, and committed to
student achievement. The charter school movement was founded on these
principles and has played an important role in expanding educational
choices in America. This week, we highlight the importance of charter
schools and recognize their contributions to American education.
Charter schools are unique because they are public schools operating
under a contract from a public agency. In exchange for increased
flexibility in teaching methods and curricula, these schools promise to
meet strict accountability standards designed to improve student
performance. Four hundred new charter schools opened in 32 states for
the 2004-2005 school year, and there are nearly 3,400 charter schools
serving almost one million children in America. These institutions have
provided a valuable alternative to families throughout the country.
My Administration is committed to advancing public education in America.
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is bringing increased
accountability to our schools. Test scores are rising, and the
achievement gap for minority students is closing. Our continued strong
commitment to this legislation is ensuring that parents have greater
flexibility when deciding on how best to educate their children. To
support and enhance school choice, I have proposed $219 million for
Charter School Grants and $37 million for Credit Enhancement for Charter
School Facilities. I have also called for $50 million in new funding for
the Choice Incentive Fund to support development of innovative school-
choice programs.
We must continue to demand better results from our schools so that every
high school diploma represents a significant level of educational
achievement and all graduates are armed with the tools to succeed in the
21st Century. I commend the teachers and administrators of charter
schools and all educators who are providing innovative alternatives that
prepare our children for a bright and successful future.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 1 through 7, 2005, as
National Charter Schools Week. I call on parents of charter school
students and all those involved with charter schools to share their
success stories and help Americans learn more about the important work
of these institutions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7891 of April 29, 2005
Law Day, U.S.A., 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The American legal system helps preserve our constitutional principles
and ensures justice for all our citizens. As we celebrate Law Day, we
recognize our Nation's commitment to the rule of law and the rights and
privileges that all Americans share.
President Eisenhower established Law Day in 1958 to pay tribute to our
heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law. Each year on
Law Day, we recognize our Nation's commitment to a fair legal system and
to protecting the rights and freedoms we cherish.
The theme of this year's Law Day, ``The American Jury: We the People in
Action,'' recognizes the imperative of self-government and the necessity
of individuals' participation in the judicial process. By taking time
away from their day-to-day responsibilities to serve on juries,
Americans demonstrate their commitment to good citizenship and their
willingness to uphold the laws of our Nation.
Since our founding, the jury has been a fundamental institution in
American law and a pillar of our democracy. As we celebrate Law Day this
year, we honor the continued role of the jury as a foundation of our
legal system, and express our appreciation to all Americans who serve on
juries.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, in accordance with Public Law 87-20, as amended, do hereby
proclaim May 1, 2005, as Law Day, U.S.A. I also encourage Americans to
observe May 1 through May 7, 2005, as National Juror Appreciation Week.
I call upon the people of the United States to acknowledge the
importance of our Nation's legal and judicial systems with appropriate
ceremonies and activities, and to display the flag of the United States
in support of this national observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7892 of April 29, 2005
Loyalty Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Generations of men and women have sacrificed to defend the basic
principles of liberty upon which our Nation was founded. This spirit of
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service helps keep America strong and free. On Loyalty Day, we join
together to celebrate this bond that makes our country great.
For more than two centuries, our military has given us examples of
courage and patriotism that make every American proud. Today, more than
a million Americans are stationed around the world, taking great risks
and making personal sacrifices to secure the blessings of liberty for
our country and to spread peace and freedom. These brave men and women
are unrelenting in battle and unwavering in loyalty. Their service
exemplifies our Nation's ideals, and they have our gratitude and
support.
Volunteer service is also a proud American value. Our Nation relies on
compassionate souls who look after their neighbors and surround the lost
with love. Through good works, we can extend the promise of our country
into every home and neighborhood. This year, I announced a new
initiative, Helping America's Youth, led by First Lady Laura Bush, to
help young people overcome the challenges they may face and emphasize
the importance of loving, caring adults in every child's life. By
educating and preparing today's young people to be the leaders of
tomorrow, we strengthen our country and pass on the liberties we cherish
to rising generations.
The Congress, by Public Law 85-529, as amended, has designated May 1 of
each year as ``Loyalty Day.'' On Loyalty Day, we honor our great Nation
and the people who help keep it safe and strong. I ask all Americans to
join me in this day of celebration and in reaffirming our allegiance to
our Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 1, 2005, as Loyalty Day. I call upon all
the people of the United States to join in support of this national
observance, and to display the flag of the United States on Loyalty Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-
ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7893 of May 3, 2005
National Observance of the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II,
2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Sixty years ago, the flags of freedom unfurled across Europe and Asia as
victorious American and Allied troops brought World War II to an end.
Freedom prevailed when millions were liberated from oppression and
tyranny was replaced by democracy.
The years of World War II were a hard, heroic, and gallant time in the
life of our country. When it mattered most, a generation of Americans
showed the finest qualities of our Nation and of humanity. More than 16
million
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Americans served during World War II, putting on the uniform of the
Soldier, the Sailor, the Airman, the Marine, the Coast Guardsman, or the
Merchant Mariner. They were the sons and daughters of a peaceful
country, who gave the best years of their lives to the greatest mission
our country ever accepted. They earned 464 Medals of Honor, and over
400,000 made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Millions more supported
the war effort at home--caring for the injured and working in factories
to provide supplies to those fighting in distant places like Midway,
Normandy, Iwo Jima, and Bastogne.
As the war drew to a close, Americans remained united in support of the
vital cause of restoring the liberty of mankind. When the end of the war
in Europe was announced on May 8, 1945, hundreds of people rushed to the
White House to celebrate the triumph of freedom. President Harry Truman
addressed the American people from the White House and said, ``For this
victory, we join in offering our thanks to the Providence which has
guided and sustained us through the dark days of adversity.'' In the
following months, the war in the Pacific was won and a grateful Nation
began welcoming home liberty's heroes. Many who had left America's farms
and cities as young men and women returned as seasoned veterans ready to
finish their education, start families, and assume leadership roles in
their communities.
Today, as we wage the war on terror and work to extend peace and freedom
around the world, our service men and women follow in the footsteps of
our World War II veterans by upholding the noble tradition of duty,
honor, and love of country. Like generations before them, America's
Armed Forces are among the world's greatest forces for good, answering
today's dangers and challenges with firm resolve. Their vital mission
will help secure our Nation in a new century, and all Americans are
grateful for their courage, devotion to duty, and sacrifice.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7894 of May 3, 2005
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Millions of Americans proudly trace their ancestry to the many nations
that make up Asia and the Pacific islands. For generations, Americans of
Asian/Pacific heritage have strengthened our Nation through their
achievements in all walks of life, including business, politics,
education, community service, the arts, and science.
This month we honor Asian/Pacific Americans for their contributions to
our Nation's growth and development and to the spread of freedom around
the world. This year's theme, ``Liberty and Freedom for All,'' honors
the sacrifices of Asian/Pacific Americans in the defense of freedom and
democracy. We remember the bravery of soldiers of Asian/Pacific descent
who have served in our military. These proud patriots stepped forward
and fought for the security of our country and the peace of the world,
and they
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will always hold a cherished place in our history. As we confront the
challenges of the 21st century and fight the war on terror, Americans of
Asian/Pacific descent continue to serve in the Armed Forces and are
working to secure our homeland and promote peace and liberty around the
world. Their dedication and patriotism uphold the highest ideals of our
country.
To honor the achievements and contributions of Asian/Pacific Americans,
the Congress by Public Law 102-450 as amended, has designated the month
of May each year as ``Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 2005 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage
Month. I call upon the people of the United States to learn more about
the history of Asian/Pacific Americans and their many contributions to
our Nation and to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7895 of May 3, 2005
Older Americans Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Older Americans teach us the timeless lessons of courage, sacrifice, and
love. By sharing their wisdom and experience, they serve as role models
for future generations. During Older Americans Month, we pay tribute to
our senior citizens and their contributions to our Nation.
Our seniors deserve our greatest respect. Their example shows us how to
persevere in the face of hardship, care for others in need, and take
pride in our communities. Their patriotism, service, and leadership
inspire Americans and shape the character and future of our country.
Millions of Americans are now living longer, more productive lives, and
many are choosing to stay active in the workforce. Senior citizens are
also giving their time and talents by volun teering in many ways--from
mentoring youth and participating in environmental stewardship projects
to serving the homeless and assisting in emergency preparedness. More
than 500,000 senior citizens volunteer through Senior Corps, a network
of programs that enables older Americans to meet the needs and
challenges of their communities. Through the USA Freedom Corps and
Senior Corps, older Americans are dedicating their time and energy to
strengthening our Nation and serving a cause greater than themselves.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Older Americans Act of 1965,
which was created to improve the welfare of our seniors. By treating
older Americans with the dignity and respect they deserve, we honor
their legacy and contributions to our Nation. Their guidance and love
enrich our country and make America a better place for all.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2005 as Older
Americans Month. I commend our senior citizens for their many
contributions to our society. I also commend the network of Federal,
State, local, and tribal organizations, service and health care
providers, caregivers, and dedicated volunteers who work on behalf of
our senior citizens. I encourage all Americans to honor their elders, to
care for those in need, and to publicly reaffirm our Nation's commitment
to older Americans this month and throughout the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7896 of May 3, 2005
National Day of Prayer, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since our Nation's earliest days, prayer has given strength and comfort
to Americans of all faiths. Our Founding Fathers relied on their faith
to guide them as they built our democracy. Today, we continue to be
inspired by God's blessings, mercy, and boundless love. As we observe
this National Day of Prayer, we humbly acknowledge our reliance on the
Almighty, express our gratitude for His blessings, and seek His guidance
in our daily lives.
Throughout our history, our Nation has turned to prayer for strength and
guidance in times of challenge and uncertainty. The Continental
Congress, meeting in 1775, asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in
forming a new Nation. Throughout the Civil War, President Abraham
Lincoln issued exhortations to prayer, calling upon the American people
to humble themselves before their Maker and to serve all those in need.
At the height of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt led our
citizens in prayer over the radio, asking for God to protect our sons in
battle. Today, our Nation prays for those who serve bravely in the
United States Armed Forces in difficult missions around the world, and
we pray for their families.
Across our country, Americans turn daily to God in reverence. We ask Him
to care for all those who suffer or feel helpless, knowing that God sees
their needs and calls on us to meet them. As our first President wrote
in 1790, ``May the father of all mercies scatter light and not darkness
in our paths . . .''. As we face the challenges of our times, God's
purpose continues to guide us, and we continue to trust in the goodness
of His plans.
The Congress by Public Law 100-307, as amended, has called on our
citizens to reaffirm the role of prayer in our society and to honor the
freedom of religion by recognizing annually a ``National Day of
Prayer.''
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 5, 2005, as a National Day of Prayer. I
ask the citizens of our Nation to give thanks, each according to his or
her own faith, for the liberty and blessings we have received and for
God's continued guidance and protection. I also urge all Americans to
join in observing this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7897 of May 5, 2005
Mother's Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Mother's Day, we pay tribute to the extraordinary women whose
guidance and unconditional love shape our lives and our future.
Motherhood often allows little time for rest. As President Theodore
Roosevelt said of the American mother in 1905, ``Upon her time and
strength, demands are made not only every hour of the day but often
every hour of the night.'' President Roosevelt's words ring as true
today as they did 100 years ago.
The hard, perpetual work of motherhood shows us that a single soul can
make a difference in a young person's future. As sources of hope,
stability, and love, mothers teach young people to honor the values that
sustain a free society. By raising children to be responsible citizens,
mothers serve a cause larger than themselves and strengthen communities
across our great Nation.
Mothers are tireless advocates for children. In our schools, mothers
help to ensure that every child reaches his or her full potential. In
our communities, they set an example by reaching out to those who are
lost and offering love to those who hurt. A mother's caring presence
helps children to resist peer pressure, focus on making the right
choices, and realize their promise and potential.
In an hour of testing, one person can show the compassion and character
of a whole country. In supporting their sons and daughters as they grow
and learn, mothers bring care and hope into others' lives and make our
Nation a more just, compassionate, and loving place.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914, as amended (38
Stat. 770), has designated the second Sunday in May each year as
``Mother's Day'' and has requested the President to call for its
appropriate observance. It is my honor to do so. May God bless mothers
across our great land on this special day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 8, 2005, as Mother's Day. I encourage
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all Americans to express their love, appreciation, and admiration to
mothers for making a difference in the lives of their children,
families, and communities. I also call upon citizens to observe this day
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7898 of May 5, 2005
Jewish Heritage Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Jewish Heritage Week, we celebrate and honor Jewish Americans for
their contributions to this country and for helping to shape our
national character.
The story of the Jewish people reflects the triumph of faith, the
importance of family, and the power of hope. Through inspiring stories
of personal sacrifice and survival, the Jewish people have demonstrated
unyielding trust in a loving God and enduring faith in human freedom.
America is stronger and more hopeful because of the industry, talent,
and imagination of Jewish Americans from around the world. Their
commitment to excellence in science, public service, law, athletics,
literature, and countless other fields has enriched our Nation and
enhanced our culture. Through strong ties to family and community,
Jewish Americans reflect a compassionate spirit and set a positive
example for others.
We are also grateful for their legacy of selfless service to our
country. As our troops defend liberty and justice abroad, we recognize
Jewish Americans who have answered the call to help keep our Nation
secure and build a more peaceful world. Their personal courage, love of
country, and devotion to duty are helping to bring freedom and hope to
millions who had previously lived under tyranny.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 8 through May 15,
2005, as Jewish Heritage Week. I urge all Americans to celebrate the
contributions of Jewish Americans to our Nation and observe this week
with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7899 of May 10, 2005
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Each year from June through November, Americans living on the Eastern
seaboard and along the Gulf of Mexico face an increased threat of
hurricanes. These powerful storms can create severe flooding, cause
power outages, and damage homes and businesses with their high winds,
tornadoes, storm surges, and heavy rainfall. The effects of these storms
can be devastating to families and cause lasting economic distress.
During National Hurricane Preparedness Week, we call attention to the
importance of planning ahead and securing our homes and property in
advance of storms.
Last year, six hurricanes and three tropical storms hit the United
States, causing the loss of dozens of lives and billions of dollars in
damage. Across the United States, Americans responded to these natural
disasters with extraordinary strength, compassion, and generosity. Many
volunteers donated their time and talents to help with the cleanup,
recovery, and rebuilding of communities devastated by the hurricanes and
tropical storms.
To prepare for the 2005 hurricane season, I urge all our citizens to
become aware of the dangers of hurricanes and tropical storms and to
learn how to minimize their destructive effects. Our Nation's weather
researchers and forecasters continue to improve the accuracy of
hurricane warnings, enabling residents and visitors to prepare for
storms. By working together, Federal, State, and local agencies, first
responders, the news media, and private citizens can help save lives and
diminish the damage caused by these natural disasters.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 15 through May 21,
2005, as National Hurricane Preparedness Week. I call upon government
agencies, private organizations, schools, and the news media to share
information about hurricane preparedness and response to help save lives
and prevent property damage. I also call upon Americans living in
hurricane-prone areas of our Nation to use this opportunity to learn
more about protecting themselves against the effects of hurricanes and
tropical storms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7900 of May 12, 2005
World Trade Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Free and fair trade creates jobs, raises living standards, and lowers
prices for families throughout America. It also strengthens our
relationships with other countries, helping us to forge new partnerships
based on a commitment to generate new prosperity and a better way of
life for people in America and throughout the world. This year, as we
mark the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Organization, World Trade
Week provides an opportunity to recognize the many benefits of free and
fair trade in strengthening economies and improving lives.
Because 95 percent of the world's population resides outside of our
borders, trade creates opportunities for American farmers, small
businesses, and manufacturers to sell their products to consumers across
the world. Trade also raises up the world's poor, bringing hope to those
in despair.
Millions of American jobs depend on exports, and my Administration is
committed to opening markets around the world for American products.
Since 2001, we have completed free trade agreements with 12 nations,
representing a combined market of 124 million consumers for American
products, goods, and services. These agreements will create millions of
new consumers for America's farmers, manufacturers, and small business
owners, and deepen our friendships with countries in other parts of the
world.
As we open up new markets to trade, we must always ensure that American
workers are treated fairly. Our workers can compete with anyone,
anywhere, so long as the rules are fair. My Administration will continue
to enforce trade agreements and insist upon a level playing field for
America's workers.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 15 through May 21,
2005, as World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this
week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate
the benefits of trade to our Nation and the global economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of May,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7901 of May 13, 2005
Peace Officers Memorial Day and Police Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across our Nation, the courageous men and women who protect our
communities wear the uniform and badge with pride as they safeguard our
families, homes, and communities. On Peace Officers Memorial Day and
Police Week, we honor the memory of those heroes who have fallen in the
line of duty and recognize all those who put themselves at risk in the
fight against crime, violence, and terrorism.
More than 800,000 men and women serve as officers of the law in the
United States. They serve in varying capacities, including as U.S.
Marshals, county sheriffs, deputies, State patrolmen, municipal police,
and Federal agents. They share the fundamental qualities of discipline,
integrity, and courage. Since our Nation's founding, peace officers have
upheld the rule of law and defended the innocent, and we are grateful to
them and their families for all they do to strengthen our communities.
On Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to remember those who have made
the ultimate sacrifice. These brave men and women accepted the
responsibilities of a noble calling and were willing to face danger for
our safety. By having their names engraved into the National Law
Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., and praying for their
families, we honor the memory of these fallen heroes and show the
respect of a grateful Nation.
During Police Week and throughout the year, I urge all Americans to
support law enforcement officers in the fight against crime. Every
citizen can assist his or her local police force to help make our
communities safer. Successful Citizen Corps programs like Neighborhood
Watch and Volunteers in Police Service are making a difference in the
lives of others, one heart and one neighborhood at a time. Information
about these and other volunteer programs can be obtained by visiting the
Citizen Corps website at citizencorps.gov. By working together, we can
continue to build a safer America.
By a joint resolution approved October 1, 1962, as amended, (76 Stat.
676), the Congress has authorized and requested the President to
designate May 15 of each year as ``Peace Officers Memorial Day'' and the
week in which it falls as ``Police Week,'' and by Public Law 103-322, as
amended, (36 U.S.C. 136), has directed that the flag be flown at half-
staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 15, 2005, as Peace Officers Memorial Day
and May 15 through May 21, 2005, as Police Week. I call on all Americans
to observe these events with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I
also call on Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of
government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Peace
Officers Memorial Day. I further encourage all Americans to display the
flag at half-staff from their homes and businesses on that day.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7902 of May 13, 2005
National Defense Transportation Day and National Transportation Week,
2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
We rely on the men and women of our transportation industry to ensure
efficient, secure, and reliable travel for our citizens and to keep our
economy growing. On National Defense Transportation Day and during
National Transportation Week, we recognize those who maintain and
support our transportation system.
Our transportation system is vital to our national security. It is used
to deploy troops around the world and to deliver crucial equipment and
supplies in the field. Each day Americans also rely on our
transportation system to reach their travel destinations and to
transport billions of tons of freight across our country. My
Administration has taken important steps to protect our Nation's
bridges, tunnels, highways, waterways, rail lines, pipelines, and
airports to help keep our citizens safe and our economy running
smoothly.
Transportation professionals keep our country moving and support our
citizens as they conduct business, tour our great Nation, and reunite
with family and friends. The strong work ethic and professionalism of
transportation employees help increase efficiency and production across
our Nation and advance American prosperity. Their efforts reflect the
values that make our country strong and help ensure that our
transportation infrastructure will continue to benefit Americans for
generations to come.
To recognize the men and women who work in the transportation industry
and who contribute to our Nation's well-being and defense, the Congress,
by joint resolution approved May 16, 1957, as amended (36 U.S.C. 120),
has designated the third Friday in May each year as ``National Defense
Transportation Day,'' and, by joint resolution approved May 14, 1962, as
amended (36 U.S.C. 133), declared that the week during which that Friday
falls be designated as ``National Transportation Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 20, 2005, as National Defense
Transportation Day and May 15 through May 21, 2005, as National
Transportation Week. I encourage all Americans to learn how our modern
transportation system contributes to the security of our citizens and
the prosperity of our country and to celebrate these observances with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7903 of May 19, 2005
National Safe Boating Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Recreational boating has grown into one of our Nation's most popular
pastimes, and as the summer approaches, millions of Americans will enjoy
our country's beautiful waters. During National Safe Boating Week, we
highlight our Nation's commitment to making recreational boating safer.
The number of boating fatalities has decreased over the last decade. By
promoting the use of appropriate safety measures, we can save more lives
and further reduce the number of injuries caused by boating accidents.
The U.S. Coast Guard and others recommend four guidelines for safe
boating: wear properly fitted life jackets; get vessels checked for
safety; never boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs; and get
proper training about the safe operation of boats. By adhering to these
simple suggestions, boaters can keep themselves and others safe as they
enjoy our Nation's waterways.
In recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, the
Congress, by joint resolution approved June 4, 1958 (36 U.S.C. 131), as
amended, has authorized and requested the President to proclaim annually
the 7-day period prior to Memorial Day weekend as ``National Safe
Boating Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 27, 2005, as National
Safe Boating Week. I encourage the Governors of the 50 States and the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and officials of other areas subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States, to join in observing this week. I
also urge all Americans to learn more about safe boating practices, wear
life jackets, take advantage of boating safety programs throughout the
year, and always engage in proper and responsible conduct while on the
water.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7904 of May 19, 2005
National Maritime Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's merchant mariners make our Nation more secure and our economy
stronger. Throughout our history, they have promoted commerce and
protected our freedom. On National Maritime Day, we honor the dedicated
service of the United States Merchant Marine.
Each year, the men and women of the U.S. maritime transportation system
move more than 2 billion tons of cargo along our waterways and across
the open seas. Many of the raw materials Americans purchase are
transported by merchant vessels, and merchant mariners ship agricultural
products and finished goods in and out of the United States every day.
Merchant mariners have also served in every conflict in our Nation's
history. The U.S. Merchant Marine helps provide our Nation's Armed
Forces with crucial supplies and equipment. These brave men and women
demonstrate courage, love of country, and devotion to duty, and we
especially honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense
of our Nation. The United States is safer and the world is more peaceful
because of the work of our merchant mariners, and we are grateful for
their service.
In recognition of the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine, the
Congress, by joint resolution approved on May 20, 1933, as amended, has
designated May 22 of each year as ``National Maritime Day,'' and has
authorized and requested that the President issue an annual proclamation
calling for its appropriate observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2005, as National Maritime Day. I
call upon the people of the United States to celebrate this observance
and to display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their
communities. I also request that all ships sailing under the American
flag dress ship on that day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this nineteenth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7905 of May 20, 2005
Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women in uniform who have given
their lives in service to our Nation. When the stakes were highest,
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our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen answered the
call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice for the security of our
country and the peace of the world.
Throughout our Nation's history, members of the Armed Forces have taken
great risks to keep America strong and free. These proud patriots have
defended the innocent, freed the oppressed, and helped spread the
promise of liberty to all corners of the earth. In serving our Nation,
they have been unrelenting in battle, unwavering in loyalty, and
unmatched in decency. Because of their selfless courage, millions of
people who once lived under tyranny now are free, and America is more
secure.
On Memorial Day, we remember that this history of great achievement has
been accompanied by great sacrifice. To secure our freedom, many heroic
service members have given their lives. This year we mark the 60th
anniversary of the end of World War II, and we remember the Americans
who died on distant shores defending our Nation in that war. On Memorial
Day and all year long, we pray for the families of the fallen and show
our respect for the contributions these men and women have made to the
story of freedom. Our grateful Nation honors their selfless service, and
we acknowledge a debt that is beyond our power to repay.
In respect for their devotion to America, the Congress, by a joint
resolution approved on May 11, 1950, as amended (64 Stat. 158), has
requested the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for
permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of
the United States might unite in prayer. The Congress, by Public Law
106-579, has also designated the minute beginning at 3:00 p.m. local
time on that day as a time for all Americans to observe the National
Moment of Remembrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 30, 2005, as a day of
prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each
locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time to unite in prayer. I also
ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance
beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day. I urge the media to
participate in these observances.
I also request the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all units of
government, to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on
this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels
throughout the United States, and in all areas under its jurisdiction
and control. I also request the people of the United States to display
the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon
period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7906 of May 25, 2005
National Homeownership Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
For millions of individuals and families, the American Dream starts with
owning a home. When families move into a home of their own, they gain
independence and confidence, and their faith in the future grows. The
spread of ownership and opportunity helps give our citizens a vital
stake in the future of America and the chance to realize the great
promise of our country.
From the earliest days of our Nation, homeownership has embodied the
core American values of individual freedom, personal responsibility, and
self-reliance. A home provides children with a safe environment in which
to grow and learn. A home is also a tangible asset that provides owners
with borrowing power and allows our citizens to build wealth that they
can pass on to their children and grandchildren.
The benefits of homeownership extend to our communities. Families who
own their own homes have a strong interest in maintaining the value of
their investments, the safety of their neighborhoods, and the quality of
their schools. Homeownership is also a bedrock of the American economy,
helping to increase jobs, boost demand for goods and services, and build
prosperity.
More Americans than ever own their own homes, but we must continue to
work hard so that every family has an opportunity to realize the
American Dream. In 2002, I announced a goal to add 5.5 million new
minority homeowners by the end of the decade. Since then, we have added
2.3 million new minority households. My Administration has also set a
goal of adding 7 million new affordable homes to the market within the
next 10 years. In my FY 2006 budget, I proposed a single family housing
tax credit and two mortgage programs--the Zero Downpayment mortgage and
the Payment Incentives program--to help more families achieve
homeownership. In 2003, I signed the American Dream Downpayment Act, and
I have proposed more than $200 million to continue the American Dream
Downpayment Initiative to provide downpayment assistance to thousands of
American families. By promoting initiatives such as financial literacy,
tax incentives for building affordable homes, voucher programs, and
Individual Development Accounts, we are strengthening our communities
and improving citizens' lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2005 as National
Homeownership Month. I call upon the people of the United States to
observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities
recognizing the importance of homeownership.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of
May, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7907 of June 1, 2005
Black Music Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Black Music Month, we pay tribute to a rich musical tradition and
honor the many contributions African-American musicians, singers, and
composers have made to the culture of our Nation and to the world. This
powerful, moving, and soulful music speaks to every heart, lifting us in
times of sorrow and helping us celebrate in times of joy.
Black music's origins are found in the work songs and spirituals that
bore witness to the cruelty of bondage and the strength of faith. In the
strains of those songs, we hear the voice of hope in the face of
injustice. From those roots, black music has grown into a diverse
collection of styles, and it continues to evolve today. Black music
captures a part of the American spirit and continues to have a profound
impact on our country.
This month is an opportunity to reflect upon the achievements of
African-American artists and to look forward to the future. We remember
Robert Johnson, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole, Ray
Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and countless others for their
love of music and their pioneering and passionate spirit. We celebrate
today's musicians who continue to build upon the rich and vital heritage
of black music.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2005 as Black Music
Month. I encourage all Americans to learn more about the history of
black music and to enjoy the great contributions of African-American
musicians.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of June,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7908 of June 1, 2005
Great Outdoors Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During Great Outdoors Month, we celebrate our Nation's natural heritage,
reaffirm our commitment to conserve our environment, and recognize the
many volunteers who help maintain our natural spaces.
Americans are blessed by our country's expansive landscapes, diverse
wildlife, and beautiful public lands. Outdoor recreation provides an
opportunity to enjoy the splendor of our Nation's remarkable natural
treasures and reminds us of our responsibility to be good stewards of
the environment.
Across our great Nation, Americans are taking that responsibility
seriously and volunteering to help keep our natural areas beautiful for
future generations. I commend these citizens for helping to protect our
public lands, and I encourage all Americans to do their part. The
Department of the Interior's Take Pride in America website and the USA
Freedom Corps website offer examples of ways to participate in
environmental stewardship projects.
We have an obligation to protect the Earth, and my Administration is
pursuing responsible initiatives to make our air cleaner, our water
purer, and our land better protected. In doing so, we are demonstrating
the important principle that environmental protection and economic
prosperity are both vital parts of being good stewards in the land we
call home. Through these and other efforts, we will continue to build a
cleaner, safer, and healthier environment for all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2005 as Great
Outdoors Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month with
appropriate programs and activities and to enjoy safe outdoor
recreational activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of June,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7909 of June 3, 2005
National Child's Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Children are the future of our country and America's next generation of
leaders. All of us--parents, families, teachers, mentors, and community
members--have a responsibility to children to honor and pass along the
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values that sustain a free society. By spending time with a young
person, adults can help our Nation's youth to make the right choices. On
National Child's Day, we underscore our commitment to supporting
children and to helping them realize a bright and hopeful future.
Family is the most important influence in a child's life. Parents are
teachers, disciplinarians, advisors, and role models. By providing hope
and stability, parents help children to understand the consequences of
their actions and to recognize that the decisions they make today can
affect the rest of their lives. Through initiatives that promote healthy
marriages, responsible fatherhood, and adoption and foster care
programs, my Administration is helping to ensure that more young people
have a foundation of love and support.
Teachers also make a real difference in children's lives. America's
educators help our students build character and acquire the skills and
knowledge they need to succeed as adults. My Administration is insisting
upon accountability in our public schools. We want every child to have
an opportunity to realize the great promise of our country.
By mentoring children and helping them to achieve their dreams,
Americans can fill their own lives with greater purpose and help make
our country a better place. Our children benefit from a sense of
community, and each of us has the power to make a difference in a
child's life. I have introduced the Helping America's Youth initiative,
led by First Lady Laura Bush, so that every child can grow up with a
caring adult in his or her life--whether that adult is a parent, a
teacher, a coach, or a mentor. I encourage all Americans to volunteer
their time and talents to benefit our Nation's youth.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 5, 2005, as National
Child's Day, and I call upon citizens to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also urge all Americans to
dedicate their time and talents toward helping our Nation's young people
so that all children may reach as far as their vision and character can
take them.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of June,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7910 of June 10, 2005
Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
For more than two centuries, the flag of the United States has been a
symbol of hope and pride. The flag has inspired our citizens during
times of conflict and comforted us during moments of sorrow and loss. On
Flag Day
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and throughout National Flag Week, we celebrate the proud legacy of Old
Glory and reflect on this enduring symbol of freedom.
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution
stating that ``the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes,
alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a
blue field.'' As States have been added to the Union, the flag has been
modified to reflect their addition to our Nation. Today, the appearance
of our flag is based on President Eisenhower's Executive Order of August
21, 1959, to include a star for all 50 States together with 13 stripes
representing the original 13 American colonies.
Generations of Americans in uniform have carried the Stars and Stripes
into battle so that our citizens can live in freedom. Across the globe,
a new generation of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast
Guardsmen has stepped forward to serve under our flag, defending America
from our enemies. We are grateful to them and their families for
defending our flag and the values of our great Nation.
On this Flag Day, we recall the rich history of Old Glory, and we
remember our duty to carry our heritage of freedom into the future.
To commemorate the adoption of our flag, the Congress, by joint
resolution approved August 3, 1949, as amended (63 Stat. 492),
designated June 14 of each year as ``Flag Day'' and requested that the
President issue an annual proclamation calling for its observance and
for the display of the flag of the United States on all Federal
Government buildings. The Congress also requested, by joint resolution
approved June 9, 1966, as amended (80 Stat. 194), that the President
issue annually a proclamation designating the week in which June 14
occurs as ``National Flag Week'' and calling upon all citizens of the
United States to display the flag during that week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2005, as Flag Day and the week
beginning June 12, 2005, as National Flag Week. I direct the appropriate
officials to display the flag on all Federal Government buildings during
that week, and I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day and National
Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other
suitable places. I also call upon the people of the United States to
observe with pride and all due ceremony those days from Flag Day through
Independence Day, also set aside by the Congress (89 Stat. 211), as a
time to honor America, to celebrate our heritage in public gatherings
and activities, and to publicly recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of June,
in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7911 of June 16, 2005
Father's Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Being a father is a great responsibility and a great joy. From the
moment their children are born, fathers face the daily tasks of being
mentors, protectors, providers, and friends. Fathers take great pride in
watching their children take their first steps, learn to read, and
attend their first day of school. On Father's Day, our Nation honors
fathers across America, and we express our deep gratitude for their
selfless love and sacrifices.
Caring, decent, and hardworking fathers give much of themselves. By
offering unconditional love and providing guidance and discipline, a
father is a source of stability and one of the most important influences
on his children. A father's example helps shape the character and values
that his children will carry with them into adulthood, and the lessons
he teaches remain with them for a lifetime. By encouraging his sons and
daughters to set high standards, work hard, and make good decisions, a
father shows his children that they can meet life's challenges and be
good citizens.
Responsible fatherhood is essential to a compassionate society in which
all children are surrounded by love and taught the importance of
respect, honesty, and integrity. My Administration commends all those
who are working to strengthen the bonds between fathers and their
children.
On Father's Day and all year long, we honor our Nation's fathers and
express our love and appreciation for them. We also honor the many proud
fathers who are serving our country on the front lines of freedom. We
are grateful for their service and sacrifice, and we pray for them and
their families. These men have answered a great call, and they set an
example of duty and honor for all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, in accordance with a joint resolution of the Congress approved
April 24, 1972, as amended (36 U.S.C. 109), do hereby proclaim June 19,
2005, as Father's Day. I direct the appropriate officials of the
Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government
buildings on this day. I also call upon State and local governments and
citizens to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7912 of June 29, 2005
To Modify Duty-Free Treatment Under the Generalized System of
Preferences and Certain Rules of Origin Under the North American Free
Trade Agreement, and for Other Purposes
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. Pursuant to section 502(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended
(the ``1974 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2462(a)(1)), the President is authorized
to designate countries as beneficiary developing countries for purposes
of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).
2. In Proclamation 6425 of April 29, 1992, the President suspended duty-
free treatment for certain eligible articles imported from India after
considering the factors set forth in sections 501 and 502(c) of the 1974
Act (19 U.S.C. 2461, 2462(c)), in particular section 502(c)(5) of the
1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(c)(5)) on the extent to which India provides
adequate and effective protection of intellectual property rights.
3. In Proclamation 6942 of October 17, 1996, the President suspended
duty-free treatment for certain eligible articles imported from Pakistan
because of insufficient progress on affording workers in that country
internationally recognized worker rights.
4. Pursuant to sections 501 and 503(a)(1)(A) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C.
2463(a)(1)(A)), the President may designate articles as eligible for
preferential tariff treatment under the GSP.
5. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C.
2463(c)(2)(A)), beneficiary developing countries, except those
designated as least-developed beneficiary developing countries or
beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries as provided in section
503(c)(2)(D) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(D)), are subject to
competitive need limitations on the preferential treatment afforded
under the GSP to eligible articles.
6. Section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(C))
provides that a country that is no longer treated as a beneficiary
developing country with respect to an eligible article may be
redesignated as a beneficiary developing country with respect to such
article if imports of such article from such country did not exceed the
competitive need limitations in section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act
during the preceding calendar year.
7. Section 503(c)(2)(F)(i) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(F)(i))
provides that the President may disregard the competitive need
limitation provided in section 503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) (19 U.S.C.
2463(c)(2)(A)(i)(II)) with respect to any eligible article from any
beneficiary developing country if the aggregate appraised value of the
imports of such article into the United States during the preceding
calendar year does not exceed an amount set forth in section
503(c)(2)(F)(ii) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(c)(2)(F)(ii)).
8. Pursuant to section 503(d)(1) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(1))
and after giving great weight to the considerations in section 503(d)(2)
of the
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1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(2)), the President may, subject to the
limitations set out in section 503(d)(4) (19 U.S.C. 2463(d)(4)), waive
the application of the competitive need limitations in section
503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act with respect to any eligible article from
any beneficiary developing country, if after receiving advice from the
United States International Trade Commission (USITC), he determines that
such waiver is in the national economic interest of the United States.
9. Section 507(2) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2467(2)) provides that in
the case of an association of countries that is a free trade area or
customs union, or that is contributing to a comprehensive regional
economic integration among its members through appropriate means, the
President may provide that all members of such association other than
members that are barred from designation under section 502(b) of the
1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(b)) shall be treated as one country for
purposes of the GSP.
10. Pursuant to section 502 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462) and taking
into account the factors set forth in section 502(c) of the 1974 Act, I
have decided to designate Serbia and Montenegro as a beneficiary
developing country for purposes of the GSP.
11. After a review of the current situation in India and taking into
account the factors set out in section 502 of the 1974 Act, in
particular section 502(c)(5), I have determined that India has made
progress in providing adequate and effective protection of intellectual
property rights. Accordingly, I have determined to terminate the
suspension of India's duty-free treatment for certain articles under the
GSP.
12. After a review of the current situation in Pakistan, I have
determined that Pakistan has taken or is taking steps to afford workers
in that country internationally recognized worker rights as provided in
section 502(c)(7) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2462(c)(7)). Accordingly, I
have determined to restore Pakistan's eligibility for certain articles
for preferential treatment under the GSP.
13. Pursuant to sections 501 and 503(a)(1)(A) of the 1974 Act, and after
receiving advice from the USITC in accordance with section 503(e) of the
1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(e)), I have determined to designate certain
articles, some of which were previously designated under section
503(a)(1)(B) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2463(a)(1)(B)), as eligible
articles. In order to do so for certain articles, it is necessary to
subdivide and amend the nomenclature of certain existing subheadings of
the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).
14. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act, I have determined
that certain beneficiary countries have exported certain eligible
articles in quantities exceeding the applicable competitive need
limitation in 2004, and I therefore terminate the duty-free treatment
for such articles from such beneficiary developing countries.
15. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(C) of the 1974 Act, and subject to the
considerations set forth in sections 501 and 502 of the 1974 Act, I
redesignate certain countries as beneficiary developing countries with
respect to certain eligible articles that previously had been imported
in quantities exceeding the competitive need limitations of section
503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974 Act.
