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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Mar 13, 2007

I recognize the United States has a responsibility in the fight against drugs.

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Mar 13, 2007

I appreciate the fact that he's taken some action, because anytime anybody goes up to Capitol Hill, they've got to make sure they fully understand the facts and how they characterize the issue to Members of Congress.

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Mar 13, 2007

Success in Iraq is critical to our national security and to success in the War on Terror.

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Mar 13, 2007

I'm fully convinced, then, from this visit on, we will be able to start a new stage of the relationships that take place between Mexico and the United States.

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Mar 13, 2007

I appreciate so very much the fact that during our meetings, we reaffirmed the values of democracy and transparency and rule of law that guide both our countries.

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Mar 13, 2007

The future of Mexico and the United States—and of the whole North American region—is now, more than ever, a shared future.

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Mar 13, 2007

I believe trade is one of the best avenues to help common prosperity.

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Mar 13, 2007

We discussed ways to make our Nation safer, both nations safer and both nations prosperous.

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Mar 13, 2007

S.J. Res. 9 threatens that success by placing freedom and democracy in Iraq at grave risk and emboldening our enemies.

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Mar 13, 2007

The legislation would hobble American commanders in the field and substantially endanger America's strategic objective of a unified federal democratic Iraq.

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Mar 12, 2007

We're partners in building a safer, more democratic, and more prosperous hemisphere.

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Mar 12, 2007

Congress must act with great care when addressing the internal operations of a coordinate branch of government.

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Mar 12, 2007

The proposed expansive definition has the potential to convert any disagreement over an issue into a whistleblower disclosure.

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Mar 12, 2007

The existing protections guaranteed by the Whistleblower Protection Act are sufficient to promote and protect genuine disclosures.

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Mar 12, 2007

The requests for release of Presidential records often involve hundreds, if not thousands, of pages of material over which a claim of constitutionally based privilege may potentially be asserted.

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Mar 12, 2007

H.R. 985 would likely increase the number of frivolous complaints and waste resources.

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Mar 12, 2007

Executive privilege is not subject to Congressional regulation.

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Mar 12, 2007

I will work as hard as I possibly can to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

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Mar 12, 2007

The people of the United States understand that when we help our neighbors build a better life for themselves, we advance peace and prosperity for all of us.

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Mar 11, 2007

The drug trafficking is a serious problem for the United States.

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