Trent Duffy Quotations

We are praying for their full and speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with their families and their loved ones. The White House is offering to help in any way as the government does when any American is injured in the line of work.

We're still deciding if we should push for a capital gains cut this year, ... The ironic thing is that we do all these estimates on what kind of impact a cut would have and then the U.S. Treasury says 'Oh, no. We can't afford it.' Well, we cut capital gains a few years ago and now we've got an enormous budget surplus. Much of it was generated by capital gains.

There are different views expressed, there's no question about it, ... As the president said on Tuesday, most of those he meets with express support for going forward in the way and the manner in which the president has laid out. But there are those who have different views.

So far, the views on the elections in Iraq have been positive,both by the United Nations, as well as other observers.

Mr. Aristide has resigned his office and has left the country. And now the Haitian people are involved with grasping democracy and moving forward on an interim government. And that's where the focus should be right now. And any comments that would stir up more division are not helpful, as the Haitian people move toward a greater democracy.

No one was pleased with the response by the government - federal, state or local.

Number one, the best anti-poverty program is a job, ... And second, it is education. We are closing the achievement gap between black, Hispanic and white children.

Forty-five million Americans are uninsured, and that's too high.

He thanks them for their service. He asks how they're doing. He is always interested in seeing if they are getting the kinds of care they need.

He's also the president's brother, and I think it signifies the high level of importance the president puts on this delegation.

He's going to work hard with the Congress to make sure that we get that important law renewed.

He wants to have the Patriot Act permanently re-authorized. It is a vital tool for protecting the American people.

I think the best way to describe it is he's just reflecting, really ... reflecting back, looking forward. Just like all of us, when you're outdoors and taking a break, you have time to think about things, and that's the process that he's going through.

President Bush wants the troops home as soon as possible, but the U.S. will not cut and run from terrorists.

President Bush participated in briefings, phone calls and conversations throughout this process, and his administration was focused on making sure that the federal assets were in place to help the people of New Orleans.

President Bush believes that we need to explore new methods of deriving new lines that would not result in embryos being destroyed. He feels that we should push the envelope of science in a way that does not cross fundamental moral and ethical lines.

President Bush believes Chairman Greenspan is doing an excellent job, We don't speculate on personnel decisions.

Our law enforcement community needs this, he's not satisfied with a one-month extension. But we've got to get that in place, and we've got to work with them to get it permanently re-extended.

I think Josh will definitely push hard to make sure the American people know how good the economy is. It's important to be aggressive on that.

The ability to get advice from advisers on a confidential basis is a critical need for any US president and that is continuing to influence how we cooperate with the committees.

You can get it back - it's like squatters' rights. You don't have to give up parking permanently.

The president has said repeatedly that corporate office holders have a responsibility to their shareholders to play by the rules and people who don't maintain that public trust need to be held to account.

The president has made clear that he was not satisfied with the federal response. That is why he ordered a comprehensive 'lessons learned' report and plans to work aggressively to implement improvements to our disaster response plans by the start of hurricane season.

The president has made clear -- as recently as this Tuesday -- that he was not satisfied with the federal response.

The president has and will continue to do what is necessary, from the federal perspective, to help the people of the Gulf Coast rebuild their lives.

The president had multiple conversations, phone calls and briefings both big and small throughout this process, and his whole priority was making sure that the federal assets were brought to bear to help the people of New Orleans.

The president believes that he has the authority necessary. But we're willing to work with the Congress if they feel that further codification of that is needed.

The president, as commander in chief, feels it's one his most important duties to visit with those who are serving in the armed forces and providing great sacrifice for this important mission.

Those comments are wholly inappropriate and offensive and really don't have a place in this or any other debate.

We are opening an investigation into the unauthorized disclosure of classified materials related to the NSA.

When any official sign or seal is being used inappropriately the party is notified,

We're not going to be bogged down. The schedule is too full for that to happen.

We are cooperating fully with the investigation. We've made it clear the less public comment on this the better.

We want to lift all incomes and wealth. We are starting to see that the income gap is largely an education gap.

There is a deliberate process, and the White House has always said it wants to cooperate with the committee but preserve any president's ability to get advice from advisers on a confidential basis. And that's a critical need for any U.S. president and that is continuing to influence how we cooperate with the committees.

The president's New Year's resolution is to continue to work tirelessly for peace abroad and prosperity at home.

The president is viewing the economy realistically that there is very strong job growth, but he will not be satisfied until every American looking for work can find work. The overwhelming evidence is that this economy is very strong and that's because of the president's economic program.

The president is going to directly address how throughout our history American workers have been told that our best days were behind us.

The president is glad to hear that Sen. Reid is feeling fine and looks forward to working with him this fall.

But North Korea needs to make a strategic decision to set aside its ambition for nuclear weapons.

Every American has the right to a peaceful protest and everyone has the right to express their views without breaking the law. Freedom of speech is obviously supported by the president and this White House. As far as our national security programs, those are built and funded to preserve and protect those freedoms.

Each and every time the American workers have risen to the challenges and made the U.S. economy the envy of the world.

Florida is taking the lead and we're standing by to assist them. Federal resources are on-site and are ready to be deployed. These resources include water, food, ice and personnel, and expertise in search and rescue, should the state require them.

The United States expresses our sincere condolences to the people of the Philippines for the loss of the life and the suffering of other victims, family members and loved ones. We hope and pray that ongoing search and rescue operations will help save as many lives as possible.

These are strong numbers. It's very healthy job creation.

As a huge college football fan, the president is looking forward to the Rose Bowl and pulling hard for the Texas Longhorns.

You never like to hear about any reports of this nature. The Iraqi police need to uphold the highest human rights standards that is expected by the international community. That's what the United States is committed to. The Iraqi training is ongoing and that will continue to be one of the highest priorities.

The White House and the administration are cooperating with both the House and Senate. But we have also maintained the president's ability to get advice and have conversations with his top advisers that remain confidential.

The United States will always make every effort to support and defend our servicemen and women in harm's way, as they protect the American people.

The United States view of the Middle East is that the desire for progress and peace runs wide and deep. The president continues to pray for the recovery of Prime Minister Sharon.

There will be a good time for tax reform but right now would not be it.

There's enough blame to go around, and the president has taken his share. But we can't keep looking back and sniping at each other. It's unraveling all the good will we have built up with state and local officials.

It's akin to the Rosie-the-riveter type thing, because we are asking every American and every American institution to do quite a bit.

The US has received a request from the Philippine government and will provide resources today to help fund the immediate response. US military assets, in the form of two ships currently in the Philippines, are also being dispatched to the area.

The Justice Department undertook this action on its own, which is the way it should be.

The main reason that (the law) was waived in the immediate aftermath of the hurricane was to make sure that there wasn't undue red tape and hassle and frustration,

The leaking of classified information is a serious issue.