16. Pursuant to section 503(c)(2)(F)(i) of the 1974 Act, I have
determined that the competitive need limitation provided in section
503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II)
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of the 1974 Act should be disregarded with respect to certain eligible
articles from certain beneficiary developing countries.
17. Pursuant to section 503(d)(1) of the 1974 Act, I have received the
advice of the USITC on whether any industries in the United States are
likely to be adversely affected by such waivers, and I have determined,
based on that advice and on the considerations described in sections 501
and 502(c) of the 1974 Act, and after giving great weight to the
considerations in section 503(d)(2) of the 1974 Act, that such waivers
are in the national economic interest of the United States. Accordingly,
I have determined that the competitive need limitations of section
503(c)(2)(A) should be waived with respect to certain eligible articles
from certain beneficiary developing countries.
18. Pursuant to section 507(2) of the 1974 Act, I have determined that
currently qualifying members of the South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation (SAARC) should be treated as one country for purposes of the
GSP.
19. Presidential Proclamation 6641 of December 15, 1993, implemented the
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with respect to the United
States and, pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement
Implementation Act (Public Law 103-182) (the ``NAFTA Implementation
Act'') incorporated in the HTS the tariff modifications and rules of
origin necessary or appropriate to carry out the NAFTA.
20. Section 202 of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3332)
provides rules for determining whether goods imported into the United
States originate in the territory of a NAFTA Party and thus are eligible
for the tariff and other treatment contemplated under the NAFTA. Section
202(q) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3332(q)) authorizes
the President to proclaim, as a part of the HTS, the rules of origin set
out in the NAFTA and to proclaim modifications to such previously
proclaimed rules of origin, subject to the consultation and layover
requirements of section 103(a) of the NAFTA Implementation Act (19
U.S.C. 3313(a)).
21. The United States and Canada have agreed to modifications to certain
NAFTA rules of origin. Modifications to the NAFTA rules of origin set
out in Proclamation 6641 are therefore necessary.
22. Section 1558 of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections
Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-429) (the ``Miscellaneous Trade Act'')
amended section 213(b) of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
(CBERA) (19 U.S.C. 2703(b)) to exclude certain footwear from duty-free
treatment under the CBERA and to provide duty-free treatment for certain
other footwear that is the product of a designated beneficiary Caribbean
Basin Trade Partnership Act country.
23. In order to implement the tariff treatment provided under section
1558 of the Miscellaneous Trade Act, it is necessary to modify the HTS.
24. Section 7(c) of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-
274) (the ``AGOA Acceleration Act'') amended section 112(b)(6) of the of
the African Growth and Opportunity Act (title I of Public Law 106-200)
(AGOA) (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(6)) by adding ethnic printed fabrics to the
list of textile and apparel goods of beneficiary sub-Saharan African
countries that may be eligible for the preferential treatment described
in section 112(a) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(a)).
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25. Section 2 of Executive Order 13191 of January 17, 2001, delegated
the President's authority under section 112(b)(6) of the AGOA to the
Committee for the Implementation of Textile Agreements (Committee), in
consultation with the then-Commissioner, United States Customs Service,
now the Commissioner, Bureau of Customs and Border Protection
(Commissioner), to determine which, if any, particular textile and
apparel goods of beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries shall be
treated as being hand loomed, handmade, or folklore articles. Executive
Order 13191 further ordered the Commissioner to take actions directed by
the Committee to carry out such determinations.
26. In order to implement section 7(c) of the AGOA Acceleration Act, it
is necessary to modify Executive Order 13191.
27. Section 604 of the 1974 Act, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2483), authorizes
the President to embody in the HTS the substance of the relevant
provisions of that Act, and of other acts affecting import treatment,
and actions thereunder, including the removal, modification,
continuance, or imposition of any rate of duty or other import
restriction.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, including title V and section 604 of the
1974 Act, section 202 of the NAFTA Implementation Act, section 1558 of
the Miscellaneous Trade Act, section 7(c) of the AGOA Acceleration Act,
and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, do hereby proclaim:
(1) In order to reflect in the HTS the addition of Serbia and
Montenegro as a beneficiary developing country under the GSP, general
note 4(a) to the HTS is modified as provided in section A(1) of Annex I
to this proclamation.
(2) In order to provide that one or more countries that have not
been treated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to one or
more eligible articles should be designated or redesignated as
beneficiary developing countries with respect to such article or
articles for purposes of the GSP, in order to terminate the suspensions
of India's and Pakistan's eligibility for certain articles, and in order
to provide that one or more countries should no longer be treated as
beneficiary developing countries with respect to one or more eligible
articles for purposes of the GSP, general note 4(d) to the HTS is
modified as provided in section A(2) of Annex I to this proclamation.
(3) In order to designate certain articles as eligible articles for
purposes of the GSP, the HTS is modified by amending and subdividing the
nomenclature of certain existing HTS subheadings as provided in section
B of Annex I to this proclamation.
(4) (a) In order to designate certain articles as eligible articles
for purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for such
HTS subheadings is modified as provided in sections C(1) and C(2) of
Annex I to this proclamation.
(b) In order to designate certain articles as eligible articles for
purposes of the GSP when imported from any beneficiary developing country
except for a country or countries exceeding the applicable competitive need
limitation in 2004, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for such
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HTS subheadings is modified as provided for in section C(3) of Annex I to
this proclamation.
(c) In order to provide preferential tariff treatment under the GSP to a
beneficiary developing country that has been excluded from the benefits of
the GSP for certain eligible articles, the Rates of Duty 1-Special
subcolumn for such HTS subheadings is modified as provided for in section
C(4) of Annex I to this proclamation.
(d) In order to provide that one or more countries should not be treated
as beneficiary developing countries with respect to certain eligible
articles for purposes of the GSP, the Rates of Duty 1-Special subcolumn for
such HTS subheadings is modified as provided for in section C(5) of Annex I
to this proclamation.
(e) In order to reflect in the HTS the decision that certain members of
the SAARC should be treated as one country for purposes of title V of the
1974 Act, and to enumerate those countries, general note 4(a) to the HTS is
modified as provided in section D of Annex I to this proclamation.
(5) A waiver of the application of section 503(c)(2)(A)(i)(II) of
the 1974 Act shall apply to the eligible articles in the HTS subheadings
and to the beneficiary developing countries listed in Annex II to this
proclamation.
(6) A waiver of the application of section 503(c)(2)(A) of the 1974
Act shall apply to the eligible articles in the HTS subheading and to
the beneficiary developing countries set forth in Annex III to this
proclamation.
(7) In order to modify the rules of origin under the NAFTA, general
note 12 to the HTS is modified as provided in Annex IV to this
proclamation.
(8) The modifications made by Annex IV to this proclamation shall be
effective with respect to goods of Canada that are entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the date provided in that
Annex.
(9) General notes 7 and 17 to the HTS are modified as set forth in
Annex V to this proclamation.
(10) The modifications made by Annex V to this proclamation shall be
effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for
consumption, on or after December 18, 2004.
(11) In order to make technical corrections to the HTS, the HTS is
modified as provided in Annex VI to this proclamation.
(12) The modifications made by Annex VI to this proclamation shall
be effective with respect to articles entered, or withdrawn for
consumption, on or after the dates provided in that Annex.
(13) Section 2 of Executive Order 13191 of January 17, 2001, is
modified by revising the heading to state ``Handloomed, Handmade, and
Folklore Articles and Ethnic Printed Fabrics'' and deleting the phrase
``handloomed, handmade, or folklore articles,'' and inserting in lieu
thereof, ``handloomed, handmade, or folklore articles or ethnic printed
fabrics.''
(14) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders
that are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
June, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and twenty-ninth.
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Proclamation 7913 of July 15, 2005
Captive Nations Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America stands for freedom and supports those who are oppressed. During
Captive Nations Week, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing democracy,
defending liberty, and protecting human rights around the world.
When President Eisenhower issued the first Captive Nations Week
proclamation in 1959, freedom was being denied by communist regimes in
Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Millions were deprived of their rights
to freely practice religion, assemble in public, and exercise freedom of
speech. The Cold War and the captivity of millions of people in Central
and Eastern Europe have since ended, and we have witnessed the rise of
democratic governments in countries across the globe.
Building a free and peaceful world is the work of generations, and this
work continues. America believes that freedom is God's gift to each man
and woman in this world and that spreading freedom's blessings is the
calling of our time. We are continuing to work to help spread liberty
and democracy to people who have known fear and oppression. The gains in
places like Afghanistan, Iraq, Ukraine, and Georgia have been achieved
through the courage, determination, and sacrifice of millions of men and
women in those countries, with the assistance of the United States and
other allies.
As a Nation forged from the ideals of freedom, justice, and human
dignity, we will continue speaking out on behalf of oppressed people. We
will support the growth of democratic movements and institutions in
every nation. This young century will be liberty's century, and during
Captive Nations Week, we pledge to advance the cause of liberty for all
people.
The Congress, by Joint Resolution approved July 17, 1959 (73 Stat. 212),
has authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation
designating the third week in July of each year as ``Captive Nations
Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim July 17 through July 23, 2005, as Captive
Nations Week. I call upon the people of the United States to observe
this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm
their commitment to all those seeking liberty, justice, and self-
determination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7914 of July 21, 2005
Parents' Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Parents are role models for their children. With patience, sacrifice,
and love, they teach their children life lessons and prepare them for
the future. On Parents' Day, we express our gratitude for the hard work
of parents throughout America and reaffirm our commitment to promoting a
culture of responsible parenthood.
Mothers and fathers love their children unconditionally and make daily
sacrifices to provide for them. Parents create a safe, nurturing
environment in which their children can grow and learn. By instructing
their children to make right choices, parents instill lifelong values
and prepare their children for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Parents experience the great joy of watching their sons and daughters
mature into responsible adults and good citizens.
On Parents' Day, we recognize the boundless love and generosity of all
parents, including the foster and adoptive parents who demonstrate the
compassionate spirit of America. We honor parents for their dedication
to providing our Nation's children with the love and support they need.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States and consistent with Public Law 103-362, as
amended, do hereby proclaim Sunday, July 24, 2005, as Parents' Day. I
encourage all Americans to express love, respect, and appreciation to
parents across our Nation. I also call upon citizens to observe this day
with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7915 of July 26, 2005
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This historic legislation
provides a clear and comprehensive national mandate for the elimination
of discrimination against individuals with disabilities. The ADA
reflects our Nation's faith in the promise of all individuals and helps
to ensure that our Nation's opportunities are more accessible to all.
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The ADA has been a great success in expanding opportunity for disabled
Americans. By reducing barriers and changing perceptions, the ADA has
increased participation in community life and given greater hope to
millions of Americans.
Because of the ADA, individuals with disabilities are better able to
develop skills for school, work, and independent living. Our Nation has
more to do to further the goals of the ADA. Through the New Freedom
Initiative, my Administration is building on the progress of the ADA to
increase the use of technology and expand educational and employment
opportunities. We are promoting the development and dissemination of
assistive and universally designed technology. We have launched
DisabilityInfo.gov, an online resource of programs and technology
relevant to the daily lives of people with disabilities and their
families, employers, service providers, and other community members. We
also require electronic and information technologies used by the Federal
Government to be accessible to people with disabilities. To ensure that
no child with a disability is left behind, I have requested $11.1
billion for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in my FY
2006 budget--$4.7 billion above the FY 2001 level. The Department of
Education is seeking new and effective ways for students with
disabilities to learn. My Administration is also working to educate
employers on ADA requirements and further assisting persons with
disabilities by implementing the ``Ticket to Work'' program and
strengthening training and employment services at One-Stop Career
Centers. Through all of these efforts, we are helping individuals with
disabilities have the opportunity to live and work with greater freedom.
On the 15th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we
celebrate the progress that has been made and reaffirm our commitment to
fulfilling the ADA's mission of bringing greater hope and opportunity to
our Nation's disabled Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim July 26, 2005, as a day in
celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities
Act. I call on all Americans to celebrate the many contributions
individuals with disabilities have made to our country, and I urge our
citizens to fulfill the promise of the ADA to give all people the
opportunity to live with dignity, work productively, and achieve their
dreams.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-sixth day of
July, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the Independence
of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7916 of August 5, 2005
40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In America, we believe in the freedom of every individual. This freedom
includes the ability to participate in one of the most cherished rights
and fundamental responsibilities of citizenship: the right to vote. The
Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped ensure that all citizens would have the
opportunity to vote, regardless of race. As President Lyndon Johnson
said when he signed the Act, ``Millions of Americans are denied the
right to vote because of their color. This law will ensure them the
right to vote. The wrong is one which no American, in his heart, can
justify. The right is one which no American, true to our principles, can
deny.'' As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of this historic act, we
reaffirm this bedrock commitment to equality and justice for all.
America's history is a story of people working for freedom, justice, and
equality. We have made great progress toward achieving these ideals. In
the middle of the 20th century, the conscience of America was awakened
by the struggles and the courage of those who overcame racial slurs,
fire hoses, and burning crosses. Brave men and women held sit-ins at
lunch counters, rode buses on Freedom Rides, and marched in our Nation's
Capital and throughout our country to demand the full promise of the
Declaration of Independence. The work of these courageous Americans led
to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and we remember their heroism on this
anniversary.
America is a stronger and better Nation because of the Voting Rights Act
of 1965. As President Johnson said upon signing the Act, it is ``a
triumph for freedom as huge as any victory that has ever been won on any
battlefield.'' The Act was a great step forward in the history of our
Nation, and it remains essential as we continue our progress toward a
society in which every person of every background can realize the
American Dream.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
Laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 6, 2005, as a day
of celebration in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
of 1965. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7917 of August 15, 2005
National Airborne Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans live in freedom because of the extraordinary bravery,
sacrifice, and dedication to duty of the members of our Armed Forces.
From the first official Army parachute jump 65 years ago, our country's
Airborne troops have played a crucial role in the defense of our Nation
and our liberty. On National Airborne Day, we pay special tribute to
these courageous soldiers who served with honor and integrity.
On August 16, 1940, the successful first jump of the Army Parachute Test
Platoon laid the foundation for a new and innovative method of combat
that helped contribute to an Allied victory in World War II. These bold
pioneers answered the call of duty and set an example for future
generations to follow. Since the designation of the Army's first
Airborne division, the 82nd Airborne, on August 15, 1942, our Airborne
troops have performed with valor. The brave men and women of our
Airborne forces have worked to defeat tyranny, advance the cause of
liberty, and build a safer world.
Today a new generation of Airborne forces is fighting a war against an
enemy that threatens the peace and stability of the world. At this
critical time, Airborne forces of the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force
are continuing the noble tradition of the first sky soldiers. Americans
are grateful for the service of our Airborne forces and all our troops,
and we are inspired by the strength and sacrifice of our military
members and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 16, 2005, as
National Airborne Day. I encourage all Americans to honor those who have
served in the Airborne forces, and I also call upon all citizens to
observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7918 of August 25, 2005
Women's Equality Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted,
guaranteeing American women the right to vote. The passage of this
amendment was the culmination of a long struggle that reached back to
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founding of the country and was furthered by the 1848 women's rights
convention in Seneca Falls, New York. By celebrating Women's Equality
Day, we commemorate the adoption of this amendment and honor the
visionary women who fought tirelessly for women's suffrage.
Led by women such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, and
Lucretia Mott, the suffragists stood up against injustice and persevered
until, as Susan B. Anthony wrote, the handful who first took a stand for
suffrage grew into an army. The efforts of these pioneers helped secure
for American women the right to vote.
Since the adoption of the 19th Amendment, women have continued to make
great contributions to our Nation. Women today are leaders in medicine,
law, journalism, business, government, and other professions. They are
doctors and mothers, teachers and lawyers, homemakers and pilots,
artists and entrepreneurs. Women also are serving with great honor in
our Armed Forces as we fight a war on terror and defend our freedoms.
The hard work of American women is essential to the strength and
vitality of our country.
One hundred and fifty-seven years after the Seneca Falls Convention, we
continue to work so that all people can enjoy their God-given rights.
This Women's Equality Day, as we celebrate the 85th anniversary of the
19th Amendment, we honor the perseverance, leadership, and achievements
of the suffragists and all of America's women, and we renew our
commitment to equal justice and dignity for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2005, as
Women's Equality Day. I call upon the people of the United States to
observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7919 of August 29, 2005
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women
in the United States. Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with
ovarian cancer, and thousands die from the disease. During National
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we strive to raise awareness of ovarian
cancer and promote early detection and treatment of this disease.
Early detection is essential to the successful treatment of ovarian
cancer. The 5-year survival rate is higher than 90 percent for ovarian
cancer patients whose disease is caught during the first stage of
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ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, however,
because no reliable screening test exists for the disease. Because the
early signs of ovarian cancer are easy to miss and often resemble the
signs of other conditions, it is important for women to talk with their
doctors about detection and be aware of the risk factors and symptoms of
this cancer.
There is more we need to learn about how best to prevent, detect, and
treat ovarian cancer. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is currently
sponsoring a study on genetic and environmental factors that may
increase the risk of ovarian cancer. In addition, the NCI is sponsoring
clinical trials to explore new ways to screen for and detect ovarian
cancer. Researchers are studying new treatment options, including
biological therapies, anticancer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies to
treat resistant forms of ovarian cancer. The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention will spend almost $4.6 million, and the Department of
Defense's Ovarian Cancer Research Program will invest an estimated $10
million.
As we observe National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we recognize the
courage and strength of women battling ovarian cancer, and of their
families and friends who love and support them. Our Nation is grateful
for the hard work and commitment of our dedicated researchers and
medical professionals. With continued effort, we can raise awareness of
ovarian cancer and find new ways to prevent and treat this deadly
disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2005 as National
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials,
businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators,
volunteers, and all people of the United States to continue our Nation's
strong commitment to preventing and treating ovarian cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7920 of August 29, 2005
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths
among American men. This year, thousands of men will be diagnosed with
prostate cancer, and thousands will die from the disease. While great
strides have been made in the battle against prostate cancer, we have
more work to do. During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we
renew our commitment to fight prostate cancer by finding better ways to
prevent, detect, and treat this deadly disease.
My Administration is committed to funding research for prevention and
better treatments for prostate cancer. This year, the National
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Health will invest an estimated $381 million in prostate cancer
research, including $310 million at the National Cancer Institute. The
Department of Defense's Prostate Cancer Research Program will spend an
estimated $85 million, and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention will devote an estimated $14 million toward prostate cancer
research. Scientists are examining risk factors to identify ways to
prevent prostate cancer, and they are finding ways to detect this
disease earlier, when it is easier to treat. In addition, newer
treatments are helping to slow or stop the spread of prostate cancer in
men with advanced stages of the disease. This progress offers hope to
men who are living with prostate cancer and those who are at risk.
As we observe National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, I encourage all
men, especially those over the age of 50, to talk with their doctors
about the risk of prostate cancer and the appropriate screenings. I
commend those who fight this disease, and I applaud the dedication of
researchers, health care providers, and all who are working to increase
our knowledge of prostate cancer. By raising awareness and supporting
research, we can save lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2005 as National
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon government officials,
businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators,
volunteers, and all people of the United States to reaffirm our Nation's
strong and continuing commitment to treat and prevent prostate cancer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7921 of August 29, 2005
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The devastating effects of alcohol and drug addiction have destroyed the
lives and families of countless Americans. During National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month, we recognize the dangers of substance
abuse and renew the hope of overcoming addiction for individuals across
our Nation. This year's theme, ``Join the Voices for Recovery: Healing
Lives, Families and Communities,'' encourages those striving to recover
from this disease and recognizes the many families, support
organizations, faith-based and community groups, and volunteers working
to help overcome addiction.
Substance abuse leads to a cycle of addiction and despair that too often
causes disease and death among young people. The Helping America's Youth
initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, is promoting positive youth
development and combating alcohol and drug addiction. This initiative is
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helping our children to make healthy choices and build lives of purpose.
To aid citizens seeking treatment and recovery for substance abuse, my
Administration also has provided $200 million over the past 2 years for
the Access to Recovery program. My 2006 budget requests an additional
$150 million for this program to further expand treatment choices.
Directing resources to individuals allows them to choose a program that
suits their needs and increases their chances of success. In addition,
we have increased opportunities for communities and faith-based
providers to aid those suffering from addiction.
I encourage all Americans to support individuals striving to overcome
addiction and the groups that are helping to fight alcohol and drug
addiction. By working together, we can continue to build a more
compassionate society that transforms lives and provides health, hope,
and healing to those who hurt.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2005 as National
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. I call upon the people of the
United States to observe this month with appropriate programs and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
August, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7922 of September 4, 2005
Death of William H. Rehnquist
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of respect for William H. Rehnquist, Chief Justice of the
United States, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the
Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section
7 of title 4, United States Code, that the flag of the United States
shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public
buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on
all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia
and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions
until sunset, Tuesday, September 13, 2005. I also direct that the flag
shall be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States
embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad,
including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7923 of September 4, 2005
Honoring the Memory of the Victims of Hurricane Katrina
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of respect for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, I hereby
order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the
United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be
flown at half-staff at the White House and on all public buildings and
grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval
vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and
throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until
sunset, Tuesday, September 20, 2005. I also direct that the flag shall
be flown at half-staff for the same period at all United States
embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad,
including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7924 of September 8, 2005
To Suspend Subchapter IV of Chapter 31 of Title 40, United States Code,
Within a Limited Geographic Area in Response to the National Emergency
Caused by Hurricane Katrina
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. Section 3142(a) of title 40, United States Code, provides that
``every contract in excess of $2,000, to which the Federal Government or
the District of Columbia is a party, for construction, alteration, or
repair, including painting and decorating, of public buildings and
public works of the Government or the District of Columbia that are
located in a State or the District of Columbia and which requires or
involves the employment of mechanics or laborers shall contain a
provision stating the minimum wages to be paid various classes or
laborers and mechanics.''
2. Section 3142(b) of title 40, United States Code, provides that such
``minimum wages shall be based on the wages the Secretary of Labor
determines to be prevailing for the corresponding classes of laborers
and mechanics employed on projects of a character similar to the
contract work in the civil subdivision of the State in which the work is
to be performed . . .''
3. Under various other related acts, the payment of wages is made
dependent upon determinations by the Secretary of Labor under section
3142 of title 40, United States Code.
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4. Section 3147 of title 40, United States Code, provides that ``[t]he
President may suspend the provisions of this subchapter during a
national emergency.''
5. Several areas of the Nation have been recently devastated by
Hurricane Katrina. The devastation from the hurricane has resulted in
the largest amount of property damage from a natural disaster in the
history of the Nation. An enormous but undetermined number of lives have
been lost, and hundreds of thousands of homes and business
establishments either destroyed or severely damaged. Hundreds of
thousands of individuals have lost their jobs and their livelihood. An
unprecedented amount of Federal assistance will be needed to restore the
communities that have been ravaged by the hurricane. Accordingly, I find
that the conditions caused by Hurricane Katrina constitute a ``national
emergency'' within the meaning of section 3147 of title 40, United
States Code.
(a)
Hurricane Katrina has resulted in unprecedented property damage.
(b)
The wage rates imposed by section 3142 of title 40, United States
Code, increase the cost to the Federal Government of providing
Federal assistance to these areas.
(c)
Suspension of the subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United
States Code, 40 U.S.C. 3141-3148, and the operation of related acts
to the extent they depend upon the Secretary of Labor's
determinations under section 3142 of title 40, United States Code,
will result in greater assistance to these devastated communities
and will permit the employment of thousands of additional
individuals.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do by this proclamation suspend, as to all contracts entered
into on or after the date of this proclamation and until otherwise
provided, the provisions of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40,
United States Code, 40 U.S.C. 3141-3148, and the provisions of all other
acts providing for the payment of wages, which provisions are dependent
upon determinations by the Secretary of Labor under section 3142 of
title 40, United States Code, as they apply to contracts to be performed
in the following jurisdictions: the counties of Baldwin, Choctaw,
Clarke, Mobile, Sumter, and Washington in the State of Alabama; the
counties of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe in the State of Florida; the
parishes of Acadia, Allen, Ascension, Assumption, Avoyelles, Beauregard,
Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Caldwell, Cameron, Catahoula,
Claiborne, Concordia, De Soto, East Baton Rouge, East Carroll, East
Feliciana, Evangeline, Franklin, Grant, Iberia, Iberville, Jackson,
Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, La Salle, Lafayette, Lafourche, Lincoln,
Livingston, Madison, Morehouse, Natchitoches, Orleans, Ouachita,
Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, St.
Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St.
Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Tensas,
Terrebonne, Union, Vermilion, Vernon, Washington, Webster, West Baton
Rouge, West Carroll, West Feliciana, and Winn in the State of Louisiana;
and the counties of Adams, Alcorn, Amite, Attala, Benton, Bolivar,
Calhoun, Carroll, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Claiborne, Clarke, Clay, Coahoma,
Copiah, Covington, DeSoto, Forrest, Franklin, George, Greene, Grenada,
Hancock, Harrison, Hinds, Holmes, Humphreys, Issaquena, Itawamba,
Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Kemper, Lafayette,
Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Leake, Lee, Leflore, Lincoln, Lowndes,
Madison, Marion, Marshall, Monroe, Montgomery, Neshoba, Newton, Noxubee,
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Oktibbeha, Panola, Pearl River, Perry, Pike Pontotoc, Prentiss, Quitman,
Rankin, Scott, Sharkey, Simpson, Smith, Stone, Sunflower, Tallahatchie,
Tate, Tippah, Tishomingo, Tunica, Union, Walthall, Warren, Washington,
Wayne, Webster, Wilkinson, Winston, Yalobusha, Yazoo in the State of
Mississippi.
And, as to such contracts to be performed in such jurisdictions, I do
hereby suspend, until otherwise provided, the provisions of any
Executive Order, proclamation, rule, regulation, or other directive
providing for the payment of wages, which provisions are dependent upon
determinations by the Secretary of Labor under section 3142 of title 40,
United States Code;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7925 of September 8, 2005
National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of Hurricane
Katrina
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Hurricane Katrina was one of the worst natural disasters in our Nation's
history and has caused unimaginable devastation and heartbreak
throughout the Gulf Coast Region. A vast coastline of towns and
communities has been decimated. Many lives have been lost, and hundreds
of thousands of our fellow Americans are suffering great hardship. To
honor the memory of those who lost their lives, to provide comfort and
strength to the families of the victims, and to help ease the burden of
the survivors, I call upon all Americans to pray to Almighty God and to
perform acts of service.
As we observe a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims
of Hurricane Katrina, we pledge our support for those who have been
injured and for the communities that are struggling to rebuild. We offer
thanks to God for the goodness and generosity of so many Americans who
have come together to provide relief and bring hope to fellow citizens
in need. Our Nation is united in compassion for the victims and in
resolve to overcome the tremendous loss that has come to America. We
will strive together in this effort, and we will prevail through
perseverance and prayer.
Americans are reaching out to those who suffer by opening their hearts,
homes, and communities. Their actions demonstrate the greatest
compassion one person may show to another: to love your neighbor as
yourself. Across our Nation, so many selfless deeds reflect the promise
of the Scripture: ``For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty
and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in.'' I
encourage all Americans to respond with acts of kindness in the days
ahead. By contributing time,
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money, or needed goods to a relief organization and by praying for the
survivors and those in recovery efforts, we can make a tremendous
difference in the lives of those in need.
Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath resulted in a considerable loss of
life. We pray that God will bless the souls of the lost, and that He
will comfort their families and friends and all lives touched by this
disaster. As the American people unite to help those who are hurting, we
share a determination to stand by those affected by Hurricane Katrina in
the months and years ahead as they rebuild their lives and reclaim their
future. We are determined that the Gulf Coast region will rise again.
The tasks before us are enormous, and so is the heart of America. We
will continue to comfort and care for the survivors. We will once again
show the world that the worst adversities bring out the best in the
American people.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 16,
2005, as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of
Hurricane Katrina. I ask that the people of the United States and places
of worship mark this National Day of Prayer and Remembrance with
memorial services and other appropriate observances. I also encourage
all Americans to remember those who have suffered in the disaster by
offering prayers and giving their hearts and homes for those who now,
more than ever, need our compassion and our support.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7926 of September 9, 2005
Minority Enterprise Development Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across our country, the entrepreneurial spirit of minority businesses is
strong and growing. By creating jobs and advancing opportunities, these
businesses improve lives and transform neighborhoods throughout our
Nation. During Minority Enterprise Development Week, we recognize
minority entrepreneurs and their employees for their commitment to free
enterprise and equal opportunity.
Minority businesses are an essential part of a society in which personal
initiative is encouraged and in which opportunity is within the reach of
all of our citizens. Significant increases in minority business
ownership are providing an engine for economic growth and helping more
of our citizens succeed. By fueling job creation and providing goods and
services to consumers, these businesses are helping to lift communities
and provide hope.
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In order to extend the promise of our country to all of our citizens,
our economy must continue to grow and expand. My Administration is
working to keep taxes low, protect small businesses from needless
regulation and frivolous lawsuits, and reduce global trade barriers to
open up new markets for American entrepreneurs. We have provided new
market tax credits to boost investment and community development in low-
income areas, and we are working to stimulate and support minority
businesses by providing training and mentoring.
Minority businesses help ensure that our country is a land of
opportunity. Their example reflects the best qualities of America,
demonstrating that every person has the opportunity to strive for a
better future and to take part in the promise of our great Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 11 through
September 17, 2005, as Minority Enterprise Development Week. I call upon
all Americans to celebrate this week with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities to recognize the important contributions of
our Nation's minority enterprises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7927 of September 9, 2005
National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities are places of
learning and achievement that reflect our Nation's belief in the great
potential of every student. By upholding high standards of excellence
and providing equal educational opportunities to all Americans, these
valued institutions help ensure that all our citizens can realize their
full potential and look forward to a prosperous and hopeful future.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are a source of
accomplishment and great pride for the African-American community and
our entire Nation. By fostering academic achievement, instilling strong
values and character, and equipping students with a quality education,
they prepare rising generations for success and help fulfill our
country's commitment to equal education.
My Administration is committed to supporting HBCUs and making higher
education more affordable and more accessible. To ensure that more
students have access to a college or university education, I have
requested
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nearly $300 million for HBCUs in my 2006 budget, a record level of
funding that would represent an increase in spending for these
institutions by 30 percent during my Administration. Through the White
House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, we are
pursuing new ways to strengthen and advance HBCUs through endowments,
faculty development, and cooperative research.
America has made significant progress in strengthening our higher
education system for all our citizens, and there is more work to do. We
continue to strive toward a society in which every person can realize
the great promise of America. During National Historically Black
Colleges and Universities Week, we recognize the contributions of HBCUs,
and we acknowledge and celebrate their role in making America a stronger
and better Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 11 through
September 17, 2005, as National Historically Black Colleges and
Universities Week. I call on public officials, educators,
administrators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to
observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
that demonstrate our appreciation for the many contributions these
valuable institutions and their graduates have made to our country.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7928 of September 9, 2005
National Days of Prayer and Remembrance, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans will always remember the terrible events and violent cruelty
of September 11, 2001. We will always honor the many innocent lives that
were lost, and we will never forget the heroism of passengers, first
responders, and others on that day. During this year's National Days of
Prayer and Remembrance, we pay tribute to the memory of those taken from
us in the terrorist attacks in New York, in Pennsylvania, and at the
Pentagon. We pray for the families left behind who continue to inspire
us through their steadfast character, courage, and determination.
In the time since September 11, 2001, Americans have come together to
defend America and advance freedom. We are grateful to our brave men and
women in uniform who are making daily sacrifices at home and at posts
around the globe, and we pray for their safety as they defend our
liberty. In the war on terror, we have lost good men and women who left
our shores to protect our way of life and did not live to make the
journey home. We honor their memories, and we pray for their families.
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The war that began for America on September 11, 2001, continues to call
on the courage of our men and women in uniform and the perseverance of
our citizens. The past 4 years have brought many challenges and
sacrifices, yet we have much reason to be thankful and hopeful about the
future. America has become more secure as terrorists have been brought
to justice, two of the most brutal and aggressive regimes have ended,
and freedom has spread in the Middle East and around the world. In the
months and years ahead, we will continue to defend our freedom and lay
the foundations of peace for our children and grandchildren.
During these Days of Prayer and Remembrance, we give thanks to the
Almighty for our freedom, and we acknowledge our dependence on the Giver
of this gift. Four years after September 11, 2001, we remember the lives
lost and pray for God's continued blessings on their families and our
Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 9,
through Sunday, September 11, 2005, as National Days of Prayer and
Remembrance. I ask that the people of the United States and places of
worship mark these National Days of Prayer and Remembrance with memorial
services and other appropriate ceremonies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7929 of September 9, 2005
Patriot Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Four years have passed since our country was brutally attacked on a
quiet September morning. On that day, thousands of innocent lives were
taken from us. The victims and the families who lost loved ones remain
in the hearts and prayers of our Nation. We also remember the courage of
the firefighters, police officers, emergency rescue personnel, and
scores of private citizens who showed us the true meaning of heroism and
demonstrated our resolve to the world.
The mission that began on September 11, 2001, continues. Today, we see
the virtue of the September 11th heroes embodied in our military
personnel, who are taking the fight to our enemies and helping to keep
us safe at home. Thousands of other Americans, from intelligence
analysts to border guards to countless others, are doing vital work to
help defend America and prevent future attacks. We are grateful to all
of these men and women and to their families for their service and
sacrifice. We honor those who have lost their lives defending our
freedom, and we pray that God comfort their families. We pledge that we
will not rest until we have won the war on terror.
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As we mark this solemn anniversary, I call upon all our citizens to
express their patriotism and their gratitude for the blessings of
liberty. By flying the flag, supporting military families, and teaching
young people about our founding ideals, we honor the lives lost on
September 11, 2001, and since, and we help preserve our freedom for
future generations.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89),
the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as ``Patriot
Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2005, as Patriot Day. I call
upon the Governors of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, as well as appropriate officials of all units of government, to
direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day. I call upon
the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services, to display
the flag at half-staff from their homes on that day, and to observe a
moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. eastern daylight time to honor
the innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist
attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7930 of September 16, 2005
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In every generation, members of our Armed Forces have answered the call
of service in our Nation's hour of need. These patriots have defended
our freedom and way of life, triumphed over brutal enemies, and answered
the prayers of millions. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor
the Americans who have been prisoners of war and recognize them for
enduring unimaginable hardships while serving in military conflicts
around the globe. We also remember those who are still missing in
action, and we renew our commitment to keep searching until we have
accounted for every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine missing in the
line of duty.
On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the flag of the National League of
Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia is flown
over the White House, the Capitol, the Departments of State, Defense,
and Veterans Affairs, the Selective Service System Headquarters, the
National Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans Memorials, U.S.
Military Installations, national cemeteries, and other locations across
our country. The flag is a reminder of our continued commitment to those
brave patriots imprisoned while serving in conflicts around the world
and of our pledge to continue to achieve the fullest possible accounting
for all our men and women in uniform who are still missing. Americans
are blessed with the
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freedom made possible by the service and sacrifice of so many. On
National POW/MIA Recognition Day, our entire Nation honors and pays
special tribute to our prisoners of war and those who remain missing.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 16,
2005, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I call upon the people of the
United States to join me in saluting all American POWs and those missing
in action who valiantly served our country. I call upon Federal, State,
and local government officials and private organizations to observe this
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7931 of September 16, 2005
National Hispanic Heritage Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Throughout our history, America has been a land of diversity and has
benefitted from the contributions of people of different backgrounds
brought together by a love of liberty. During National Hispanic Heritage
Month, we celebrate the achievements of Hispanic Americans and the
significant role they have played in making our Nation strong,
prosperous, and free.
The contributions of Hispanic Americans have made a positive impact on
every part of our society. Americans of Hispanic descent are astronauts
and athletes, doctors and teachers, lawyers and scientists. The vibrancy
of our Nation's Hispanic performers enriches music, dancing, and the
arts. Hispanic Americans serve at every level of government, including
as Attorney General of the United States and Secretary of Commerce.
Latino entrepreneurs are starting and growing businesses all across
America, creating jobs and opportunities. The hard work and
determination of Hispanic Americans continue to inspire all those who
dream of a better life for themselves and their families.
Our Nation's Hispanic community has contributed to the advance of
freedom abroad and to the defense of freedom at home. In every
generation, Hispanic Americans have served valiantly in the United
States military. Today there are more than 200,000 Hispanic Americans
serving in the Armed Forces, and our Nation is grateful for their
courage and sacrifice. In addition, thousands of Hispanic Americans are
helping to defend and protect our homeland by serving as police officers
and firefighters. All Americans are thankful for their daily work in
helping to keep our Nation safe.
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we join together to recognize
the proud history and rich culture of Hispanic Americans. To honor the
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achievements of Hispanic Americans, the Congress, by Public Law 100-402,
as amended, has authorized and requested the President to issue annually
a proclamation designating September 15 through October 15 as ``National
Hispanic Heritage Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2005, as
National Hispanic Heritage Month. I call upon public officials,
educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to
observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and
programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7932 of September 16, 2005
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
More than two centuries after our Founding Fathers gathered in 1787 in
Philadelphia, our Nation continues to be guided by the Constitution they
drafted.
The Constitution of the United States reflects our ideals and
establishes a practical system of government. It provides for three
separate branches--the legislative, the executive, and the judicial--
with defined responsibilities and with checks and balances among the
branches. Under our Constitution, both the Federal Government and the
State governments advance the will of the people through the people's
representatives. To protect the rights of our citizens and maintain the
rule of law, Article III of the Constitution provides for a judiciary of
independent judges who have life tenure.
