George W. Bush
The Public Record
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.
We are proud to work with you to defeat the terrorists and extremists and help bring a brighter future to millions of Muslim people throughout the world who yearn for moderation and peace.
America is a land of many faiths, and we welcome and honor the Muslim faith in our Nation.
America is a more hopeful nation because of the talents and generosity and compassion of our Muslim citizens.
Your commitment to your faith reminds us all of the precious gift of religious freedom in our country.
The world has a clear interest in the spread of democratic values, because stable and free nations do not breed the ideologies of murder.
Iraqi refugees tell us how forced confessions are obtained - by torturing children while their parents are made to watch.
We will send a clear message to the North Korean regime that its actions will not be tolerated.
Defeating the terrorists and extremists is the challenge of our time and the calling of this generation.
Your service and sacrifice will be remembered forever and honored in this place by the citizens of a free and grateful nation.
We will confront the threats to our way of life; we will fight for our liberty without wavering; and we will prevail.
America is working with our partners in the region and in the United Nations Security Council to ensure that there are serious repercussions for the North Korean regime.
North Korea has been pursuing nuclear weapons and defying its international commitments for years.
The message today, however, says to the leader of North Korea that the world is united in our opposition to his nuclear weapons plans.
But they've made clear that the most important front in their struggle against America is Iraq - the nation bin Laden has declared the 'capital of the Caliphate.'
The most solemn responsibility of the Federal Government is to protect the American people.
America has the best technology in the world, and with this bill, we will apply that technology to make our ports the safest in the world.
Greater transparency has made agencies more accountable for program performance and more responsive to the American public.





