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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Sep 25, 2008

FMAP rates are not an appropriate tool to influence short-term economic developments.

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Sep 25, 2008

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Agreement and give its advice and consent to accession.

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Sep 24, 2008

I propose to suspend Bolivia's designation as a beneficiary country under the Andean Trade Preference Act, as amended.

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Sep 24, 2008

I appreciate your determination and your desire to have a Palestinian state, and I share that desire with you.

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Sep 24, 2008

Our mission is your mission: a country that is strong and capable and a country where people can live in peace.

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Sep 24, 2008

It is my honor to welcome the President of Lebanon here to the Oval Office.

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Sep 24, 2008

It has been my—it is my honor to host you for this occasion.

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Sep 24, 2008

There is a firm determination on your part and on my part to give the Palestinians a place where there can be dignity and hope.

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Sep 24, 2008

I have watched very carefully your initial statements upon being sworn in as President, and it—your statement impressed me.

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Sep 24, 2008

It shall be the policy of the United States to provide for the appropriately expedited recruitment and selection of spouses of members of the Armed Forces for appointment to positions in the competitive service of the Federal civil service…

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Sep 23, 2008

We're in the midst of a serious financial crisis, and the Federal Government is responding with decisive action.

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Sep 23, 2008

Trade between participating countries with the United States is up 23 percent.

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Sep 23, 2008

I congratulate the members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives for coming together to pass this significant legislation.

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Sep 23, 2008

The Colombia free trade agreement will be good for Colombia, it will be good for America.

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Sep 23, 2008

The United States will extend TPS status to El Salvadorans living in our country.

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Sep 23, 2008

After much discussion, there is now widespread agreement on the principles such a plan would include.

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Sep 23, 2008

It's difficult to pass a bill that commits so much of the taxpayers' hard-earned money.

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Sep 23, 2008

On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay solemn tribute to the mothers of the patriots lost serving this great Nation.

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