These fundamental principles--separation of powers, federalism, and an
independent judiciary--have endured, and they have been essential to our
Nation's progress toward equal justice and liberty for all. On
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and during Constitution Week, we
celebrate the genius of our Constitution and reaffirm our commitment to
its stated purposes: ``to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice,
insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the
general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and
our Posterity.''
In remembrance of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of
the Americans who strive to uphold the duties and responsibilities of
citizenship, the Congress, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36
U.S.C. 106, as amended), designated September 17 as ``Constitution Day
and Citizenship Day,'' and by joint resolution of August 2, 1956 (36
U.S.C. 108, as
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amended), requested that the President proclaim the week beginning
September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as ``Constitution
Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim September 17, 2005, as Constitution Day and
Citizenship Day, and September 17 through September 23, 2005, as
Constitution Week. I encourage Federal, State, and local officials, as
well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to
conduct ceremonies and programs that celebrate our Constitution and
reaffirm our rights and obligations as citizens of our great Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7933 of September 16, 2005
National Farm Safety and Health Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As stewards of our natural resources, farmers and ranchers play a
crucial role in keeping our Nation strong. This year's theme for
National Farm Safety and Health Week, ``Harvesting Safety and Health,''
encourages those in the agriculture industry to practice and promote
safe working conditions and reminds all Americans of the vital
contributions of farmers and ranchers to our country.
Our farming communities embody the American values of hard work, faith,
love of family, and love of country. Their skill and dedication feed,
clothe, and provide energy for Americans and others around the world.
Agricultural workers face one of the most hazardous work environments in
America. Farmers and ranchers operate heavy machinery, work in inclement
weather, and tend livestock. Because of these risks, taking safety
precautions is vital for agricultural workers. By implementing
preventive measures and increasing our knowledge of first aid, we can
greatly reduce many hazards of farm and ranch labor. Utilizing safety
features and keeping children from working or playing in potentially
hazardous areas also can limit injuries and help farmers and ranchers
protect their families.
Our farmers and ranchers help keep our Nation strong and advance the
opportunities that come from freedom. During National Farm Safety and
Health Week, we recognize the significant contributions of farmers and
ranchers to our Nation and encourage the further development of work
environments that will ensure their safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 18 through
September 24, 2005, as National Farm Safety and Health Week. I call upon
the agencies, organizations, and businesses that serve America's
agricultural
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workers to continue strengthening their commitment to promoting farm
safety and health programs. I also urge all Americans to recognize the
men and women cultivating our land who contribute to the vitality and
prosperity of our Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7934 of September 16, 2005
Family Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Families are a source of hope, stability, and love. On Family Day, we
celebrate the special bonds that link children and parents, and we
recognize the importance of parental involvement in the lives of their
children. By providing guidance, support, and unconditional love,
families help shape the character and future of our Nation.
In a free and compassionate society, the public good depends upon the
private character of our citizens. That character is formed and shaped
from a child's earliest days through the love and guidance of family.
Families help children understand the difference between right and wrong
and the importance of making good choices. Regular family activities
allow parents to be actively involved in the lives of their children and
instill important values of honesty, compassion, and respect for others.
By raising young people in a loving and secure environment, parents help
them develop into successful adults and responsible citizens.
Parents and family are a bedrock of love and support, and my
Administration is committed to strengthening families. My 2006 budget
proposes $240 million for initiatives that promote responsible
fatherhood and encourage healthy marriages. Through competitive grants
to State-based programs and faith-based and community organizations, we
are helping support their good work. As parents continue to raise
healthy children, we can all help young people realize a bright and
promising future.
Strong families are the cornerstone of a strong America, and the well-
being of families is a shared priority for all Americans. As we support
families, we help build a Nation of opportunity and hope.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 26, 2005, as
Family Day. I call on the people of the United States to observe this
day by spending time with family members and reaffirming the important
relationship between parents and children and the vital role that
families play in our society.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7935 of September 21, 2005
Gold Star Mother's Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The men and women of America's Armed Forces selflessly serve to protect
our Nation, and they are among our greatest heroes. From the trenches of
World War I to the beaches of Normandy, from Korea to Vietnam, from
Afghanistan to Iraq, many courageous members of our military have given
their lives so that Americans could live in freedom and security. On
Gold Star Mother's Day, we recognize and pray for the devoted and
patriotic mothers of these men and women in uniform who have made the
ultimate sacrifice in defense of our liberty.
America's Gold Star Mothers carry a great burden of grief, yet they show
a tremendous spirit of generosity in helping their fellow citizens. With
kindness and understanding, they support members of our Armed Forces and
their families, provide vital services to veterans, help to educate
young people about good citizenship and our Nation's founding ideals,
and bring comfort to many in need. We commend these proud women for
their compassion, commitment, and patriotism, and our Nation will always
honor them for their sacrifice and service.
The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 115 of June 23, 1936 (49 Stat.
1895 as amended), has designated the last Sunday in September as ``Gold
Star Mother's Day'' and has authorized and requested the President to
issue a proclamation in its observance. On this day, we express our deep
gratitude to our Nation's Gold Star Mothers, and we ask God's blessings
on them and on their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 25, 2005, as Gold Star
Mother's Day. I call upon all Government officials to display the flag
of the United States over Government buildings on this solemn day. I
also encourage the American people to display the flag and hold
appropriate ceremonies as a public expression of our Nation's sympathy
and respect for our Gold Star Mothers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7936 of September 30, 2005
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer and the second
leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States. During
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we renew our commitment to
making progress in the fight to prevent, detect, treat, and cure this
deadly disease.
Although we do not yet know the exact causes of breast cancer,
researchers have discovered several factors that can increase a person's
risk of developing the disease, including age, characteristics of
certain genes, and a family history of breast cancer. It is important
for individuals to seek medical advice about risk factors and screening
methods.
Because treatment is more likely to be successful when breast cancer is
detected early, regular screening is vital. The National Cancer
Institute (NCI) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force
recommend that women age 40 and over have a mammogram every 1 to 2
years. Women with an increased risk of breast cancer should talk to
their doctors about getting mammograms even before the age of 40. To
increase awareness about the importance of regular screening, the NCI's
Cancer Information Service Partnership Program collaborates with
nonprofit, private, and government agencies across the country to
provide information to people most in need.
America leads the world in medical research, and we are committed to
continuing progress in the search for a cure for breast cancer. The
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the NCI are
conducting research into genetic and environmental factors that may
increase breast cancer risk. The NCI is also sponsoring one of the
largest studies ever conducted on breast cancer prevention, enrolling
more than 19,000 women. This year alone, the National Institutes of
Health, the CDC, and the Department of Defense will collectively spend
more than $850 million on breast cancer research.
This month, we recognize breast cancer survivors, those battling the
disease, and the family members and friends who are a tireless source of
love and encouragement for these individuals. Their courage, hope, and
faith are an inspiration to all of us. We appreciate the efforts of
medical professionals and researchers who work to find a cure for this
deadly disease, and I urge all Americans to talk with friends and loved
ones about the importance of breast cancer screening and early
detection. By working together, we can raise awareness and help people
live longer and healthier lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2005 as National
Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I call upon Government officials,
businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators,
volunteers, and
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all the people of the United States to continue our Nation's strong
commitment to preventing and treating breast cancer and to finding a
cure for this disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7937 of September 30, 2005
National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Across America, individuals with disabilities are making important
contributions in the workplace. This month, we celebrate their
accomplishments and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that the
opportunities of America are available and accessible to every citizen.
Fifteen years ago, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), reducing barriers for
millions of Americans with disabilities and providing a mandate for the
elimination of discrimination in the workplace and in the community.
Since the ADA was enacted, people with disabilities have been able to
participate more fully in the workforce, and our Nation has become
stronger and more just. Yet more work remains, and we continue our
efforts to enable Americans with disabilities to live and work with
greater freedom.
In the spirit of the ADA, my Administration's New Freedom Initiative has
expanded access to assistive technologies, education, and opportunities
for people with disabilities to integrate into the workforce. I signed
into law legislation that improves the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act to ensure that our young people with disabilities are
prepared for the many opportunities ahead. Through these and other
efforts, we are working to ensure that Americans with disabilities can
realize the promise of America.
To recognize the contributions of Americans with disabilities and to
encourage all citizens to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce, the
Congress, by joint resolution approved as amended (36 U.S.C. 121), has
designated October of each year as ``National Disability Employment
Awareness Month.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 2005 as National Disability
Employment Awareness Month. I call upon Government officials, labor
leaders, employers, and the people of the United States to observe this
month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7938 of September 30, 2005
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Domestic violence is a great evil and an offense against human dignity
that shatters lives and robs children of their innocence. Where it
occurs, homes are transformed into places of danger and despair. During
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we renew our commitment to
preventing domestic violence.
We are making progress in the fight against violence in the home. Over
the past decade, the domestic violence rate has declined by an estimated
59 percent. But much work remains to be done. My Administration remains
committed to preventing domestic abuse by supporting victims and
punishing offenders. We have secured historic levels of funding for the
Violence Against Women programs at the Department of Justice, presided
over an increase in Federal prosecutions for crimes of violence against
women, and implemented a program to help fund transitional housing for
victims fleeing domestic abuse.
To increase access to comprehensive support and services for victims of
domestic violence, in 2003 I announced the creation of the Family
Justice Center Initiative. These centers bring together police officers,
attorneys, counselors, doctors, victims' advocates, chaplains, and
others so that domestic violence victims can more easily find the help
and support they need. The Department of Justice has awarded over $20
million to support the creation of 15 Family Justice Centers across the
country, and several of these centers have already opened their doors
and are making a difference in victims' lives.
Faith-based and community organizations are also making vital
contributions in the effort to combat domestic violence. These
organizations are fostering an environment where victims can step out of
the shadows and get the help and care they need. Through initiatives
like the Faith-Based and Community Organization Rural Pilot Program and
the Safe and Bright Futures for Children Initiative, the Departments of
Justice and Health and Human Services are providing funding to support
these organizations in their life-changing work.
I appreciate all those who work to end domestic violence and to protect
vulnerable members of our society. By working together, we continue to
build a society that respects the life and dignity of every person.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 2005 as National
Domestic Violence Awareness Month. I urge all Americans to reach out to
help victims of domestic violence and help to make ending domestic
violence a national priority.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7939 of September 30, 2005
Child Health Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Children are a precious gift, and we have a responsibility to help them
realize a hopeful and promising future. On Child Health Day, we
underscore the importance of healthy and active lifestyles for our
Nation's young people, and we reaffirm our commitment to helping them
use their gifts to work toward a successful future.
We have high aspirations for all our Nation's children. Parents play the
central role in ensuring the health and well-being of their children and
in creating a safe and nurturing environment. Schools, communities, and
government leaders can support the work of parents by helping to build a
society based on the fundamental values of respect, honesty, self-
restraint, fairness, and compassion. We must all continue to promote a
culture of responsibility in which families and communities teach young
people to understand that their decisions affect their health now and in
the future.
My Administration remains committed to giving parents, teachers,
mentors, and communities the resources they need to help children avoid
drugs, alcohol, violence, early sexual activity, and other dangerous
behaviors. Through the Helping America's Youth initiative, led by First
Lady Laura Bush, we are helping children to overcome the challenges they
may face so they can lead healthy lives and realize their full
potential.
Young people are America's future leaders, and we can all work to
instill the values that sustain a free society. On this day and
throughout the year, I urge our citizens to give their time and talents
to benefit our Nation's youth.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 18, 1928, as amended
(36 U.S.C. 105), has called for the designation of the first Monday in
October as ``Child Health Day'' and has requested the President to issue
a proclamation in observance of this day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim Monday, October 3, 2005, as Child Health
Day. I call upon families, schools, child health professionals, faith-
based and community organizations, and governments to help all our
children discover the rewards of good health and wellness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7940 of October 6, 2005
German-American Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
German Americans have played an important role in establishing America
as a land where liberty is protected for all of its citizens. Each year
on German-American Day, we celebrate the contributions the millions of
Americans of German descent have made to our great Nation.
Among the early German immigrants, many saw America as a beacon of
religious freedom and an opportunity for an improved standard of living.
German immigrants helped pioneer the first American colony at Jamestown.
Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg served as the first Speaker of the House
of Representatives; in this role, he certified the final version of the
Bill of Rights.
Throughout our country's history, men and women of German descent have
worn the uniform of the United States military to defend our country's
freedom. Among these were Admiral Chester Nimitz, Commander in Chief of
the United States Pacific Fleet during World War II, and General Dwight
D. Eisenhower, who went on to become one of America's Presidents of
German ancestry. Today, German-American troops continue to serve proudly
in our Nation's Armed Forces.
German Americans have enriched many other aspects of American life.
Albert Einstein's advancements in the field of physics help define our
understanding of the universe. Theodor Seuss Geisel, more commonly known
as Dr. Seuss, has captivated the imaginations of children for
generations with his timeless classics. Baseball great Lou Gehrig's
courage on and off the field continues to inspire the American spirit
more than 60 years after his death.
On German-American Day, we also honor the important friendship between
the United States and Germany. Our nations share beliefs in human rights
and dignity, and on this day, I join all Americans in celebrating the
bonds that tie our two nations and in reaffirming the importance of our
continuing friendship.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 6, 2005, as
German-American Day. I encourage all Americans to celebrate the many
contributions German Americans have made to our Nation's liberty and
prosperity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7941 of October 7, 2005
Fire Prevention Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Each year, fires kill or injure thousands of Americans and destroy or
damage billions of dollars worth of property. Many of these fires might
have been prevented by taking appropriate precautions and following
safety guidelines. During Fire Prevention Week, we highlight the need to
prevent and prepare for fires, and we raise awareness of fire safety. We
also honor our Nation's brave firefighters.
Each year, the National Fire Protection Association and the Department
of Homeland Security's United States Fire Administration raise awareness
during Fire Prevention Week. This year's theme is ``Use Candles with
Care.'' Although the number of home fires has declined in recent years,
the number of fires caused by candles has risen dramatically.
Fortunately, the risk of candle fires can be lessened by following a few
basic guidelines, including never leaving candles unattended, keeping
them away from flammable items, and always keeping them out of reach of
children.
While many fires can be prevented by following precautions, families
should still be prepared for the possibility of a fire by having working
smoke alarms on every level of their homes. Families should also have a
fire escape plan in place to help get everyone out of the home safely in
case of an emergency.
When fires occur, Americans depend on our courageous firefighters to be
first on the scene and to save lives. Each year, more than 100 of our
country's firefighters die in the line of duty. Americans are grateful
for the brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way to rescue
and protect their fellow citizens. During Fire Prevention Week, we
recognize these heroes and honor their sacrifice.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 9 through October
15, 2005, as Fire Prevention Week. On Sunday, October 9, 2005, in
accordance with Public Law 107-51, the flag of the United States will be
flown at half-staff on all Federal office buildings in honor of the
National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. I invite the people of
the United States to participate in this observance by flying our
Nation's flag over their homes at half-staff on this day, to mark this
week with appropriate programs and activities, and to renew efforts
throughout the year to prevent fires and their tragic consequences.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7942 of October 7, 2005
National School Lunch Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Since 1946, the National School Lunch Program has contributed to the
welfare of our Nation's youth and the academic mission of our schools.
Each year during National School Lunch Week, we recognize this valuable
program and highlight the continuing importance of providing America's
children with access to nutritious meals.
Today, nearly 100,000 public and private schools and residential child
care institutions are implementing the National School Lunch Program,
providing fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and other nutritious food
choices to an average of 29 million children each school day. The School
Breakfast Program and the availability of after-school snacks as part of
the School Lunch Program give children additional opportunities to
receive a more wholesome diet.
Through the National School Lunch Program, school officials and food
service professionals continue to demonstrate their dedication to our
Nation's youth. To support these efforts, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Team Nutrition provides important nutrition education
programs for children and technical training programs for food service
professionals to assist them in preparing healthy school lunches. The
National School Lunch Program also supports the HealthierUS School
Challenge, an initiative that recognizes schools and local communities
for actively promoting healthy lifestyles. By encouraging healthy eating
habits and access to nutritious food, we are helping America's young
people succeed in school, and we are helping protect them against
childhood obesity, diabetes, and the risk of other serious health
problems later in life.
In recognition of the contributions of the National School Lunch Program
to the health, education, and well-being of America's children, the
Congress, by joint resolution of October 9, 1962 (Public Law 87-780), as
amended, has designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in
October of each year as ``National School Lunch Week,'' and has
requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this
week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 9 through October 15, 2005, as
National School Lunch Week. I call upon all Americans to join the
dedicated individuals who administer the National School Lunch Program
in appropriate activities that support the health and well-being of our
Nation's children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7943 of October 7, 2005
Leif Erikson Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
More than 1,000 years ago, Leif Erikson left the coast of Greenland and
began a journey to explore new lands. He made that voyage in the spirit
of discovery and became one of the first Europeans known to have reached
North America, inspiring stories of bountiful lands and charting a way
for future explorers to follow. On Leif Erikson Day, we celebrate the
accomplishments of Leif Erikson and his crew, and we honor the many
contributions of Nordic Americans to our Nation.
The journey of Leif Erikson reflects the spirit that has made America
strong, as the desire to explore and understand is part of our national
character. Today, we continue to push the frontiers of knowledge in many
areas and especially with our exploration of space, drawn to the heavens
as we were once drawn to the open seas.
Generations of Nordic Americans have come to our country with a sense of
determination and optimism, and they have helped build a stronger and
more vibrant Nation. On Leif Erikson Day, we celebrate Nordic Americans,
as well as the ties between America and the Nordic nations. We are
joined by a common respect for liberty, human rights, and the dignity of
every person. Working together, we are spreading freedom and hope, and
we are helping to build a better and more compassionate world.
To honor Leif Erikson, son of Iceland and grandson of Norway, and to
celebrate our citizens of Nordic-American heritage, the Congress, by
joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved on September 2, 1964, has
authorized and requested the President to proclaim October 9 of each
year as ``Leif Erikson Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2005, as Leif Erikson Day. I call
upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies,
activities, and programs to honor our rich Nordic-American heritage.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7944 of October 7, 2005
Columbus Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Christopher Columbus' journey across uncharted waters in 1492 changed
the course of history. Overcoming many obstacles, the explorer from
Genoa
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pursued a dream that carried him to the ``New World'' and helped launch
an age of exploration, leading to the founding of new countries across
the Americas. Through the years, the desire to discover and understand
has been a part of our Nation's character, and Columbus' spirit has
inspired generations of explorers and inventors. On Columbus Day, we
honor Christopher Columbus and the vision that carried him on his
historic voyage.
Since 1934, when President Roosevelt first proclaimed the national
holiday, our Nation has observed Columbus Day to mark the moment when
the Old World met the New. As we recognize Columbus' legacy, we also
celebrate the contributions of Italian Americans to our Nation's growth
and well-being. Americans of Italian descent are musicians and athletes,
doctors and lawyers, teachers and first responders. They are serving
bravely in our Armed Forces. From our country's first days, the sons and
daughters of Italy have brought honor to themselves and enriched our
national life.
More than 500 years after Columbus' journey, we are honored that the
Italian Republic is among our closest friends and strongest allies. On
Columbus Day, we celebrate this strong bond between America and Italy.
In commemoration of Columbus' journey, the Congress, by joint resolution
of April 30, 1934, and modified in 1968 (36 U.S.C. 107), as amended, has
requested that the President proclaim the second Monday of October of
each year as ``Columbus Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 10, 2005, as Columbus Day. I call
upon the people of the United States to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities. I also direct that the flag of
the United States be displayed on all public buildings on the appointed
day in honor of Christopher Columbus.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7945 of October 7, 2005
General Pulaski Memorial Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's freedom has been achieved with great sacrifice. In the
Revolutionary War, General Casimir Pulaski gave his life for the cause
of freedom. Today, we honor his selfless contributions and heroic
service.
Born in Poland, Casimir Pulaski fought Russian oppression in his
homeland. In 1776, Benjamin Franklin met Pulaski in France and
successfully recruited him to join the American fight for liberty. In
America, Pulaski distinguished himself at the Battle of Brandywine and
was commissioned as a Brigadier General by General George Washington.
After raising his own legion, a special infantry and cavalry division
that included many foreign-
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born troops, he helped defend Charleston, South Carolina, before being
mortally wounded at the siege of Savannah in 1779.
General Pulaski exemplifies the spirit and determination of Polish
immigrants to America, and he embodies our Nation's highest ideals. On
this day, we express our gratitude for all the contributions of Polish
Americans to our Nation and for the strong relationship between the
United States and Poland. By honoring this lasting friendship and
remembering heroes like General Pulaski, we reaffirm our commitment to
advancing our country's founding ideals and carry forward our heritage
of freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 11, 2005, as
General Pulaski Memorial Day. I encourage Americans to commemorate this
occasion with appropriate programs and activities honoring Casimir
Pulaski and all those who defend freedom.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7946 of October 14, 2005
National Character Counts Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Character Counts Week, we focus on ways to reach out to
our fellow Americans, especially children. Parents are the first and
best example of character in a child's life. By volunteering and
performing other acts of service in their communities, parents can teach
children about the good that comes from helping others. By extending a
hand to those who suffer, parents can demonstrate kindness and
compassion and help children learn the importance of serving a cause
greater than themselves.
Our schools also play a vital part in providing children with the
principles they need to grow and succeed. The Department of Education
supports character education through its Partnerships in Character
Education Program. During my Administration, over 60 State and local
education agencies have received funding from the Department of
Education to provide programs that teach important values to our youth.
Many citizens around the country are helping in the effort to teach
character to children. One of the most important ways to contribute is
to become a mentor. By showing love, support, and compassion, one person
can make a difference in the life of a child.
During National Character Counts Week and throughout the year, I
encourage children and all Americans to make good choices in life, set
high standards, and serve as leaders. By working together, we can all
contribute
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to a culture of good citizenship and responsibility that strengthens our
Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 16 through October
22, 2005, as National Character Counts Week. I call upon public
officials, educators, librarians, parents, students, and all Americans
to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and
programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7947 of October 14, 2005
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In times of crisis, our Nation depends on the courage and determination
of the members of our National Guard and Reserve. Across our country,
these dedicated citizen-soldiers are answering the call to serve. During
National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week, we honor the
vital contributions of members of our Guard and Reserve, and we express
our gratitude for the support shown to them by their employers.
In every generation, America has turned to the National Guard and
Reserve to help respond to natural disasters, secure our homeland, and
defend our liberty. Today, National Guard and Reserve personnel are
serving on the front lines of freedom in the war on terror, and they
have provided vital relief to our citizens affected by Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita. Balancing the demands of their families, civilian
careers, and military assignments, members of our Guard and Reserve
demonstrate personal courage, love of country, and a commitment to duty
that inspires all Americans.
Employers play a critical role in helping the men and women of the
National Guard and Reserve carry out their mission. In offices, schools,
hospitals, and other workplaces, employers provide time off, pay,
health-care benefits, and job security to their Guard and Reserve
employees. These patriotic efforts allow our men and women in uniform to
focus on their military assignments and help strengthen our country.
Americans are grateful to these employers for putting the needs of our
citizens and our country's safety and security first.
As we continue to fight terrorism and advance peace around the world,
Americans stand strongly and proudly behind the men and women of the
National Guard and Reserve, and we express our appreciation for the
commitment of their employers.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 16 through October
22, 2005, as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. I
encourage all Americans to join me in expressing our thanks to members
of our National Guard and Reserve and their civilian employers for their
patriotism and sacrifices on behalf of our Nation. I also call upon
State and local officials, private organizations, businesses, and all
military commanders to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7948 of October 14, 2005
National Forest Products Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
America's forests are a source of pride, and they provide crucial
products and materials for our citizens and communities. As we celebrate
National Forest Products Week, we recognize the importance of our
forests to our economy and way of life, and we reaffirm our commitment
to protecting them through wise stewardship and sensible land
management.
Across our Nation, people and businesses use forest products to meet
their daily needs. Forests provide paper for books and newspapers,
lumber for homes and buildings, and materials for countless other items.
As good citizens, we have a shared responsibility to cultivate and
sustain our forests and minimize the risk of catastrophic fires that
harm people, property, and the environment.
My Administration has made good forest stewardship a priority. Through
the Healthy Forests Initiative, we are reducing the frequency and
severity of wildfires by thinning out and removing forest undergrowth
before disaster strikes. The commonsense management practices we are
implementing are helping to strengthen our economy, keep communities
safe, save the lives of firefighters, and protect threatened and
endangered habitats and wildlife.
Sound conservation policies and responsible maintenance provide improved
protection for our forests and greater economic prosperity for our
citizens. During National Forest Products Week, we renew our commitment
to sustain America's forests.
Recognizing the importance of our forests, the Congress, by Public Law
86-753 (36 U.S.C. 123), as amended, has designated the week beginning on
the third Sunday in October of each year as ``National Forest Products
Week'' and has authorized and requested the President to issue a
proclamation in observance of this week.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 16 through October 22, 2005, as
National Forest Products Week. I call upon all Americans to observe this
week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7949 of October 14, 2005
White Cane Safety Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans who are blind or visually impaired are valuable and
contributing members of our society, and many use a white cane to help
them succeed at school, home, or work. White canes give these
individuals greater mobility and enable them to participate in more
aspects of community life. On White Cane Safety Day, we celebrate the
progress that has been made for those who are blind or visually
impaired, and we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that these citizens
can live and work with greater freedom and independence.
One of our Nation's defining values is compassion, and we must make
certain that all our citizens are able to harness their talents, engage
in productive work, and participate fully in society. My Administration
is working to fulfill this goal for individuals with disabilities
through the New Freedom Initiative. This comprehensive program helps
increase the development and use of assistive and universally designed
technologies, expand educational and employment opportunities, and
improve access into daily community life. By working to reduce barriers
and change old ways of thinking, we can help ensure that our Nation's
opportunities are more accessible to all.
The Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-628) approved on
October 6, 1964, as amended, has designated October 15 of each year as
``White Cane Safety Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2005, as White Cane Safety Day.
I call upon public officials, business leaders, educators, librarians,
and all the people of the United States to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7950 of October 20, 2005
United Nations Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Sixty years ago, the United Nations was created to spread hope and
liberty, fight poverty and disease, and help secure human rights and
human dignity for people everywhere. On United Nations Day, we recommit
ourselves to the ideals on which this organization was founded.
Throughout history, the human spirit has been tested by the forces of
darkness and evil. Since its founding in the aftermath of World War II,
the United Nations has worked to solve problems and harness the best
instincts of humankind. Today, we must continue efforts to ease
suffering, spread freedom, and lay the foundations of lasting peace for
our children and grandchildren.
In the aftermath of last year's tsunami in the Indian Ocean region and
this month's earthquakes in South Asia, we have witnessed the great
capacity of human compassion. The support from the United Nations
demonstrated how nations of the world can unite in common purpose to
address difficult challenges. This enduring truth inspired those who
created the United Nations, and it continues to do so 60 years later.
With courage and conscience, we will meet our responsibilities to
protect the lives and rights of others. As we do this, we will help
fulfill the great promise of the United Nations, ensuring that all
people can enjoy the peace, freedom, and dignity our Creator intended.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2005, as
United Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, the Governor
of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the officials of other areas
under the flag of the United States to honor the observance of United
Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7951 of October 30, 2005
Death of Rosa Parks
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
As a mark of respect for the memory of Rosa Parks, I hereby order, by
the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States of America, that on the day of her interment, the flag of the
United States
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shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public
buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on
all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia
and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions
until sunset on such day. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at
half-staff for the same period at all United States embassies,
legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all
military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7952 of November 2, 2005
National Adoption Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
All children deserve strong families with mothers and fathers who are
there to protect and love them. Every year, thousands of Americans
extend the gift of family to a child through adoption. During National
Adoption Month, we recognize the compassion of adoptive and foster
families and renew our pledge to finding loving and stable homes for
children in need.
Many of our citizens have revealed the good heart of America by opening
their homes to children through adoption. We are grateful to every
family who provides a safe, nurturing environment for their adopted
children. Last year, an estimated 51,000 children were adopted from our
Nation's foster care system, and tens of thousands more were adopted
through private agencies and from overseas. Today, more than 118,000
children remain in foster care in the United States awaiting adoption.
On November 19, National Adoption Day, thousands of these children will
celebrate the finalization of their adoptions and go to their new homes,
secure in the love of families they can now call their own.
My Administration remains committed to encouraging adoption. This year,
24 States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
were recognized through our Adoption Incentives Program for their
efforts to enhance their adoption and child welfare programs. These
efforts have contributed to an increase in adoptions from 28,000 per
year in 1996 to an estimated 51,000 in 2004. In addition, the
AdoptUSKids initiative, which includes public service announcements in
English and Spanish and a website, www.AdoptUSKids.org, has helped place
more than 5,000 children in permanent homes over the last 3 years.
As we observe National Adoption Month, we recognize the many caring
families who have made a difference in a child's life through adoption.
By giving these children the love, guidance, and support they need to
grow, adoptive and foster families play a vital role in helping the next
generation of Americans achieve their dreams.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2005 as National
Adoption Month. I call on all Americans to observe this month with
appropriate programs and activities to honor adoptive families and to
participate in efforts to find permanent homes for waiting children.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7953 of November 2, 2005
National Diabetes Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans of all ages and backgrounds live with diabetes. Nearly 21
million of our citizens have this disease, and researchers estimate that
more than 6 million of these individuals have not been diagnosed and are
unaware they have it. National Diabetes Month is an opportunity to
educate citizens about diabetes and what they can do to help prevent and
treat this disease.
Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes, destroys insulin-
producing cells and usually strikes children and teenagers. Nearly 95
percent of all diabetics suffer from type 2 diabetes, a condition in
which the body fails to produce or to use insulin properly. Type 2
diabetes typically occurs in inactive or obese adults or individuals
with a family history of the disease and now increasingly appears in
inactive or overweight children. Because of a lack of insulin, diabetics
face potential blindness, nontraumatic amputations, kidney disease, and
increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
Studies have shown that minor weight loss and daily exercise can help
prevent and reduce the effects of diabetes. I encourage all Americans to
follow the new dietary guidelines released by the Department of Health
and Human Services earlier this year that emphasize the importance of
nutritious foods and regular physical activity. In addition to taking
steps toward a healthier lifestyle, Americans should consult their
doctors for preventive screenings to detect diabetes in its earliest
stages. Under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and
Modernization Act of 2003, these screenings are now covered for Medicare
beneficiaries. These simple tests can save lives and help prevent this
potentially life-threatening illness.
My Administration remains committed to fighting diabetes through
research and prevention, and we will continue to support the National
Institutes of Health (NIH) and others in their efforts to combat this
disease. This
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year, the NIH dedicated more than $1 billion to diabetes research. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the NIH are also
sponsoring the National Diabetes Education Program, which has helped to
inform more than 180 million Americans in the last 3 years about healthy
choices and the risk factors of diabetes.
During National Diabetes Month and throughout the year, we pay tribute
to the doctors, nurses, scientists, researchers, and all those dedicated
to the fight against diabetes. I urge the millions of Americans living
with this disease and all citizens to lead healthy lives and to motivate
others to do the same. By working together to prevent this disease, we
can improve the quality of life for more Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2005 as National
Diabetes Month. I call upon all Americans to learn more about the risk
factors and symptoms associated with diabetes and to observe this month
with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7954 of November 2, 2005
National Hospice Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The great strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of our
citizens. During National Hospice Month, we recognize hospice caregivers
who are building a more compassionate society, where life is valued and
those in need can count on the love and support of others. We also
recognize the courage and strength of terminally ill patients and their
families.
When we help those who hurt and those in pain, we become part of our
Nation's armies of compassion. Hospice programs provide an option for
individuals with terminal illnesses to be cared for as they choose in
their final days, often in their own homes and surrounded by the love of
their families. The doctors, nurses, counselors, volunteers, and others
who provide hospice care throughout our country bring comfort to those
most in need every day, treating terminally ill patients with the
dignity and respect they deserve. By dedicating themselves to the care
of those approaching the end of life, they demonstrate great love.
The compassion reflected in hospice care is one of the reasons America
has the best health care system in the world. Our whole Nation is
grateful for the good work of our dedicated medical professionals and
hospice caregivers. By taking the time to care for others, they are
making America a better place.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2005 as National
Hospice Month. I encourage all our citizens to observe this month with
appropriate programs and activities. I also ask Americans to recognize
our health care professionals and volunteers for their contributions to
helping those facing terminal illness receive quality care.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7955 of November 2, 2005
Veterans Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans owe a great debt of gratitude to those who have sacrificed for
our liberty and for the security of our Nation. We express deep
appreciation to our veterans--the men and women who stepped forward when
America needed them, triumphed over brutal enemies, liberated
continents, and answered the prayers of millions around the globe.
From the beaches of Normandy and the snows of Korea to the mountains of
Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our courageous veterans have
sacrificed so that Americans and others could live in freedom. As we
mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, we
remember the millions of veterans who crossed oceans and defeated two of
the most ruthless military forces the world has ever known. The freedom
that the children and grandchildren of these veterans now enjoy is a
monument to their fallen comrades and the generations of patriots who
have served our country.
Through their commitment to freedom, America's veterans have lifted
millions of lives and made our country and the world more secure. They
have demonstrated to us that freedom is the mightiest force on Earth. We
resolve that their sacrifices will always be remembered by a grateful
Nation.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service men
and women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world,
the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each
year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2005, as Veterans Day and urge
all Americans to observe November 6 through November 12, 2005, as
National Veterans Awareness Week. I urge all Americans to recognize the
valor and sacrifice of our veterans through ceremonies and prayers. I
call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the
United States and to encourage and participate in patriotic activities
in their communities. I invite civic and fraternal organizations, places
of worship,
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schools, businesses, unions, and the media to support this national
observance with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7956 of November 2, 2005
National American Indian Heritage Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National American Indian Heritage Month honors the many contributions
and accomplishments of American Indians and Alaska Natives. During
November, we remember the legacy of the first Americans and celebrate
their vibrant and living traditions.
The American Indian experience is central to the American story, and my
Administration is committed to helping Native American cultures across
the United States continue to flourish. One of the most important ways
to ensure a successful future is through education. Over the past 4
years, my Administration has provided more than $1 billion for the
construction and renovation of Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. We also
offer direct assistance for educator and counselor training to help make
sure every classroom has a qualified teacher and every child has the
tools he or she needs to succeed. As we work with tribal leaders to
provide students with a superior education that respects the unique
culture and traditions of the community, we can help ensure every child
has the opportunity to realize their dreams.
To enhance energy opportunities and strengthen tribal economies, my
Administration is working to ease the regulatory barriers associated
with tribal energy development. In August, I signed the Energy Policy
Act of 2005, allocating $2 billion in the form of grants, loans, and
loan guarantees for exploration, development, and production of energy.
This legislation will help ensure that latest energy technologies are
being used throughout our country.
Since the earliest days of our Republic, Native Americans have played a
vital role in our country's freedom and security. From the Revolutionary
War scouts to the Code Talkers of World War II, Native Americans have
served in all branches of America's Armed Forces. Today, that proud
tradition continues, with Native Americans bravely defending our country
in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom and helping to spread
liberty around the world. America is grateful to all our service men and
women who serve and sacrifice in the defense of freedom.
Our young country is home to an ancient, noble, and enduring native
culture, and my Administration recognizes the defining principles of
tribal
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sovereignty and the right to self-determination. By working together,
government to government, on important education, economic, and energy
initiatives, we can strengthen America and build a future of hope and
promise for all Native Americans. This month, we pay tribute to the
American Indians and Alaska Natives who continue to shape our Nation. I
encourage all citizens to learn more about the rich heritage of Native
Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2005 as National
American Indian Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate
this month with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7957 of November 2, 2005
National Family Caregivers Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Each November, as Americans reflect on our many blessings, we observe
National Family Caregivers Month and give thanks for the selfless
service of family caregivers on behalf of their loved ones in need. The
tireless devotion of these Americans brings comfort and peace of mind to
our Nation's elderly and to those who are chronically ill or disabled.
Family caregivers play an important role in communities across the
United States. They provide most of the homecare services in our country
and work hard to meet the emotional and physical needs of the family
members and friends for whom they care. Through the National Family
Caregiver Support Program, my Administration continues to encourage
States and local agencies on aging to partner with faith-based,
community, and tribal organizations. These partnerships can offer family
caregivers the important information, counseling, training, respite
care, and support services they need.
This November, enrollment begins under the new Medicare prescription
drug benefit, which offers more affordable access to prescription drugs,
better health care choices, and extra help to low-income seniors and
beneficiaries with disabilities. This new coverage will help family
caregivers, who often inform or make medical decisions for those they
care for, by ensuring that their loved ones receive the best health care
available.
Every day, family caregivers sacrifice their own needs to offer their
loved ones the opportunity to live with dignity and independence in
familiar surroundings. Their love, selflessness, and devotion inspire us
all and demonstrate the compassionate spirit of America.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2005 as National
Family Caregivers Month. I encourage all Americans to honor and support
those who serve as caregivers to their family members, friends, and
neighbors in need.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7958 of November 3, 2005
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month is an opportunity to
recognize the strength of family members, doctors, nurses, volunteers,
and others who provide care for those living with this devastating
disease. During this month, we also reaffirm our commitment to victims
of this disease. We hope to enhance the quality of life for Alzheimer's
patients and improve prevention and treatment.
Approximately 4.5 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer's disease.
The disease gradually destroys parts of the brain that control memory,
learning, communication, and reason. As it progresses, individuals may
also experience changes in behavior and personality, leading to severely
impaired cognitive abilities and the need for full-time care and
assistance. Age remains the greatest risk factor--the National Institute
on Aging estimates that the percentage of people who develop Alzheimer's
disease doubles for each 5-year age group beyond 65. Alzheimer's affects
nearly half of those over 85.
