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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May 7, 2006

The United States has met its commitment - but other major donors have not come through.

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May 7, 2006

He has demonstrated an ability to adapt our intelligence services to the new challenges of the war on terror.

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May 7, 2006

Brett stands out as someone who refuses to personalize policy disagreements.

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May 7, 2006

I'm pleased to nominate General Mike Hayden as the next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

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May 7, 2006

General Hayden is one of the most qualified candidates ever to be nominated to head the CIA.

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May 7, 2006

Kavanaugh is especially known for his intelligence, commitment to public service, and integrity.

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May 7, 2006

W. Stuart Symington, IV, of Missouri, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Djibouti.

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May 7, 2006

Urgent Congressional action is needed because rising medical liability costs have forced some doctors to close their practices and made it more difficult for patients to access affordable, quality health care.

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May 7, 2006

I'm confident that Mike Hayden will continue the reforms that Porter has put in place and provide outstanding leadership.

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May 5, 2006

These virtues are what we will need to build a more hopeful future.

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May 5, 2006

We should welcome competition, because it makes our country stronger and more prosperous.

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May 5, 2006

The advance of liberty is the story of our time, and we're seeing new chapters written before our eyes.

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May 5, 2006

You're privileged to live in the world's freest country at one of the most hopeful moments in human history.

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May 5, 2006

Ultimately the character of America will be determined by your willingness to serve a cause larger than yourselves.

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May 5, 2006

My advice is, harness the promise of technology without becoming slaves to technology.

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May 5, 2006

The job market for college graduates is the best it's been in years.

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May 4, 2006

If the Democrats in Congress have their way and let the tax relief expire, the American people will be hit with $2.4 trillion in higher taxes over the next decade.

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May 4, 2006

Altogether, this tax relief left $880 billion in the hands of American workers and businesses.

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May 4, 2006

I direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct or support, within available appropriations, programs that comply with section 1206 for the following countries: Algeria, the Bahamas, Cameroon, Chad, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea…

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May 4, 2006

Raising taxes will hurt small businesses; raising taxes will hurt consumers; raising taxes will particularly affect working people.

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May 4, 2006

The economy has created about 2 million jobs over the past 12 months - and more than 5.2 million since August 2003.

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May 4, 2006

The unemployment rate is 4.7 percent - lower than the average of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

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