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.
It's hard for Americans to imagine that a leader of any country would encourage the abduction of a young child.
Our economy grew at an impressive 4.8 percent annual rate in the first quarter of this year.
I ask all Americans to join me in this day of celebration and in reaffirming our allegiance to our Nation.
The United States close ties with our good friend and northern neighbor made this agreement possible.
I've come to the conclusion that I'm at a terrific place, where people are here bound by a common desire to show compassion to their neighbors in need.
I applaud Prime Minister Harper's leadership in resolving this issue.
I am pleased that the United States and Canada concluded a framework agreement today to resolve the long-standing dispute on softwood lumber trade.
The truth of the matter is, when you volunteer to serve somebody in need, it does make you feel better.
It's a compassion commune—[laughter]—where people are united by a singular purpose and setting a great example.
We are far better prepared today than we were this time last year, and we will be even better prepared by June 1st.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America and in order to help ensure that the Federal Government supports and encourages volunteer community service, it is hereby ordered…
This agreement shows how NAFTA partners can overcome differences and work together.
The actions of the Government of Syria in supporting terrorism... constituted an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security.
I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order blocking property of persons in connection with the terrorist act in Beirut, Lebanon.
Education is the gateway to a brighter future for our children and our Nation.
I issued this order to take additional steps with respect to the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13338.