While there is no known cure or certain treatment, researchers are
learning more about what causes this tragic disease and how to control
its symptoms. My Administration remains committed to funding medical
research programs to help prevent, treat, and find a cure for
Alzheimer's disease. The National Institute on Aging has begun new
initiatives to improve development and testing of medicines that may
slow progression of the disease. The Department of Veterans Affairs is
supporting research through its Geriatric Research, Education and
Clinical Centers, and the Administration on Aging is working to improve
home and community-based services for Alzheimer's patients. By working
together, we can learn more about treatment options and bring greater
comfort to those afflicted with this disease.
Our Nation is grateful for the scientists, researchers, and health care
professionals who are dedicated to treating Alzheimer's patients and
finding a cure. We are also grateful for the hard work and compassionate
spirit of family members and caregivers. Their efforts reflect the
character and spirit of America.
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2005 as National
Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. I call upon all Americans to
observe this month with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7959 of November 3, 2005
Revoking Proclamation 7924
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
WHEREAS, the provisions of subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40,
United States Code, 40 U.S.C. 3141-3148, and the provisions of all other
acts, Executive Orders, proclamations, rules, regulations, or other
directives providing for the payment of wages, which provisions are
dependent upon determinations by the Secretary of Labor under section
3142 of title 40, United States Code, were suspended by Proclamation
7924 of September 8, 2005, within specified geographic areas affected by
Hurricane Katrina until otherwise provided;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, including section 202 of the National
Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622, do by this Proclamation revoke,
effective November 8, 2005, Proclamation 7924 as to all contracts for
which bids are opened or negotiations concluded on or after November 8,
2005.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this third day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7960 of November 9, 2005
World Freedom Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On November 9, 1989, citizens of East Germany crowded the checkpoints at
the Berlin Wall and forced their way to freedom. In the ensuing weeks
and months, this unquenchable thirst for liberty led to the collapse of
the Soviet empire and the downfall of communism in the Soviet Union.
Today,
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most of the Central and Eastern European nations that once formed part
of the Soviet bloc are thriving democracies and allies in the cause of
peace and freedom.
The fall of the Berlin Wall showed the world that the love of liberty is
stronger than the will of tyranny. In this new century, free nations are
again responding to a global campaign of terror with a global campaign
of freedom. We are working to extend the promise of freedom in our
country, to renew the values that sustain our liberty, and to spread the
peace that freedom brings.
On World Freedom Day, we commemorate the fall of the Berlin Wall and the
reunification of the German people. We honor the men and women who
fought against communist oppression and all those who continue to fight
against tyranny. We also renew our commitment to advancing liberty,
democracy, and human rights.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 9, 2005, as World
Freedom Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this
day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and to reaffirm their
dedication to freedom and democracy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7961 of November 18, 2005
National Farm-City Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Farming is America's first industry, and the success of America's
farmers and ranchers is crucial to the prosperity of our country. During
National Farm-City Week, we recognize the important relationship between
rural and urban industries that helps keep our farmers and our Nation
strong.
America's farmers and ranchers work hard, and they provide a healthy,
safe, and abundant food supply for our citizens and for countless
individuals abroad. In order to make their goods available to the
public, they depend on partnerships with processors, transporters,
marketers, distributors, and many others. These cooperative networks
make up America's robust agricultural industry and account for about
one-sixth of all jobs in the United States.
My Administration understands that our farm economy is a source of
strength for our Nation, and we remain committed to advancing policies
that will improve our country's agricultural industry. We have
successfully implemented the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of
2002, which significantly increased conservation funding and provided an
important
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safety net for our farmers. Earlier this year, I signed the Central
American-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement, which will help ensure
that free trade is fair trade and level the playing field for American
products exported to Central America. To continue to open new markets
for America's farmers and ranchers, we must also work for a free and
fair global trading system. Through the World Trade Organization's Doha
Round of trade negotiations, we are seeking to reduce and eliminate
tariffs and other barriers to U.S. agricultural goods.
As we celebrate National Farm-City Week, we express appreciation for
those who make a living off the land. Their hard work and dedication to
maintaining strong networks between rural areas and urban communities
helps to feed, clothe, and provide energy for Americans and others
around the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 18 through
November 24, 2005, as National Farm-City Week. I encourage all Americans
to join in recognizing the great accomplishments of our farmers and
ranchers and the entrepreneurship and ingenuity of countless others who
produce America's agricultural goods.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7962 of November 15, 2005
America Recycles Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On America Recycles Day, we recognize the importance of recycling and
using products made with recycled materials. Today, Americans recycle
many items, including motor oil, tires, aluminum cans, plastic, glass,
batteries, and building materials. These community efforts are designed
to make a difference in our environment and help improve our quality of
life.
The Federal Government is working to expand opportunities for recycling
across our country. I recently signed into law the Energy Policy Act of
2005, which will increase the use of recycled materials in Federal
construction projects. In addition, the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) operates the Resource Conservation Challenge, a national effort to
encourage manufacturers, businesses, and consumers to raise the national
recycling rate to 35 percent. To help achieve this goal, the EPA
launched the Plug-In To eCycling Campaign in cooperation with American
businesses. This partnership helps increase awareness about the
importance of reusing and safely recycling electronics and provides the
public with additional opportunities to recycle.
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Throughout the year, I encourage individuals, businesses, and government
entities to participate in recycling programs in their communities.
These efforts contribute to a culture of responsible citizenship and
good stewardship of our natural heritage, and they can help ensure a
cleaner, safer, and healthier environment for our children and
grandchildren.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 15, 2005, as
America Recycles Day. I call upon the people of the United States to
observe this day with appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifteenth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7963 of November 18, 2005
Thanksgiving Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Thanksgiving Day is a time to remember our many blessings and to
celebrate the opportunities that freedom affords. Explorers and settlers
arriving in this land often gave thanks for the extraordinary plenty
they found. And today, we remain grateful to live in a country of
liberty and abundance. We give thanks for the love of family and
friends, and we ask God to continue to watch over America.
This Thanksgiving, we pray and express thanks for the men and women who
work to keep America safe and secure. Members of our Armed Forces, State
and local law enforcement, and first responders embody our Nation's
highest ideals of courage and devotion to duty. Our country is grateful
for their service and for the support and sacrifice of their families.
We ask God's special blessings on those who have lost loved ones in the
line of duty.
We also remember those affected by the destruction of natural disasters.
Their tremendous determination to recover their lives exemplifies the
American spirit, and we are grateful for those across our Nation who
answered the cries of their neighbors in need and provided them with
food, shelter, and a helping hand. We ask for continued strength and
perseverance as we work to rebuild these communities and return hope to
our citizens.
We give thanks to live in a country where freedom reigns, justice
prevails, and hope prospers. We recognize that America is a better place
when we answer the universal call to love a neighbor and help those in
need. May God bless and guide the United States of America as we move
forward.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
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laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 24,
2005, as a National Day of Thanksgiving. I encourage all Americans to
gather together in their homes and places of worship with family,
friends, and loved ones to reinforce the ties that bind us and give
thanks for the freedoms and many blessings we enjoy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7964 of November 21, 2005
National Family Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Families give our society direction and purpose. During National Family
Week, we celebrate the many contributions families make to our country.
Throughout America's history, families have been the foundation of our
society and a source of stability and love for every generation. Strong
families teach children to live moral lives and help us pass down the
values that define a caring society. By nurturing a child's personal
development and providing a safe environment for growth, families
prepare our Nation's youth to realize the promise of America. Family is
one of the three cornerstones of the Helping America's Youth initiative,
led by First Lady Laura Bush. We are working with families, schools, and
communities to help children make right choices and build healthy,
successful lives. Through USA Freedom Corps, my Administration is also
providing opportunities for families to volunteer together and make a
positive difference in their communities.
At this crucial hour in the history of freedom, our Nation is grateful
for the sacrifice of our military families who love and support the men
and women of our Armed Forces. My Administration is committed to
providing a better quality of life for our military families and helping
them plan for the future. During National Family Week and throughout the
year, Americans stand solidly behind the men and women of our Armed
Forces and join all military families as they pray for the safety and
strength of their sons and daughters, husbands and wives, and fathers
and mothers.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 20 through
November 26, 2005, as National Family Week. I invite the States,
communities, and all the people of the United States to join together in
observing this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to honor
our Nation's families.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day of
November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7965 of November 22, 2005
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
During National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, we renew our
efforts to educate all Americans about the tragic consequences of
impaired driving and encourage all Americans to drive responsibly.
Every year, too many of our citizens get behind the wheel of an
automobile after drinking alcohol or using drugs. This puts drivers,
passengers, and others on the road at risk. Last year alone, drunk
driving killed more than 16,000 people and accounted for more than 30
percent of all motor vehicle deaths.
My Administration remains committed to saving lives and preventing
injuries resulting from drunk and drugged driving. The Department of
Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration oversees
the ``You Drink & Drive. You Lose.'' program, which educates our
citizens about the dangers of driving under the influence. This campaign
also encourages lifesaving measures to help keep impaired drivers off
the road--including sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and
prosecution of those who break the law. To protect our Nation's young
people and deter underage drinking, the Helping America's Youth
initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, is promoting positive youth
development and educating our children about the dangers associated with
alcohol and drug use. With the help of parents, educators, and faith-
based and community organizations, this initiative teaches our children
to avoid alcohol and drug use, make healthy choices, and build lives of
purpose.
Keeping drunk and drugged drivers off the road is vital for the safety
of our loved ones and fellow citizens. All Americans can encourage
responsible actions and work to ensure that those around them do not
operate a vehicle while under the influence. When law enforcement,
communities, and individuals unite against impaired driving, lives are
saved and our Nation's roadways are made safer for everyone.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 2005 as National
Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. I encourage all Americans to
help keep our Nation's roadways safe by making responsible decisions and
taking appropriate measures to prevent drunk and drugged driving.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7966 of November 28, 2005
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pray for those lost on
December 7, 1941, and we honor the courage of a generation of Americans
who devoted themselves to one of the great missions in our country's
history. After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor took more than 2,400
American lives, millions of our citizens answered the call to defend our
liberty, and the world witnessed the power of freedom to overcome
tyranny.
Liberty's ultimate triumph was far from clear in the early days of World
War II. When our country was attacked at Pearl Harbor, America was
emerging from the Great Depression, and several nations had larger
armies than the United States. In Asia and Europe, country after country
had fallen before the armies of militaristic tyrants. However, the brave
and determined men and women of our Nation maintained their faith in the
power of freedom and democracy. They fought and won a world war against
two of the most ruthless regimes the world has ever known. In the years
since those victories, the power of freedom and democracy has
transformed America's enemies in World War II into close friends.
Today, our goal is to continue to spread freedom and democracy and to
secure a more peaceful world for our children and grandchildren. We are
grateful to the men and women who are defending our flag and our freedom
in the first war of the 21st century. These patriots are protecting our
country and our way of life by upholding the tradition of honor,
bravery, and integrity demonstrated by those who fought for our Nation
in World War II. The service and sacrifice of our World War II veterans
continue to inspire people across our country, and we remain deeply
grateful for all that these heroes have done for the cause of freedom.
The Congress, by Public Law 103-308, as amended, has designated December
7 of each year as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 2005, as National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day. I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn
occasion with appropriate ceremonies and activities. I urge all Federal
agencies, interested organizations, groups, and individuals to fly the
flag of the United States at half-staff this December 7 in honor of
those who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-eighth day
of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7967 of December 1, 2005
World AIDS Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On World AIDS Day, we remember those who have lost their lives to AIDS,
and we recommit ourselves to fighting and preventing HIV/AIDS and to
comforting those infected and their loved ones.
The United States is working with its partners around the world to turn
the tide against HIV/AIDS. In May 2003, we committed $15 billion over 5
years to support treatment, prevention, and care. This plan is designed
to support and strengthen the AIDS-fighting strategies of many nations,
including 15 affected countries in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.
Approximately 400,000 men, women, and children in sub-Saharan Africa
have received life-saving treatment supported through this program. This
is a remarkable improvement from 2 years ago, when just 50,000 people in
sub-Saharan Africa were receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS. The plan
focuses on the ABC prevention message--Abstain, Be faithful, and use
Condoms--with abstinence being the only sure way to prevent the sexual
transmission of HIV/AIDS. We are also working with faith-based and
community organizations and local leaders around the world to expand
testing facilities, upgrade clinics and hospitals, and train and support
medical personnel.
Here at home, more than 1 million people suffer from HIV/AIDS. To stop
the spread of this virus, we are focusing extraordinary Federal efforts
and resources to increase routine voluntary testing, improve access to
life-extending care, and develop a vaccine. We are also grateful for the
work of faith-based and community programs whose efforts in these areas
are helping to improve the lives of our citizens.
On World AIDS Day, we recognize the effect of HIV/AIDS and renew our
commitment to defeat this pandemic. Americans believe that every life
matters and every person counts. The United States will continue to
spread a vision of hope as we stand with people from around the world to
face the challenges of HIV/AIDS with courage and determination.
Together, we can build a better future for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 1, 2005, as World
AIDS Day. I urge the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in
appropriate activities to remember those who have lost their lives to
this deadly disease and to comfort and support those living with HIV/
AIDS.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this first day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7968 of December 9, 2005
Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans believe that freedom is God's gift to every man and woman in
the world. The Founders adopted our Constitution to secure the blessings
of liberty for the people of the United States, and since 1789,
generations of Americans have defended and advanced freedom in our
Nation.
Throughout our history, the United States has also worked to extend the
promise of liberty to other countries. We are continuing those efforts
today. We are promoting democracies that respect freedom of speech,
freedom of worship, and freedom of the press and that protect the rights
of minorities and women. We are standing with dissidents and exiles
against oppressive regimes and tyranny.
This year has seen great advances in the spread of democracy and human
rights. In January, more than eight million Iraqi men and women braved
threats of violence to vote for a provisional government. In October,
Iraqis voted in even greater numbers to approve a draft constitution for
their country, and on December 15, they will return to the polls to
elect a Council of Representatives. Millions of Afghans voted in
September in the first free legislative elections in Afghanistan in
decades. Countries of the former Soviet bloc are emerging as thriving
democracies. A free press is gaining ground in Kyrgyzstan, and civil
institutions are being strengthened in Ukraine and Georgia. We have
witnessed good progress this year, and America will continue this
historic work to advance the cause of freedom.
We remain confident in this cause because we have seen the power of
freedom to overcome the dark ideologies of tyranny and terror. Freedom
enables men and women to live lives of dignity. And freedom gives the
citizens of a nation confidence in a future of peace for their children
and grandchildren. As we observe Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day,
and Human Rights Week, we renew our commitment to building a world where
human rights are respected and protected by the rule of law and where
all people can enjoy freedom and dignity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim December 10, 2005, as
Human Rights Day; December 15, 2005, as Bill of Rights Day; and the week
beginning December 10, 2005, as Human Rights Week. I call upon the
people of the United States to mark these observances with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ninth day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7969 of December 16, 2005
Wright Brothers Day, 2005
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On December 17, 1903, a wooden aircraft lifted from the sands of Kitty
Hawk, North Carolina, remaining airborne for 12 seconds and covering a
distance of 40 yards. That first powered flight was a heroic moment in
our Nation's history and in the story of mankind. On Wright Brothers
Day, we celebrate the journey that began at Kitty Hawk and commemorate
the imagination, ingenuity, and determination of Orville and Wilbur
Wright.
The American experience in air and space is an epic of endurance and
discovery. The past 102 years have brought supersonic flight, space
travel, and the exploration of the Moon and Mars. Charles Lindbergh's
solo, nonstop passage across the Atlantic Ocean and the record-breaking
flights of Amelia Earhart captured the public's imagination and
encouraged the growth of aviation. Americans such as Chuck Yeager, the
first man to break the sound barrier, and Alan Shepard, the first
American in space, and Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, the first men on
the Moon, led our Nation on a voyage of discovery. These pioneers
explored the unknown and brought the bold dream of the Wright Brothers
into the future. Their dedication and skill and that of countless others
reflect the finest values of our country and have helped ensure that the
United States continues to lead the world in flight.
Americans will always be risk-takers for the sake of exploration. As we
remember the achievements of the Wright Brothers, we look forward to
challenging the frontiers of knowledge in a new century.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved December 17, 1963 (77 Stat.
402; 36 U.S.C. 143) as amended, has designated December 17 of each year
as ``Wright Brothers Day'' and has authorized and requested the
President to issue annually a proclamation inviting the people of the
United States to observe that day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim December 17, 2005, as Wright Brothers Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of
December, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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Proclamation 7970 of December 22, 2005
To Take Certain Actions Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. Section 506A(a)(1) of the Trade Act of 1974 (the ``1974 Act'') (19
U.S.C. 2466a(a)(1)), as added by section 111(a) of the African Growth
and Opportunity Act (title I of Public Law 106-200) (AGOA), authorizes
the President to designate a country listed in section 107 of the AGOA
(19 U.S.C. 3706) as a ``beneficiary sub-Saharan African country'' if the
President determines that the country meets the eligibility requirements
set forth in section 104 of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3703), as well as the
eligibility criteria set forth in section 502 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C.
2462).
2. Section 104 of the AGOA authorizes the President to designate a
country listed in section 107 of the AGOA as an ``eligible sub-Saharan
African country'' if the President determines that the country meets
certain eligibility requirements.
3. Section 112(b)(3)(B) of the AGOA (19 U.S.C. 3721(b)(3)(B)) provides
special rules for certain apparel articles imported from ``lesser
developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries.''
4. In Proclamation 7350 of October 2, 2000, the President designated the
Islamic Republic of Mauritania (Mauritania) as a beneficiary sub-Saharan
African country pursuant to section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act and
provided that it would be considered a lesser developed beneficiary sub-
Saharan African country for purposes of section 112(b)(3)(B) of the
AGOA.
5. Section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2466a(a)(3)) authorizes
the President to terminate the designation of a country as a beneficiary
sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section 506A if he
determines that the country is not making continual progress in meeting
the requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act.
6. Pursuant to section 104 of the AGOA and section 506A(a)(1) of the
1974 Act, I have determined that the Republic of Burundi (Burundi) meets
the eligibility requirements set forth or referenced therein, and I have
decided to designate Burundi as an eligible sub-Saharan African country
and as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.
7. I further determine that Burundi satisfies the criterion for
treatment as a ``lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African
country'' under section 112(b)(3)(B) of the AGOA.
8. Pursuant to section 506A(a)(3) of the 1974 Act, I have determined
that Mauritania is not making continual progress in meeting the
requirements described in section 506A(a)(1) of the 1974 Act.
Accordingly, I have decided to terminate the designation of Mauritania
as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for purposes of section
506A of the 1974 Act, effective on January 1, 2006.
9. Section 604 of the 1974 Act (19 U.S.C. 2483), as amended, authorizes
the President to embody in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) of the
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United States the substance of relevant provisions of that Act, or other
acts affecting import treatment, and of actions taken thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, acting under authority vested in me by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to
section 104 of the AGOA and sections 506A and 604 of the 1974 Act, do
proclaim that:
(1) Burundi is designated as an eligible sub-Saharan African country and
as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.
(2) In order to reflect this designation in the HTS, general note 16(a)
to the HTS is modified by inserting in alphabetical sequence in the list of
beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries ``Republic of Burundi.''
(3) For purposes of section 112(b)(3)(B) of the AGOA, Burundi is a lesser
developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African country.
(4) The designation of Mauritania as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African
country for purposes of section 506A of the 1974 Act is terminated,
effective on January 1, 2006.
(5) In order to reflect in the HTS that beginning January 1, 2006,
Mauritania shall no longer be designated as a beneficiary sub-Saharan
African country, general note 16(a) to the HTS is modified by deleting
``Islamic Republic of Mauritania'' from the list of beneficiary sub-Saharan
African countries. Further, U.S. note 2(d) to subchapter XIX of chapter 98
of the HTS is modified by removing ``Islamic Republic of Mauritania'' from
the list of lesser developed beneficiary sub-Saharan African countries.
(6) The modifications to the HTS made by paragraphs 2 and 5 of this
proclamation shall be effective with respect to articles entered, or
withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2006.
(7) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that
are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are superseded
to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7971 of December 22, 2005
To Implement the United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
1. On June 15, 2004, the United States entered into the United States-
Morocco Free Trade Agreement (USMFTA). The USMFTA was approved by the
Congress in section 101(a) of the United States-Morocco Free Trade
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Agreement Implementation Act (the ``USMFTA Act'') (Public Law 108-302,
118 Stat. 1103) (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).
2. Section 105(a) of the USMFTA Act authorizes the President to
establish or designate within the Department of Commerce an office that
shall be responsible for providing administrative assistance to panels
established under Chapter 20 of the USMFTA.
3. Section 201 of the USMFTA Act authorizes the President to proclaim
such modifications or continuation of any duty, such continuation of
duty-free or excise treatment, or such additional duties as the
President determines to be necessary or appropriate to carry out or
apply Articles 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 4.1, 4.3.9, 4.3.10, 4.3.11, 4.3.13,
4.3.14, and 4.3.15, and the schedule of reductions with respect to
Morocco set forth in Annex IV of the USMFTA.
4. Consistent with section 201(a)(2) of the USMFTA Act, Morocco is to be
removed from the enumeration of designated beneficiary developing
countries eligible for the benefits of the Generalized System of
Preferences (GSP). Further, consistent with section 604 of the Trade Act
of 1974 (the ``1974 Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2483), as amended, I have
determined that other technical and conforming changes to the Harmonized
Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) are necessary to reflect that
Morocco is no longer eligible to receive benefits of the GSP.
5. Section 203 of the USMFTA Act provides certain rules for determining
whether a good is an originating good for the purposes of implementing
preferential tariff treatment under the USMFTA. I have decided that it
is necessary to include these rules of origin, together with particular
rules applicable to certain other goods, in the HTS.
6. Section 204 of the USMFTA Act authorizes the President to take
certain enforcement actions relating to trade with Morocco in textile
and apparel goods.
7. Subtitle B of title III of the USMFTA Act authorizes the President to
take certain actions in response to a request by an interested party for
relief from serious damage or actual threat thereof to a domestic
industry producing certain textile or apparel articles.
8. Executive Order 11651, as amended, establishes the Committee for the
Implementation of Textile Agreements (CITA) to supervise the
implementation of textile trade agreements.
9. Section 604 of the 1974 Act, as amended, authorizes the President to
embody in the HTS the substance of relevant provisions of that Act, or
other acts affecting import treatment, and of actions taken thereunder.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, acting under authority vested in me by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including but not limited to
sections 201, 203, 204, and 321-328 of the USMFTA Act, section 301 of
title 3, United States Code, and section 604 of the 1974 Act, do
proclaim that:
(1) In order to provide generally for the preferential tariff treatment
being accorded under the USMFTA, to set forth rules for determining whether
goods imported into the customs territory of the United States are eligible
for preferential tariff treatment under the USMFTA, to provide certain
other treatment to originating goods for the purposes of the
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USMFTA, to provide tariff-rate quotas with respect to certain originating
goods, to reflect Morocco's removal from the enumeration of designated
beneficiary developing countries for purposes of the GSP, and to make
technical and conforming changes in the general notes to the HTS, the HTS
is modified as set forth in Annex I of Publication No. 3721 of the United
States International Trade Commission, entitled ``Modifications to the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Implementing the United
States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement'' (Publication 3721), which is
incorporated by reference into this proclamation.
(2) In order to implement the initial stage of duty elimination provided
for in the USMFTA, and to provide for future staged reductions in duties
for products of Morocco for purposes of the USMFTA, the HTS is modified as
provided in Annex II of Publication 3721, effective on the dates specified
in the relevant sections of such publication and on any subsequent dates
set forth for such duty reductions in that publication.
(3) The Secretary of Commerce is authorized to exercise my authority
under section 105(a) of the USMFTA Act to establish or designate an office
within the Department of Commerce to carry out the functions set forth in
that section.
(4) (a) The amendments to the HTS made by paragraphs (1) and (2) of this
proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after the relevant dates indicated in
Annex II to Publication 3721.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph 4(a) of this proclamation, this
proclamation shall be effective with respect to goods entered, or withdrawn
from warehouse for consumption, on or after January 1, 2006.
(5) The CITA is authorized to exercise my authority under section 204 of
the USMFTA Act to exclude textile and apparel goods from the customs
territory of the United States; to determine whether an enterprise's
production of, and capability to produce, goods are consistent with
statements by the enterprise; to find that an enterprise has knowingly
or willfully engaged in circumvention; and to deny preferential tariff
treatment to textile and apparel goods.
(6) The CITA is authorized to exercise my authority under subtitle B of
title III of the USMFTA Act to review requests, and to determine whether
to commence consideration of such requests; to cause to be published in
the Federal Register a notice of commencement of consideration of a
request and notice seeking public comment; to determine whether imports
of a Moroccan textile or apparel article are causing serious damage, or
actual threat thereof, to a domestic industry producing an article that
is like, or directly competitive with, the imported article; and to
provide relief from imports of an article that is the subject of such a
determination.
(7) Any provisions of previous proclamations and Executive Orders that
are inconsistent with the actions taken in this proclamation are
superseded to the extent of such inconsistency.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
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Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Proclamation 7972 of December 22, 2005
National Mentoring Month, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Through countless acts of kindness, mentors across America are changing
our Nation for the better. Every child deserves the opportunity to
realize the promise of our country, and mentors show that a single soul
can make a difference in a young person's life. During National
Mentoring Month, we recognize the many individuals who dedicate their
time, talents, and energy to help children develop character and
integrity.
Mentors are soldiers in the armies of compassion, sharing their time to
help provide a supportive example for a young person. Mentors help
children resist peer pressure, achieve results in school, stay off
drugs, and make the right choices. Many people become mentors because of
the impact of a mentor in their own lives, creating a chain of
compassion over the course of generations.
My Administration remains committed to promoting mentoring as an
opportunity to strengthen our country. Through the Helping America's
Youth initiative, led by First Lady Laura Bush, we will continue to
focus on identifying best practices and programs across this great
Nation that are changing lives for the better and helping young people
grow up to be responsible and successful adults.
In 2006, my Administration will support funding programs to mentor
children who have a parent in prison and for youth at risk of gang
influence and involvement. The Federal Government can also help local
communities by fostering communication between those who are running
successful programs and those who want to get involved. Americans can
find valuable mentoring opportunities in their hometown by visiting the
USA Freedom Corps website at www.USAFreedomCorps.gov or calling 1-877-
USACORP.
I appreciate the faith-based and community organizations and all those
dedicated to improving the lives of America's children through
mentoring. By showing love, support, and compassion, one person can make
a difference in the life of a child and help that child learn the
importance of serving a cause greater than self. The teachers, coaches,
religious leaders, relatives, and other caring adults who mentor
contribute to a culture of good citizenship. Their efforts strengthen
our country and demonstrate the great influence of one person's kindness
and its ability to touch a life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim January 2006 as National
Mentoring Month. I call upon the people of the United States to
recognize the importance of mentoring, to look for opportunities to
serve as mentors
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in their communities, and to observe this month with appropriate
activities and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
of December, in the year of our Lord two thousand five, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and
thirtieth.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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EXECUTIVE ORDERS
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Executive Order 13369 of January 7, 2005
President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and to assist in reforming the
Federal Internal Revenue Code to benefit all Americans, it is hereby
ordered as follows:
Section 1. Establishment. There is established the President's Advisory
Panel on Federal Tax Reform (Advisory Panel).
Sec. 2. Membership. (a) The Advisory Panel shall be composed of up to
nine members appointed by the President.
(b) The President shall designate one member of the Advisory Panel
to serve as Chair and one member to serve as Vice Chair.
Sec. 3. Purpose. The purpose of the Advisory Panel shall be to submit to
the Secretary of the Treasury in accordance with this order a report
with revenue neutral policy options for reforming the Federal Internal
Revenue Code. These options should:
(a) simplify Federal tax laws to reduce the costs and administrative
burdens of compliance with such laws;
(b) share the burdens and benefits of the Federal tax structure in an
appropriately progressive manner while recognizing the importance of
homeownership and charity in American society; and
(c) promote long-run economic growth and job creation, and better encourage
work effort, saving, and investment, so as to strengthen the
competitiveness of the United States in the global marketplace.
At least one option submitted by the Advisory Panel should use the
Federal income tax as the base for its recommended reforms.
Sec. 4. Administration. (a) The Department of the Treasury shall
provide, to the extent permitted by law, administrative support and
funding for the Advisory Panel. The Advisory Panel is established within
the Department of the Treasury for administrative purposes only.
(b) The Chair of the Advisory Panel shall convene and preside at the
meetings of the Advisory Panel, determine its agenda after consultation
with the Vice Chair, and direct its work. The Advisory Panel shall have
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a staff headed by an Executive Director who shall be selected by the
President and report to the Chair.
(c) Members of the Advisory Panel shall serve without compensation
for their work on the Advisory Panel. Members of the Advisory Panel who
are not officers or employees in the executive branch, while engaged in
the work of the Advisory Panel, may be allowed travel expenses,
including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by law for
persons serving intermittently in Government service (5 U.S.C. 5701
through 5707), consistent with the availability of funds.
(d) Consistent with applicable law, heads of executive departments
and agencies shall provide to the Advisory Panel such assistance,
including assignment or detail of personnel, and information as may be
necessary for the Advisory Panel to perform its functions.
(e) The Advisory Panel may conduct meetings in appropriate locations
throughout the United States to obtain information and advice from
Americans of diverse backgrounds and experience and from a diverse range
of American entities, including large and small for-profit and non-
profit organizations, State, local, and tribal governments, and from
other individuals and entities as appropriate. Public hearings shall be
held at the call of the Chair.
(f) Insofar as the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5
U.S.C. App.) (the ``Act''), may apply to the Advisory Panel, any
functions of the President under that Act, except for those in section 6
of that Act, shall be performed by the Secretary of the Treasury in
accordance with the guidelines that have been issued by the
Administrator of General Services.
Sec. 5. Report. The Advisory Panel shall submit to the Secretary of the
Treasury a report containing policy options in accordance with section 3
of this order as soon as practicable, but not later than July 31, 2005.
Sec. 6. Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to
impair or otherwise affect the functions of the Director of the Office
of Management and Budget relating to budget, administrative, or
legislative proposals.
(b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity,
against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities,
officers, employees or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 7. Termination. The Advisory Panel shall terminate 30 days after
submitting its report pursuant to section 5 of this order.
George W. Bush
The White House,
January 7, 2005.
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Executive Order 13370 of January 13, 2005
Providing an Order of Succession in the Office of Management and Budget
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America and pursuant to the Federal
Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq., it is hereby
ordered that:
Section 1. During any period when the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget (Director) and the Deputy Director of the Office
of Management and Budget (Deputy Director) have died, resigned, or
otherwise become unable to perform the functions and duties of the
office of Director, the following officers of the Office of Management
and Budget, in the order listed, shall perform the functions and duties
of the office of Director, if they are eligible to act as Director under
the provisions of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, until such
time as at least one of the officers mentioned above is able to perform
the functions and duties of the office of Director:
Deputy Director for Management;
Executive Associate Director;
Associate Director (National Security Programs);
Associate Director (General Government Programs);
Associate Director (Human Resource Programs);
Associate Director (Natural Resource Programs);
General Counsel;
Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy;
Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs;
Controller, Office of Federal Financial Management; and
Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government.
Sec. 2. Exceptions. (a) No individual who is serving in an office listed
in section 1 in an acting capacity, by virtue of so serving, shall act
as Director pursuant to this order.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this order, the President
retains discretion, to the extent permitted by law, to depart from this
order in designating an acting Director.
George W. Bush
The White House,
January 13, 2005.
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Executive Order 13371 of January 27, 2005
Amendments to Executive Order 13285, Relating to the President's Council
on Service and Civic Participation
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and in order to modify the mission
and functions of the President's Council on Service and Civic
Participation (Council) and to extend the Council, it is hereby ordered
that Executive Order 13285 of January 29, 2003, is amended as follows:
Section 1. (a) Sections 2(a) and 2(b) of Executive Order 13285 are
revised to read as follows: ``(a) The mission and functions of the
Council shall be to:
(i) promote volunteer service and civic participation in American
society;
(ii) encourage the recognition of outstanding volunteer service
through the presentation of the President's Volunteer Service Award by
Council members and Certifying Organizations, thereby encouraging more
such activity;
(iii) promote the efforts and needs of local non-profits and
volunteer organizations, including volunteer centers;
(iv) promote greater public access to information about existing
volunteer opportunities, including via the Internet;
(v) assist with the promotion of Federally administered volunteer
programs and the link that they have to increasing and strengthening
community volunteer service; and
(vi) promote increased and sustained private sector sponsorship of
and engagement in volunteer service.
(b) In carrying out its mission, the Council shall:
(i) encourage broad participation in the President's Volunteer
Service Award program by qualified individuals and groups, especially
students in primary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of
higher learning;
(ii) exchange information and ideas with interested individuals and
organizations on ways to expand and improve volunteer service and civic
participation;
(iii) advise the Chief Executive Officer of the CNCS on broad
dissemination, especially among schools and youth organizations, of
information regarding recommended practices for the promotion of
volunteer service and civic participation, and other relevant
educational and promotional materials;
(iv) monitor and advise the Chief Executive Officer of the CNCS on
the need for the enhancement of materials disseminated pursuant to
subsection 2(b)(iii) of this order; and
(v) make recommendations from time to time to the President, through
the Director of the USA Freedom Corps, on ways to encourage greater
levels of volunteer service and civic participation by individuals,
schools, and organizations.''
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Sec. 2. Section 4(b) of Executive Order 13285 is revised to read as
follows: ``(b) Unless further extended by the President, this order
shall expire on January 29, 2007.''
George W. Bush
The White House,
January 27, 2005.
Executive Order 13372 of February 16, 2005
Clarification of Certain Executive Orders Blocking Property and
Prohibiting Certain Transactions
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act, as amended (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.)
(IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (NEA),
section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, as amended
(22 U.S.C. 287c) (UNPA), and section 301 of title 3, United States Code,
I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, in order
to clarify the steps taken in Executive Order 12947 of January 23, 1995,
as amended by Executive Order 13099 of August 20, 1998; and Executive
Order 13224 of September 23, 2001, as amended by Executive Order 13268
of July 2, 2002, and Executive Order 13284 of January 23, 2003, in
particular with respect to the implementation of section 203(b)(2) of
IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)), hereby order:
Section 1. Section 4 of Executive Order 13224 is hereby amended to read
as follows:
``Sec. 4. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)),
by, to, or for the benefit of, any persons determined to be subject to
this order would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national
emergency declared in this order, and would endanger Armed Forces of the
United States that are in a situation where imminent involvement in
hostilities is clearly indicated by the circumstances, and I hereby
prohibit such donations as provided by section 1 of this order.
Furthermore, I hereby determine that the Trade Sanctions Reform and
Export Enhancement Act of 2000 (Title IX, Public Law 106-387) shall not
affect the imposition or the continuation of the imposition of any
unilateral agricultural sanction or unilateral medical sanction on any
person determined to be subject to this order because imminent
involvement of the Armed Forces of the United States in hostilities is
clearly indicated by the circumstances.''
Sec. 2. Section 3 of Executive Order 12947 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
``Sec. 3. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2)),
by, to, or for the benefit of, any person whose property or interests in
property are
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blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order would seriously impair my
ability to deal with the national emergency declared in this order, and
I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by section 1.''
Sec. 3. (a) The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers
granted to the President by IEEPA and the UNPA as may be necessary to
carry out the purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may
redelegate any of these functions to other officers and agencies of the
United States Government consistent with applicable law. All agencies of
the United States Government are hereby directed to take all appropriate
measures within their authority to carry out the provisions of this
order.
(b) Nothing contained in this order shall relieve a person from any
requirement to obtain a license or other authorization in compliance
with applicable laws and regulations.
(c) Amendments to Executive Orders made by this order shall take
effect as of the date of this order.
Sec. 4. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right,
benefit, or privilege, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or
in equity by a party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, entities, officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 5. This order shall be transmitted to the Congress and published in
the Federal Register.
George W. Bush
The White House,
February 16, 2005.
Executive Order 13373 of March 10, 2005
Amendments to Executive Order 11926 Relating to the Vice Presidential
Service Badge
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Amendments to Executive Order 11926. Executive Order 11926 of
July 19, 1976, as amended by Executive Order 13286 of February 28, 2003,
is further amended as follows:
(a) in section 1, by striking ``and Coast Guard'' and inserting in
lieu thereof ``Coast Guard, commissioned corps of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, and commissioned corps of the Public
Health Service'';
(b) in section 1, by inserting ``, or who have been assigned to
perform duties predominantly for the Vice President for a period of at
least one year subsequent to January 20, 2001, in the implementation of
Public Law 93-346, as amended, or in military units and support
facilities to which section 1 of Executive Order 12793 of March 20,
1992, as amended, refers'' immediately preceding the period;
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(c) in section 2, by striking ``Military Assistant to the Vice
President'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``Vice President's designee
(with the concurrence of the Director of the White House Military Office
in the case of personnel in military units or support facilities to
which section 1 of Executive Order 12793, as amended, refers)'';
(d) in section 2, by inserting ``and, in the case of members of the
commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration or the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service so
assigned, by the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, respectively'' immediately preceding the period;
(e) in section 5, by adding at the end of the section ``No award
shall be made to an individual under this Order based on a period of
service with respect to which, in whole or in part, the individual was
awarded the Presidential Service Badge.'';
(f) in section 6, by striking ``and Coast Guard,'' and inserting in
lieu thereof ``Coast Guard, commissioned corps of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, and commissioned corps of the Public
Health Service,'';
(g) in section 6, by inserting ``, or who has been assigned to
perform duties predominantly for the Vice President, in the
implementation of Public Law 93-346, as amended, or in military units
and support facilities to which section 1 of Executive Order 12793, as
amended, refers,'' after ``Office of the Vice President'';
(h) in section 6, by inserting ``, unless otherwise directed by the
Director of the White House Military Office in the case of personnel in
military units or support facilities to which section 1 of Executive
Order 12793, as amended, refers,'' after ``is authorized'';
(i) in section 6, by inserting ``or her'' after ``his''; and
(j) in section 6, by striking ``first day of duty in the Office of
the Vice President'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``first day of such
duty''.
