Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents

Executive Order 13487-Establishment of a Temporary Organization to Facilitate United States Government Support for Afghanistan

Sec. 2. Purpose of the Temporary Organization. The purpose of the ASO shall be to perform the specific project of supporting executive departments and agencies in preventing Afghanistan from becoming a safe haven for terrorists, facilitating Afghanistan's progress to self-sufficiency, and maintaining an effective diplomatic presence in Afghanistan.

The President's Radio Address

NOTE: The address was recorded at 7:30 a.m. on January 16 in the Cabinet Room at the White House for broadcast at 10:06 a.m. on January 17. In his address, the President referred to Malia and Natasha "Sasha" [Obama], daughters of President-elect Obama. The transcript was made available by the Office of the Press Secretary on January 16 but was embargoed for release until the broadcast. The Office of the Press Secretary also released a Spanish language transcript of this address.

Statement On the Selection of Alan Lowe As Director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

We are very pleased that Alan Lowe has been selected by the National Archives and Records Administration as the director of the George W.

Digest of Other White House Announcements

In the morning, the President had an intelligence briefing. Later, on the North Portico, he and Mrs. [Bush] welcomed President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. Then, in the Blue Room, they had coffee with President-elect Obama and Mrs. Obama, Vice President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr., and his wife Jill, and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies leadership.

Remarks On Energy

Subjects: Business and industry : Automobile industry, strengthening efforts; Business and industry : Automobile industry, strengthening efforts; California : Clean Air Act, waiver request; California : Greenhouse gas emissions, regulation; Economy, national : Economic concerns; Economy, national : Strengthening efforts; Economy, national : Strengthening efforts; Employment and unemployment : Job creation and growth; Employment and unemployment : Job creation and growth; Employment and unempl...

Remarks Prior to a Meeting with Middle East Special Envoy George J. Mitchell and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

So I'm very grateful for Senator Mitchell for doing this. I'm grateful to Secretary [Hillary Rodham Clinton] for her leadership in making sure this happened early. And what we're now going to do is to discuss some of the details of the trip. So unfortunately, I'm going to be kicking you out. [Laughter]

Statement On the 58th Anniversary of India's Independence

Subjects: India : Independence, 58th anniversary ; India : Independence, 58th anniversary; India : Prime Minister; India : Relationship with U.S.

Message On the Observance of the Lunar New Year

I send my warmest wishes to people across Asia, in America, and indeed around the world who are celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Ox.

Memorandum On the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007

In 2007, the Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). This law mandates that, as part of the Nation's efforts to achieve energy independence, the Secretary of Transportation prescribe annual fuel economy increases for automobiles, beginning with model year 2011, resulting in a combined fuel economy fleet average of at least 35 miles per gallon by model year 2020.

Memorandum On the State of California Request for Waiver Under 42 U.S.C. 7543(B), the Clean Air Act

Under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets emissions standards for new motor vehicles. California may also adopt standards for new motor vehicles if the Administrator of the EPA, based on criteria set out in the statute, waives the general statutory prohibition on State adoption or enforcement of emissions standards.

Remarks at a Swearing-in Ceremony for Timothy F. Geithner As Secretary of the Treasury

Thank you, please have a seat. A short time ago, the United States Senate voted to confirm [Timothy F. Geithner] as our next Secretary of the Treasury. That deserves some applause. [Applause] I want to thank Democratic and Republican Senators for their show of confidence in Tim, and I want to thank Tim and [Carole Geithner] for their willingness to serve their country at a time when that service is desperately needed.