July 2002
Jordan Will Ask President Bush to Commit to Establishing a Palestinian State
Jordan is seeking a commitment from President Bush to establish a Palestinian state by mid-2005 through a proposed three-year work plan. This initiative reflects Jordan's…
Punishment for Wrongdoing Managers of American Private Companies - 2002-07-30
President Bush signed a bill aimed at increasing penalties for managers of private companies who engage in wrongdoing, providing investors with more time to file…
Establishment of a New Office to Counter Anti-American Sentiments
President Bush has established a permanent office to counter anti-American sentiments, particularly in response to Taliban statements about the Afghanistan war. The new Global Communications…
Interview with Trita Parsi on President Bush's Recent Statements - July 27, 2002
The article discusses reactions from the White House and Congress to a Washington Post article highlighting internal disagreements in President Bush's administration on how to…
The U.S. Willing to Help End the Civil War in Sri Lanka - 2002-07-25
President Bush has proposed U.S. support to help Sri Lanka end its long-standing civil war during a meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The discussions…
Under the Microscope: How Do You Interpret Ari Fleischer's Remarks?
The article discusses Dr. Nouri Zadeh's interpretation of Ari Fleischer's comments regarding U.S. policy towards Iran, which emphasizes the Iranian people. It also mentions the…
White House Threatens to Veto Domestic Security Bill if Not Amended - 2002-07-25
The White House has issued a veto threat against the Senate's domestic security bill unless amendments are made. The Bush administration is advocating for more…
Is There a Disagreement in President Bush's Cabinet on How to Deal with the Islamic Republic? - 2002-07-25
The article raises questions about potential disagreements within President Bush's cabinet regarding the U.S. approach to the Islamic Republic and reformists. Key figures include political…
President Bush's Meeting with the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka - 2002-07-24
President Bush met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss ending the civil war in Sri Lanka. The focus was on diplomatic efforts…
Interview with Zalmay Khalilzad on Iran-U.S. Relations and President Bush's Message - July 24, 2002
Zalmay Khalilzad discusses President Bush's message to the Iranian people and the need for political prisoner releases in an interview with Voice of America. The…
The White House Still Seeks Dialogue with Khatami's Government - 2002-07-23
The White House maintains its desire for dialogue with Iran's reformist government despite a Washington Post report suggesting otherwise. Spokesman Ari Fleischer affirmed that U.S.…
Three Arab Foreign Ministers Hopeful About the Establishment of a Palestinian State
Three Arab foreign ministers from Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia met with President Bush and expressed optimism about the establishment of a Palestinian state. They…
Praise for the Role of Polish-Americans - 2002-07-19
President Bush hosted a dinner for Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski as part of his official visit to the U.S. They celebrated the long-standing friendship between…
Latest Peace Efforts in the Middle East - 2002-07-18
President Bush is actively pursuing new diplomatic efforts for peace in the Middle East, meeting with foreign ministers from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan to…
Reactions to President Bush's Remarks on Iran - 2002-07-18
The article discusses a roundtable program on Voice of America featuring discussions about President Bush's remarks on Iran. Key guests include political analysts and U.S.…
Photo of the Day: The White House, Washington - 2002-07-17
The article features a photo of the White House taken on July 17, 2002. It highlights the iconic building as the residence and office of…
Alexander Kwasniewski, President of Poland, at the White House - 2002-07-17
President Bush welcomed Polish President Alexander Kwasniewski to the White House, highlighting Poland's support in the fight against terrorism and their cooperation in intelligence sharing.…
Terrorist Attack in the West Bank Leaves 7 Dead
A terrorist attack in the West Bank resulted in 7 deaths and 25 injuries, with responsibility claimed by multiple Palestinian militant groups. The attack occurred…
Daily Calendar, July 16: Nixon's Secret Tape Recording Device - 2002-07-16
In 1973, a White House staff member disclosed that President Nixon had a tape recording system in his office. This revelation is significant as it…
White House Expresses Concern Over Closure of Moderate Palestinian's Office
The White House is concerned about Israel's closure of Sari Nusseibeh's office, a moderate Palestinian leader, citing it as unhelpful for peace efforts. Nusseibeh denies…
Approval of Bill to Arm Commercial Pilots - 2002-07-10
The U.S. House has approved a bill allowing commercial pilots to carry guns in the cockpit, aiming to prevent future terrorist attacks. The bill passed…
President Bush's Phone Conversations with Leaders of Israel and Saudi Arabia - 2002-07-10
President Bush engaged in constructive phone talks with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah about Middle East peace efforts. These discussions…
Awarding of High Honors in the United States - 2002-07-10
President Bush awarded high civilian honors to 12 individuals, including Hank Aaron and Nancy Reagan. The awards recognize significant contributions to U.S. national interests and…
The U.S. Uses All Means to Overthrow Saddam Hussein - 2002-07-09
President Bush announced that the U.S. will employ all means necessary to remove Saddam Hussein from power, although he did not specify the actions to…
President Bush Calls for Prosecution of Errant Executives - 2002-07-09
President Bush announced plans to prosecute executives of companies that violate laws, particularly in light of the WorldCom scandal. He emphasized the need for increased…
Bush Expresses Sympathy for Families of Afghan Victims
President Bush conveyed his condolences to the families of Afghan civilians killed in a U.S. airstrike during a call with Hamid Karzai. The airstrike, which…
Syria's Change of Tone Regarding President Bush's Speech - 2002-07-05
Syria has softened its initial criticism of President Bush's speech on Middle Eastern policies, acknowledging some positive aspects while still highlighting negatives. The speech emphasized…
The First Independence Day Celebration After the September 11 Terrorist Attacks Takes Place
The first Independence Day celebration since the September 11 attacks is occurring with heightened security across the U.S. Federal officials report no specific threats, but…
American Citizenship for Foreign Soldiers in the U.S. Army - 2002-07-04
On July 4, 2002, President Bush announced the expedited granting of U.S. citizenship to 15,000 foreign soldiers in the U.S. Army. This decision was made…
U.S. Fighter Jet Fire May Have Caused Afghan Deaths - 2002-07-03
A U.S. AC-130 gunship may have mistakenly killed 40 Afghan civilians during a wedding celebration, believing they were under attack. The incident has prompted investigations…
It Will Take a Few Days for the Truth of the Oruzgan Incident to Be Revealed - 2002-07-03
A U.S. airstrike, possibly involving an AC-130 gunship, mistakenly killed 40 Afghan civilians at a wedding in Oruzgan. U.S. military officials are investigating the incident,…
President Bush Returns to the White House - 2002-07-01
President Bush returned to the White House after a weekend at Camp David where he underwent a colon cancer screening. He reported feeling well and…