Ask the White House - October 2003 (Text Only)

Welcome to "Ask the White House". This online interactive forum, the first of its kind in politics, allows you to interact with Bush administration officials and friends of the White House.

Launched in April 2003, citizens have participated in over 400 online discussions with Cabinet Secretaries, Senior White House Officials, behind-the-scenes professionals at the White House, and others.

Transcripts of every live chat session are available on this page. If you would like to suggest a participant to appear on Ask the White House, click here.

OCTOBER
	October 31, 2003 Greg Mankiw, President's Economic Adviser Hello, it's nice to be back here on the White House web chat. I'd like to begin by wishing you all a happy Halloween.
	October 31, 2003 Gary Walters, Former Chief Usher Hi, good to be back. Glad to have the opportunity to take some questions today.
	October 30, 2003 Al Gonzales, White House Counsel I am glad to be back. I look forward to your questions. Fire away!
	October 29, 2003 Tommy Thompson, Secretary of HHS Hello again, we just came from an event with the President and a group of seniors to discuss how...
	October 29, 2003 Ann Veneman, Secretary of Agriculture Hello, I'm Secretary Ann Veneman. We are very saddened at the losses that are occuring...
	October 28, 2003 Mike Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Department of Homeland Security Good Morning. We are in California where the fires and the destruction are even worse that what you see on television...
	October 27, 2003 Steve Friedman, Director of the National Economic Council Good Afternoon -- I apologize for being a little bit late.
	October 24, 2003 Jimmy Orr, White House Internet News Director Hi. It is great to be here. I've been part of every chat. . .
	October 22, 2003 Don Evans, Commerce Secretary I expected to see a dismal and frightened area of the world. Instead, I saw anything but that.
	October 17, 2003 Rob Nichols, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Public Affairs Hello out there. Its great to be here on Ask the White House. I'm looking forward to your questions.
	October 14, 2003 Noelia Rodriguez, Press Secretary to the First Lady Hello, it's great to be with you for "Ask The White House"! Looking forward to taking your questions...
	October 10, 2003 Dr. Greg Mankiw, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Hello, it's nice to be here for my second web chat. I'm happy to field some of your questions ...
	October 10, 2003 Dan Senor, Advisor to the U.S. Presidential Envoy in Iraq Hi, I'm Dan Senor. I'm in Washington for a few days after having spent the last 6 months in Iraq.
	October 8, 2003 Dr. Jendayi Frazer, Senior Director for African Affairs at the National Security Council Hello again, it is good to be back on Ask the White House. As you know the President hosted ...
	October 3, 2003 Gary Walters, White House Chief Usher The Chief Usher is responsible for activities that occur in the Executive Residence and on the grounds, so our involvement begins...
	October 2, 2003 Mel Martinez, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Hi, it is good to be back online and talk to you about my work for President Bush. Let's start going!
	October 1, 2003 Asa Hutchinson, Under Secretary for Border & Transportation Security Hi this is Asa, delighted to be with you and looking forward to your questions.

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