Sec. 2. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies,
entities, officers, employees or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
March 10, 2005.
Executive Order 13374 of March 14, 2005
Amendments to Executive Order 12293--The Foreign Service of the United
States
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 402 of the
Foreign Service Act of 1980, as amended (22 U.S.C. 3962), and in order
to adjust the
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basic salary rates for each class of the Senior Foreign Service, it is
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Section 4 of Executive Order 12293 of February 23, 1981, as
amended, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4. Pursuant to section 402 of the Foreign Service Act (22 U.S.C.
3962), and subject to any restrictions therein, there are established
the following salary classes with titles for the Senior Foreign Service,
at the following ranges of basic rates of pay:
(a)
Career Minister
Range from 100 percent of the minimum rate of basic pay for senior-
level positions under 5 U.S.C. 5376 to 100 percent of the rate
payable for level II of the Executive Schedule.
(b)
Minister-Counselor
Range from 100 percent of the minimum rate of basic pay for senior-
level positions under 5 U.S.C. 5376 to 107 percent of the rate
payable for level III of the Executive Schedule.
(c)
Counselor
Range from 100 percent of the minimum rate of basic pay for senior-
level positions under 5 U.S.C. 5376 to 102 percent of the rate
payable for level III of the Executive Schedule.''
Sec. 2. Section 2 of Executive Order 12293, as amended, is amended by
striking ``the Director of the International Communication Agency, the
Director of the United States International Development Cooperation
Agency'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``the Administrator of the United
States Agency for International Development''.
Sec. 3. Executive Order 13325 of January 23, 2004, is revoked.
Sec. 4. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any party at law or
in equity against the United States, its departments, agencies,
entities, officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
March 14, 2005.
Executive Order 13375 of April 1, 2005
Amendment to Executive Order 13295 Relating to Certain Influenza Viruses
and Quarantinable Communicable Diseases
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 361(b) of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 264(b)), it is hereby ordered as
follows:
Section 1. Based upon the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and
Human Services, in consultation with the Surgeon General, and for the
purpose set forth in section 1 of Executive Order 13295 of April 4,
2003, section 1 of such order is amended by adding at the end thereof
the following new subsection:
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``(c) Influenza caused by novel or reemergent influenza viruses that are
causing, or have the potential to cause, a pandemic.''.
Sec. 2. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies,
entities, officers, employees or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
April 1, 2005.
Executive Order 13376 of April 13, 2005
Amendments to Executive Order 12863, Relating to the President's Foreign
Intelligence Advisory Board
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the Intelligence Reform
and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-458), and to update
and clarify Executive Order 12863, which created the President's Foreign
Intelligence Advisory Board, Executive Order 12863 of September 13,
1993, as amended by Executive Orders 13070 of December 15, 1997, and
13301 of May 14, 2003, is further amended as follows:
(a)
effective upon appointment of the Director of National
Intelligence, by striking ``Director of Central Intelligence'' each
place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof ``Director of
National Intelligence''; and
(b)
by adding at the end thereof the following new section:
``Sec. 3.4. This order is intended only to improve the internal
management of the executive branch of the Federal Government, and is not
intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or
procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the United States,
its departments, agencies, or other entities, its officers or employees,
or any other person.''.
George W. Bush
The White House,
April 13, 2005.
Executive Order 13377 of April 13, 2005
Designating the African Union as a Public International Organization
Entitled To Enjoy Certain Privileges, Exemptions, and Immunities
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including sections 1 and 12 of the
International Organizations Immunities Act (22 U.S.C. 288 and 288f-2),
as amended by section 569(h) of the Foreign Operations, Export
Financing,
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and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division D of Public Law
108-447), it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Designation. The African Union is hereby designated as a
public international organization entitled to enjoy the privileges,
exemptions, and immunities provided by the International Organizations
Immunities Act.
Sec. 2. Non-Abridgement. The designation in section 1 of this order is
not intended to abridge in any respect privileges, exemptions, or
immunities that the African Union otherwise may have acquired or may
acquire by law.
Sec. 3. Revocation. Executive Order 11767 of February 19, 1974, is
revoked.
George W. Bush
The White House,
April 13, 2005.
Executive Order 13378 of May 12, 2005
Amendments to Executive Order 12788 Relating to the Defense Economic
Adjustment Program
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including 10 U.S.C. 2391 and the
Defense Economic Adjustment, Diversification, Conversion, and
Stabilization Act of 1990, enacted as Division D, section 4001 et seq.,
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991, Public
Law 101-510, and in order to update the Defense Economic Adjustment
Program, it is hereby ordered that Executive Order 12788 of January 15,
1992, as amended, is further amended as follows:
Section 1. The text of section 2 of Executive Order 12788 is revised to
read as follows: ``The Defense Economic Adjustment Program shall (1)
assist substantially and seriously affected communities, businesses, and
workers from the effects of major Defense base closures, realignments,
and Defense contract-related adjustments, and (2) assist State and local
governments in preventing the encroachment of civilian communities from
impairing the operational utility of military installations.''
Sec. 2. (a) The text of section 3(c) is amended by deleting ``and
communities'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``communities, and
businesses'';
(b) The text of section 3(l) is amended by deleting ``and'' after
the semicolon;
(c) The text of section 3(m) is amended by adding ``and'' after
``diminish;'' and
(d) A new section 3(n) is added to read: ``(n) Encourage resolution
of regulatory issues that impede encroachment prevention and local
economic adjustment efforts.''
Sec. 3. (a) Section 4(a) is amended by: (i) deleting ``(19) Director of
the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency;'' (ii) deleting
``(21)
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Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency;'' and (iii)
renumbering the remaining subsections listing the officials on the
Economic Adjustment Committee (the ``Committee'') accordingly;
(b) The text of section 4(b) is revised to read as follows: ``The
Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary's designee, shall chair the
Committee.''; and
(c) The text of section 4(c) is revised to read as follows: ``The
Secretaries of Labor and Commerce shall serve as Vice Chairmen of the
Committee. The Vice Chairmen shall co-chair the Committee in the absence
of both the Chairman and the Chairman's designee and may also preside
over meetings of designated representatives of the concerned executive
agencies.''
Sec. 4. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any party at law or
in equity against the United States, its departments, agencies,
entities, officers, employees, agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
May 12, 2005.
Executive Order 13379 of June 16, 2005
Amendment to Executive Order 13369, Relating to the President's Advisory
Panel on Federal Tax Reform
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and to extend the reporting
deadline of the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform, it is
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Section 5 of Executive Order 13369 of January 7, 2005, is
amended by deleting ``July 31, 2005'' and inserting in lieu thereof
``September 30, 2005''.
Sec. 2. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity,
against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities,
officers, employees or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
June 16, 2005.
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Executive Order 13380 of June 17, 2005
Implementing Amendments to Agreement on Border Environment Cooperation
Commission and North American Development Bank
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 533 of the North
American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (19 U.S.C. 3473), it is
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Executive Order 12916 of May 13, 1994, is amended as follows:
(a) in section 1, by inserting ``, as amended by the Protocol of
Amendment done at Washington and Mexico City, November 25 and 26, 2002''
after ``North American Development Bank'';
(b) by striking section 2 and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
``Sec. 2. (a) The Secretary of State, the Secretary of the Treasury, and
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall be members
of the Board of Directors of the Border Environment Cooperation Commission
and the North American Development Bank (``Board'') as provided in clauses
(1), (3), and (5) of article II in chapter III of the Agreement.
(b) Appointments to the Board under clauses (7) and (9) of article II in
chapter III of the Agreement shall be made by the President. Individuals so
appointed shall serve at the pleasure of the President.
(c) The Secretary of the Treasury is selected to be the Chairperson of
the Board during any period in which the United States is to select the
Chairperson under article III in chapter III of the Agreement.
(d) Except with respect to functions assigned by section 4, 5, 6, or 7 of
this order, the Secretary of the Treasury shall coordinate with the
Secretary of State, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency, such other agencies and officers as may be appropriate, and the
individuals appointed under subsection 2(b) as may be appropriate, the
development of the policies and positions of the United States with respect
to matters coming before the Board.'';
(c) in section 3, by striking subsections (a), (b), and (c),
striking ``(d)'', and striking ``representatives'' and inserting in lieu
thereof ``members of the Board listed in subsections 2(a) and (b)'';
(d) in section 6, by striking ``Advisory Committee'' and inserting
in lieu thereof ``Community Adjustment and Investment Program Advisory
Committee (``Advisory Committee'') established pursuant to section
543(b) of the NAFTA Implementation Act''; and
(e) in section 7(c), by striking ``Members'' and inserting in lieu
thereof ``members''.
Sec. 2. This order is intended only to improve the internal management
of the executive branch and is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by any
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party against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities,
officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
June 17, 2005.
Executive Order 13381 of June 27, 2005
Strengthening Processes Relating to Determining Eligibility for Access
to Classified National Security Information
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and in order to assist in
determining eligibility for access to classified national security
information, while taking appropriate account of title III of Public Law
108-458, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. To the extent consistent with safeguarding the
security of the United States and protecting classified national
security information from unauthorized disclosure, agency functions
relating to determining eligibility for access to classified national
security information shall be appropriately uniform, centralized,
efficient, effective, timely, and reciprocal.
Sec. 2. Functions of the Office of Management and Budget. The Director
of the Office of Management and Budget (Director):
(a) may, to ensure the effective implementation of the policy set
forth in section 1 of this order, assign, in whole or in part, to the
head of any agency (solely or jointly) any process relating to
determinations of eligibility for access to classified national security
information, with the agency's exercise of such assigned process to be
subject to the Director's supervision and to such terms and conditions
(including approval by the Office of Management and Budget) as the
Director determines appropriate;
(b) shall carry out any process that the Director does not assign to
another agency (or agencies) under subsection (a);
(c) may, after consultation with the Secretary of State, Secretary
of Defense, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary
of Homeland Security, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), and
the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, issue guidelines and
instructions to the heads of agencies to ensure appropriate uniformity,
centralization, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness in processes
relating to determinations by agencies of eligibility for access to
classified national security information;
(d) may, with regard to determining eligibility for access to
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and ``special access programs
pertaining to intelligence activities; including special activities, but
not including military operational, strategic, and tactical programs''
(Intelligence SAPs) under section 4.3(a) of Executive Order 12958 of
April 17, 1995, as amended, issue guidelines and instructions with the
concurrence of the DNI to
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the heads of agencies to ensure appropriate uniformity, centralization,
efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness in making such determinations
relating to those programs;
(e) may, with regard to determining eligibility for access to
special access programs (SAP) as defined in Executive Order 12958 other
than Intelligence SAPs, issue guidelines and instructions with the
concurrence of the agency head with responsibility for the SAP to ensure
appropriate uniformity, centralization, efficiency, effectiveness, and
timeliness in making such determinations relating to those programs;
(f) may report periodically to the President on implementation by
agencies of the policy set forth in section 1; and
(g) shall submit reports to the Congress relating to the subject
matter of this order to the extent required by law.
Sec. 3. Functions of the Heads of Agencies. (a) Heads of agencies shall:
(i) carry out any process assigned to the agency head by the
Director under subsection 2(a) of this order, and shall assist the
Director in carrying out any process under subsection 2(b);
(ii) implement guidelines and instructions issued by the Director
under subsections 2(c), 2(d), and 2(e) of this order;
(iii) to the extent permitted by law, make available to the Director
such information as the Director may request to implement this order;
(iv) ensure that all actions taken under this order take appropriate
account of the counterintelligence interests of the United States; and
(v) ensure that all actions taken under this order are consistent
with the DNI's responsibility to protect intelligence sources and
methods.
(b) The Director and other heads of agencies shall ensure that all
actions taken under this order are consistent with the President's
constitutional authority to (i) conduct the foreign affairs of the
United States, (ii) withhold information the disclosure of which could
impair the foreign relations, the national security, the deliberative
processes of the Executive, or the performance of the Executive's
constitutional duties, (iii) recommend for congressional consideration
such measures as the President may judge necessary or expedient, and
(iv) supervise the unitary executive branch.
Sec. 4. Definitions. As used in this order:
(a) the term ``agencies'' means: (i) any ``executive department'' as
defined in section 101 of title 5, United States Code, as well as the
Department of Homeland Security; (ii) any ``military department'' as
defined in section 102 of title 5, United States Code; (iii) any
``government corporation'' as defined in section 103 of title 5, United
States Code; and (iv) any ``independent establishment'' as defined in
section 104 of title 5, United States Code, but excluding the Government
Accountability Office and including the United States Postal Service and
the Postal Rate Commission.
(b) the term ``classified national security information'' means
information that is classified pursuant to Executive Order 12958;
(c) the term ``counterintelligence'' has the meaning specified for
that term in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
401a); and
(d) the term ``process'' means: (i) oversight of determinations of
eligibility for access to classified national security information,
including for
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SCI and SAPs made by any agency, as well as the acquisition of
information through investigation or other means upon which such
determinations are made; (ii) developing and implementing uniform and
consistent policies and procedures to ensure the effective, efficient,
and timely completion of access eligibility determinations, to include
for SAPs; (iii) designating an authorized agency for making access
eligibility determinations and an authorized agency for collecting
information through investigation upon which such determinations are
made; (iv) ensuring reciprocal recognition of determinations of
eligibility for access to classified information among the agencies of
the United States Government, including resolution of disputes involving
the reciprocity of security clearances and access to SCI and SAPs; (v)
ensuring the availability of resources to achieve clearance and
investigative program goals regarding the making of access
determinations as well as the collection of information through
investigation and other means upon which such determinations are made;
and (vi) developing tools and techniques for enhancing the making of
access eligibility determinations as well as the collection of
information through investigation and other means upon which such
determinations are made.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to supersede, impede, or otherwise affect:
(1)
Executive Order 10865 of February 20, 1960, as amended;
(2)
Executive Order 12333 of December 4, 1981, as amended;
(3)
Executive Order 12958, as amended;
(4)
Executive Order 12968 of August 2, 1995;
(5)
Executive Order 12829 of January 6, 1993, as amended;
(6)
subsections 102A(i) and (j) of the National Security Act of 1947
(50 U.S.C. 403-1(i) and (j)); and
(7)
sections 141 through 146 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42
U.S.C. 2161 through 2166).
(b) Executive Order 12171 of November 19, 1979, as amended, is
further amended by inserting after section after 1-215 the following new
section: ``1-216. The Center for Federal Investigative Services, Office
of Personnel Management.''
(c) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise
affect any authority of the Director, including with respect to budget,
legislative, or administrative proposals. The Director may use any
authority of the Office of Management and Budget in carrying out this
order.
(d) Existing delegations of authority to any agency relating to
granting access to classified information and conducting investigations
shall remain in effect, subject to the authority of the Office of
Management and Budget under section 2 of this order to revise or revoke
such delegation.
(e) This order is intended solely to improve the internal management
of the executive branch and is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by a party against the United States, its departments, agencies,
entities, officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
Sec. 6. Submission of Report and Expiration of Order.
(a) The Director shall submit a report to the President, on or
before April 1, 2006, on the implementation of this order and the policy
set forth in section 1 of this order.
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(b) Unless extended by the President, this order shall expire on
July 1, 2006.
George W. Bush
The White House,
June 27, 2005.
Executive Order 13382 of June 28, 2005
Blocking Property of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferators and Their
Supporters
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of
title 3, United States Code,
I, George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, in order
to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency
described and declared in Executive Order 12938 of November 14, 1994,
regarding the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means
of delivering them, and the measures imposed by that order, as expanded
by Executive Order 13094 of July 28, 1998, hereby order:
Section 1. (a) Except to the extent provided in section 203(b)(1), (3),
and (4) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(1), (3), and (4)), or in
regulations, orders, directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant
to this order, and notwithstanding any contract entered into or any
license or permit granted prior to the effective date of this order, all
property and interests in property of the following persons, that are in
the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that
are or hereafter come within the possession or control of United States
persons, are blocked and may not be transferred, paid, exported,
withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in:
(i) the persons listed in the Annex to this order;
(ii) any foreign person determined by the Secretary of State, in
consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the Attorney General, and
other relevant agencies, to have engaged, or attempted to engage, in
activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose a
risk of materially contributing to, the proliferation of weapons of mass
destruction or their means of delivery (including missiles capable of
delivering such weapons), including any efforts to manufacture, acquire,
possess, develop, transport, transfer or use such items, by any person or
foreign country of proliferation concern;
(iii) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and other
relevant agencies, to have provided, or attempted to provide, financial,
material, technological or other support for, or goods or services in
support of, any activity or transaction described in paragraph (a)(ii) of
this section, or any person whose property and interests in property are
blocked pursuant to this order; and
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(iv) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and other
relevant agencies, to be owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to
act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person whose property
and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order.
(b) Any transaction or dealing by a United States person or within
the United States in property or interests in property blocked pursuant
to this order is prohibited, including, but not limited to, (i) the
making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by,
to, or for the benefit of, any person whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to this order, and (ii) the receipt of any
contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such
person.
(c) Any transaction by a United States person or within the United
States that evades or avoids, has the purpose of evading or avoiding, or
attempts to violate any of the prohibitions set forth in this order is
prohibited.
(d) Any conspiracy formed to violate the prohibitions set forth in
this order is prohibited.
Sec. 2. For purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization; and
(c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States.
Sec. 3. I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2))
by, to, or for the benefit of, any person whose property and interests
in property are blocked pursuant to this order would seriously impair my
ability to deal with the national emergency declared in Executive Order
12938, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by section 1 of
this order.
Sec. 4. Section 4(a) of Executive Order 12938, as amended, is further
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4. Measures Against Foreign Persons.
(a) Determination by Secretary of State; Imposition of Measures.
Except to the extent provided in section 203(b) of the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)), where applicable, if
the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the
Treasury, determines that a foreign person, on or after November 16,
1990, the effective date of Executive Order 12735, the predecessor order
to Executive Order 12938, has engaged, or attempted to engage, in
activities or transactions that have materially contributed to, or pose
a risk of materially contributing to, the proliferation of weapons of
mass destruction or their means of delivery (including missiles capable
of delivering such weapons), including any efforts to manufacture,
acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or use such items, by
any person or foreign country of proliferation concern, the measures set
forth in subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section shall be imposed
on that foreign person to the extent determined by the Secretary of
State, in consultation with the implementing agency and other relevant
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agencies. Nothing in this section is intended to preclude the imposition
on that foreign person of other measures or sanctions available under
this order or under other authorities.''
Sec. 5. For those persons whose property and interests in property are
blocked pursuant to section 1 of this order who might have a
constitutional presence in the United States, I find that because of the
ability to transfer funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice
to such persons of measures to be taken pursuant to this order would
render these measures ineffectual. I therefore determine that for these
measures to be effective in addressing the national emergency declared
in Executive Order 12938, as amended, there need be no prior notice of a
listing or determination made pursuant to section 1 of this order.
Sec. 6. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers
granted to the President by IEEPA as may be necessary to carry out the
purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any
of these functions to other officers and agencies of the United States
Government, consistent with applicable law. All agencies of the United
States Government are hereby directed to take all appropriate measures
within their authority to carry out the provisions of this order and,
where appropriate, to advise the Secretary of the Treasury in a timely
manner of the measures taken.
Sec. 7. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to determine, subsequent to the
issuance of this order, that circumstances no longer warrant the
inclusion of a person in the Annex to this order and that the property
and interests in property of that person are therefore no longer blocked
pursuant to section 1 of this order.
Sec. 8. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies,
instrumentalities, or entities, its officers or employees, or any other
person.
Sec. 9. (a) This order is effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time
on June 29, 2005.
(b) This order shall be transmitted to the Congress and published in
the Federal Register.
George W. Bush
The White House,
June 28, 2005.
ANNEX
Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation
Tanchon Commercial Bank
Korea Ryonbong General Corporation
Aerospace Industries Organization
Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group
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Shahid Bakeri Industrial Group
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
Scientific Studies and Research Center
Executive Order 13383 of July 15, 2005
Amending Executive Orders 12139 and 12949 in Light of Establishment of
the Office of Director of National Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section. 1. Section 1-103 of Executive Order 12139 of May 23, 1979, is
amended by:
(a) striking ``(c) Director of Central Intelligence'' and inserting
in lieu thereof ``(c) Director of National Intelligence'';
(b) striking ``(g) Deputy Director of Central Intelligence'' and
inserting in lieu thereof ``(g) Director of the Central Intelligence
Agency''; and
(c) adding at the end thereof ``(h) Principal Deputy Director of
National Intelligence.''.
Sec. 2. Section 3 of Executive Order 12949 of February 9, 1995, is
amended by:
(a) striking ``(c) Director of Central Intelligence'' and inserting
in lieu thereof ``Director of National Intelligence'';
(b) striking ``and'' at the end of subsection (f);
(c) striking ``(g) Deputy Director of Central Intelligence.'' and
inserting in lieu thereof ``(g) Director of the Central Intelligence
Agency; and''; and
(d) adding at the end thereof ``(h) Principal Deputy Director of
National Intelligence.''.
Sec. 3. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable by any party at law or
in equity against the United States, its departments, agencies,
entities, officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
July 15, 2005.
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Executive Order 13384 of July 27, 2005
Assignment of Functions Relating to Original Appointments as
Commissioned Officers and Chief Warrant Officer Appointments in the
Armed Forces
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Assignment of Functions to the Secretary of Defense. The
Secretary of Defense shall perform the functions of the President under
the following provisions of title 10, United States Code:
(a) subsection 531(a)(1); and
(b) the second sentence of subsection 571(b).
Sec. 2. Reassignment of Functions Assigned. The Secretary of Defense may
not reassign the functions assigned to him by this order.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the President as Commander
in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, or under the
Constitution and laws of the United States to nominate or to make or
terminate appointments.
(b) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by
any party against the United States, its departments, agencies,
entities, officers, employees or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
July 27, 2005.
Executive Order 13385 of September 29, 2005
Continuance of Certain Federal Advisory Committees and Amendments to and
Revocation of Other Executive Orders
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and consistent with the provisions
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), it is
hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Each advisory committee listed below is continued until
September 30, 2007.
(a) Committee for the Preservation of the White House; Executive
Order 11145, as amended (Department of the Interior).
(b) National Infrastructure Advisory Council; section 3 of Executive
Order 13231, as amended (Department of Homeland Security).
(c) Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health;
Executive Order 12196, as amended (Department of Labor).
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(d) President's Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and
Universities; Executive Order 13256 (Department of Education).
(e) President's Board of Advisors on Tribal Colleges and
Universities; Executive Order 13270 (Department of Education).
(f) President's Commission on White House Fellowships; Executive
Order 11183, as amended (Office of Personnel Management).
(g) President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities;
Executive Order 12994, as amended (Department of Health and Human
Services).
(h) President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities; Executive
Order 12367, as amended (National Endowment for the Arts).
(i) President's Committee on the International Labor Organization;
Executive Order 12216, as amended (Department of Labor).
(j) President's Committee on the National Medal of Science;
Executive Order 11287, as amended (National Science Foundation).
(k) President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology;
Executive Order 13226, as amended (Office of Science and Technology
Policy).
(l) President's Council on Bioethics; Executive Order 13237
(Department of Health and Human Services).
(m) President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports; Executive
Order 13265 (Department of Health and Human Services).
(n) President's Export Council; Executive Order 12131, as amended
(Department of Commerce).
(o) President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory
Committee; Executive Order 12382, as amended (Department of Homeland
Security).
(p) Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee; Executive Order
12905 (Office of the United States Trade Representative).
Sec. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other Executive Order, the
functions of the President under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that
are applicable to the committees listed in section 1 of this order shall
be performed by the head of the department or agency designated after
each committee, in accordance with the guidelines and procedures
established by the Administrator of General Services.
Sec. 3. The following Executive Orders that established committees that
have terminated or whose work is completed are revoked:
(a) Executive Order 13328, establishing the Commission on the
Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass
Destruction; and
(b) Executive Order 13326, establishing the President's Commission
on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy.
Sec. 4. Sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 13316 are superseded by
sections 1 and 2 of this order.
Sec. 5. Section 3 of Executive Order 13231, as amended, is further
amended by striking section 3, except subsection (c) thereof, and
inserting immediately preceding subsection (c), the following:
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``Sec. 3. The National Infrastructure Advisory Council. The National
Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC), established on October 16, 2001,
shall provide the President through the Secretary of Homeland Security
with advice on the security of the critical infrastructure sectors and
their information systems.
(a) Membership. The NIAC shall be composed of not more than 30
members appointed by the President, taking appropriate account of the
benefits of having members (i) from the private sector, including but
not limited to banking and finance, transportation, energy,
communications, and emergency services organizations and institutions of
higher learning, and State, local, and tribal governments, (ii) with
senior leadership responsibilities for the reliability and availability,
which include security, of the critical infrastructure and key resource
sectors, (iii) with expertise relevant to the functions of the NIAC, and
(iv) with experience equivalent to that of a chief executive of an
organization. Unless otherwise determined by the President, no full-time
officer or employee of the executive branch shall be appointed to serve
as a member of the NIAC. The President shall designate from among the
members of the NIAC a Chair and a Vice Chair, who shall perform the
functions of the Chair if the Chair is absent, disabled, or in the
instance of a vacancy in the Chair.
(b) Functions of the NIAC. The NIAC shall meet periodically to:
(i) enhance the partnership of the public and private sectors in
protecting critical infrastructures and their information systems and
provide reports on this issue to the President through the Secretary of
Homeland Security, as appropriate;
(ii) propose and develop ways to encourage private industry to perform
periodic risk assessments;
(iii) monitor the development and operations of private sector
coordinating councils and their information sharing mechanisms and provide
recommendations to the President through the Secretary of Homeland Security
on how these organizations can best foster improved cooperation among the
sectors, the Department of Homeland Security, and other Federal Government
entities;
(iv) report to the President through the Secretary of Homeland Security,
who shall ensure appropriate coordination with the Assistant to the
President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, the Assistant to the
President for Economic Policy, and the Assistant to the President for
National Security Affairs under the terms of this order; and
(v) advise sector specific agencies with critical infrastructure
responsibilities to include issues pertaining to sector and government
coordinating councils and their information sharing mechanisms.''
In implementing this order, the NIAC shall not advise or otherwise
act on matters pertaining to National Security and Emergency
Preparedness (NS/EP) Communications and, with respect to any matters to
which the NIAC is authorized by this order to provide advice or
otherwise act on that may depend upon or affect NS/EP Communications,
shall coordinate with the National Security and Telecommunications
Advisory Committee established by Executive Order 12382, as amended.
Sec. 6. Executive Order 12367, as amended, is further amended by:
(a) Striking ``including the Millennium'' in section 2;
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(b) Changing the title of section 3 to read ``Administrative and
Project Support''; and
(c) Adding the following new subsection 3(c):
(c) Additional project support may be provided, to the extent
permitted by law, by the Director of the Institute of Museum and
Library Services after consultation with the Chairpersons of the
National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the
Humanities.''.
Sec. 7. Executive Order 12216, as amended, is further amended by
revising subsection 1-101 to read as follows:
``1-101. There is established the President's Committee on the
International Labor Organization (ILO). The members will be the Secretaries
of Labor, State, and Commerce, the Assistant to the President for National
Security Affairs, the Assistant to the President for Economic Policy, and
one representative each from organized labor and the business community, to
be designated by the Secretary of Labor.''
Sec. 8. Executive Order 13226, as amended, is further amended by:
(a) Striking ``not more than 25 members,'' in section 1 and
inserting in lieu thereof ``not more than 45 members,'';
(b) Striking ``24 of whom'' in section 1 and inserting in lieu
thereof ``44 of whom''; and
(c) Adding the following new subsection 2(d):
``(d) PCAST shall serve as the President's Information
Technology Advisory Committee under subsections 101(b) and 103(b)
of the High-Performance Computing Act of 1991 (Public Law 102-
194), as amended (15 U.S.C. 5511(b) and 5513(b)).''.
Sec. 9. Executive Order 13283 is revoked.
Sec. 10. This order shall be effective September 30, 2005.
George W. Bush
The White House,
September 29, 2005.
Executive Order 13386 of September 30, 2005
Further Amendment to Executive Order 13369, Relating to the President's
Advisory Panel on Federal Tax Reform
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and to further extend the
reporting deadline of the President's Advisory Panel on Federal Tax
Reform, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Section 5 of Executive Order 13369 of January 7, 2005, as
amended by Executive Order 13379 of June 16, 2005, is further amended by
deleting ``September 30, 2005'' and inserting in lieu thereof ``November
1, 2005''.
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Sec. 2. Section 7 of Executive Order 13369 of January 7, 2005, is
further amended by deleting ``30 days after submitting its report
pursuant to section 5 of this order'' and inserting in lieu thereof
``November 15, 2005''.
Sec. 3. This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or
benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity,
against the United States, its departments, agencies, entities,
officers, employees or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
September 30, 2005.
Executive Order 13387 of October 14, 2005
2005 Amendments to the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including chapter 47 of title 10,
United States Code (Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. 801-
946), and in order to prescribe amendments to the Manual for Courts-
Martial, United States, prescribed by Executive Order 12473, as amended,
it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Part II of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States,
is amended as follows:
(a) R.C.M. 103(2) is amended by replacing the word ``without'' with
the word ``with'' and by replacing the word ``noncapital'' with the word
``capital''.
(b) R.C.M. 201(e)(2)(B) is amended by adding the word ``general''
between the words ``convene'' and ``courts-martial'' and by inserting
the following words after ``armed forces'':
``assigned or attached to a combatant command or joint command''.
(c) R.C.M. 201(e)(2)(C) is amended by inserting the words ``assigned
or attached to a joint command or joint task force,'' immediately before
the words ``under regulations which the superior command may
prescribe''.
(d) R.C.M. 201(e)(3) is amended by inserting the following
immediately after the words ``armed force'':
``, using the implementing regulations and procedures prescribed by
the Secretary concerned of the military service of the accused,''.
(e) R.C.M. 201(e)(4) is amended by adding the words ``, member, or
counsel'' after the words ``military judge''.
(f) R.C.M. 201(f)(1)(A)(iii)(b) is amended to read as follows:
``(b) The case has not been referred with a special instruction that
the case is to be tried as capital.''
(g) R.C.M. 307(c)(4) is amended by inserting the following at the
end thereof:
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``What is substantially one transaction should not be made the basis
for an unreasonable multiplication of charges against one person.''
(h) R.C.M. 501(a)(1) is amended to read as follows:
``(1) General courts-martial.
(A) Except in capital cases, general courts-martial shall consist of
a military judge and not less than five members, or of the military
judge alone if requested and approved under R.C.M. 903.
(B) In all capital cases, general courts-martial shall consist of a
military judge and no fewer than 12 members, unless 12 members are not
reasonably available because of physical conditions or military
exigencies. If 12 members are not reasonably available, the convening
authority shall detail the next lesser number of reasonably available
members under 12, but in no event fewer than five. In such a case, the
convening authority shall state in the convening order the reasons why
12 members are not reasonably available.''
(i) R.C.M. 503(a)(3) is amended by deleting ``court-martial'' and
inserting ``courts-martial'' in lieu thereof.
(j) R.C.M. 503(b)(3) is amended by inserting the words ``, a
combatant command or joint command'' after the words ``A military judge
from one armed force may be detailed to a court-martial convened in a
different armed force''.
(k) R.C.M. 503(c)(3) is amended by inserting the words ``, a
combatant command or joint command'' after the words ``A person from one
armed force may be detailed to serve as counsel in a court-martial in a
different armed force''.
(l) R.C.M. 504, (b)(2)(A) is amended by inserting the following at
the end thereof:
``A subordinate joint command or joint task force is ordinarily
considered to be ``separate or detached.'' ''
(m) R.C.M. 504, (b)(2)(B) is amended by deleting the word ``or'' at
the end of the first element thereof, by deleting the period and adding
`` ; or'' at the end of the second element thereof, and by inserting the
following as a third element:
``(iii) In a combatant command or joint command, by the officer
exercising general court-martial jurisdiction over the command.''
(n) R.C.M. 805(b) is amended by replacing the current second
sentence with the following:
``No general court-martial proceeding requiring the presence of
members may be conducted unless at least five members are present, or in
capital cases, at least 12 members are present except as provided in
R.C.M. 501(a)(1)(B), where 12 members are not reasonably available
because of physical conditions or military exigencies. No special court-
martial proceeding requiring the presence of members may be conducted
unless at least three members are present except as provided in R.C.M.
912(h).''
(o) R.C.M. 912(f)(4) is amended by deleting the fifth sentence and
by inserting the following words immediately after the words ``When a
challenge for cause has been denied'' in the fourth sentence:
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``the successful use of a peremptory challenge by either party,
excusing the challenged member from further participation in the court-
martial, shall preclude further consideration of the challenge of that
excused member upon later review. Further,''
(p) R.C.M. 1003(b)(2) is amended by replacing the word ``foreign''
with the word ``hardship.''
(q) R.C.M. 1004(b) is amended by inserting the following after ``(1)
Notice.'' and before the word ``Before'':
``(A) Referral. The convening authority shall indicate that the case
is to be tried as a capital case by including a special instruction in
the referral block of the charge sheet. Failure to include this special
instruction at the time of the referral shall not bar the convening
authority from later adding the required special instruction, provided:
(i) that the convening authority has otherwise complied with the
notice requirement of subsection (B); and
(ii) that if the accused demonstrates specific prejudice from such
failure to include the special instruction, a continuance or a recess is
an adequate remedy.
(B) Arraignment.''
(r) Insert the following new R.C.M. 1103A after R.C.M. 1103:
``Rule 1103A. Sealed exhibits and proceedings.
(a) In general. If the record of trial contains exhibits,
proceedings, or other matter ordered sealed by the military judge, the
trial counsel shall cause such materials to be sealed so as to prevent
indiscriminate viewing or disclosure. Trial counsel shall ensure that
such materials are properly marked, including an annotation that the
material was sealed by order of the military judge, and inserted at the
appropriate place in the original record of trial. Copies of the record
shall contain appropriate annotations that matters were sealed by order
of the military judge and have been inserted in the original record of
trial. This Rule shall be implemented in a manner consistent with
Executive Order 12958, as amended, concerning classified national
security information.
(b) Examination of sealed exhibits and proceedings. Except as
provided in the following subsections to this rule, sealed exhibits may
not be examined.
(1) Examination of sealed matters. For the purpose of this rule,
``examination'' includes reading, viewing, photocopying, photographing,
disclosing, or manipulating the documents in any way.
(2) Prior to authentication. Prior to authentication of the record
by the military judge, sealed materials may not be examined in the
absence of an order from the military judge based on good cause shown.
(3) Authentication through action. After authentication and prior to
disposition of the record of trial pursuant to Rule for Courts-Martial
1111, sealed materials may not be examined in the absence of an order
from the military judge upon a showing of good cause at a post-trial
Article 39a session directed by the Convening Authority.
(4) Reviewing and appellate authorities.
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(A) Reviewing and appellate authorities may examine sealed matters
when those authorities determine that such action is reasonably
necessary to a proper fulfillment of their responsibilities under the
Uniform Code of Military Justice, the Manual for Courts-Martial,
governing directives, instructions, regulations, applicable rules for
practice and procedure, or rules of professional responsibility.
(B) Reviewing and appellate authorities shall not, however, disclose
sealed matter or information in the absence of:
(i) Prior authorization of the Judge Advocate General in the case of
review under Rule for Courts-Martial 1201(b); or
(ii) Prior authorization of the appellate court before which a case
is pending review under Rules for Courts-Martial 1203 and 1204.
(C) In those cases in which review is sought or pending before the
United States Supreme Court, authorization to disclose sealed materials
or information shall be obtained under that Court's rules of practice
and procedure.
(D) The authorizing officials in paragraph (B)(ii) above may place
conditions on authorized disclosures in order to minimize the
disclosure.
(E) For purposes of this rule, reviewing and appellate authorities
are limited to:
(i) Judge advocates reviewing records pursuant to Rule for Courts-
Martial 1112;
(ii) Officers and attorneys in the office of the Judge Advocate
General reviewing records pursuant to Rule for Courts-Martial 1201(b);
(iii) Appellate government counsel;
(iv) Appellate defense counsel;
(v) Appellate judges of the Courts of Criminal Appeals and their
professional staffs;
(vi) The judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed
Forces and their professional staffs;
(vii) The Justices of the United States Supreme Court and their
professional staffs; and
(viii) Any other court of competent jurisdiction.''
(s) R.C.M. 1301(a) is amended by inserting the following after the
second sentence:
``Summary courts-martial shall be conducted in accordance with the
regulations of the military service to which the accused belongs.''
Sec. 2. Part III of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is
amended as follows:
Mil. R. Evid. 317(b) is amended by replacing the word
``Transportation'' with the words ``Homeland Security.''
Sec. 3. Part IV of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is
amended as follows:
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(a) Paragraph 14c(2)(a) is amended by inserting the following new
subparagraph (ii) and renumbering existing subparagraphs (a)(ii) through
(iv) as (a)(iii) through (v):
``(ii) Determination of lawfulness. The lawfulness of an order is a
question of law to be determined by the military judge.''
(b) Paragraph 16(c)(1)(a) is amended by replacing the word
``Transportation'' with the words ``Homeland Security''.
(c) Paragraph 35a is amended to read as follows:
``a. Text.
(a) Any person subject to this chapter who--
(1) operates or physically controls any vehicle, aircraft, or vessel
in a reckless or wanton manner or while impaired by a substance
described in section 912a(b) of this title (Article 112a(b)), or
(2) operates or is in actual physical control of any vehicle,
aircraft, or vessel while drunk or when the alcohol concentration in the
person's blood or breath is equal to or exceeds the level prohibited
under subsection (b), as shown by chemical analysis, shall be punished
as a court-martial may direct.
