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WHAT'S NEW
 For many Americans, there is no more pressing concern than the price of gasoline. Truckers and farmers and small business owners have been hit especially hard. Every American who drives to work, purchases food, or ships a product has felt the effect. And families across our country are looking to Washington for a response. The President and Mrs. Bush will travel to Europe from June 9 to June 16, 2008, to strengthen the trans-Atlantic partnership and to celebrate the enduring friendship between our nations based on shared democratic values.
 Markets and Democracy, Electronic Journal, U.S. Department of State, June 2008The connection between markets and democracy has never been a straight line. Since the 1700s economic thinkers have been debating this complex relationship. Is it possible to have free markets without democracy? Which develops first? Can the incentive of economic growth lead to greater democracy in countries that are not democratic?  President Bush Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Steve Preston, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., June 6, 2008 Trafficking in Persons Report 2008, U.S. Department of State, June 4, 2008
 President Bush Attends Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Day Commemoration, Arlington National Cemetery, May 26, 2008Today, we gather to honor those who gave everything to preserve our way of life. The men and women we honor here served for liberty. They sacrificed for liberty. And in countless acts of courage, they died for liberty. From faraway lands, they were returned to cemeteries like this one, where broken hearts received their broken bodies - they found peace beneath the white headstones in the land they fought to defend.
President George W. Bush announced on May 22, 2008 his intention to nominate David F. Girard-diCarlo, of Pennsylvania, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Austria. Freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and freedom of worship are among the liberties that Americans cherish. Our Nation fully supports the brave people who work to secure these liberties in the countries where they are denied. And on this Day of Solidarity with the Cuban People, we focus our attention on the men and women working to secure freedom, democracy, and human rights for the citizens of Cuba.  Venture Capital Meets Hi-Tech, Electronic Journal, U.S. Department of State, May 2008This eJournal explores the phenomenon that drives uncounted Americans — and now citizens of other nations — to create fledgling “start-up” businesses that explore and exploit the latest developments in high technology. It also investigates the closely related “venture capital” phenomenon. How investors match their funds to (hopefully) winning ideas is a big part of the start-up story. Across our Nation, law enforcement officers carry the great responsibility of protecting their fellow citizens. On Peace Officers' Memorial Day and during Police Week, we honor these brave public servants who fight crime, violence, and terrorism, and we pay homage to the heroes who have fallen in the line of duty. In recent weeks, many have expressed concern about the significant increase in global food prices. And I share this concern. In some of the world's poorest nations, rising prices can mean the difference between getting a daily meal and going without food.
 Press Conference by the President, The White House, April 29, 2008This is a tough time for our economy. Across our country many Americans are understandably anxious about issues affecting their pocketbook, from gas and food prices to mortgage and tuition bills.  The Olympic Experience, Electronic Journal, U.S. Department of State, April 2008The Olympic Games remind us of certain universal human values. Every Olympian has a story that echoes the shared human struggle for excellence and our devotion to pursue purpose in life. In this issue of eJournal USA, we celebrate the Olympics through the individual experiences and insights of athletes who share their memories of the Olympic Experience. The Department requires strong leadership at a time when our housing market is experiencing a period of challenge and uncertainty. I send greetings to those observing Passover. More than 3,000 years ago, God liberated the Children of Israel from the bondage of Egypt and led them on a journey towards the Promised Land. During the holy days of Passover, Jews around the world celebrate this deliverance from oppression and give thanks to a loving God for His many blessings.  President Bush Welcomes His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to White House, April 16, 2008Holy Father, Laura and I are privileged to have you here at the White House. We welcome you with the ancient words commended by Saint Augustine: "Pax Tecum." Peace be with you. This Worldwide Caution updates information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against Americans and interests throughout the world. American citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This supersedes the Worldwide Caution dated October 9, 2007.  New Film Introduces Visitors to the United States and Its PeopleRECENT U.S. GOVERNMENT REPORTSTrafficking in Persons Report 2008, U.S. Department of State, June 4, 2008
 Economic Report of the President 2008 (pdf), The White House, February 2008 National Strategy for Homeland Security, Homeland Security Council, The White House, October 2007 Supporting Human Rights and Democracy: The U.S. Record 2006, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor/U.S. Department of State, April 5, 2007 The National Security Strategy of the United States of America, The White House, March 2006 (pdf) 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review Report, U.S. Department of Defense, February 6, 2006
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