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 1, 2007

The fight for Iraq is critical to the security of the American people.

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Nov 1, 2007

The return on our success means that we are slowly beginning to bring some of our forces home.

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Nov 1, 2007

Our enemies see the changes underway and increasingly fear they are on the wrong side of events.

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Nov 1, 2007

When Iraqis do not have to fear the terrorists, they can build a better life for themselves.

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Nov 1, 2007

You have stepped forward to volunteer to defend our country at a time of danger, and you need to know, you're making all Americans proud.

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Nov 1, 2007

By taking the fight to the enemy in Iraq, we will defeat the terrorists there so we do not have to face them here at home.

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Nov 1, 2007

This is not fiscally responsible, particularly when local communities have been waiting for funding for projects already in the pipeline.

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Nov 1, 2007

The Senate passed another SCHIP bill with major flaws, especially its failure to cover poor children first.

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Nov 1, 2007

Since the surge of operations began in June, the number of IED attacks per week has declined by half.

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Oct 31, 2007

History teaches us that underestimating the words of evil, ambitious men is a terrible mistake.

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Oct 31, 2007

It would create an intelligence gap that, in my judgment, would jeopardize the security of the country.

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Oct 31, 2007

This is no time for Congress to weaken our ability to intercept information from terrorists about potential attacks.

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Oct 31, 2007

The national emergency declared on November 3, 1997, must continue in effect beyond November 3, 2007.

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Oct 31, 2007

This concept of stability has—foreign policy ought to promote stability as opposed to freedom has led to dangers.

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Oct 31, 2007

These are values that came under attack on September the 11th, 2001.

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