(b)(1) For purposes of subsection (a), the applicable level of the
alcohol concentration in a person's blood or breath is as follows:
(A) In the case of the operation or control of a vehicle, aircraft,
or vessel in the United States, the level is the blood alcohol
concentration prohibited under the law of the State in which the conduct
occurred, except as may be provided under paragraph (b)(2) for conduct
on a military installation that is in more than one State, or the
prohibited alcohol concentration level specified in paragraph (b)(3).
(B) In the case of the operation or control of a vehicle, aircraft,
or vessel outside the United States, the level is the blood alcohol
concentration specified in paragraph (b)(3) or such lower level as the
Secretary of Defense may by regulation prescribe.
(2) In the case of a military installation that is in more than one
State, if those States have different levels for defining their
prohibited blood alcohol concentrations under their respective State
laws, the Secretary concerned for the installation may select one such
level to apply uniformly on that installation.
(3) For purposes of paragraph (b)(1), the level of alcohol
concentration prohibited in a person's blood is 0.10 grams or more of
alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood and with respect to alcohol
concentration in a person's breath is 0.10 grams or more of alcohol per
210 liters of breath, as shown by chemical analysis.''
(4) In this subsection, the term ``United States'' includes the
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin
Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, and the term ``State'' includes each
of those jurisdictions.''
(d) Paragraph 35b(2)(c) is amended to read as follows:
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``(c) the alcohol concentration level in the accused's blood or
breath, as shown by chemical analysis, was equal to or exceeded the
applicable level provided in paragraph 35a above.''
(e) Paragraph 35f is amended as follows:
``In that -------- ----(personal jurisdiction data), did (at/on
board--required), on or about 20------, (in the motor pool area) (near
the Officer's Club) (at the intersection of ---- -- and ------) (while
in the Gulf of Mexico) (while in flight over North America) physically
control [a vehicle, to wit: (a truck) (a passenger car) (------)] [an
aircraft, to wit: (an AH-64 helicopter)(an F-14A fighter)(a KC-135
tanker) (---- --)] [a vessel, to wit: (the aircraft carrier USS ------)
(the Coast Guard Cutter) (-- ----)], [while drunk] [while impaired by --
----] [while the alcohol concentration in his (blood)(breath) was, as
shown by chemical analysis, equal to or exceeded (.10) (---- --) grams
of alcohol per (100 milliliters of blood) (210 liters of breath), which
is the limit under (cite applicable State law) (cite applicable statute
or regulation)] [in a (reckless) (wanton) manner by (attempting to pass
another vehicle on a sharp curve) (by ordering that the aircraft be
flown below the authorized altitude)] [and did thereby cause said
(vehicle) (aircraft) (vessel) to (strike and) (injure ------ ------
)].''
(f) Paragraph 97 is amended by (1) inserting the following new
subparagraph (b)(2) and renumbering the existing subparagraphs (b)(2)
and (b)(3) as (b)(3) and (b)(4); (2) adding the words ``and patronizing
a prostitute'' after the word ``Prostitution'' in subparagraph (e)(1);
and (3) inserting the following new subparagraph (f)(2) and renumbering
the existing subparagraphs (f)(2) and (f)(3) as (f)(3) and (f)(4):
``(b)(2) Patronizing a prostitute.
(a) That the accused had sexual intercourse with another person not
the accused's spouse;
(b) That the accused compelled, induced, enticed, or procured such
person to engage in an act of sexual intercourse in exchange for money
or other compensation; and
(c) That this act was wrongful; and
(d) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to
the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of
a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.''
``(f)(2) Patronizing a prostitute.
In that ---- -- (personal jurisdiction data), did, (at/on board--
location) (subject-matter jurisdiction data, if required), on or about
------ 20------, wrongfully (compel) (induce) (entice) (procure) ---- --
, a person not his/her spouse, to engage in (an act) (acts) of sexual
intercourse with the accused in exchange for (money) (------ ------).''
(g) Paragraph 109 is amended to read as follows:
``109. ARTICLE 134--(Threat or hoax designed or intended to cause
panic or public fear)
a. Text. See paragraph 60.
b. Elements.
(1) Threat.
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(a) That the accused communicated certain language;
(b) That the information communicated amounted to a threat;
(c) That the harm threatened was to be done by means of an
explosive; weapon of mass destruction; biological or chemical agent,
substance, or weapon; or hazardous material;
(d) That the communication was wrongful; and
(e) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to
the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of
a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.
(2) Hoax.
(a) That the accused communicated or conveyed certain information;
(b) That the information communicated or conveyed concerned an
attempt being made or to be made by means of an explosive; weapon of
mass destruction; biological or chemical agent, substance, or weapon; or
hazardous material, to unlawfully kill, injure, or intimidate a person
or to unlawfully damage or destroy certain property;
(c) That the information communicated or conveyed by the accused was
false and that the accused then knew it to be false;
(d) That the communication of the information by the accused was
malicious; and
(e) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to
the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of
a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.
c. Explanation.
(1) Threat. A ``threat'' means an expressed present determination or
intent to kill, injure, or intimidate a person or to damage or destroy
certain property presently or in the future. Proof that the accused
actually intended to kill, injure, intimidate, damage, or destroy is not
required.
(2) Explosive. ``Explosive'' means gunpowder, powders used for
blasting, all forms of high explosives, blasting materials, fuses (other
than electrical circuit breakers), detonators, and other detonating
agents, smokeless powders, any explosive bomb, grenade, missile, or
similar device, and any incendiary bomb or grenade, fire bomb, or
similar device, and any other explosive compound, mixture, or similar
material.
(3) Weapon of mass destruction. A weapon of mass destruction means
any device, explosive or otherwise, that is intended, or has the
capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant
number of people through the release, dissemination, or impact of: toxic
or poisonous chemicals, or their precursors; a disease organism; or
radiation or radioactivity.
(4) Biological agent. The term ``biological agent'' means 12 any
micro-organism (including bacteria, viruses, fungi, rickettsiac, or
protozoa), pathogen, or infectious substance, and any naturally
occurring, bioengineered, or synthesized component of any such micro-
organism, pathogen, or infectious substance, whatever its origin or
method of production, that is capable of causing--
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(a) death, disease, or other biological malfunction in a human, an
animal, a plant, or another living organism;
(b) deterioration of food, water, equipment, supplies, or materials
of any kind; or
(c) deleterious alteration of the environment.
(5) Chemical agent, substance, or weapon. A chemical agent,
substance, or weapon refers to a toxic chemical and its precursors or a
munition or device, specifically designed to cause death or other harm
through toxic properties of those chemicals that would be released as a
result of the employment of such munition or device, and any equipment
specifically designed for use directly in connection with the employment
of such munitions or devices.
(6) Hazardous material. A substance or material (including
explosive, radioactive material, etiologic agent, flammable or
combustible liquid or solid, poison, oxidizing or corrosive material,
and compressed gas, or mixture thereof) or a group or class of material
designated as hazardous by the Secretary of Transportation.
(7) Malicious. A communication is ``malicious'' if the accused
believed that the information would probably interfere with the peaceful
use of the building, vehicle, aircraft, or other property concerned, or
would cause fear or concern to one or more persons.
d. Lesser included offenses.
(1) Threat
(a) Article 134--communicating a threat
(b) Article 80--attempts
(c) Article 128--assault
(2) Hoax. Article 80--attempts
e. Maximum punishment. Dishonorable discharge, forfeitures of all
pay and allowances, and confinement for 10 years.
f. Sample specifications.
(1) Threat.
In that ------ ------ (personal jurisdiction data) did, (at/on
board--location) on or about ---- ------20-- ----, wrongfully
communicate certain information, to wit: ------ ------, which language
constituted a threat to harm a person or property by means of a(n)
[explosive; weapon of mass destruction; biological agent, substance, or
weapon; chemical agent, substance, or weapon; and/or (a) hazardous
material(s)].
(2) Hoax.
In that ------ ------ (personal jurisdiction data) did, (at/on
board--location), on or about ---- --------20-- ------, maliciously
(communicate) (convey) certain information concerning an attempt being
made or to be made to unlawfully [(kill) (injure) (intimidate) --------
----] [(damage) (destroy) ------ ------] by means of a(n) [explosive;
weapon of mass destruction; biological agent, substance, or weapon;
chemical agent, substance, or weapon; and/or (a) hazardous material(s)],
to wit: ------, which information was false and which the accused then
knew to be false.''
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Sec. 4. Part V of the Manual for Courts-Martial, United States, is
amended as follows:
(a) Paragraph 1(h) is amended by redesignating existing paragraph
1(h) as 1(i) and inserting the following new paragraph 1(h):
``h. Applicable standards. Unless otherwise provided, the service
regulations and procedures of the servicemember shall apply.''
(b) Paragraph 2(a) is amended by replacing the words ``Unless
otherwise'' with the word ``As''.
(c) Paragraph 2(a) is amended by inserting the following after the
second sentence:
``Commander includes a commander of a joint command.''
(d) Paragraph 2(a) is amended by inserting the words ``of a
commander'' in the third sentence after the words ``the authority.''
Sec. 5. These amendments shall take effect 30 days from the date of this
order.
(a) Nothing in these amendments shall be construed to make
punishable any act done or omitted prior to the effective date of this
order that was not punishable when done or omitted.
(b) Nothing in these amendments shall be construed to invalidate any
nonjudicial punishment proceeding, restraint, investigation, referral of
charges, trial in which arraignment occurred, or other action begun
prior to the effective date of this order, and any such nonjudicial
punishment proceeding, restraint, investigation, referral of charges,
trial, or other action may proceed in the same manner and with the same
effect as if these amendments had not been prescribed.
George W. Bush
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 14, 2005.
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Executive Order 13388 of October 25, 2005
Further Strengthening the Sharing of Terrorism Information To Protect
Americans
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 1016 of the
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law
108-458), and in order to further strengthen the effective conduct of
United States counterterrorism activities and protect the territory,
people, and interests of the United States of America, including against
terrorist attacks, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. To the maximum extent consistent with applicable law,
agencies shall, in the design and use of information systems and in the
dissemination of information among agencies:
(a) give the highest priority to (i) the detection, prevention,
disruption, preemption, and mitigation of the effects of terrorist
activities against the territory, people, and interests of the United
States of America; (ii) the interchange of terrorism information among
agencies; (iii) the interchange of terrorism information between
agencies and appropriate authorities of State, local, and tribal
governments, and between agencies and appropriate private sector
entities; and (iv) the protection of the ability of agencies to acquire
additional such information; and
(b) protect the freedom, information privacy, and other legal rights
of Americans in the conduct of activities implementing subsection (a).
Sec. 2. Duties of Heads of Agencies Possessing or Acquiring Terrorism
Information. To implement the policy set forth in section 1 of this
order, the head of each agency that possesses or acquires terrorism
information:
(a) shall promptly give access to the terrorism information to the
head of each other agency that has counterterrorism functions, and
provide the terrorism information to each such agency, unless otherwise
directed by the President, and consistent with (i) the statutory
responsibilities of the agencies providing and receiving the
information; (ii) any guidance issued by the Attorney General to fulfill
the policy set forth in subsection 1(b) of this order; and (iii) other
applicable law, including sections 102A(g) and (i) of the National
Security Act of 1947, section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (including any policies, procedures,
guidelines, rules, and standards issued pursuant thereto), sections 202
and 892 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Executive Order 12958 of
April 17, 1995, as amended, and Executive Order 13311 of July 29, 2003;
and
(b) shall cooperate in and facilitate production of reports based on
terrorism information with contents and formats that permit
dissemination that maximizes the utility of the information in
protecting the territory, people, and interests of the United States.
Sec. 3. Preparing Terrorism Information for Maximum Distribution. To
assist in expeditious and effective implementation by agencies of the
policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the common standards for
the sharing of terrorism information established pursuant to section 3
of Executive Order 13356 of August 27, 2004, shall be used, as
appropriate, in carrying
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out section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act
of 2004.
Sec. 4. Requirements for Collection of Terrorism Information Inside the
United States. To assist in expeditious and effective implementation by
agencies of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the
recommendations regarding the establishment of executive branch-wide
collection and sharing requirements, procedures, and guidelines for
terrorism information collected within the United States made pursuant
to section 4 of Executive Order 13356 shall be used, as appropriate, in
carrying out section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004.
Sec. 5. Establishment and Functions of Information Sharing Council. (a)
Consistent with section 1016(g) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004, there is hereby established an Information
Sharing Council (Council), chaired by the Program Manager to whom
section 1016 of such Act refers, and composed exclusively of designees
of: the Secretaries of State, the Treasury, Defense, Commerce, Energy,
and Homeland Security; the Attorney General; the Director of National
Intelligence; the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget; the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Director of the National
Counterterrorism Center; and such other heads of departments or agencies
as the Director of National Intelligence may designate.
(b) The mission of the Council is to (i) provide advice and
information concerning the establishment of an interoperable terrorism
information sharing environment to facilitate automated sharing of
terrorism information among appropriate agencies to implement the policy
set forth in section 1 of this order; and (ii) perform the duties set
forth in section 1016(g) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004.
(c) To assist in expeditious and effective implementation by
agencies of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the plan
for establishment of a proposed interoperable terrorism information
sharing environment reported under section 5(c) of Executive Order 13356
shall be used, as appropriate, in carrying out section 1016 of the
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
Sec. 6. Definitions. As used in this order:
(a) the term ``agency'' has the meaning set forth for the term
``executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code,
together with the Department of Homeland Security, but includes the
Postal Rate Commission and the United States Postal Service and excludes
the Government Accountability Office; and
(b) the term ``terrorism information'' has the meaning set forth for
such term in section 1016(a)(4) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) This order:
(i) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with applicable law,
including Federal law protecting the information privacy and other legal
rights of Americans, and subject to the availability of appropriations;
(ii) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the authority of the
principal officers of agencies as heads of their respective agencies,
including under section 199 of the Revised Statutes (22 U.S.C. 2651),
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section 201 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7131),
section 103 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403-3), section
102(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 112(a)), and sections
301 of title 5, 113(b) and 162(b) of title 10, 1501 of title 15, 503 of
title 28, and 301(b) of title 31, United States Code;
(iii) shall be implemented consistent with the Presidential Memorandum of
June 2, 2005, on ``Strengthening Information Sharing, Access, and
Integration--Organizational, Management, and Policy Development Structures
for Creating the Terrorism Information Sharing Environment;''
(iv) shall not be construed to impair or otherwise affect the functions of
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget,
administrative, and legislative proposals; and
(v) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with section 102A of the
National Security Act of 1947.
(b) This order is intended only to improve the internal management
of the Federal Government and is not intended to, and does not, create
any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or
in equity by a party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, instrumentalities, or entities, its officers, employees, or
agents, or any other person.
Sec. 8. Amendments and Revocation. (a) Executive Order 13311 of July 29,
2003, is amended:
(i) by striking ``Director of Central Intelligence'' each place it appears
and inserting in lieu thereof in each such place ``Director of National
Intelligence''; and
(ii) by striking ``103(c)(7)'' and inserting in lieu thereof
``102A(i)(1)''.
(b) Executive Order 13356 of August 27, 2004, is hereby revoked.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including section 1016 of the
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law
108-458), and in order to further strengthen the effective conduct of
United States counterterrorism activities and protect the territory,
people, and interests of the United States of America, including against
terrorist attacks, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. To the maximum extent consistent with applicable law,
agencies shall, in the design and use of information systems and in the
dissemination of information among agencies:
(a) give the highest priority to (i) the detection, prevention,
disruption, preemption, and mitigation of the effects of terrorist
activities against the territory, people, and interests of the United
States of America; (ii) the interchange of terrorism information among
agencies; (iii) the interchange of terrorism information between
agencies and appropriate authorities of State, local, and tribal
governments, and between agencies and appropriate private sector
entities; and (iv) the protection of the ability of agencies to acquire
additional such information; and
(b) protect the freedom, information privacy, and other legal rights
of Americans in the conduct of activities implementing subsection (a).
Sec. 2. Duties of Heads of Agencies Possessing or Acquiring Terrorism
Information. To implement the policy set forth in section 1 of this
order, the head of each agency that possesses or acquires terrorism
information:
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(a) shall promptly give access to the terrorism information to the
head of each other agency that has counterterrorism functions, and
provide the terrorism information to each such agency, unless otherwise
directed by the President, and consistent with (i) the statutory
responsibilities of the agencies providing and receiving the
information; (ii) any guidance issued by the Attorney General to fulfill
the policy set forth in subsection 1(b) of this order; and (iii) other
applicable law, including sections 102A(g) and (i) of the National
Security Act of 1947, section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (including any policies, procedures,
guidelines, rules, and standards issued pursuant thereto), sections 202
and 892 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Executive Order 12958 of
April 17, 1995, as amended, and Executive Order 13311 of July 29, 2003;
and
(b) shall cooperate in and facilitate production of reports based on
terrorism information with contents and formats that permit
dissemination that maximizes the utility of the information in
protecting the territory, people, and interests of the United States.
Sec. 3. Preparing Terrorism Information for Maximum Distribution. To
assist in expeditious and effective implementation by agencies of the
policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the common standards for
the sharing of terrorism information established pursuant to section 3
of Executive Order 13356 of August 27, 2004, shall be used, as
appropriate, in carrying out section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
Sec. 4. Requirements for Collection of Terrorism Information Inside the
United States. To assist in expeditious and effective implementation by
agencies of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the
recommendations regarding the establishment of executive branch-wide
collection and sharing requirements, procedures, and guidelines for
terrorism information collected within the United States made pursuant
to section 4 of Executive Order 13356 shall be used, as appropriate, in
carrying out section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004.
Sec. 5. Establishment and Functions of Information Sharing Council. (a)
Consistent with section 1016(g) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004, there is hereby established an Information
Sharing Council (Council), chaired by the Program Manager to whom
section 1016 of such Act refers, and composed exclusively of designees
of: the Secretaries of State, the Treasury, Defense, Commerce, Energy,
and Homeland Security; the Attorney General; the Director of National
Intelligence; the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency; the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget; the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation; the Director of the National
Counterterrorism Center; and such other heads of departments or agencies
as the Director of National Intelligence may designate.
(b) The mission of the Council is to (i) provide advice and
information concerning the establishment of an interoperable terrorism
information sharing environment to facilitate automated sharing of
terrorism information among appropriate agencies to implement the policy
set forth in section 1 of this order; and (ii) perform the duties set
forth in section 1016(g) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004.
(c) To assist in expeditious and effective implementation by
agencies of the policy set forth in section 1 of this order, the plan
for establishment
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of a proposed interoperable terrorism information sharing environment
reported under section 5(c) of Executive Order 13356 shall be used, as
appropriate, in carrying out section 1016 of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.
Sec. 6. Definitions. As used in this order:
(a) the term ``agency'' has the meaning set forth for the term
``executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5, United States Code,
together with the Department of Homeland Security, but includes the
Postal Rate Commission and the United States Postal Service and excludes
the Government Accountability Office; and
(b) the term ``terrorism information'' has the meaning set forth for
such term in section 1016(a)(4) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism
Prevention Act of 2004.
Sec. 7. General Provisions. (a) This order:
(i) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with applicable law,
including Federal law protecting the information privacy and other legal
rights of Americans, and subject to the availability of appropriations;
(ii) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the authority of the
principal officers of agencies as heads of their respective agencies,
including under section 199 of the Revised Statutes (22 U.S.C. 2651),
section 201 of the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7131),
section 103 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 403-3), section
102(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 112(a)), and sections
301 of title 5, 113(b) and 162(b) of title 10, 1501 of title 15, 503 of
title 28, and 301(b) of title 31, United States Code;
(iii) shall be implemented consistent with the Presidential Memorandum of
June 2, 2005, on ``Strengthening Information Sharing, Access, and
Integration--Organizational, Management, and Policy Development Structures
for Creating the Terrorism Information Sharing Environment;''
(iv) shall not be construed to impair or otherwise affect the functions of
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budget,
administrative, and legislative proposals; and
(v) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with section 102A of the
National Security Act of 1947.
(b) This order is intended only to improve the internal management
of the Federal Government and is not intended to, and does not, create
any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or
in equity by a party against the United States, its departments,
agencies, instrumentalities, or entities, its officers, employees, or
agents, or any other person.
Sec. 8. Amendments and Revocation. (a) Executive Order 13311 of July 29,
2003, is amended:
(i) by striking ``Director of Central Intelligence'' each place it appears
and inserting in lieu thereof in each such place ``Director of National
Intelligence''; and
(ii) by striking ``103(c)(7)'' and inserting in lieu thereof
``102A(i)(1)''.
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(b) Executive Order 13356 of August 27, 2004, is hereby revoked.
George W. Bush
The White House,
October 25, 2005.
Executive Order 13389 of November 1, 2005
Creation of the Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding Council
By the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the
Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as
amended (42 U.S.C. 5121-5206) (the ``Stafford Act''), and in order to
further strengthen Federal support for the recovery and rebuilding of
the Gulf Coast region affected by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita,
it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to provide
effective, integrated, and fiscally responsible support from across the
Federal Government to support State, local, and tribal governments, the
private sector, and faith-based and other community humanitarian relief
organizations in the recovery and rebuilding of the Gulf Coast region
affected by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.
Sec. 2. Establishment. (a) There is established, within the Executive
Office of the President, the Gulf Coast Recovery and Rebuilding Council
(the ``Council''). The Assistant to the President for Economic Policy
shall serve as the Chairman of the Council (the ``Chairman''). The
Council shall consist exclusively of the following members or full-time
Federal officers or employees designated by them, respectively:
(i) Secretary of the Treasury;
(ii) Secretary of Defense;
(iii) Attorney General;
(iv) Secretary of the Interior;
(v) Secretary of Agriculture;
(vi) Secretary of Commerce;
(vii) Secretary of Labor;
(viii) Secretary of Health and Human Services;
(ix) Secretary of Housing and Urban Development;
(x) Secretary of Transportation;
(xi) Secretary of Energy;
(xii) Secretary of Education;
(xiii) Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
(xiv) Secretary of Homeland Security;
(xv) Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
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(xvi) Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers;
(xvii) Administrator of the Small Business Administration;
(xviii) Director of the Office of Management and Budget;
(xix) Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding
of the Gulf Coast Region;
(xx) Assistant to the President for Economic Policy;
(xxi) Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy;
(xxii) Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and
Counterterrorism; and
(xxiii) Such other officers and employees of the executive branch as
the Chairman may from time to time designate.
(b) The Chairman, in consultation with the Coordinator, shall
convene and preside over meetings of the Council, determine its agenda,
direct its work, and, as appropriate to particular subject matters,
establish and direct subgroups of the Council, which shall consist of
Council members or their designees under subsection 2(a) of this order,
and including those officers and employees of the executive branch as
designated by the Chairman.
Sec. 3. Functions of Council. The Council shall:
(a) at the request of the Chairman, the Coordinator of Federal
Support for the Recovery and Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region, or any
agency head who is a member of the Council (subject to the approval of
the Chairman), promptly review and provide advice and guidance, for the
purpose of furthering the policy set forth in section 1 of this order,
regarding any issue relating to the implementation of that policy;
(b) make recommendations to the President, as appropriate, regarding
any issue considered by the Council pursuant to section 3(a) of this
order; and
(c) give no vote or veto over the activities or advice of the
Council to any individual to whom subsection (b) of this section refers.
Sec. 4. General. (a) To the extent permitted by law:
(i) agencies shall assist and provide information to the Council for the
performance of its functions under this order; and
(ii) the Director of the Office of Administration shall provide or
arrange for the provision of administrative support to the Council.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise
affect the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and
Budget relating to budget, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(c) This order shall be implemented in a manner consistent with
applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(d) This order is intended only to improve the internal management
of the executive branch and is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by a party against the United States, its departments, agencies,
instrumentalities, or entities, its officers or employees, or any other
person.
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Sec. 5. Termination. The Council shall terminate 3 years from the date
of this order, unless extended by the President.
George W. Bush
The White House,
November 1, 2005.
Executive Order 13390 of November 1, 2005
Establishment of a Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the Homeland Security
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101 et seq.) and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster
Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 5121-5206)
(the ``Stafford Act''), and to further strengthen Federal support for
the recovery and rebuilding of the Gulf Coast region affected by
Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to provide
effective, integrated, and fiscally responsible support from across the
Federal Government to support State, local, and tribal governments, the
private sector, and faith-based and other community humanitarian relief
organizations in the recovery and rebuilding of the Gulf Coast region
affected by Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita (the ``Federal
Response'').
Sec. 2. Establishment of Coordinator. The Secretary of Homeland Security
(Secretary) shall establish in the Department of Homeland Security the
position of Coordinator of Federal Support for the Recovery and
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast Region (Coordinator). The Coordinator shall
be selected by the President and shall be appointed by and report
directly to the Secretary. The Secretary shall make available to the
Coordinator such personnel, funds, and other resources as may be
appropriate to enable the Coordinator to carry out the Coordinator's
mission.
Sec. 3. Mission and Functions of Coordinator. (a) The Coordinator's
mission shall be to work with executive departments and agencies to
ensure the proper implementation of the policy set forth in section 1 of
this order by coordinating the Federal Response. The Coordinator shall
be the principal point of contact for the President and his senior
advisors with respect to the Federal Response.
(b) Working with the input of all appropriate heads of executive
departments and agencies, the Coordinator shall lead the process to
develop the principles governing and define the goals of the Federal
Response. The Coordinator shall communicate those principles and goals
to all Federal officials involved in the Federal Response.
(c) Working with the input of all appropriate heads of executive
departments and agencies, the Coordinator shall lead the development and
monitor the implementation of the specific policies and programs that
constitute the Federal Response, and ensure that those polices and
programs are consistent with the principles and goals of the Federal
Response.
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(d) The Coordinator shall serve as the primary point of contact
within the executive branch with the Congress, State and local
governments, the private sector, and community leaders regarding the
Federal Response. Working with the input of all appropriate heads of
executive departments and agencies, the Coordinator shall be responsible
for managing information flow, requests for actions, and discussions
regarding the Federal Response with the Congress, State and local
governments, the private sector, and community leaders.
Sec. 4. Duties of Heads of Departments and Agencies. Heads of executive
departments and agencies shall respond promptly to any request by the
Coordinator, and shall, consistent with applicable law, provide such
information as the Coordinator deems necessary to carry out the
Coordinator's mission, and shall otherwise cooperate with the
Coordinator to the greatest extent practicable to facilitate the
performance of the Coordinator's mission.
Sec. 5. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed
to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) authority granted by law to an agency or the head thereof;
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
relating to budget, administrative, or legislative proposals; or
(iii) the chain of command over the Armed Forces provided in section
162(b) of title 10, United States Code.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law,
subject to the availability of appropriations, and shall terminate 3
years from the date of this order.
(c) As used in this order, the term ``agency'' has the meaning set
forth for the term ``executive agency'' in section 105 of title 5,
United States Code, excluding the Government Accountability Office.
(d) This order is intended only to improve the internal management
of the executive branch and is not intended to, and does not, create any
right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in
equity by a party against the United States, its departments, agencies,
entities, officers, employees or agents, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
November 1, 2005.
Executive Order 13391 of November 22, 2005
Blocking Property of Additional Persons Undermining Democratic Processes
or Institutions in Zimbabwe
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.), and section 301 of
title 3, United States Code, and in order to take additional steps with
respect to the continued actions and policies of certain persons who
undermine Zimbabwe's
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democratic processes and with respect to the national emergency
described and declared in Executive Order 13288 of March 6, 2003,
I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, hereby
order:
Section 1. The Annex to Executive Order 13288 of March 6, 2003, is
replaced and superseded in its entirety by the Annex to this order.
Sec. 2. Section 6 of Executive Order 13288 is renumbered as section 8.
Sections 1 through 5 of Executive Order 13288 are replaced with new
sections 1 through 7 as follows:
``Section 1. (a) Except to the extent provided in section 203(b)(1),
(3), and (4) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(1), (3), and (4)), and in
regulations, orders, directives, or licenses that may be issued pursuant
to this order, and notwithstanding any contract entered into or any
license or permit granted prior to the effective date of this order, all
property and interests in property of the following persons, that are in
the United States, that hereafter come within the United States, or that
are or hereafter come within the possession or control of United States
persons, including their overseas branches, are blocked and may not be
transferred, paid, exported, withdrawn, or otherwise dealt in:
(i) the persons listed in the Annex to this order; and
(ii) any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in
consultation with the Secretary of State:
(A) to have engaged in actions or policies to undermine
Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions;
(B) to have materially assisted, sponsored, or provided
financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or
services in support of, such actions or policies or any person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
this order;
(C) to be or have been an immediate family member of any person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
this order; or
(D) to be owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to
act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any person
whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to
this order.
(b) I hereby determine that the making of donations of the type of
articles specified in section 203(b)(2) of IEEPA (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(2))
by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose property and interests in
property are blocked pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section would
seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared
in this order, and I hereby prohibit such donations as provided by
paragraph (a) of this section.
(c) The prohibitions in paragraph (a) of this section include but
are not limited to (i) the making of any contribution or provision of
funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any person whose
property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to this order,
and (ii) the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods,
or services from any such person.
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Sec. 2. (a) Any transaction by a United States person or within the
United States that evades or avoids, has the purpose of evading or
avoiding, or attempts to violate any of the prohibitions set forth in
this order is prohibited.
(b) Any conspiracy formed to violate any of the prohibitions set
forth in this order is prohibited.
Sec. 3. For the purposes of this order:
(a) the term ``person'' means an individual or entity;
(b) the term ``entity'' means a partnership, association, trust,
joint venture, corporation, group, subgroup, or other organization; and
(c) the term ``United States person'' means any United States
citizen, permanent resident alien, entity organized under the laws of
the United States or any jurisdiction within the United States
(including foreign branches), or any person in the United States.
Sec. 4. For those persons whose property and interests in property
are blocked pursuant to this order who might have a constitutional
presence in the United States, I find that, because of the ability to
transfer funds or other assets instantaneously, prior notice to such
persons of measures to be taken pursuant to this order would render
these measures ineffectual. I therefore determine that, for these
measures to be effective in addressing the national emergency declared
in this order, there need be no prior notice of a listing or
determination made pursuant to section 1(a) of this order.
Sec. 5. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to take such actions, including
the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers
granted to the President by IEEPA, as may be necessary to carry out the
purposes of this order. The Secretary of the Treasury may redelegate any
of these functions to other officers and agencies of the United States
Government, consistent with applicable law. All agencies of the United
States Government are hereby directed to take all appropriate measures
within their authority to carry out the provisions of this order and,
where appropriate, to advise the Secretary of the Treasury in a timely
manner of the measures taken.
Sec. 6. The Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the
Secretary of State, is hereby authorized to determine, subsequent to the
issuance of this order, that circumstances no longer warrant the
inclusion of a person in the Annex to this order and that the property
and interests in property of that person are therefore no longer blocked
pursuant to section 1(a) of this order.
Sec. 7. This order is not intended to create, nor does it create,
any right, benefit, or privilege, substantive or procedural, enforceable
at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its
departments, agencies, instrumentalities, or entities, its officers or
employees, or any other person.''
Sec. 3. This order is not intended to create, nor does it create, any
right, benefit, or privilege, substantive or procedural, enforceable at
law or in equity by any party against the United States, its
departments, agencies, instrumentalities, or entities, its officers or
employees, or any other person.
Sec. 4. This order shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. eastern standard
time, November 23, 2005.
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Sec. 5. This order shall be transmitted to the Congress and published in
the Federal Register.
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The White House,
November 22, 2005.
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Executive Order 13392 of December 14, 2005
Improving Agency Disclosure of Information
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, and to ensure appropriate agency
disclosure of information, and consistent with the goals of section 552
of title 5, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy.
(a) The effective functioning of our constitutional democracy
depends upon the participation in public life of a citizenry that is
well informed. For nearly four decades, the Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) has provided an important means through which the public can
obtain information regarding the activities of Federal agencies. Under
the FOIA, the public can obtain records from any Federal agency, subject
to the exemptions enacted by the Congress to protect information that
must be held in confidence for the Government to function effectively or
for other purposes.
(b) FOIA requesters are seeking a service from the Federal
Government and should be treated as such. Accordingly, in responding to
a FOIA request, agencies shall respond courteously and appropriately.
Moreover, agencies shall provide FOIA requesters, and the public in
general, with citizen-centered ways to learn about the FOIA process,
about agency records that are publicly available (e.g., on the agency's
website), and about the status of a person's FOIA request and
appropriate information about the agency's response.
(c) Agency FOIA operations shall be both results-oriented and
produce results. Accordingly, agencies shall process requests under the
FOIA in an efficient and appropriate manner and achieve tangible,
measurable improvements in FOIA processing. When an agency's FOIA
program does not produce such results, it should be reformed, consistent
with available resources appropriated by the Congress and applicable
law, to increase efficiency and better reflect the policy goals and
objectives of this order.
(d) A citizen-centered and results-oriented approach will improve
service and performance, thereby strengthening compliance with the FOIA,
and will help avoid disputes and related litigation.
Sec. 2. Agency Chief FOIA Officers.
(a) Designation. The head of each agency shall designate within 30
days of the date of this order a senior official of such agency (at the
Assistant Secretary or equivalent level), to serve as the Chief FOIA
Officer of that agency. The head of the agency shall promptly notify the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB Director) and the
Attorney General of such designation and of any changes thereafter in
such designation.
(b) General Duties. The Chief FOIA Officer of each agency shall,
subject to the authority of the head of the agency:
(i) have agency-wide responsibility for efficient and appropriate
compliance with the FOIA;
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(ii) monitor FOIA implementation throughout the agency, including through
the use of meetings with the public to the extent deemed appropriate by the
agency's Chief FOIA Officer, and keep the head of the agency, the chief
legal officer of the agency, and the Attorney General appropriately
informed of the agency's performance in implementing the FOIA, including
the extent to which the agency meets the milestones in the agency's plan
under section 3(b) of this order and training and reporting standards
established consistent with applicable law and this order;
(iii) recommend to the head of the agency such adjustments to agency
practices, policies, personnel, and funding as may be necessary to carry
out the policy set forth in section 1 of this order;
(iv) review and report, through the head of the agency, at such times and
in such formats as the Attorney General may direct, on the agency's
performance in implementing the FOIA; and
(v) facilitate public understanding of the purposes of the FOIA's statutory
exemptions by including concise descriptions of the exemptions in both the
agency's FOIA handbook issued under section 552(g) of title 5, United
States Code, and the agency's annual FOIA report, and by providing an
overview, where appropriate, of certain general categories of agency
records to which those exemptions apply.
(c) FOIA Requester Service Center and FOIA Public Liaisons. In order
to ensure appropriate communication with FOIA requesters:
(i) Each agency shall establish one or more FOIA Requester Service Centers
(Center), as appropriate, which shall serve as the first place that a FOIA
requester can contact to seek information concerning the status of the
person's FOIA request and appropriate information about the agency's FOIA
response. The Center shall include appropriate staff to receive and respond
to inquiries from FOIA requesters;
(ii) The agency Chief FOIA Officer shall designate one or more agency
officials, as appropriate, as FOIA Public Liaisons, who may serve in the
Center or who may serve in a separate office. FOIA Public Liaisons shall
serve as supervisory officials to whom a FOIA requester can raise concerns
about the service the FOIA requester has received from the Center,
following an initial response from the Center staff. FOIA Public Liaisons
shall seek to ensure a service-oriented response to FOIA requests and FOIA-
related inquiries. For example, the FOIA Public Liaison shall assist, as
appropriate, in reducing delays, increasing transparency and understanding
of the status of requests, and resolving disputes. FOIA Public Liaisons
shall report to the agency Chief FOIA Officer on their activities and shall
perform their duties consistent with applicable law and agency regulations;
(iii) In addition to the services to FOIA requesters provided by the Center
and FOIA Public Liaisons, the agency Chief FOIA Officer shall also consider
what other FOIA-related assistance to the public should appropriately be
provided by the agency;
(iv) In establishing the Centers and designating FOIA Public Liaisons, the
agency shall use, as appropriate, existing agency staff and resources. A
Center shall have appropriate staff to receive and respond to inquiries
from FOIA requesters;
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(v) As determined by the agency Chief FOIA Officer, in consultation with
the FOIA Public Liaisons, each agency shall post appropriate information
about its Center or Centers on the agency's website, including contact
information for its FOIA Public Liaisons. In the case of an agency without
a website, the agency shall publish the information on the Firstgov.gov
website or, in the case of any agency with neither a website nor the
capability to post on the Firstgov.gov website, in the Federal Register;
and
(vi) The agency Chief FOIA Officer shall ensure that the agency has in
place a method (or methods), including through the use of the Center, to
receive and respond promptly and appropriately to inquiries from FOIA
requesters about the status of their requests. The Chief FOIA Officer shall
also consider, in consultation with the FOIA Public Liaisons, as
appropriate, whether the agency's implementation of other means (such as
tracking numbers for requests, or an agency telephone or Internet hotline)
would be appropriate for responding to status inquiries.
Sec. 3. Review, Plan, and Report.
(a) Review. Each agency's Chief FOIA Officer shall conduct a review
of the agency's FOIA operations to determine whether agency practices
are consistent with the policies set forth in section 1 of this order.
