Political Quotes

George W. Bush

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George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, serving from January 20, 2001, to January 20, 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the Governor of Texas from January 17, 1995, until December 21, 2000. His presidency was marked by significant events, including the September 11 attacks in 2001 and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Bush's domestic policies included tax cuts, education reform, and Medicare prescription drug benefits.

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Nov 4, 2007

Her beautiful book, To Kill a Mockingbird, helped focus the Nation on the turbulent struggle for equality.

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Nov 2, 2007

The Attorney General is America's top law enforcement officer, with critical responsibilities for preventing terrorist attacks and protecting our Nation.

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Nov 2, 2007

Congressional leaders should not make Judge Mukasey's confirmation dependent on his willingness to make a public judgment about a classified program he has not been briefed on.

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Nov 2, 2007

This is the kind of leader America needs to head the Department of Justice at this important moment in our history.

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Nov 2, 2007

In this time of war, America needs the best people leading our efforts to protect the American people.

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Nov 1, 2007

Freedom is the great alternative to the ideology of the murderers and the radicals.

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Nov 1, 2007

It would be irresponsible to not give our troops the resources they need to get their job done just because Congress was unable to get its job done.

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Nov 1, 2007

My Administration has repeatedly urged the Congress to authorize only those projects and programs that provide a high return on investment.

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Nov 1, 2007

I told the people of South Carolina if I became the President of the United States that I would put people on the bench who would strictly interpret the Constitution and not legislate from the bench.

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Nov 1, 2007

Like the previous bill, this bill also shifts children with private insurance onto the government rolls.

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Nov 1, 2007

Lindsey Graham is no better friend to the United States military and to our veterans.

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Nov 1, 2007

We're making progress, and many have contributed to the successes.

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Nov 1, 2007

It is soldiers like them that -- their courage and their valor -- that they are the reason that we are able to have some of the signs of success that we're starting to have.

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Nov 1, 2007

I strongly urge the United States Senate to confirm this man, so that I can have an Attorney General to work with to protect the United States of America from further attack.

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Nov 1, 2007

I will make decisions about our troop presence in Iraq and Afghanistan based upon the considered judgment of those who wear the uniform.

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Nov 1, 2007

Our economy has now added jobs for 50 straight months – the longest period of uninterrupted job growth on record.

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Nov 1, 2007

I know people are hurting when they think about the seven youngsters who had so much hope in their lives and had their life taken during that fire.

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Nov 1, 2007

Our new strategy in Iraq, including a surge in U.S. forces, has been fully operational for four months.

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Nov 1, 2007

I want to thank the Governor and the Senators and Members of Congress for joining me.

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Nov 1, 2007

In Iraq, a democratic ally has been fighting for its survival.

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