Nations that harbor or support terrorists are as guilty as the terrorists, and will be held to account.
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.
The CIA Program Has Been, And Remains, One Of The Most Vital Tools In Our War Against The Terrorists.
One reason the terrorists have not succeeded is because of the hard work of thousands of dedicated men and women in our Government.
I'm looking forward to working with Congress, Members of both political parties.
As we provide terrorists the justice and due process that they denied their victims, we demonstrate that our Nation remains committed to the rule of law.
We will continue to bring the world's most dangerous terrorists to justice.
We need to ensure that those questioning the terrorists can continue to do everything within the limits of the law to get information that can save American lives.
On the morning of September the 11th, 2001, our Nation awoke to a nightmare attack.
We had to wage an unprecedented war against an enemy unlike any we had fought before.
Information From Detainees Questioned In This Program Has Helped Unravel Plots And Terrorist Cells.
We're fighting for our way of life and our ability to live in freedom.
These Men Have Provided Valuable Information That Has Saved Innocent Lives In The United States And Around The World.
It is time for the United States to begin to prosecute captured al Qaeda members for the serious crimes that many of them have committed against United States citizens and our allies abroad.
The terrorists who declared war on America represent no nation, they defend no territory, and they wear no uniform.
I want to thank my Cabinet for what has been a very fruitful discussion.
I transmit for the consideration of the Congress draft legislation entitled the 'Military Commissions Act of 2006.'
We will never back down, we will never give in and we will never accept anything less than complete victory.