In conducting this review, the Chief FOIA Officer shall:
(i) evaluate, with reference to numerical and statistical benchmarks where
appropriate, the agency's administration of the FOIA, including the
agency's expenditure of resources on FOIA compliance and the extent to
which, if any, requests for records have not been responded to within the
statutory time limit (backlog);
(ii) review the processes and practices by which the agency assists and
informs the public regarding the FOIA process;
(iii) examine the agency's:
(A) use of information technology in responding to FOIA
requests, including without limitation the tracking of FOIA
requests and communication with requesters;
(B) practices with respect to requests for expedited
processing; and
(C) implementation of multi-track processing if used by such
agency;
(iv) review the agency's policies and practices relating to the
availability of public information through websites and other means,
including the use of websites to make available the records described in
section 552(a)(2) of title 5, United States Code; and
(v) identify ways to eliminate or reduce its FOIA backlog, consistent with
available resources and taking into consideration the volume and complexity
of the FOIA requests pending with the agency.
(b) Plan.
(i) Each agency's Chief FOIA Officer shall develop, in consultation as
appropriate with the staff of the agency (including the FOIA Public
Liaisons), the Attorney General, and the OMB Director, an agency-specific
plan to ensure that the agency's administration of the FOIA is in
accordance with applicable law and the policies set forth in section 1 of
this order. The plan, which shall be submitted to the head of the agency
for approval, shall address the agency's implementation of the FOIA during
fiscal years 2006 and 2007.
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(ii) The plan shall include specific activities that the agency will
implement to eliminate or reduce the agency's FOIA backlog, including (as
applicable) changes that will make the processing of FOIA requests more
streamlined and effective, as well as increased reliance on the
dissemination of records that can be made available to the public through a
website or other means that do not require the public to make a request for
the records under the FOIA.
(iii) The plan shall also include activities to increase public awareness
of FOIA processing, including as appropriate, expanded use of the agency's
Center and its FOIA Public Liaisons.
(iv) The plan shall also include, taking appropriate account of the
resources available to the agency and the mission of the agency, concrete
milestones, with specific timetables and outcomes to be achieved, by which
the head of the agency, after consultation with the OMB Director, shall
measure and evaluate the agency's success in the implementation of the
plan.
(c) Agency Reports to the Attorney General and OMB Director.
(i) The head of each agency shall submit a report, no later than 6 months
from the date of this order, to the Attorney General and the OMB Director
that summarizes the results of the review under section 3(a) of this order
and encloses a copy of the agency's plan under section 3(b) of this order.
The agency shall publish a copy of the agency's report on the agency's
website or, in the case of an agency without a website, on the Firstgov.gov
website, or, in the case of any agency with neither a website nor the
capability to publish on the Firstgov.gov website, in the Federal Register.
(ii) The head of each agency shall include in the agency's annual FOIA
reports for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 a report on the agency's development
and implementation of its plan under section 3(b) of this order and on the
agency's performance in meeting the milestones set forth in that plan,
consistent with any related guidelines the Attorney General may issue under
section 552(e) of title 5, United States Code.
(iii) If the agency does not meet a milestone in its plan, the head of the
agency shall:
(A) identify this deficiency in the annual FOIA report to the
Attorney General;
(B) explain in the annual report the reasons for the agency's
failure to meet the milestone;
(C) outline in the annual report the steps that the agency has
already taken, and will be taking, to address the deficiency; and
(D) report this deficiency to the President's Management
Council.
Sec. 4. Attorney General.
(a) Report. The Attorney General, using the reports submitted by the
agencies under subsection 3(c)(i) of this order and the information
submitted by agencies in their annual FOIA reports for fiscal year 2005,
shall submit to the President, no later than 10 months from the date of
this order, a report on agency FOIA implementation. The Attorney General
shall consult the OMB Director in the preparation of the report and
shall include in the report appropriate recommendations on
administrative or other agency actions for continued agency
dissemination and release of
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public information. The Attorney General shall thereafter submit two
further annual reports, by June 1, 2007, and June 1, 2008, that provide
the President with an update on the agencies' implementation of the FOIA
and of their plans under section 3(b) of this order.
(b) Guidance. The Attorney General shall issue such instructions and
guidance to the heads of departments and agencies as may be appropriate
to implement sections 3(b) and 3(c) of this order.
Sec. 5. OMB Director. The OMB Director may issue such instructions to
the heads of agencies as are necessary to implement this order, other
than sections 3(b) and 3(c) of this order.
Sec. 6. Definitions. As used in this order:
(a) the term ``agency'' has the same meaning as the term ``agency''
under section 552(f)(1) of title 5, United States Code; and
(b) the term ``record'' has the same meaning as the term ``record''
under section 552(f)(2) of title 5, United States Code.
Sec. 7. General Provisions.
(a) The agency reviews under section 3(a) of this order and agency
plans under section 3(b) of this order shall be conducted and developed
in accordance with applicable law and applicable guidance issued by the
President, the Attorney General, and the OMB Director, including the
laws and guidance regarding information technology and the dissemination
of information.
(b) This order:
(i) shall be implemented in a manner consistent with applicable law and
subject to the availability of appropriations;
(ii) shall not be construed to impair or otherwise affect the functions of
the OMB Director relating to budget, legislative, or administrative
proposals; and
(iii) is intended only to improve the internal management of the executive
branch and is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit,
substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by a party
against the United States, its departments, agencies, instrumentalities, or
entities, its officers or employees, or any other person.
George W. Bush
The White House,
December 14, 2005.
Executive Order 13393 of December 22, 2005
Adjustments of Certain Rates of Pay
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the laws cited herein,
it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Statutory Pay Systems. The rates of basic pay or salaries of
the statutory pay systems (as defined in 5 U.S.C. 5302(1)), as adjusted
under
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5 U.S.C. 5303(a), are set forth on the schedules attached hereto and
made a part hereof:
(a) The General Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5332(a)) at Schedule 1;
(b) The Foreign Service Schedule (22 U.S.C. 3963) at Schedule 2; and
(c) The schedules for the Veterans Health Administration of the
Department of Veterans Affairs (38 U.S.C. 7306, 7404; section 301(a) of
Public Law 102-40; section 3(d) of Public Law 108-445) at Schedule 3.
Sec. 2. Senior Executive Service. The ranges of rates of basic pay for
senior executives in the Senior Executive Service, as established
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 5382, are set forth on Schedule 4 attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
Sec. 3. Certain Executive, Legislative, and Judicial Salaries. The rates
of basic pay or salaries for the following offices and positions are set
forth on the schedules attached hereto and made a part hereof:
(a) The Executive Schedule (5 U.S.C. 5312-5318) at Schedule 5;
(b) The Vice President (3 U.S.C. 104) and the Congress (2 U.S.C. 31)
at Schedule 6; and
(c) Justices and judges (28 U.S.C. 5, 44(d), 135, 252, and 461(a),
section 140 of Public Law 97-92, and section 405 of Public Law 109-115)
at Schedule 7.
Sec. 4. Uniformed Services. Pursuant to section 601(a)-(b) of Public Law
108-375, the rates of monthly basic pay (37 U.S.C. 203(a)) for members
of the uniformed services, as adjusted under 37 U.S.C. 1009, and the
rate of monthly cadet or midshipman pay (37 U.S.C. 203(c)) are set forth
on Schedule 8 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Sec. 5. Locality-Based Comparability Payments.
(a) Pursuant to section 5304 of title 5, United States Code, and
section 843 of Public Law 109-115, locality-based comparability payments
shall be paid in accordance with Schedule 9 attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
(b) The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall take
such actions as may be necessary to implement these payments and to
publish appropriate notice of such payments in the Federal Register.
Sec. 6. Administrative Law Judges. The rates of basic pay for
administrative law judges, as adjusted under 5 U.S.C. 5372(b)(4), are
set forth on Schedule 10 attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Sec. 7. Effective Dates. Schedule 8 is effective on January 1, 2006. The
other schedules contained herein are effective on the first day of the
first applicable pay period beginning on or after January 1, 2006.
Sec. 8. Prior Order Superseded. Executive Order 13368 of December 30,
2004, is superseded.
George W. Bush
The White House,
December 22, 2005.
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Executive Order 13394 of December 22, 2005
Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies
Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et. seq., it is hereby ordered as
follows:
Section 1. Subject to the provisions of section 3 of this order, the
officers named in section 2, in the order listed, shall act as and
perform the functions and duties of the office of the Secretary of
Defense (Secretary) during any period when the Secretary has died,
resigned, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of
the office of Secretary.
Sec. 2. Order of Succession.
(a) Deputy Secretary of Defense;
(b) Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence;
(c) Under Secretary of Defense for Policy;
(d) Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics;
(e) Secretary of the Army;
(f) Secretary of the Air Force;
(g) Secretary of the Navy;
(h) Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness and the
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller);
(i) Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Technology, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, and Deputy
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness;
(j) General Counsel of the Department of Defense, the Assistant
Secretaries of Defense, and the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation;
(k) Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Material
Readiness and the Director of Defense Research and Engineering;
(l) Under Secretaries of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force; and
(m) Assistant Secretaries of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force,
and General Counsels of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force.
Sec. 3. Exceptions. (a) No individual who is serving in an office listed
in section 2(a)-(m) in an acting capacity shall act as Secretary
pursuant to this order.
(b) Precedence among officers designated within the same subsection
of section 2 of this order shall be determined by the order in which
they have been appointed to such office by the President. Where officers
designated within the same subsection of section 2 of this order are
appointed on the same date, precedence will be determined by the order
in which they have taken the oath to serve in that office.
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(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of this order, the President
retains discretion, to the extent permitted by law, to depart from this
order in designating an acting Secretary.
Sec. 4. Judicial Review. This order is intended to improve the internal
management of the executive branch and is not intended to, and does not,
create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at
law or in equity by any party against the United States, its
departments, agencies, entities, officers, employees or agents, or any
other person.
Sec. 5. Revocation. Executive Order No. 13000 of April 24, 1996, and the
President's memorandum of June 2, 2005, entitled: ``Order of Succession
of Officers to Act as Secretary of Defense,'' are hereby revoked.
George W. Bush
The White House,
December 22, 2005.
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Presidential Determination No. 2005-16 of January 4, 2005
Provision of Emergency Disaster Relief Assistance to Twelve Countries
Affected by the Asian Tsunami, including the Dradown Under Section
506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as Amended, of Articles
and Services
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, including my authority as Commander in Chief, I
hereby direct the Secretary of Defense to provide such disaster
assistance to Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Maldives, Malaysia,
Burma, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Bangladesh, and the Seychelles as is
necessary to prevent further loss of life, as determined by the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State.
In addition, pursuant to section 506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act
of 1961, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(2) (FAA), I hereby determine that
it is in the national interest of the United States to draw down
articles and services from the inventory and resources of the Department
of Defense, for the purpose of providing international disaster relief
assistance to countries affected by the Asian tsunami.
I therefore direct the drawdown of up to $65 million of defense articles
and services from the inventory and resources of the Department of
Defense for
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these countries for the purposes and under the authorities of chapter 9
of part I of the FAA related to international disaster assistance.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to report this
determination to the Congress and to arrange for its publication in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 4, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-17 of January 7, 2005
Implementation of Section 603 and 604 of the Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority contained in section 604 of the Foreign
Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) (the
``Act''), and with reference to the determinations set out in the report
to Congress transmitted on the date hereof, pursuant to section 603 of
that Act, regarding noncompliance by the PLO and the Palestinian
Authority with certain commitments, I hereby impose the sanction set out
in section 604 (a) (2), ``Downgrade in Status of the PLO Office in the
United States.'' This sanction is imposed for a period of 180 days from
the date hereof or until such time as the next report required by
section 603 of the Act is transmitted to the Congress, whichever is
later.
You are authorized and directed to transmit to the appropriate
congressional committees the report prepared by my Administration that
is described in section 603 of the Act.
Furthermore, I hereby determine that it is in the national security
interest of the United States to waive that sanction, pursuant to
section 604(c) of the Act. This waiver shall be effective for a period
of 180 days from the date hereof or until such time as the next report
required by section 603 of the Act is transmitted to the Congress,
whichever is later.
You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this determination to
the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 7, 2005.
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Presidential Determination No. 2005-18 of January 13, 2005
Extension of Waiver of Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act with
respect to Assistance to the Government of Azerbaijan
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority contained in title II of the Kenneth M. Ludden
Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2002 (Public Law 107-115), I hereby determine and
certify that extending the waiver of section 907 of the FREEDOM Support
Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-511):
is necessary to support United States efforts to counter
international terrorism;
is necessary to support the operational readiness of United States
Armed Forces or coalition partners to counter international
terrorism;
is important to Azerbaijan's border security; and
will not undermine or hamper ongoing efforts to negotiate a peaceful
settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan or be used for offensive
purposes against Armenia.
Accordingly, I hereby extend the waiver of section 907 of the FREEDOM
Support Act.
You are authorized and directed to notify the Congress of this
determination and to arrange for its publication in the Federal
Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 13, 2005.
Notice of January 17, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Terrorists Who
Threaten To Disrupt the Middle East Peace Process
On January 23, 1995, by Executive Order 12947, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States constituted by grave acts of violence
committed by foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East
peace process. On August 20, 1998, by Executive Order 13099, the
President modified the Annex to Executive Order 12947 to identify four
additional persons, including Usama bin Laden, who threaten to disrupt
the Middle East peace process.
Because these terrorist activities continue to threaten the Middle East
peace process and continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat
to the
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national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the
national emergency declared on January 23, 1995, as expanded on August
20, 1998, and the measures adopted on those dates to deal with that
emergency must continue in effect beyond January 23, 2005. Therefore, in
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with
respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East
peace process.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
January 17, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-19 of January 27, 2005
Determination to Authorize a Drawdown for Afghanistan
Memorandum for Seceretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of
the United States, including section 202 and other relevant provisions
of the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act (Public Law 107-327, as amended)
and section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, 22
U.S.C. 2318, I hereby direct the drawdown of up to $88.5 million of
defense articles, defense services, and military education and training
from the Department of Defense for the Government of Afghanistan.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to report this
determination to the Congress and to arrange for its publication in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, January 27, 2005.
Memorandum of February 9, 2005
Delegation of Reporting Authority
Memorandum for the Chairman of the Railroad Retirement Board
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United
States Code, I hereby delegate to you the functions and authority
conferred upon the President by section 7(b)(6) of the Railroad
Retirement Act and section 12(l) of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance
Act to provide the specified report to the Congress.
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You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 9, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-20 of February 10, 2005
Waiving Prohibition on Use of Fiscal Year 2005 Economic Support Funds
with Respect to Jordan
Memorandum for Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority vested in me by section 574 of the Foreign
Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
2005 (the ``Act''), Division D of Public Law 108-447, I hereby:
Determine that it is important to the national security interests of
the United States to waive, for a period of 6 months from the date
of this determination, the prohibition of section 574(a) of the Act
with respect to Jordan; and
Waive the prohibition with respect to this country for that period.
You are authorized and directed to report this determination to the
Congress, and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 10, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-21 of February 15, 2005
Determination to Waive Military Coup-Related Provisions of the Foreign
Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
2005, with Respect to Pakistan
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of
the United States, including Public Law 107-57, as amended, I hereby
determine and certify, with respect to Pakistan, that a waiver of any
provision of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related
Program Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division D, Public Law 108-447), that
prohibits direct assistance to the government of any country whose duly
elected head of government was deposed by decree or military coup:
would facilitate the transition to democratic rule in Pakistan; and
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is important to United States efforts to respond to, deter, or
prevent acts of international terrorism.
Accordingly, I hereby waive, with respect to Pakistan, any such
provision.
You are authorized and directed to transmit this determination to the
Congress and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 15, 2005.
Memorandum of February 17, 2005
Delegation of Reporting Authority
Memorandum for the Director of the National Science Foundation
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United
States Code, I hereby delegate to you the functions and authority
conferred upon the President by Public Law 98-373 (15 U.S.C. 4107(b) and
4108(a)), to provide the specified report and plan to the Congress.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 17, 2005.
Memorandum of February 18, 2005
Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to Climate Change Reporting
Activities
Memorandum for the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United
States Code, I hereby assign to you the function of the President under
section 576(b) of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related
Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division D of Public Law 108-447).
Heads of departments and agencies shall furnish promptly to the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget, to the extent permitted by law,
information the Director requests to perform such function.
Any reference in this memorandum to the provision of any Act shall be
deemed to include references to any hereafter-enacted provision of law
that is the same or substantially the same as such provision.
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You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, February 18, 2005.
Notice of February 18, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency Relating to Cuba and the
Emergency Authority Relating to the Regulation of the Anchorage and
Movement of Vessels
On March 1, 1996, by Proclamation 6867, a national emergency was
declared to address the disturbance or threatened disturbance of
international relations caused by the February 24, 1996, destruction by
the Cuban government of two unarmed U.S.-registered civilian aircraft in
international airspace north of Cuba. In July 1996 and on subsequent
occasions, the Cuban government stated its intent to forcefully defend
its sovereignty against any U.S.-registered vessels or aircraft that
might enter Cuban territorial waters or airspace while involved in a
flotilla or peaceful protest. Since these events, the Cuban government
has not demonstrated that it will refrain from the future use of
reckless and excessive force against U.S. vessels or aircraft that may
engage in memorial activities or peaceful protest north of Cuba. On
February 26, 2004, by Proclamation 7757, the scope of the national
emergency was expanded in order to deny monetary and material support to
the repressive Cuban government, which had taken a series of steps to
destabilize relations with the United States, including threatening to
abrogate the Migration Accords with the United States and to close the
United States Interests Section. Further, Cuba's most senior officials
repeatedly asserted that the United States intended to invade Cuba,
despite explicit denials from the U.S. Secretaries of State and Defense
that such action is planned. Therefore, in accordance with section
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing the national emergency with respect to Cuba and the emergency
authority relating to the regulation of the anchorage and movement of
vessels set out in Proclamation 6867 as amended and expanded by
Proclamation 7757.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
February 18, 2005.
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Notice of March 2, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Persons
Undermining Democratic Processes or Institutions in Zimbabwe
On March 6, 2003, by Executive Order 13288, I declared a national
emergency blocking the property of persons undermining democratic
processes or institutions in Zimbabwe, pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706). I took this action
to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy
of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of certain
members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine
Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions, thus contributing to
the deliberate breakdown in the rule of law in Zimbabwe, to politically
motivated violence and intimidation in that country, and to political
and economic instability in the southern African region.
Because the actions and policies of these persons continue to pose an
unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United
States, the national emergency declared on March 6, 2003, and the
measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency, must continue
in effect beyond March 6, 2005. Therefore, in accordance with section
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing for 1 year the national emergency blocking the property of
persons undermining democratic processes or institutions in Zimbabwe.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 2, 2005.
Notice of March 10, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran
On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to Iran pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign
policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the actions and
policies of the Government of Iran, including its support for
international terrorism, efforts to undermine the Middle East peace
process, and acquisition of weapons of mass destruction and the means to
deliver them. On May 6, 1995, the President issued Executive Order 12959
imposing more comprehensive sanctions to further respond to this threat,
and on August 19, 1997, the President issued Executive Order 13059
consolidating and clarifying the previous orders.
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Because the actions and policies of the Government of Iran continue to
pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security,
foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the national emergency
declared on March 15, 1995, must continue in effect beyond March 15,
2005. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the
national emergency with respect to Iran. Because the emergency declared
by Executive Order 12957 constitutes an emergency separate from that
declared on November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, this renewal is
distinct from the emergency renewal of November 2004. This notice shall
be published in the Federal Register and transmitted to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
March 10, 2005.
Memorandum of March 14, 2005
Delegation of Reporting Function Related to the Sudan Peace Act
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby delegate to you the reporting function
conferred upon the President by section 6(e) of the Sudan Peace Act
(Public Law 107-245).
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, March 14, 2005.
Memorandum of March 31, 2005
Assignment of Function to Submit a Report Relating to Millennium
Challenge Corporation Activities
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with section 301 of title 3, United States Code, the function
of the President under section 613 of the Foreign Operations, Export
Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2004 (Division D of
Public Law 108-199) is assigned to the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State shall perform such function in a manner
consistent with the President's constitutional authority to withhold
information the
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disclosure of which could impair foreign relations, national security,
the deliberative processes of the Executive, or the performance of the
Executive's constitutional duties. Heads of departments and agencies
shall, to the extent permitted by law, furnish to the Secretary
information the Secretary requests to perform such function, in the
format and on the schedule specified by the Secretary.
Any reference in this memorandum to the provision of any Act shall be
deemed to include references to any hereafter-enacted provision of law
that is the same or substantially the same as such provision.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, March 31, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-22 of April 14, 2005
Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine
Liberation Organization
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority and conditions contained in section 534(d) of
the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2005, Public Law 108-447, I hereby determine and
certify that it is important to the national security interests of the
United States to waive the provisions of section 1003 of the Anti-
Terrorism Act of 1987, Public Law 100-204.
This waiver shall be effective for a period of 6 months from the date
hereof. You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this
determination to the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 14, 2005.
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Memorandum of April 21, 2005
Assignment of Reporting Functions under the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the
Director of National Intelligence[,] the Attorney General[, and] the
Secretary of Homeland Security
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws
of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States
Code:
1. The reporting functions of the President under sections 4026(a)(4)(A),
4026(c)(2), 7104(e)(4)(A), 7202(d), 7204(c)(1)-(2), and 7119(a) of the
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-
458, 118 Stat. 3638) (the ``Act'') are hereby assigned to the Secretary of
State.
The reporting function under section 7202(d) of the Act on the Human
Smuggling and Trafficking Center shall be coordinated with the Attorney
General and the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Heads of departments and agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law,
furnish to the Secretary of State information the Secretary requests to
perform such functions, in the format and on the schedule specified by the
Secretary.
2. The reporting function of the President under section 7104(i) of the Act
is hereby assigned to the Secretary of Defense.
Heads of departments and agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law,
furnish to the Secretary of Defense information the Secretary requests to
perform such functions, in the format and on the schedule specified by the
Secretary.
3. The reporting functions under sections 1022 and 1094 of the Act are
hereby assigned to the Director of National Intelligence.
Heads of departments and agencies shall, to the extent permitted by law,
furnish to the Director of National Intelligence information the Director
requests to perform such functions, in the format and on the schedule
specified by the Director.
The Secretaries of State and Defense, and the Director of National
Intelligence shall perform such functions in a manner consistent with
the President's constitutional authority to withhold information the
disclosure of which could impair foreign relations, national security,
the deliberative processes of the Executive, or the performance of the
Executive's constitutional duties.
Any reference in this memorandum to the provision of any Act shall be
deemed to include references to any hereafter-enacted provision of law
that is the same or substantially the same as such provision.
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The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
memorandum in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 21, 2005.
Memorandum of April 21, 2005
Effective Dates of Provisions in Title I of the Intelligence Reform and
Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004
Memorandum for the Secretary of State[,] the Secretary of the
Treasury[,] the Secretary of Defense[,] the Attorney General[,] the
Secretary of Energy[,] the Secretary of Homeland Security[,] the
Director of the Office of Management and Budget[, and] the Director of
National Intelligence
Subsection 1097(a) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention
Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-458, December 17, 2004)(the Act) provides:
(a) IN GENERAL- Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Act, this
title and the amendments made by this title shall take effect not later
than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Subsection 1097(a) clearly contemplates that one or more of the
provisions in Title I of the Act may take effect earlier than the date
that is 6 months after the date of enactment of the Act, but does not
state explicitly the mechanism for determining when such earlier effect
shall occur, leaving it to the President in the execution of the Act.
Moreover, given that section 1097(a) evinces a legislative intent to
afford the President flexibility, and such flexibility is
constitutionally appropriate with respect to intelligence matters (see
United States v. Curtiss-Wright Export Corporation, 299 U.S. 304
(1936)), the executive branch shall construe section 1097(a) to
authorize the President to select different effective dates that precede
the 6-month deadline for different provisions in Title I.
Therefore, pursuant to the Constitution and the laws of the United
States of America, including subsection 1097(a) of the Act, I hereby
determine and direct:
1. Sections 1097(a) and 1103 of the Act, relating respectively to effective
dates of provisions and to severability, shall take effect immediately upon
the signing of this memorandum to any extent that they have not already
taken effect.
2. Provisions in Title I of the Act other than those addressed in numbered
paragraph 1 of this memorandum shall take effect immediately upon the
signing of this memorandum, except:
(a) any provision in Title I of the Act for which the Act expressly
provides the date on which the provision shall take effect; and
(b) sections 1021 and 1092 of the Act, relating to the National
Counterterrorism Center.
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The taking of effect of a provision pursuant to section 1097(a) of the
Act and this memorandum shall not affect the construction of such
provision by the executive branch as set forth in my Statement of
December 17, 2004, upon signing the Act into law.
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is authorized and
directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 21, 2005.
Order of April 21, 2005
Designation Under Executive Order 12958
Consistent with the provisions of section 1.3 of Executive Order 12958
of April 17, 1995, as amended, entitled ``Classified National Security
Information,'' I hereby designate the following officers to classify
information originally as ``Top Secret:''
Director of National Intelligence; and
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Any delegation of this authority shall be in accordance with section
1.3(c) of Executive Order 12958, as amended.
This order shall be published in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. Bush
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 21, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-23 of April 29, 2005
Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee
Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act
of 1962, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1), I hereby determine that it is
important to the national interest that up to $34.7 million be made
available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund
to support unexpected urgent humanitarian needs in the West Bank and
Gaza, and refugee repatriation to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of
the Congo. These funds may be used, as appropriate, to provide
contributions to international, governmental, and nongovernmental
organizations, and, as necessary, for administrative expenses of the
Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.
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You are authorized and directed to inform the appropriate committees of
the Congress of this determination and the obligation of funds under
this authority, and to arrange for the publication of this memorandum in
the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, April 29, 2005.
Memorandum of May 5, 2005
Designation of Officers of the Office of Personnel Management to Act as
Director of the Office of Personnel Management
Memorandum for the Director of the Office of Personnel Management
By the authority vested in me as President under the Constitution and
laws of the United States of America and pursuant to the Federal
Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et seq., I hereby order
that:
Section 1. Order of Succession.
During any period when the Director of the Office of Personnel
Management (Director), or the Deputy Director of the Office of Personnel
Management, has died, resigned, or otherwise become unable to perform
the functions and duties of the office of Director, the following
officers of the Office of Personnel Management, in the order listed,
shall perform the functions and duties of the office of Director, if
they are eligible to act as Director under the provisions of the Federal
Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, until such time as at least one of the
officers mentioned above is able to perform the functions and duties of
the office of Director:
General Counsel;
Chief of Staff;
Director, Office of Communications and Public Liaison;
Director, Office of Congressional Relations;
Associate Director, Human Resources Products and Services;
Associate Director for Management;
Associate Director, Strategic Human Resources Policy;
Chief Financial Officer;
Associate Director, Human Capital Leadership and Merit Systems
Accountability;
Deputy Associate Director, Center for Investigations Services; and
Director, Federal Executive Institute.
Sec. 2. Exceptions.
(a)
No individual who is serving in an office listed in section 1 in an
acting capacity, by virtue of so serving, shall act as Director
pursuant to this memorandum.
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(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this memorandum, the President
retains discretion, to the extent permitted by the Federal Vacancies
Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345-3349d, to depart from this
memorandum in designating an acting Director.
Sec. 3. Prior Memorandum Superceded.
This memorandum supercedes the Presidential Memorandum of March 11,
2003, entitled, ``Designation of Officers of the Office of Personnel
Management to Act as Director of the Office of Personnel Management.''
Sec. 4. Publication.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, May 5, 2005.
Notice of May 5, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain
Persons and Prohibiting the Export of Certain Goods to Syria
On May 11, 2004, pursuant to my authority under the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) and the Syria
Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (Public
Law 108-175), I issued Executive Order 13338 in which I declared a
national emergency blocking the property of certain persons and
prohibiting the exportation or reexportation of certain goods to Syria.
I took this action to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to
the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States
constituted by the actions of the Government of Syria in supporting
terrorism, continuing its occupation of Lebanon, pursuing weapons of
mass destruction and missile programs, and undermining United States and
international efforts with respect to the stabilization and
reconstruction of Iraq.
Because the actions and policies of the Government of Syria continue to
pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security,
foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the national emergency
declared on May 11, 2004, and the measures adopted on that date to deal
with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond May 11, 2005.
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national
emergency blocking the property of certain persons and prohibiting the
exportation or reexportation of certain goods to Syria.
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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
May 5, 2005.
Memorandum of May 13, 2005
Assignment of Function to Submit a Report to the Congress
Memorandum for for the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United
States Code, the function of the President of providing to the Congress
a report under section 9012 of the Department of Defense Appropriations
Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287) is assigned to the Director of the Office
of Management and Budget.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, May 13, 2005.
Notice of May 17, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Burma
On May 20, 1997, the President issued Executive Order 13047, certifying
to the Congress under section 570(b) of the Foreign Operations, Export
Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1997 (Public Law
104-208), that the Government of Burma has committed large-scale
repression of the democratic opposition in Burma after September 30,
1996, thereby invoking the prohibition on new investment in Burma by
United States persons contained in that section. The President also
declared a national emergency to deal with the threat posed to the
national security and foreign policy of the United States by the actions
and policies of the Government of Burma, invoking the authority, inter
alia, of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701
et seq. On July 28, 2003, I issued Executive Order 13310 taking
additional steps with respect to that national emergency by putting in
place an import ban required by the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of
2003 and prohibiting exports of financial services to Burma and the
dealing in property in which certain designated Burmese persons have an
interest.
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Because the actions and policies of the Government of Burma continue to
pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and
foreign policy of the United States, the national emergency declared on
May 20, 1997, and the measures adopted on that date to deal with that
emergency must continue in effect beyond May 20, 2005. Therefore, in
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with
respect to Burma. This notice shall be published in the Federal Register
and transmitted to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
May 17, 2005.
Notice of May 19, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency Protecting the Development Fund
for Iraq and Certain Other Property in Which Iraq has an Interest
On May 22, 2003, by Executive Order 13303, I declared a national
emergency protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and certain other
property in which Iraq has an interest, pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) (IEEPA). I took this
action to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national
security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the obstacles
to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance
of peace and security in the country, and the development of political,
administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq constituted by the
threat of attachment or other judicial process against the Development
Fund for Iraq, Iraqi petroleum and petroleum products, and interests
therein, and proceeds, obligations, or any financial instruments of any
nature whatsoever arising from or related to the sale or marketing
thereof.
On August 28, 2003, in Executive Order 13315, I expanded the scope of
this national emergency to block the property of the former Iraqi
regime, its senior officials and their family members as the removal of
Iraqi property from that country by certain senior officials of the
former Iraqi regime and their immediate family members constitutes an
obstacle to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and
maintenance of peace and security in the country, and the development of
political, administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq.
On July 29, 2004, in Executive Order 13350, I amended the Annex to
Executive Order 13315 to include certain persons determined to have been
subject to economic sanctions pursuant to Executive Orders 12722 and
12724. Because of their association with the prior Iraqi regime, I
determined that these persons present an obstacle to the orderly
reconstruction of Iraq, the restoration and maintenance of peace and
security in that country, and the development of political,
administrative, and economic institutions in Iraq and, therefore, such
persons should be subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13315.
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Executive Order 13350 also amended Executive Order 13290 of March 20,
2003, in which, consistent with section 203(a)(1)(C) of IEEPA, 50 U.S.C.
1702(a)(1)(C), I ordered that certain blocked funds held in the United
States in accounts in the name of the Government of Iraq, the Central
Bank of Iraq, Rafidain Bank, Rasheed Bank, or the State Organization for
Marketing Oil be confiscated and vested in the Department of the
Treasury. I originally exercised these authorities pursuant to Executive
Order 12722. In light of the changed circumstances in Iraq and my
decision to terminate the national emergency declared in Executive Order
12722, I determined that the exercise of authorities in Executive Order
13290 should continue in order to address the national emergency
declared in Executive Order 13303 of May 22, 2003, as expanded in scope
in Executive Order 13315 of August 28, 2003, regarding the obstacles
posed to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq. Executive Order 13350
amends Executive Order 13290 to that effect.
On November 29, 2004, in Executive Order 13364, I modified the scope of
this national emergency to address the unusual and extraordinary threat
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed
by the threat of attachment or other judicial process against the
Central Bank of Iraq. I also determined that, consistent with United
Nations Security Council Resolutions 1483 and 1546, the steps taken in
Executive Order 13303 to deal with this national emergency need to be
limited so that such steps do not apply with respect to any final
judgment arising out of a contractual obligation entered into by the
Government of Iraq, including any agency or instrumentality thereof,
after June 30, 2004, and so that, with respect to Iraqi petroleum and
petroleum products and interests therein, such steps shall apply only
until title passes to the initial purchaser.
Because the obstacles to the orderly reconstruction of Iraq, the
restoration and maintenance of peace and security in the country, and
the development of political, administrative, and economic institutions
in Iraq continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the
national security and foreign policy of the United States, the national
emergency declared on May 22, 2003, and the measures adopted on that
date, August 28, 2003, July 29, 2004, and November 29, 2004, to deal
with that emergency must continue in effect beyond May 22, 2005.
Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies
Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national
emergency protecting the Development Fund for Iraq and certain other
property in which Iraq has an interest.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
May 19, 2005.
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Memorandum of June 2, 2005
Order of Succession of Officers to Act as Secretary of Defense
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the Constitution and laws of the United States, including
section 3345(a) of title 5, United States Code, and notwithstanding
Executive Order 13000 of April 24, 1996, I direct as follows:
(1) In the event of the death, permanent disability, or resignation of
the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy shall act for and
perform the duties of the Secretary of Defense as Acting Secretary of
Defense.
(2) In the event of the temporary absence or temporary disability of the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Navy shall act for and
perform the duties of the Secretary of Defense as Acting Secretary of
Defense. In these instances, the designation as Acting Secretary of
Defense applies only for the duration of the Secretary's absence or
disability, and does not affect the authority of the Secretary to
exercise during the absence, or to resume when the disability no longer
exists, the powers of his office.
(3) In all other respects, Executive Order 13000 of April 24, 1996,
shall remain in effect.
(4) This memorandum shall expire upon the appointment of a Deputy
Secretary of Defense, unless sooner terminated by operation of law or by
the President.
(5) You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, June 2, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-24 of June 15, 2005
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the
Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-45) (the ``Act''), I
hereby determine that it is necessary to protect the national security
interests of the United States to suspend for a period of 6 months the
limitations set forth in sections 3(b) and 7(b) of the Act. My
Administration remains committed to beginning the process of moving our
Embassy to Jerusalem.
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You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this determination to
the Congress, accompanied by a report in accordance with section 7(a) of
the Act, and to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
This suspension shall take effect after transmission of this
determination and report to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, June 15, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-25 of June 15, 2005
Determination to Authorize a Drawdown for Afghanistan
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, including section 202 and other relevant
provisions of the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act (Public Law 107-327)
and section 506 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, 22
U.S.C. 2318, I hereby direct the drawdown of up to $161.5 million of
defense articles, defense services, and military education and training
from the Department of Defense for the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to report this
determination to the Congress and to arrange for its publication in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, June 15, 2005.
Notice of June 17, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Risk of
Nuclear Proliferation Created by the Accumulation of Weapons-Usable
Fissile Material in the Territory of the Russian Federation
On June 21, 2000, the President issued Executive Order 13159 (the
``Order'') blocking property and interests in property of the Government
of the Russian Federation that are in the United States, that hereafter
come within the United States, or that are or hereinafter come within
the possession or control of United States persons that are directly
related to the implementation of the Agreement Between the Government of
the United States of America and the Government of the Russian
Federation Concerning the Disposition of Highly Enriched Uranium
Extracted from Nuclear Weapons, dated February 18, 1993, and related
contracts and agreements (collectively, the ``HEU Agreements''). The HEU
Agreements allow
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for the downblending of highly enriched uranium derived from nuclear
weapons to low enriched uranium for peaceful commercial purposes. The
Order invoked the authority, inter alia, of the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act, 50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq., and declared a national
emergency to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the
national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the
risk of nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation of a large
volume of weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the
Russian Federation.
The national emergency declared on June 21, 2000, must continue beyond
June 21, 2005, to provide continued protection from attachment,
judgment, decree, lien, execution, garnishment, or other judicial
process for the property and interests in property of the Government of
the Russian Federation that are directly related to the implementation
of the HEU Agreements and subject to U.S. jurisdiction. Therefore, in
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with
respect to weapons-usable fissile material in the territory of the
Russian Federation. This notice shall be published in the Federal
Register and transmitted to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
June 17, 2005.
Notice of June 23, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Western
Balkans
On June 26, 2001, by Executive Order 13219, I declared a national
emergency with respect to the Western Balkans pursuant to the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to
deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security
and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions of
persons engaged in, or assisting, sponsoring, or supporting (i)
extremist violence in the Republic of Macedonia, and elsewhere in the
Western Balkans region, or (ii) acts obstructing implementation of the
Dayton Accords in Bosnia or United Nations Security Council Resolution
1244 of June 10, 1999, in Kosovo. Subsequent to the declaration of the
national emergency, the actions of persons obstructing implementation of
the Ohrid Framework Agreement of 2001 in Macedonia also became a
pressing concern. I amended Executive Order 13219 on May 28, 2003, in
Executive Order 13304 to address this concern and to take additional
steps with respect to the national emergency. Because the actions of
persons threatening the peace and international stabilization efforts in
the Western Balkans continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, the
national emergency declared on June 26, 2001, and the measures adopted
on that date and thereafter to deal with that emergency, must continue
in effect beyond June 26, 2005. Therefore, in accordance with section
202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am
continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the Western
Balkans.
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This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
June 23, 2005.
Memorandum of June 29, 2005
Assignment of Certain Functions Relating to Telecommunications
Memorandum for the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, I hereby assign to you the functions of the President under
section 414 of the Transportation, Treasury, Independent Agencies, and
General Government Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division H of Public Law
108-447), and the authority to issue regulations to which section 414
refers.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, June 29, 2005.
