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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Feb 23, 2007

America has the best health care system in the world, because it puts doctors and patients in charge.

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Feb 23, 2007

This competition is delivering better prices for seniors and good results for taxpayers.

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Feb 22, 2007

I want to make sure that the goal I set by reducing gasoline usage by 20 percent over a 10-year period is a realistic goal.

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Feb 22, 2007

This plan will help a lot of people afford [health insurance], like the uninsured, the working uninsured.

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Feb 22, 2007

I firmly believe that the goal I laid out, that Americans will use 20 percent less gasoline over the next 10 years, is going to be achieved.

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Feb 21, 2007

I set a goal of the United States reducing our gasoline consumption by 20 percent over the next 10 years.

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Feb 21, 2007

The high price of energy has caused private capital to say that it's going to be impossible for a society like the United States to sustain its use on gasoline.

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Feb 21, 2007

We are changing the way America generates electricity by investing in clean-coal technology, wind and solar power, and clean, safe nuclear power.

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Feb 21, 2007

It's possible to convert wood chips into fuels that are running automobiles.

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Feb 21, 2007

The goal is for the United States to diversify away from old, old ways.

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Feb 21, 2007

If you're concerned about the environment and want to deal with renewable sources of energy, that we need to pursue nuclear power.

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Feb 21, 2007

We must reform fuel economy standards for cars to make our use of gasoline more efficient.

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Feb 21, 2007

Achieving this goal will also help address climate change concerns by slowing the projected growth of carbon dioxide emissions from cars, light trucks, and SUVs.

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Feb 21, 2007

America needs to stay on the leading edge of technological change.

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Feb 21, 2007

We're all connected, and so when a Chinese economy grows and their demand for oil goes up, it affects the price that you pay for gasoline.

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Feb 21, 2007

Ethanol and other biofuels are part of a larger strategy to address energy security, cleaner air, and climate change.

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Feb 20, 2007

We want to move as rapidly as we can to build capability on the part of the Iraqis so they can, in fact, assume first, primary responsibility, and then eventually, sole responsibility not only for matters of security, but also economic…

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Feb 20, 2007

I believe the Federal Government has a solemn responsibility to take care of the sick—I mean, the disabled, the elderly, and the poor.

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Feb 20, 2007

[The House Iraq resolution] may become the first time in the history of the United States Congress that it has voted to send a new commander into battle and then voted to oppose his plan that is necessary to succeed in that battle.

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Feb 20, 2007

The best decisions are made by providers and patients, not by government or insurance companies.

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Feb 20, 2007

People Are Prejudging The Outcome of the New Iraq Strategy Before It Has A Chance To Work.

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