George W. Bush Photo: National Archives Explore audio recordings along with contextual materials from the George W. Bush administration. Miller Center scholars have selected and edited each recording to help visitors gain insights into the presidency. You can filter Listening to the Presidency conversations by topics. American President Learn more about George W. Bush, his early life, and his presidential administration. October 3, 2008: Remarks on Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 President Bush advocates for the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act as a response to the 2008 housing crash. “A Hard People” President George W. Bush named Ryan Crocker as U.S. ambassador to Iraq in 2007. Crocker describes his early dealings with Iraqi politicians. Search (names, years, etc.) Conversation Topics Domestic Policy Global Developments Politics and the Presidency Societal Issues The Personal Presidency War and Terrorism George W. BushAugust 28, 2008 'Never a Typical Day'L. Paul Bremer III George W. BushAugust 26, 2010 'I Start Dialing'Frances Fragos Townsend George W. BushAugust 26, 2010 'We Felt a Personal Responsibility'Frances Fragos Townsend George W. BushSeptember 9, 2010 'A Hard People'Ryan Crocker George W. BushSeptember 29, 2010 'I'll Talk to You Later' George W. BushApril 4, 2011 'On Behalf of American Principles'Condoleezza Rice George W. BushNovember 20, 2012 'We're Kind of Hearing the Celebratory Gunfire'Michael Hayden George W. BushNovember 20, 2012 'He’s Going to Be Very Interactive'Michael Hayden George W. BushJanuary 30, 2014 'I'm Going to Win a Pulitzer' George W. BushJanuary 30, 2014 'You Want It to Be Instinct' George W. BushOctober 22, 2014 'What Are You Going to Do About It?'Tommy Franks George W. BushMay 1, 2015 'There’s Nothing Much Going on Today' George W. BushJune 15, 2015 'Moving to a Wartime Footing'Judd Gregg George W. BushSeptember 22, 2015 'This Could Be Serious'Ashley Estes Kavanaugh George W. BushJuly 13, 2016 'Your Job Has Now Changed'Joshua Bolten George W. BushJuly 13, 2016 'He Very Calmly Issued the Order'Joshua Bolten Load More