Australia Vacation Package
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: State Department Noon Briefing, August 22, 2001
MR. REEKER: Well, I think as I indicated, the new agreement includes specific measures to buttress Argentina's implementation of its zero deficit plan, and that is very important. I also said we are pursuing trade liberalization to help stimulate growth in Argentina. And so the package is an interim step as Argentina and the IMF continue to work toward a sustainable debt profile for Argentina. ... QUESTION: Phil, have you guys been enlightened any more about what Foreign Minister Fischer managed to get arranged -- apparently get arranged -- yesterday? And has there been any senior-level people here in this building, or perhaps on vacation, who are speaking with anyone, with either the Europeans or with the UN or -- ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: TRANSCRIPT: WHITE HOUSE DAILY PRESS BRIEFING, AUGUST 28, 1998
Deputy Press Secretary Barry Toiv briefed at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, where the President and his family are on vacation. ... Q: Also on Russia, another major bank has collapsed. They're bringing the rate down on the ruble. And I realize this may be a Sandy question as well, but is there any talk whatsoever of possibly the President showing up with some kind of a relief package or something along those lines? ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, August 22, 2001
MR. FLEISCHER: Well, the new agreement includes some specific measures that are designed to buttress Argentina's implementation of its zero deficit plan. And we are pursuing also -- the United States government is pursuing trade liberalization with Argentina. This package and the efforts the IMF has been working on directly with the Argentinean government are all aimed at working upon a sustainable debt profile for Argentina. I would refer you to Treasury for any additional details beyond that. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: State Department Noon Briefing, August 24, 2000
MR. BOUCHER: I would say that this package is an important part of opposing the violence, opposing the drug trafficking that has undermined Colombia and led to the shipment of drugs to the United States. Certainly there are other pieces to it that need to be done. But we also think that the certification process that we are going through, that we certified yesterday, is a contribution to improving the human rights situation, and to supporting the steps that the government is trying to make in that regard. ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: TRANSCRIPT: WHITE HOUSE DAILY BRIEFING, WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12
And, secondly, the Chinese government is under extreme pressures, a lot of discussion at the chief's meeting at the seaside resort today about the question of the yuan and the renminbi. The U.S. has given aid to China with regard to the flooding. Is there more aid packages being prepared for the Chinese in light of their situation? ... COLONEL CROWLEY: The President did have a meeting with some representatives from both the National Economic Council and the National Security Council to talk about the current international economic situation and how it might affect certain economies around the world. In this particular case, they spent much of this meeting talking about the situation in Russia. The President, of course, will be going to Russia right after his vacation and he got an update on the steps that the Russian government has already taken in the area of fiscal and structural reform and how the current market conditions are affecting the situation in Russia. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: Defense Department Briefing, March 12
Q: On the summit, going back to the conference, the secretary said a week or so ago that he was working the whole package of CINCs [commanders in chief], of commanders for appointment. Admiral Blair's time runs out in April, Congress will be going on their Easter vacation. So, we're kind of getting around to a time crunch here. Is there any -- do you have any feeling as to when the PAC -- the CINCPAC [Commander in Chief Pacific Command] nomination or any others is going to come down? ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: White House Press Briefing, August 19
Q: You said his goal is to have something before the end of the session? Some new stimulus package, is that a goal of the administration? ... MR. FLEISCHER: Were you able to hear the question? I know Scott McClellan was reluctant to repeat each question. In an effort at outreach, I will be happy to repeat each question. (Laughter.) Scott's on vacation. I have no fear he'll read the gaggle. ... Q: Has the President decided on a new economic package to present Congress, you know, when they get back in session? ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Clinton Remarks in Video Address to People of Colombia
Some of the earliest stirrings of liberty in Latin America came in Colombia, as the proud people of Cartagena, of Cali, of Bogota rose up one after the other to fight for independence. Now, nearly two centuries later, Colombia's democracy is under attack. Profits from the drug trade fund civil conflict. Powerful forces make their own law, and you face danger every day, whether you're sending your children to school, taking your family on vacation, or returning to your village to visit your mother or your father. ... [Read More]
USIS Washington File: Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, Tuesday, July 20, 1999
Q: When the President goes on vacation, does he now think -- or when Congress leaves, the Congress goes on its vacation without you really knowing which way these issues are going to be resolved, the big-ticket items -- tax cuts, Social Security, Medicare -- does he expect during that period of August and September, he's going to have to do a lot of speechifying to lobby for his position? ... LOCKHART: Well, I think, judging from what we know now, a lot of issues will remain open. I mean, I think the great debate that's going on in Washington right now about taxes and the budget isn't between the Democrats and the Republicans -- it's between the Republicans. So they have some issues to resolve. And hopefully, as happens so often, members will go back to their district, they'll get an earful from their constituents about what they want to do -- I think it's pretty clear that people really want to see action on Social Security and Medicare, they want to see the debt paid down. They'd like taxes cut, but they want it done responsibly. So I think -- it's certainly reasonable to think that when they return from their vacation rested and having had a chance to talk to their constituents that we can make some real progress. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: White House Report, August 3: Japan, Argentina, Mexico, UNGA, Texas
It will be a working vacation, Fleischer said, with the President receiving daily intelligence briefings. He will also travel off the ranch about two days each week, Fleischer said. ... BUSH TO TAKE ANNUAL PHYSICAL BEFORE WORKING VACATION AT TEXAS RANCH ... The leaders said they support the austerity policy of Argentine President Fernando de La Rua "and they all agreed to focus on ... implementation of the current IMF package" for Argentina, Fleischer said. ... [Read More]
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