President Honors Coretta Scott King at Homegoing Celebration President Bush on Tuesday said, "To the King Family, distinguished guests and fellow citizens. We gather in God's house, in God's presence, to honor God's servant, Coretta Scott King. Her journey was long, and only briefly with a hand to hold. But now she leans on everlasting arms. I've come today to offer the sympathy of our entire nation at the passing of a woman who worked to make our nation whole." Photo Essay: Remembering Coretta Scott King
President Honors Dance Theatre of Harlem at the White House President Bush on Monday said, "As we gather during African American History Month, tonight we honor the Dance Theatre of Harlem and its unique founder, Arthur Mitchell. ... For almost four decades, the Dance Theatre of Harlem has done a lot to enrich countless lives through its brilliant performances and educational efforts. And so tonight I offer a toast to the achievements and continued success of Arthur Mitchell and the Dance Theatre of Harlem."
President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke President Bush on Monday said, "Since its creation in 1913, the Federal Reserve has helped bring stability and growth to our nation's economy. Around the world the Fed is a symbol of integrity and reliability. ... The Fed's actions touch the lives of all Americans, and the Chairman of the
Federal Reserve must be a leader of unquestionable credentials, sound
judgment and impeccable character. Ben Bernanke meets those high
standards and he will be an outstanding Chairman of the Federal Reserve."
President George W. Bush addresses guests at the homegoing celebration for Coretta Scott King, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006 at the New Birth Missionary Church in Atlanta, Ga. In the background-right are Mrs. Laura Bush, former President Bill Clinton, U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, former President George H. W. Bush, former President Jimmy Carter, Mrs. Roslyn Carter and U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. White House photo by Eric Draper
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Clay Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget, will discuss fiscal responsibility and ExpectMore.gov, a new online tool for measuring the performance of Federal programs Thursday at 4pm ET.
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On Monday, the President participated in Ben Bernanke's swearing-in ceremony for Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Ben Bernanke's unquestioned credentials, sound judgment, and impeccable character will help him follow in the footsteps of one of America's most respected public servants. Click here to learn more.
President Bush on Monday said, "As we gather during African American History Month, tonight we honor the Dance Theatre of Harlem and its unique founder, Arthur Mitchell. ... For almost four decades, the Dance Theatre of Harlem has done a lot to enrich countless lives through its brilliant performances and educational efforts. And so tonight I offer a toast to the achievements and continued success of Arthur Mitchell and the Dance Theatre of Harlem." 
President Bush on Monday said, "Since its creation in 1913, the Federal Reserve has helped bring stability and growth to our nation's economy. Around the world the Fed is a symbol of integrity and reliability. ... The Fed's actions touch the lives of all Americans, and the Chairman of the
Federal Reserve must be a leader of unquestionable credentials, sound
judgment and impeccable character. Ben Bernanke meets those high
standards and he will be an outstanding Chairman of the Federal Reserve." 
