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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Aug 27, 2007

Either the forces of violent extremism succeed and our enemies advance their interests in Iraq, or the forces of freedom succeed and we advance our interests.

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Aug 27, 2007

The murderers and beheaders are not the true face of Islam; they are the face of evil.

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Aug 27, 2007

The most important and immediate way to counter the ambitions of Al Qaeda, Iran, and other forces of instability and terror in the Middle East is to win the fight in Iraq.

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Aug 27, 2007

I wouldn't have asked the young men and women of our military to go in harm's way if I didn't think success in Iraq was necessary for the security of the United States of America.

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Aug 27, 2007

These dedicated individuals are helping create a more hopeful society for themselves and their families.

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Aug 26, 2007

The United States is the only major industrialized nation that cut greenhouse gases last year.

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Aug 26, 2007

I have reluctantly accepted his resignation, with great appreciation for the service that he has provided for our country.

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Aug 26, 2007

Under his leadership, the Justice Department has made a priority of protecting children from Internet predators.

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Aug 26, 2007

Success in Iraq will be a major blow to the extremists and radicals who would like to attack America again.

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Aug 26, 2007

I congratulate Iraq's leaders on the agreement reached yesterday in Baghdad.

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Aug 26, 2007

I would rather defeat them overseas than to face them here at home.

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Aug 26, 2007

The most important priority of government—it's one of the reasons I'm such a strong believer in Dave—is to protect the homeland.

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Aug 26, 2007

I believe there's an Almighty, and I believe a great gift of the Almighty to each man, woman, and child on the face of the Earth is freedom.

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Aug 26, 2007

It's sad that we live in a time when a talented and honorable person like Alberto Gonzales is impeded from doing important work because his good name was dragged through the mud for political reasons.

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Aug 26, 2007

The United States is committed to developing this relationship and to strengthening diplomatic, economic, and security ties with the Iraqi Government and its people.

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Aug 24, 2007

By driving out the terrorists from cities and neighborhoods, we're creating the conditions for reconciliation.

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