President Bush Honors Military in Fourth of July Speech Speaking at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, President Bush said, "For more than two centuries, Americans have been called to serve and sacrifice for the ideals of our founding. And the men and women of our military have never failed us."

Dr. Condoleezza Rice Discusses the President's Trip to Africa National Security Advisor Dr. Condoleezza Rice briefed reporters on the President's upcoming trip to Africa.

President's July 4th Message In his Independence Day message, President Bush said, "This Independence Day, we express gratitude for our many blessings and we celebrate the ideals of freedom and opportunity that our Nation holds dear..."

President Bush Discusses Upcoming Africa Trip with Reporters President Bush on Thursday said, "America cares about the future of Africa; it's in our national interests that Africa become a prosperous place; it's in our interest that people will continue to fight terror together; it's in our interest that when we find suffering, we deal with it."

Park Service Director Discussed America's National Parks National Park Service Director Fran Mainella answered your questions on America's National Parks. Mainella and Interior Director Norton delivered a report to President Bush on the Park system. Click here to read the transcript. Video Backgrounder

President Bush Names Randall Tobias to be Global AIDS Coordinator Acting as the President’s representative, Mr. Tobias, who will have the rank of Ambassador, will be responsible for overseeing all U.S. international HIV/AIDS assistance and coordinating the efforts of the various agencies and departments that deliver it. Fact Sheet In Focus: HIV/AIDS