Memorandum of July 1, 2005
Assignment of Reporting Function
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
My memorandum on ``Assignment of Reporting Functions under the
Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004'' of April 21,
2005, is amended by striking ``7119(a)'' and inserting in lieu thereof
``7120.''
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 1, 2005.
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Memorandum of July 4, 2005
Assignment of a Reporting Function
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby assign to you the function of the President
under section 582 of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and
Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 (Division D, Public Law 108-
447). References in this memorandum to section 582 shall deemed to
include reference to any subsequently enacted provision of law that is
the same or substantially the same as section 582.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 4, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-26 of July 4, 2005
Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance with Respect to
the Dominican Republic
Memorandum for for the Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority vested in me by section 2007 of the
American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002 (the ``Act''), title II
of Public Law 107-206 (22 U.S.C. 7421 et seq.), I hereby:
Determine that the Dominican Republic has entered into an agreement
with the United States pursuant to Article 98 of the Rome Statute
preventing the International Criminal Court from proceeding against
U.S. personnel present in such country; and
Waive the prohibition of section 2007(a) of the Act with respect to
this country for as long as such agreement remains in force.
You are authorized and directed to report this determination to the
Congress and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 4, 2005.
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Presidential Determination No. 2005-27 of July 4, 2005
Implementation of Sections 603 and 604 of the Foreign Relations
Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228)
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority contained in section 604 of the Foreign
Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) (the
``Act''), and with reference to the determinations set out in the report
to Congress transmitted on the date hereof, pursuant to section 603 of
that Act, regarding noncompliance by the PLO and the Palestinian
Authority with certain commitments, I hereby impose the sanction set out
in section 604(a)(2), ``Downgrade in Status of the PLO Office in the
United States.'' This sanction is imposed for a period of 180 days from
the date hereof or until such time as the next report required by
section 603 of the Act is transmitted to the Congress, whichever is
later. You are authorized and directed to transmit to the appropriate
congressional committees the report described in section 603 of the Act.
Furthermore, I hereby determine that it is in the national security
interest of the United States to waive that sanction, pursuant to
section 604(c) of the Act. This waiver shall be effective for a period
of 180 days from the date hereof or until such time as the next report
required by section 603 of the Act is transmitted to the Congress,
whichever is later.
You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this determination to
the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 4, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-28 of July 12, 2005
Presidential Determination Regarding Drawdown Under Section 506(a)(2) of
the Foreign Assistance Act 1961, as amended, to Furnish Anti-Terrorism
Assistance to the Philippines
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of
the United States, including section 506(a)(2) of the Foreign Assistance
Act of 1961, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2318(a)(2)(the ``Act''), I hereby
determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to
draw down articles, services, military education, and training from the
Department of Defense for the purpose of providing anti-terrorism
assistance for the Philippines.
I therefore direct the drawdown of up to $10 million of articles,
services, military education, and training from the inventory and
resources of the
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Department of Defense for the Philippines for the purposes and under the
authorities of chapter 8 of part II of the Act.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to report this
determination to the Congress and to arrange for its publication in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 12, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-29 of July 14, 2005
Waiver of Restrictions on Providing Funds to the Palestinian Authority
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution
and laws of the United States, including section 550(b) of the Foreign
Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
2005 (Div. D, Public Law 108-447)(the ``Act''), I hereby certify that it
is important to the national security interests of the United States to
waive the provisions of section 550(a) of the Act, in order to provide
funds appropriated to carry out chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 to the Ministry of Finance of the Palestinian
Authority in direct assistance for use on new projects in Gaza.
You are authorized and directed to transmit this determination to the
Congress, accompanied by a report in accordance with section 550(d) of
the Act, and to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 14, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-30 of July 15, 2005
Drawdown of Commodities and Services from the Department of Defense to
Support African Union Peacekeeping in Darfur, Sudan
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, including section 552(c)(2) of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, I hereby determine that:
(1)
as a result of an unforeseen emergency, the provision of assistance
under Chapter 6 of Part II of the Act in amounts in excess of funds
otherwise available for such assistance is important to the national
interests of the United States; and
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(2)
such unforeseen emergency requires the immediate provision of
assistance under Chapter 6 of Part II of the Act.
I therefore direct the drawdown of up to $6 million in commodities and
services from the Department of Defense to support the transportation of
African Union forces to Darfur, Sudan.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to report this
determination to the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 15, 2005.
Notice of July 19, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency Blocking Property of Certain
Persons and Prohibiting the Importation of Certain Goods From Liberia
On July 22, 2004, by Executive Order 13348, I declared a national
emergency and ordered related measures blocking the property of certain
persons and prohibiting the importation of certain goods from Liberia,
pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.
1701-1706). I took this action to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United States
constituted by the actions and policies of former Liberian President
Charles Taylor and other persons, in particular their unlawful depletion
of Liberian resources and their removal from Liberia and secreting of
Liberian funds and property, which have undermined Liberia's transition
to democracy and the orderly development of its political,
administrative, and economic institutions and resources. I further noted
that the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed on August 18, 2003, and
the related cease-fire have not yet been universally implemented
throughout Liberia, and that the illicit trade in round logs and timber
products is linked to the proliferation of and trafficking in illegal
arms, which perpetuate the Liberian conflict and fuel and exacerbate
other conflicts throughout West Africa.
Because the actions and policies of these persons continue to pose an
unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United
States, the national emergency declared on July 22, 2004, and the
measures adopted on that date to deal with that emergency, must continue
in effect beyond July 22, 2005. Therefore, in accordance with section
202(d), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in
Executive Order 13348.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
July 19, 2005.
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Memorandum of July 21, 2005
Assignment of Certain Functions Under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of
1930
Memorandum for the United States Trade Representative
By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the
United States of America, including section 301 of title 3, United
States Code, I hereby assign to you the functions of the President under
section 337(j)(1)(B), section 337(j)(2), and section 337(j)(4) of the
Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1337(j)(1), (j)(2), and
(j)(4)).
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 21, 2005.
Memorandum of July 21, 2005
Assignment of Reporting Functions
Memorandum for the Secretary of the Interior
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, I hereby assign to you the functions of the President under
section 104(h) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003
(Public Law 108-188).
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 21, 2005.
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Memorandum of July 30, 2005
Assignment of Functions Relating to Certain Funding for Unanticipated
Needs
Memorandum for Director of the Office of Management and Budget
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, the functions of the President with respect to appropriations made
under the heading ``Unanticipated Needs'' in the Military Construction
Appropriations and Emergency Hurricane Supplemental Appropriations Act,
2005 (Public Law 108-324) are assigned to the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget and the Director shall administer such funds as
provided under that heading.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, July 30, 2005.
Notice of August 2, 2005
Continuation of Emergency Regarding Export Control Regulations
On August 17, 2001, consistent with the authority provided me under the
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 170l et seq.), I
issued Executive Order 13222. In that order, I declared a national
emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the
national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States in
light of the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979, as
amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2401 et seq.). Because the Export Administration
Act has not been renewed by the Congress, the national emergency
declared on August 17, 2001, must continue in effect beyond August 17,
2005. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the
national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
August 2, 2005.
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Presidential Determination No. 2005-31 of August 2, 2005
Waiving Prohibition on U.S. Military Assistance with respect to Cambodia
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority vested in me by section 2007 of the
American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002 (the ``Act''), title II
of Public Law 107-206 (22 U.S.C. 7421 et seq.), I hereby:
Determine that Cambodia has entered into an agreement with the
United States pursuant to Article 98 of the Rome Statute preventing
the International Criminal Court from proceeding against U.S.
personnel present in such country; and
Waive the prohibition of section 2007(a) of the Act with respect to
this country for as long as such agreement remains in force.
You are authorized and directed to report this determination to the
Congress, and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, August 2, 2005.
Memorandum of August 5, 2005
Assignment of Reporting Function
Memorandum for the Secretary of Commerce
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby assign to you the functions of the
President under section 316 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972,
as amended (16 U.S.C. 1451, et seq.).
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, August 5, 2005.
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Presidential Determination No. 2005-32 of August 17, 2005
Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of
Colombia
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 1012 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, as amended (22 U.S.C.
2291-4), I hereby certify, with respect to Colombia, that (1)
interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in
illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary because
of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug trafficking to the
national security of that country; and (2) that country has appropriate
procedures in place to protect against innocent loss of life in the air
and on the ground in connection with such interdiction, which shall at a
minimum include effective means to identify and warn an aircraft before
the use of force is directed against the aircraft.
The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register and to notify the Congress of this
determination.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, August 17, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-33 of August 29, 2005
Waiving Prohibition on Use of FY 2005 Economic Support Funds with
Respect to Jordan
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority vested in me by section 574 of the Foreign
Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act,
2005 (the ``Act''), Division D of Public Law 108-447, I hereby:
Determine that it is important to the national security interests of
the United States to waive, for a period of 6 months from the date
of this determination, the prohibition of section 574(a) of the Act
with respect to Jordan; and
Waive the prohibition with respect to this country for that period.
You are authorized and directed to report this determination to the
Congress, and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, August 29, 2005.
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Notice of September 8, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Certain Terrorist
Attacks
Consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency I
declared on September 14, 2001, in Proclamation 7463, with respect to
the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, New York, New York, and
the Pentagon, and the continuing and immediate threat of further attacks
on the United States.
By Executive Order 13223 of September 14, 2001 and Executive Order 13253
of January 16, 2002, I delegated authority to the Secretary of Defense
and the Secretary of Transportation to order members of the Reserve
Components to active duty and to waive certain statutory military
personnel requirements. By Executive Order 13235 of November 16, 2001, I
delegated authority to the Secretary of Defense to exercise certain
emergency construction authority. By Executive Order 13286 of February
28, 2003, I transferred the authority delegated to the Secretary of
Transportation in Executive Order 13223 to the Secretary of Homeland
Security.
Because the terrorist threat continues, the national emergency declared
on September 14, 2001, and the measures taken on September 14, 2001,
November 16, 2001, and January 16, 2002, to deal with that emergency,
must continue in effect beyond September 14, 2005. Therefore, I am
continuing in effect for an additional year the national emergency I
declared on September 14, 2001, with respect to the terrorist threat.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 8, 2005.
Memorandum of September 9, 2005
Assignment of Functions with Respect to Loan Guarantees to Egypt
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United
States, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, I
hereby assign to the Secretary of State the functions conferred upon the
President relating to loan guarantees to Egypt in paragraph (2) under
the heading ``Economic Support Fund'' in chapter 5 of title I of the
Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 (Public Law 108-
11).
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You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 9, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-34 of September 9, 2005
Waiving Prohibition on United States Military Assistance with Respect to
Benin
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with the authority vested in me by section 2007 of the
American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002 (the ``Act''), title II
of Public Law 107-206 (22 U.S.C. 7421 et seq.), I hereby
Determine that Benin has entered into an agreement with the United
States pursuant to Article 98 of the Rome Statute preventing the
International Criminal Court from proceeding against U.S. personnel
present in such country; and
Waive the prohibition of section 2007(a) of the Act with respect to
this country for as long as such agreement remains in force.
You are authorized and directed to report this determination to the
Congress and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 9, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-35 of September 12, 2005
Continuation of the Exercise of Certain Authorities under the Trading
with the Enemy Act
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of the
Treasury
Under section 101(b) of Public Law 95-223 (91 Stat. 1625; 50 U.S.C. App.
5(b) note), and a previous determination on September 10, 2004 (69 Fed.
Reg. 55497), the exercise of certain authorities under the Trading with
the Enemy Act is scheduled to terminate on September 14, 2005.
I hereby determine that the continuation for 1 year of the exercise of
those authorities with respect to the applicable countries is in the
national interest of the United States.
Therefore, pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 101(b) of
Public Law 95-223, I continue for 1 year, until September 14, 2006, the
exercise of those authorities with respect to countries affected by:
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(1)
the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 500;
(2)
the Transaction Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 505; and
(3)
the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 515.
The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 12, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-36 of September 14, 2005
Presidential Determination on Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug
Producing Countries for Fiscal Year 2006
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to section 706(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act,
Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-228) (FRAA), I hereby identify the
following countries as major drug transit or major illicit drug
producing countries: Afghanistan, The Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Burma,
Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Jamaica,
Laos, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.
A country's presence on the Majors List is not necessarily an adverse
reflection of its government's counternarcotics efforts or level of
cooperation with the United States. Consistent with the statutory
definition of a major drug-transit or drug-producing country set fourth
in section 481(e)(2) and (5) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as
amended (FAA), one of the reasons that major drug transit or illicit
drug producing countries are placed on the list is the combination of
geographical, commercial, and economic factors that allow drugs to
transit or be produced despite the concerned government's most assiduous
enforcement measures.
Pursuant to section 706(2)(A) of the FRAA, I hereby designated Burma and
Venezuela as countries that have failed demonstrably during the previous
12 months to adhere to their obligations under international
counternarcotics agreements and take the measures set fourth in section
489(a)(1) of the FAA. Attached to this report (Tab A) are justifications
for the determinations on Burma and Venezuela, as required by section
706(2)(B).
I have also determined, in accordance with provisions of section
706(3)(A) of the FRAA, that support for program to aid Venezuela's
democratic institutions, establish selected community development
projects, and strengthen Venezuela's political party system is vital to
the national interests of the United States.
I have removed China and Vietnam from the list of major drug transit or
major illicit drug producing countries because there is insufficient
evidence to suggest that China is a major source zone or transit country
for illicit narcotics that significantly affects the United States.
There is insufficient
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evidence to refute claims by the Government of Vietnam that they have
virtually eliminated opium poppy production. Additionally, although
cooperation with United States law enforcement is limited, there are no
indications of a significant Vietnam-based drug threat to the United
States.
Despite the Government of Afghanistan's counternarcotics efforts, we
remain concerned about the disturbing magnitude of the drug trade and
the prospect that opium poppy cultivation will likely increase in 2006.
We are also concerned about government corruption, especially at the
regional and local levels, impending counternarcotics efforts. For these
efforts to be effective, government corruption with respect to the opium
economy must be seriously addressed--by both local and central
government authorities.
The Government of Canada has made real progress in curbing the diversion
into the United States of pseudoephedrine, which fuels the production of
methamphetamine. There are indications, however, that Canadian-based
criminal groups are increasingly involved in the production of MDMA
(Ecstasy) destined for the United States. Large scale cross-border
trafficking of Canadian-grown marijuana remains a serious concern. The
United States appreciates the excellent law enforcement cooperation with
Canada in combating these shared threats.
While Haiti made efforts this year to improve its performance, we
reiterate our concerns from last year about the Interim Government of
Haiti's inability to effectively organize Haitian law enforcement
resources to permit sustained counternarcotics efforts. Further, the
national criminal justice system must be significantly strengthened in
order to be effective and gain public confidence.
The Government of The Netherlands has achieved considerable success in
countering the production and flow of MDMA (Ecstasy) to the United
States, and The Netherlands is commended for its enhanced efforts. In
the coming year, the United States would like to build upon our law
enforcement cooperation with the Dutch government through advancements
in mutual legal assistance and direct engagement between our respective
police agencies.
Drug trafficking, money laundering, and other organized criminal
activity in Nigeria remain major sources of concern to the United
States. Progress over the past year on anti-money laundering controls is
welcome, but much remains to be done to make such controls effective.
Implementing anti-corruption policies must advance more quickly, as
corruption at all levels of government continues to hamper effective
narcotics law enforcement. In addition, measures similar to those taken
to improve drug law enforcement at Nigeria's main airport need to be
expanded to, and replicated at, Nigeria's seaports, where drug
trafficking is a growing concern. Finally, the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and other counternarcotics institutions
should work towards developing the mindset and capacity to pursue
investigations, and prosecutions of major drug traffickers based in the
country.
We remain concerned with the continued involvement by the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in criminal activity, including drug
production and drug trafficking. Given the close relationship between
Japanese and Chinese criminal elements and DPRK drug traffickers in past
smuggling incidents, there is a real possibility of continuing DPRK
involvement
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in drug trafficking, even when a given incident appears only to involve
ethnic Chinese or other organized Asian criminal groups.
You are hereby authorized and directed to submit this determination to
the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 14, 2005.
Notice of September 21, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Persons Who
Commit, Threaten To Commit, or Support Terrorism
On September 23, 2001, by Executive Order 13224, I declared a national
emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to commit, or
support terrorism, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706). I took this action to deal with the
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign
policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the grave acts
of terrorism and threats of terrorism committed by foreign terrorists,
including the terrorist attacks in New York, in Pennsylvania, and
against the Pentagon committed on September 11, 2001, and the continuing
and immediate threat of further attacks against United States nationals
or the United States. Because the actions of these persons who commit,
threaten to commit, or support terrorism continue to pose an unusual and
extraordinary threat to the United States, the national emergency
declared on September 23, 2001, and the measures adopted on that date to
deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond September 23,
2005. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the
national emergency with respect to persons who commit, threaten to
commit, or support terrorism.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 21, 2005.
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Presidential Determination No. 2005-37 of September 21, 2005
Presidential Determination with Respect to Foreign Governments' Efforts
Regarding Trafficking in Persons
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Consistent with section 110 of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of
2000 (Division A of Public Law 106-386), as amended, (the ``Act''), I
hereby:
Make the determination provided in section 110(d)(1)(A)(i) of the
Act, with respect to Cambodia and Venezuela, not to provide certain
funding for those countries' governments for fiscal year 2006, until
such government complies with the minimum standards or makes
significant efforts to bring itself into compliance, as may be
determined by the Secretary of State in a report to the Congress
pursuant to section 110(b) of the Act;
Make the determination provided in section 110(d)(1)(A)(ii) of the
Act, with respect to Burma, Cuba, and the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea (DPRK), not to provide certain funding for those
countries' governments for fiscal year 2006, until such government
complies with the minimum standards or makes significant efforts to
bring itself into compliance, as may be determined by the Secretary
of State in a report to the Congress pursuant to section 110 (b) of
the Act;
Make the determination provided in section 110(d)(3) of the Act,
concerning the determinations of the Secretary of State with respect
to Bolivia, Jamaica, Qatar, Sudan, Togo, and the United Arab
Emirates;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with
respect to Cambodia, for all programs, projects, or activities of
assistance for victims of trafficking in persons or to combat such
trafficking, for promoting good governance, or which would have a
significant adverse effect on vulnerable populations if suspended,
that provision to Cambodia of the assistance described in sections
110(d)(1)(A)(i) and 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act for such programs,
projects, or activities would promote the purpose of the Act or is
otherwise in the national interest of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with
respect to Ecuador, that provision to Ecuador of all programs,
projects, or activities of assistance described in sections
110(d)(1)(A)(i) and 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act would promote the
purposes of the Act or is otherwise in the national interest of the
United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with
respect to Kuwait that provision to Kuwait of all programs,
projects, or activities of assistance described in sections
110(d)(1)(A)(i) and 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act is in the national
interest of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with
respect to Saudi Arabia, that provision to Saudi Arabia of all
programs, projects, or activities of assistance described in
sections 110(d)(1)(A)(i) and 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act is in the
national interest of the United States;
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Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, with
respect to Venezuela, for all programs, projects, or activities of
assistance for victims of trafficking in persons or to combat such
trafficking, or for strengthening the democratic process, including
strengthening political parties and supporting electoral observation
and monitoring and related programs, or for public diplomacy, that
provision to Venezuela of the assistance described in sections
110(d)(1)(A)(i) and 110(d)(1)(B) of the Act for such programs,
projects, or activities would promote the purposes of the Act or is
otherwise in the national interest of the United States;
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, that
assistance to Cambodia or Venezuela described in section
110(d)(1)(B) of the Act that
(1)
i(2) regional program, project, or activity under which the
total benefit to either Cambodia or Venezuela does not exceed 10 percent
of the total value of such program, project, or activity; or
h(3)a its primary objective the addressing of basic human
needs, as defined by the Department of the Treasury with respect to
other, existing legislative mandate concerning U.S. participation in the
multilateral development banks; or
i(4)omplementary to or has similar policy objectives to
programs being implemented bilaterally by the United States Government;
or
h(5)as its primary objective the improvement of the country's
legal system, including in areas that impact the country's ability to
investigate and prosecute trafficking cases or otherwise improve
implementation of a country's anti-trafficking policy, regulations or
legislation; or
is engaging a government, international organization, or civil
society organization, and that seeks as its primary objective(s) to: (a)
increase efforts to investigate and prosecute trafficking in persons
crimes; (b) increase protection for victims of trafficking through
better screening, identification, rescue/removal, aftercare (shelter,
counseling) training and reintegration; or (c) expand prevention efforts
through education and awareness campaigns highlighting the dangers of
trafficking or training and economic empowerment of populations clearly
at risk of falling victim to trafficking
would promote the purpose of the Act or is otherwise in the national
interest of the United States.
The certification required by section 110(e) of the Act is provided
herewith.
You are hereby authorized and directed to submit this determination to
the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 21, 2005.
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Presidential Determination No. 2005-38 of September 26, 2005
Presidential Determination Relating to Assistance for Saudi Arabia
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws
of the United States, including section 575 of the Foreign Operations,
Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2005 (FY 2005
FOAA) (Div. D, Public Law 108-447), I hereby certify that Saudi Arabia
is cooperating with efforts to combat international terrorism and that
the proposed assistance will help facilitate that effort, and hereby
waive the application of section 575 of the FY 2005 FOAA, as well as any
provision of law that is the same or substantially the same as such
provision, including subsequently enacted provisions.
You are directed to report this certification to the Congress and
publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 26, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-39 of September 28, 2005
Transfers of Defense Articles or Services for Libya for Chemical Weapons
Destruction
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of
the United States, including sections 40(g) and 40A of the Arms Export
Control Act (AECA), I hereby:
determine that the transaction, encompassing sales or licensing for
export of defense articles or defense services necessary to assist
in chemical weapon (CW) destruction in Libya, is essential to the
national security interests of the United States and important to
the national interests of the United States;
waive the prohibitions in sections 40 and 40A of the AECA related to
such transaction; and
assign to you the functions under AECA section 40(g)(2) to consult
with and submit reports to the Congress for proposed specific
exports or transfers, 15 days prior to permitting them to proceed,
that are necessary for and within the scope of this waiver
determination and the transaction referred to herein.
You are authorized and directed to report this certification to the
Congress and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 28, 2005.
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Presidential Determination No. 2005-40 of September 28, 2005
Transfers of Defense Articles or Services and Brokering Activities for
Libya Relating to Disposition of Libyan-owned C-130H Aircraft
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of
the United States, including sections 40(g) and 40A of the Arms Export
Control Act (AECA), I hereby:
determine that the transaction, encompassing sales or licensing for
export of defense articles or defense services and brokering
activities necessary to assist in the disposition, including any
required refurbishment, of Libyan-owned C-130H aircraft, is
essential to the national security interests of the United States
and important to the national interests of the United States;
waive the prohibitions in sections 40 and 40A of the AECA related to
such transaction; and
assign to you the functions under AECA section 40(g)(2) to consult
with and submit reports to the Congress for proposed specific
exports or transfers, 15 days prior to permitting them to proceed,
that are necessary for and within the scope of this waiver
determination and the transaction referred to herein.
You are authorized and directed to report this certification to the
Congress and to arrange for its publication in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 28, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2005-41 of September 29, 2005
Transfer of Funds from FY 2004 and 2005 Foreign Assistance Act and Arms
Export Control Act Accounts to the International Narcotics Control and
Law Enforcement Account to Support the G-8 Women's Justice and
Empowerment Initiative
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of
the United States, including section 610 of the Foreign Assistance Act
of 1961, as amended (the ``Act''), I hereby determine it necessary for
the purposes of that Act that $5 million in FY 2004 funds made available
under the Support for East European Democracy Act ($1 million) and FY
2005 funds made available under chapter 9 of part II of the Act ($1.2
million) and under section 23 of the Arms Export Control Act ($2.8
million) be transferred to, and consolidated with, funds made available
under chapter 8 of
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part I of the Act, and such funds are hereby so transferred and
consolidated.
You are hereby authorized and directed to report this determination to
the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, September 29, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2006-01 of October 14, 2005
Waiver and Certification of Statutory Provisions Regarding the Palestine
Liberation Organization (PLO) Office
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority and conditions contained in section 534(d) of
the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs
Appropriations Act, 2005, Public Law 108-447, as provided for in the
Joint Resolution Making Continuing Appropriations for the Fiscal Year
2006 (Public Law 109-77), I hereby determine and certify that it is
important to the national security interests of the United States to
waive the provisions of section 1003 of the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987,
Public Law 100-204.
This waiver shall be effective for a period of 6 months from the date
hereof. You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this
determination to the Congress and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 14, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2006-02 of October 16, 2005
Provision of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of
Brazil
Memorandum for the Secretary of State [and] the Secretary of Defense
Pursuant to the authority vested in me by section 1012 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, as amended (22 U.S.C.
Sec. 2291-4), I hereby certify, with respect to Brazil, that (1)
interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in
illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary because
of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug trafficking to the
national security of that country; and (2) that country has appropriate
procedures in place to protect against innocent loss of life in the air
and on the ground in connection with such interdiction, which shall at a
minimum include effective means to identify and warn an aircraft before
the use of force is directed against the aircraft.
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The Secretary of State is authorized and directed to publish this
determination in the Federal Register and to notify Congress of this
determination.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 16, 2005.
Notice of October 17, 2005
Intention To Enter Into a Free Trade Agreement With Oman
Consistent with section 2105(a)(1)(A) of the Trade Act of 2002, I have
notified the Congress of my intention to enter into a Free Trade
Agreement (FTA) with the Sultanate of Oman.
Consistent with section 2105(a)(1)(A) of that Act, this notice shall be
published in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 17, 2005.
Notice of October 19, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Significant
Narcotics Traffickers Centered in Colombia
On October 21, 1995, by Executive Order 12978, the President declared a
national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States constituted by the actions of significant
narcotics traffickers centered in Colombia, and the extreme level of
violence, corruption, and harm such actions cause in the United States
and abroad.
The order blocks all property and interests in property of foreign
persons listed in an annex to the order that are in the United States or
within the possession or control of U.S. persons, as well as of foreign
persons determined to play a significant role in international narcotics
trafficking centered in Colombia. The order similarly blocks all
property and interests in property of foreign persons determined to
materially assist in, or provide financial or technological support for
or goods or services in support of, the narcotics trafficking activities
of persons designated in or pursuant to the order, or persons determined
to be owned or controlled by, or to act for or on behalf of, persons
designated in or pursuant to the order. The order also prohibits any
transaction or dealing by United States persons or within the United
States in such property or interests in property.
Because the actions of significant narcotics traffickers centered in
Colombia continue to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States and to cause an extreme level of violence,
corruption,
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and harm in the United States and abroad, the national emergency
declared on October 21, 1995, and the measures adopted pursuant thereto
to deal with that emergency, must continue in effect beyond October 21,
2005. Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National
Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the
national emergency with respect to significant narcotics traffickers
centered in Colombia. This notice shall be published in the Federal
Register and transmitted to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 19, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2006-03 of October 24, 2005
Presidential Determination on FY 2006 Refugee Admissions Numbers and
Authorizations of In-Country Refugee Status Pursuant to Sections 207 and
101(a)(42), respectively, of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and
Determination Pursuant to Section 2(b)(2) of the Migration and Refugee
Assistance Act, as Amended
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
In accordance with Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(the ``Act'') (8 U.S.C. 1157), as amended, and after appropriate
consultations with the Congress, I hereby make the following
determinations and authorize the following actions:
The admission of up to 70,000 refugees to the United States during FY
2006 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the
national interest; provided, however, that this number shall be
understood as including persons admitted to the United States during FY
2006 with Federal refugee resettlement assistance under the Amerasian
immigrant admissions program, as provided below.
The 70,000 admissions numbers shall be allocated among refugees of
special humanitarian concern to the United States in accordance with the
following regional allocations; provided, however, that the number
allocated to the East Asia region shall include persons admitted to the
United States during FY 2006 with Federal refugee resettlement
assistance under section 584 of the Foreign Operations, Export
Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 1988, as contained
in section 101(e) of Public Law 100-202 (Amerasian immigrants and their
family members); provided further that the number allocated to the
former Soviet Union shall include persons admitted who were nationals of
the former Soviet Union, or in the case of persons having no
nationality, who were habitual residents of the former Soviet Union,
prior to September 2, 1991:
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Africa 20,000
East Asia 15,000
Europe and Central Asia 15,000
Latin America/Caribbean 5,000
Near East/South Asia 5,000
Unallocated Reserve 10,000
The 10,000 unallocated refugee numbers shall be allocated to regional
ceilings as needed. Upon providing notification to the Judiciary
Committees of the Congress, you are hereby authorized to use unallocated
numbers in regions where the need for additional numbers arises.
Additionally, upon notification to the Judiciary Committees of the
Congress, you are further authorized to transfer unused admission
numbers allocated to a particular region to one or more other regions,
if there is a need for greater numbers for the region or regions to
which the numbers are being transferred. Consistent with section 2(b)(2)
of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as amended, I
hereby determine that assistance to or on behalf of persons applying for
admission to the United States as part of the overseas refugee
admissions program will contribute to the foreign policy interests of
the United States and designate such persons for this purpose.
Consistent with section 101(a)(42) of the Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(42)) and
after appropriate consultation with the Congress, I also specify that,
for FY 2006, the following persons may, if otherwise qualified, be
considered refugees for the purpose of admission to the United States
within their countries of nationality or habitual residence:
a.
Persons in Vietnam
b.
Persons in Cuba
c.
Persons in the former Soviet Union
d.
In exceptional circumstances, persons identified by a United States
Embassy in any location
You are authorized and directed to report this determination to the
Congress immediately and to publish it in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, October 24, 2005.
Notice of October 25, 2005
Continuation of National Emergency Regarding the Proliferation of
Weapons of Mass Destruction
On November 14, 1994, by Executive Order 12938, President Clinton
declared a national emergency with respect to the unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States posed by the proliferation of nuclear,
biological, and chemical weapons (weapons of mass destruction) and the
means of delivering such weapons. On July 28, 1998, the President issued
Executive Order 13094 amending Executive Order 12938 to respond more
effectively to the worldwide
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threat of weapons of mass destruction proliferation activities. On June
28, 2005, I issued Executive Order 13382 which, inter alia, further
amended Executive Order 12938 to improve our ability to combat
proliferation. Because the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
and the means of delivering them continues to pose an unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and
economy of the United States, the national emergency first declared on
November 14, 1994, must continue in effect beyond November 14, 2005. In
accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency
declared in Executive Order 12938, as amended.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
October 25, 2005.
Notice of November 1, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Sudan
On November 3, 1997, by Executive Order 13067, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to Sudan pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign
policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of
the Government of Sudan. Because the actions and policies of the
Government of Sudan continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat
to the national security and foreign policy of the United States, the
national emergency declared on November 3, 1997, and the measures
adopted on that date to deal with that emergency must continue in effect
beyond November 3, 2005. Therefore, consistent with section 202(d) of
the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1
year the national emergency with respect to Sudan.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 1, 2005.
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Memorandum of November 2, 2005
Assignment of Certain Reporting Functions
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws
of the United States, including section 301 of title 3, United States
Code, I hereby assign to you the functions of the President contained
within section 1205 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314) to provide the specified report to the
Congress.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, November 2, 2005.
Notice of November 9, 2005
Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran
On November 14, 1979, by Executive Order 12170, the President declared a
national emergency with respect to Iran pursuant to the International
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the
unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign
policy, and economy of the United States constituted by the situation in
Iran. Because our relations with Iran have not yet returned to normal,
and the process of implementing the January 19, 1981, agreements with
Iran is still underway, the national emergency declared on November 14,
1979, must continue in effect beyond November 14, 2005. Therefore,
consistent with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50
U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year this national emergency with
respect to Iran.
This notice shall be published in the Federal Register and transmitted
to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 9, 2005.
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Memorandum of November 10, 2005
Determinations Under Section 1106(a) of the Omnibus Trade and
Competitiveness Act of 1988--Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Memorandum for the United States Trade Representative
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia) is seeking to become a Member
of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Saudi Arabia has concluded a
bilateral agreement with the United States related to Saudi Arabia's
accession to the WTO. Saudi Arabia's commitments under this bilateral
agreement with the United States ensure: (1) that all state trading
enterprises, as defined in section 1107(6) of the Omnibus Trade and
Competitiveness Act of 1988 (the ``Act'') (19 U.S.C. 2906(6)), will make
(a) purchases that are not for government use and (b) sales in
international trade, in accordance with commercial considerations,
including price, quality, availability, marketability, and
transportation, and (2) that such state trading enterprises will afford
U.S. business firms adequate opportunity, in accordance with customary
practice, to compete for such purchases and sales.
In accordance with section 1106(a)(1) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 2905(a)(1)),
I determine that state trading enterprises account for a significant
share of the exports of Saudi Arabia and the goods that compete with
imports into Saudi Arabia. Further, I determine that, based on the
bilateral agreement that Saudi Arabia has entered into with the United
States, information provided and commitments set forth in the Report of
the Working Party on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Accession to the WTO,
and other information considered in connection with Saudi Arabia's WTO
accession negotiations including information in the United States
National Energy Policy report, an affirmative determination under
section 1106(a)(2) is not warranted.
The determinations under section 1106(a) are intended solely to further
the purpose of section 1106 and are not determinative for the purpose of
any other statute or regulation.
You are directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, November 10, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2006-4 of November 22, 2005
Presidential Determination Pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Migration
and Refugee Assistance Act of 1962, as Amended
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to section 2(c)(1) of the Migration and Refugee Assistance Act
of 1962, as amended, 22 U.S.C. 2601(c)(1), I hereby determine that it is
important to the national interest that up to $5 million be made
available from
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the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to meet
unexpected urgent humanitarian needs of refugees and other victims of
the October 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. These funds may be used, as
appropriate, to provide contributions to international, governmental,
and nongovernmental organizations.
You are authorized and directed to inform the appropriate committees of
the Congress of this determination and the obligation of funds under
this authority, and to arrange for the publication of this memorandum in
the Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, November 22, 2005.
Presidential Determination No. 2006-5 of December 14, 2005
Suspension of Limitations Under the Jerusalem Embassy Act
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
Pursuant to the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, including section 7(a) of the
Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-45) (the ``Act''), I
hereby determine that it is necessary to protect the national security
interests of the United States to suspend for a period of 6 months the
limitations set forth in sections 3(b) and 7(b) of the Act. My
Administration remains committed to beginning the process of moving our
Embassy to Jerusalem.
You are hereby authorized and directed to transmit this determination to
the Congress, accompanied by a report in accordance with section 7(a) of
the Act, and to publish the determination in the Federal Register.
This suspension shall take effect after transmission of this
determination and report to the Congress.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 14, 2005.
Memorandum of December 15, 2005
Assignment of Functions Under Section 1306 of Public Law 107-314
Memorandum for the Secretary of State
By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution
and the laws of the United States, including section 301 of title 3,
United States Code, I hereby assign to you the functions of the
President under section 1306 of the Bob Stump National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314)(22 U.S.C.
5952 note), as continued in effect by
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subsequent law, including section 116 of the Continuing Resolution for
Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-77), as amended.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 15, 2005.
Memorandum of December 20, 2005
Designation of Officers of the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence To Act as Director of National Intelligence
Memorandum for the Director of National Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws
of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform
Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345, et seq., it is hereby ordered that:
Section 1. Subject to the provisions of sections 3 and 4 of this
memorandum, the officers of the Office of the Director of National
Intelligence named in section 2, in the order listed, shall act as and
perform the functions and duties of the office of the Director of
National Intelligence (DNI), during any period in which the DNI and the
Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence have died, resigned,
or otherwise become unable to perform the functions and duties of the
office of the DNI, until such time as at least one of the officers
listed in this section is able to perform the functions and duties of
the DNI.
Sec. 2. Order of Succession.
(a) Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Management;
(b) Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Collection;
(c) Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Analysis;
(d) Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Customer Outcomes;
(e) Chief of Staff, Office of the Director of National Intelligence;
(f) General Counsel, Office of the Director of National Intelligence; and
(g) Chief Information Officer, Office of the Director of National
Intelligence.
Sec. 3. National Security Act of 1947. This memorandum shall not
supercede the authority of the Principal Deputy Director of National
Intelligence to act for, and exercise the powers of, the Director of
National Intelligence during the absence or disability of the Director
of National Intelligence or during a vacancy in the position of Director
of National Intelligence, (National Security Act of 1947, as amended, 50
U.S.C. 403-3a).
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Sec. 4. Exceptions.
(a) No individual who is serving in an office listed in section 2 in an
acting capacity shall act as the DNI pursuant to this section.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this memorandum, the President
retains discretion, to the extent permitted by law, to depart from this
memorandum in designating an acting DNI.
Sec. 5. Publication.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 20, 2005.
Memorandum of December 22, 2005
Order of Succession of Officers to Act as Secretary of Defense
Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the
laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies
Reform Act of 1998, 5 U.S.C. 3345 et. seq., and notwithstanding the
Executive Order I issued today entitled, ``Providing an Order of
Succession within the Department of Defense'' (the order), it is hereby
ordered as follows:
(1) Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 4 of this memorandum,
the Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense, as designated by the President,
shall act as and perform the functions and duties of the office of the
Secretary of Defense (Secretary) during any period when the Secretary
has died, resigned, or is otherwise unable to perform functions and
duties of the office of the Secretary.
(2) The provisions of paragraph 1 of this memorandum shall only apply
if, at the time of the death, resignation, or inability of the
Secretary, the Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense meets one or more of
the criteria established in section 3345(a)(1)-(3) of title 5, United
States Code.
(3) In all other respects, the order shall remain in effect.
(4) The authority of this memorandum shall terminate upon the first
appointment by the President of a Deputy Secretary of Defense to occur
subsequent to this memorandum, unless sooner terminated by operation of
law or by the President.
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(5) You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the
Federal Register.
GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE,
Washington, December 22, 2005.