President selects current domestic policy adviser for Cabinet
President Bush nominated Margaret Spellings to be the new secretary of education on November 17. Spellings, currently assistant to the president for domestic policy, formerly served as then-Governor Bush's chief education adviser in Texas. President Bush noted Spellings' "passion for education," adding that "the issue of education is close to my heart." (complete text)
Asia panel chairman evaluates Bush administration policy
Many of America's closest allies in the Asia-Pacific region are "uncomfortable with the manner in which the Bush administration has exercised America's extraordinary primacy in world affairs," according to Representative James A. Leach. "The second Bush administration needs to be more sensitive to the views of others; it also needs to inspire." (complete text)
President also nominates Stephen Hadley as national security advisor
President George W. Bush nominated Condoleezza Rice to be U.S. secretary of state. Asserting the secretary of state is "America's face to the world," Bush said that Rice will show the "strength, grace, and decency of our country." The Senate must confirm Rice before she can assume the office of secretary of state. (complete text)
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