Welcome to the White House   Issues Homeland Security Hurricane Recovery Immigration Jobs & Economy Judicial Nominations National Security Pandemic Flu Patriot Act Renewal in Iraq Social Security More Issues » News Current News Press Briefings Proclamations Executive Orders Radio RSS Feeds Major Speeches Progress in Iraq National Security Jobs & Economy Interact Ask the White House White House Interactive Your Government President's Cabinet USA Freedom Corps Faith-Based & Community OMB NSC More Offices » Appointments Nominations Application     December 28, 2005 | Last Updated 9:04 p.m. (EST)   President's Radio Address In his weekly radio address President Bush said, "The times we live in have brought many challenges to our country. And at such times, the story of Christmas brings special comfort and confidence. Christmas reminds us that we can trust in God's promise of peace on Earth and goodwill toward men. On a night more than 2,000 years ago, an angel of the Lord brought good tidings of great joy: the God of Heaven had come to Earth, and He would be with us always." Audio President Discusses Accomplishments and Future Priorities President Bush on Thursday said, "As we head into the holiday season I do want to say to the families of those who have got a loved one deployed overseas, we stand with you and we pray with you for the safety of your loved one. We want to send our greetings to your loved one overseas and tell him how much we appreciate you serving for the cause of freedom and peace." Fact Sheet: President Bush's Accomplishments in 2005 President Urges Senate to Reauthorize Patriot Act and Pass Defense Bill President Bush on Wednesday said, "In order to protect America, the United States Senate must reauthorize the Patriot Act. The terrorists still want to hit us again. There is an enemy that lurks, a dangerous group of people that want to do harm to the American people -- and we must have the tools necessary to protect the American people. The Patriot Act passed overwhelmingly shortly after the September the 11th attack. It has been an effective t